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Net ZeroEpisode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022
Episode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022 As some of our loyal listeners know, 2022 was the very first full year of Constructive Voices. And what a year it was! From Ireland to Australia, and from Brighton Beach to the United States of America, 2022 has been an amazing year thanks to the […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/20/2022
PodcastsEpisode 47: Rats and Other Disasters in the Palace of Westminster
Episode 47: Rats and Other Disasters in the Palace of Westminster “If we’re not careful, the United Kingdom is going to have its Notre Dame moment…. that Parliament is going to burn to the ground.” Ian Paisley, Jnr. Member of Parliament, United Kingdom LISTEN HERE “It’s very politically sensitive because no politician wants to […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/1/2022
Net ZeroEpisode 46: What is the Post COP27 Roadmap for the Built Environment?
What is the Post COP27 Roadmap for the Built Environment? With a Panel of Top Experts COP26 saw the first-ever Built Environment Day COP26 in Glasgow saw the first-ever Built Environment Day. Considering that one of the most shared statistics states that approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions can be traced to constructing and […]
Jackie De Burca · 11/14/2022
PodcastsEpisode 45: An Addiction Special You Won't Want To Miss
Episode 45: An Addiction Special You Won’t Want To Miss Richard is a recovering alcoholic who has worked in the construction industry for fourteen years. His bravery and honesty will touch you whether you are dealing with an addiction yourself or know of someone who is. The addiction doesn’t need to be alcohol for this […]
Jackie De Burca · 11/1/2022
HighlightsEpisode 44: How to minimise risk in turbulent times with US expert, Aaron Henderson
Episode 44: How to minimise risk in turbulent times with US expert, Aaron Henderson The 44th episode of Constructive Voices looks Stateside to construction technology expert, Aaron Henderson. Talking to Steve Randall, Aaron navigates the stormy waters of an industry that has been shaken by a range of phenomena. He discusses how to minimise risk […]
Aaron Henderson · 10/17/2022
HighlightsEpisode 43: Industry Spotlight On CIS Ireland: Ireland’s leading provider of business intelligence to the Construction and Allied Industries
Episode 43: Industry Spotlight On CIS Ireland: Ireland’s leading provider of business intelligence to the Construction and Allied Industries Ireland’s favourite TV Builder, Peter Finn, talks to Scott Delaney of CIS Ireland about the state of the construction industry in Ireland plus he shines a spotlight on the work of CIS Ireland. They discuss how […]
Scott Delaney · 10/10/2022
HighlightsEpisode 42: Can Net Zero and The Cost of Living Crisis Co-Exist-John Smith MCIAT
Episode 42: Can Net Zero and The Cost of Living Crisis Co Exist? With John Smith MCIAT Does this episode title annoy you in the current circumstances that so many of us find ourselves in? It can be hard to stomach concepts like this when our worlds have been turned upside down in so many […]
John Smith · 9/26/2022
PodcastsEpisode 41: My Labour of Love for The Book of Kells
My Labour of Love for The Book of Kells Imagine your mission is to protect one of the most famous books in the whole world. A beautiful and intricate illuminated manuscript that contains the four Gospels of the New Testament that was created by Celtic monks around the year 800. This was the challenge that […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/5/2022
Australia Built EnvironmentEpisode 40: An Expert Snapshot of the Construction Industry in Australia
Episode 40: An Expert Snapshot of the Construction Industry in Australia Wondering how your counterparts are doing Down Under? Curious about the current state of the construction industry in Australia? Then tune in to Episode 40, with our Australian expert guest, Alex Fernandez-Soncini. Alex will give you a snapshot of the Australian construction industry, where […]
Alex Fernandez-Soncini · 8/17/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 39: Footprint+ bonus special 2 with interviews from the event
Episode 39: FOOTPRINT+ Bonus 2 With Interviews From The Event The inaugural FOOTPRINT+ was a huge success and we were delighted to be there as a media partner. This bonus episode wraps up the series of super interviews that we recorded at the event. If you missed any interviews from the event you can catch […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/3/2022
PodcastsEpisode 38: The Power of Modular Construction During a Crisis
Episode 38: The Power of Modular Construction During a Crisis In this episode, Steve Randall speaks to Sam Whitworth and Maddie Podstada of Stelling Properties Limited. Steve was also given a tour around the Stelling Properties factory and himself and Pete the Builder discuss modular construction. If you have an interest in modular construction or […]
Chloe C · 7/28/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 37: Footprint+ bonus special 1 with interviews from the event
Episode 37: FOOTPRINT+ Bonus 1 With Interviews From The Event We enjoyed bringing you recorded interviews from Footprint+ so much that we have decided to bring you a bonus episode! If you missed any interviews from the event you can catch up on previous specials one, two, three and four. To kick off this bonus […]
Chloe C · 7/14/2022
Julia WatsonEpisode 36: Harvard & Columbia University Professor Julia Watson Explains What We Need To Learn From Indigenous Architecture
Julia Watson, Designer, activist, academic, and author of Lo—TEK Design by Radical Indigenism One of the treats we have in store for listeners is an interview with Julia Watson….available below and on your favourite podcast channel from Tuesday 19th July. Julia is a leading expert of Lo—TEK nature-based technologies for climate-resilience. Her eponymously named studio […]
Julia Watson · 7/2/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 35: FOOTPRINT+ Special 4 With Interviews From The Event
Episode 35: FOOTPRINT+ Special 4 With Interviews From The Event We really enjoyed being at the Footprint+ event earlier this month. Speaking to so many different people with the same goal was really refreshing. We still have one more episode to bring you, plus a couple of bonus episodes! If you missed any interviews from […]
Chloe C · 7/1/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 34: FOOTPRINT+ Special 3 With Interviews From The Event
FOOTPRINT+ Special 3 With Interviews From The Event We were delighted to be a media partner at FOOTPRINT+ which was a hugely successful event. We still have a number of interviews to bring you. If you wish to catch up on the earlier specials from FOOTPRINT+, go to Special 1 and Special 2. To kick […]
Chloe C · 6/23/2022
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+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+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