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FOOTPRINT+Steve Hearn from Mid Group
Pete The Builder talks to Steve Hearn, the Chief Executive Officer at Mid Group about using timber wood in construction Mid Group is a dynamic Construction, Investment and Development company, focused on providing enhanced value to their clients and partners. Their specific approach to projects requires them to engage at the earliest point in the […]
Chloe C · 6/18/2022
ArchitectureWendy Bishop from Architype
Wendy Bishop from Architype talks to Pete the Builder. Wendy Bishop is an associate of Architype and Passivhaus designer. She was a keynote speaker at the event. Her talk was entitled Retrofitting a historic building: CISL’s Entopia Building. This work on the Entopia Building illustrates the process of extending the life and enhancing the value […]
Chloe C · 6/18/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 33: FOOTPRINT+ Special 2 With Interviews From The Event
FOOTPRINT+ Special 2 With Interviews From The Event Pete the Builder and Steve Randall along with this special’s guests are transporting you back to Footprint+! And if you weren’t there, this is a great way to be in the know! Pete the Builder spoke to Wendy Bishop of Architype about retrofitting and the Entopia Building […]
Chloe C · 6/18/2022
FOOTPRINT+Historic England
Catherine Dewar and David Tomback from Historic England talk to Steve Randall about the important place that heritage buildings have in our towns and cities Historic England are the public body that help people care for, enjoy and celebrate England’s spectacular historic environment. Catherine Dewar is the Climate Change Programme Director at Historic England. She […]
Chloe C · 6/15/2022
FOOTPRINT+Richard Halsey from Energy Systems Catapult
Richard Halsey from Energy Systems Catapult talks to Steve Randall about local energy planning and zero-carbon communities. Listen to Richard Halsey who presented two sessions at FOOTPRINT+ – Energy Systems Catapult, Local Area Energy Planning and Zero-Carbon Communities: Unlocking Potential Richard leads a multi-disciplinary team at Catapult Energy Systems specialising in supporting innovation and transformational change […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Ian Waddingham and Myda Carolan from QED Structures
Pete the Builder talks to Ian Waddingham, Director and Founder at QED Structures and his colleague, Myda Carolan. Ian formed QED Structures in December 2005. Today this structural and civil engineering firm has offices in Hove, London and Barcelona. QED Structures work a lot in all different types of sectors, from housing to retail, commercial, […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Tim Glew of Q-Bot
Q-bot’s Betty is a robot that can get into hard-to-reach parts of heritage buildings to deploy insulation. Steve Randall finds out more from Q-Bot’s Tim Glew. Q-Bot featured on BBC Breakfast following the announcement of the UK’s Energy Security Strategy Along with 25 robots, Q-Bot employs 35 humans at a headquarters in London and offices […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Katie Clemence-Jackson from Max Fordham
Peter Finn talks to Katie Clemence-Jackson, senior project engineer and sustainability consultant at Max Fordham. Katie is a senior project engineer and sustainability consultant, experienced in delivering varied and unique projects at all construction stages. She is chartered with CIBSE and actively involved in the Institution, including chairing the CIBSE Technology Committee. Katie coordinates the […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Tom Holbrow from Mace Construction
Tom Holbrow is the Business Development Director at Mace Group. He is a senior Board level professional with expertise in Engineering and Construction Business Development. He leads the Business Development function for the Public Estates, Research, Education, Arts and Culture and Healthcare Construction team at MACE. Mace is a global expert in shaping the built […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Greg Clark of the Connected Places Catapult
Professor Greg Clark, chair of the Connected Places Catapult, talks to Steve Randall about zero carbon cities and the urban transition. Prof. Greg Clark is Chair of the Connected Places Catapult and UK Cities Climate Investment Commission Greg is a world expert on cities, urban investment, and sustainable urban transition. Over a career of 35 […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Emily Day - Footprint+ organiser
Footprint+ organiser Emily Day talks to Peter ‘Pete the Builder’ Finn about the success of the inaugural UK property event for a carbon zero future. This first FOOTPRINT+ Special kicks off with an insightful catch-up interview with Emily Day, the Co-Founder of Footprint+. Speaking to Pete, Emily, who believes that through connections people can learn […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 32: FOOTPRINT+ Special 1 With Interviews From The Event
