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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
ArchitectureResilient Cities: How Can Cities Adapt for Climate Change Effects?
Globally we are seeing the catastrophic effects of climate change. With more frequent, more severe and previously unforeseen events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, flooding and drought, the need for resilient cities, and in particular infrastructure to be redesigned and/or rebuilt for climate resilience, could not be more apparent. What is a Resilient City? According to […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/4/2022
PodcastsEpisode 26: Spot The Robot With Trimble's Top Expert & Balfour Beatty Case Study
In Episode 26 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry Mc Donald speaks to David Burczyk, Construction Robotics Lead at Trimble Connected Construction, and Mark Crawford, Business Manager at Balfour Beatty, to speak about their exciting collaboration, Spot the Robot, who could be our future new co-worker on construction sites. Robotics platforms such as Spot have […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/1/2022
Net ZeroEpisode 25 International Women's Day Special With Award-Winning Author Farah Naz
In Episode 25 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald speaks to Farah Naz, award-winning climate change strategist, in our International Women’s Day special. Farah provides her professional and personal experience, with global insights, into where we stand in relation to the gender gap in the construction, engineering and architecture industries. Farah and Henry discuss […]
Farah Naz · 3/1/2022
Construction NewsBig Red leads Merseyside regeneration project
Work has commenced on the redevelopment of a former HSBC building on Eccleston street in Prescot, Merseyside, that forms part of a wider £3.1m heritage-led regeneration project. Huddersfield headquartered construction firm Big Red is taking on the contract, led by Senior Contract Manager, Dan Clark, which will see the 100-year-old building converted into eight apartments […]
admin · 2/24/2022
Construction NewsNew study reveals poor building material supply chains are main barrier to construction achieving net zero
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy, Patrick Parsons, based on research with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to reach net zero by 2050, there are significant barriers to achieving this target. Over two-thirds (68%) of respondents said that […]
admin · 2/23/2022
Construction NewsUK safety expert Arco advises on standing out safely this winter
As the winter weather continues, fog and heavy rain can make it difficult to see outdoor workers and sadly, the consequences can be devastating. The second most common cause of workplace death is being struck by a moving vehicle. Ensuring all workers are in the correct hi-vis clothing is an essential measure to help mitigate the risks. […]
admin · 2/21/2022
Construction NewsNew-look training provider Astutis branches out with global vision
Health and Safety training specialist Astutis Ltd is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a significant expansion and rebrand of its services to reflect the dramatic changes in the workplace across the world as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Astutis, one of the fastest-growing training providers in the UK, says launching newly-enhanced products and technological […]
admin · 2/21/2022
Construction NewsQuick Reach – On the expansion trail
Keen to take advantage of the Tees Valley becoming the first region in the country to achieve Freeport status, last October Quick Reach made its first foray into the North-East with the development of a 1,600 sq m depot in Teesside that includes an accredited training centre and offices. When the powered access specialists opened […]
admin · 2/21/2022
PodcastsEpisode 24: The Silent Challenge of the Industry and How To Deal With It
Henry Mc Donald interviews Charlie Winton, founder of OK+ Positive, to discuss the silent challenge that is alarmingly prominent throughout the Construction Industry – Mental Health. With the industry facing challenges like skilled labour shortages and rising material costs, mental health is often overlooked in construction. Henry and Charlie explore the stigma around mental health […]
Tara Flanagan · 2/18/2022
BiodiversityBiodiversity Roundtable With Claire Wansbury, Award-Winning Ecologist & Associate Director at Atkins
Biodiversity Roundtable Led By Claire Wansbury, Award-Winning Ecologist & Associate Director at Atkins Ltd., a SNC Lavalin Company 31st January 2023 Led By Claire Wansbury, our Roundtable included a superb panel of experts. The Roundtable was timed to focus on the outcomes of COP15 in December 2022, specifically how these relate to the built environment […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/17/2022
Construction NewsKubota discusses challenges facing the construction industry
The construction industry is likely to face a number of challenges in the coming months, with changes to legislation expected and disruptions to materials and supply chains rife in 2021 set to continue, Geoff Smith, Dealer Manager at Kubota UK, explains. Industry data tells us while commercial construction was slightly hampered in 2021, overall construction […]
admin · 2/16/2022
Construction NewsKeith Builders Merchants Ltd – Experience proves influential
During his 30-plus years of working in the construction sector it is safe to say that Jeff Smith, Managing Director of Scotland’s Keith Builders Merchants Ltd (KBM), has pretty much seen it all, particularly as he now has experience of tackling the challenges associated with a global pandemic. That he’s been nominated as one of […]
admin · 2/15/2022