FOOTPRINT+ Special 1 With Interviews From The Event Pete the Builder and Steve Randall make you feel like you are at FOOTPRINT+ yourself! This first FOOTPRINT+ Special kicks off with an insightful catch-up interview with Emily Day, the Co-Founder of Footprint+. Speaking to Pete, Emily, who believes that through connections people can learn […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/14/2022
ArchitectureEpisode 31: How Schools & Sustainability Can Be Linked With Dr. Joe Jack Williams
How Schools & Sustainability Can Be Linked With Dr. Joe Jack Williams Don’t miss this fascinating interview with Henry Mc Donald talking to top architect, Dr Joe Jack Williams, whose specialism is understanding the impact of the built environment on schools. Ever think about your school days and wonder how you managed to learn anything […]
Dr. Joe Jack Williams · 5/30/2022
PodcastsEpisode 30: Bryan Oknyansky On What Shoes, Western and Oriental Architecture Have in Common
Bryan Oknyansky On What Shoes, Western and Oriental Architecture Have in Common “..When I give lectures, I ask the question, what’s the relationship between architecture and high heels, and I show a picture of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai…” We are delighted to have reached another milestone on the 17th May 2022 – when we […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/16/2022
FOOTPRINT+What Is Footprint+ in Brighton 7th to 9th June 2022
FOOTPRINT+ will furnish the UK’s entire built environment industry with the knowledge, expertise and contacts needed to reduce carbon emissions. FOOTPRINT+ is the new annual 3-day event where every sector of the UK property industry will unite to discuss the state of the art methods to reduce carbon emissions and build the relationships necessary to […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/3/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 29: A Look at the Energy Superhub Oxford with Tim Rose
A Look at the Energy Superhub Oxford with Tim Rose Henry McDonald speaks to Tim Rose, the Program Lead for the Energy Super Hub Oxford Project. Tim Rose is one of the speakers at FOOTPRINT+. He is a low-carbon consultant with 25 years in the renewable energy and aerospace sectors. And now through his role […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/3/2022
ArchitectureEpisode 28: What Is FOOTPRINT+ And Why You Might Want To Be There
We are delighted to announce that we will be going to FOOTPRINT+ as a media partner for this exciting event which takes place in Brighton on 7-9 June 2022. Our three guests will leave you in no doubt about the value of attending FOOTPRINT+. In our opinion, this event is a much-needed model that should […]
Jackie De Burca · 4/19/2022
Net ZeroEpisode 27: Craig Applegath and the Zero Carbon Mass Timber Project
Episode 27: Craig Applegath and The Zero-Carbon Mass Timber Project In Episode 27 of the Constructive Voices Podcast, Henry Mc Donald speaks to Craig Applegath, architect, urban designer, and zero-carbon building pioneer, to discuss his work with DIALOG on the “Supertall” Hybrid Wood Tower and the Zero-Carbon Mass Timber Projects. This episode was released on 5th April […]
Jackie De Burca · 4/5/2022
Net ZeroBiomaterials and Their Place in the Construction Industry
The term biomaterials is used to describe building materials derived from living organisms including plants, animals and fungi. Increasing knowledge about microbiology and synthetic biology techniques is now allowing innovative biomaterials to enter the market. With the construction industry responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions, responsibility falls on the industry to make dramatic changes […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/23/2022
ArchitectureBiodiversity in the Built Environment
Globally the construction industry accounts for 40% (or 3 billion cubic tons) of raw materials into the economy every year. It is arguably one of the most resource-intensive and environmentally damaging industries in the world. While the focus in the industry has primarily been around decarbonisation and reaching net-zero carbon built environments, we cannot ignore […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/15/2022
ArchitectureCraig Applegath and the Zero-Carbon Mass Timber Project
In 2022 Q2, we will be speaking to Craig Applegath, architect, urban designer, and zero-carbon building pioneer, on the Constructive Voices Podcast. Craig has an impressive career that has seen him internationally recognised for his design and advocacy of zero-carbon regenerative buildings and cities, as well as mass timber design. Training first as a biologist […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/8/2022