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Welcome to The Building Sustainably Podcast by RPS, where we delve into the future of sustainable and resilient development. Our podcast explores innovative approaches to planning, designing, and building, addressing both the challenges and opportunities that come with change. Join us as we examine real-life case studies and offer practical guidance on meeting evolving regulations and shaping best practices. Get exclusive insights into some of the most exciting, future-ready projects in the ...
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Join The Building Sustainably Podcast team for an essential wrap-up of Series 2 most significant insights and developments in sustainable construction. This episode brings together key moments from conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping how we approach development, from innovative local engagement strategies to tackling the challenge…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Leonard, CEO of Building Alliance, joins Ben Stockdale to discuss the critical transition to net zero in the construction industry. They explore the challenges of building safety, the importance of educating consumers about new technologies, the role of net zero neighborhoods, and the need f…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Tunde Agoro, Director of ESG and Sustainable Business at RPS, joins James Bowman to delve into the evolving landscape of ESG practices and the critical role of sustainability in organizations. Tunde shares how ESG went from add-on to business essential, effective approaches to kickstart your ESG …
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Martin Scott, Senior Director at RPS, joins Ben Stockdale to explore the intersection of the British bird population and renewable energy development. Martin discusses how the industry has evolved to address the impact of wind turbines, the role of advanced technology in site assessments, and the…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Chris Patmore and Jonathan Morley, Technical Directors at RPS, join Emily McGee to unpack the sequential testing in flood risk assessment. They discuss the evolution of sequential testing from the Flood and Water Management Act, its legal implications, and practical applications in flood risk man…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, host Emily McGee welcomes John Clayton, Senior Director at RPS, and Rachel Thompson, Sustainability Coordinator at RPS, to explore the critical role of whole life cycle carbon assessments (WLCAs) in industrial buildings. They discuss how WLCAs provide a comprehensive view of both embodied and ope…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Conall Boland, Sustainability Lead at RPS Europe, joins James Bowman to dive into the transformative role of green concrete in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry. They discuss why concrete is a major contributor to carbon emissions, Ireland's plan toward low-carbon concret…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group, joins James Bowman to explore the role of green roofs in achieving Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) targets in urban areas. They discuss how the 10% biodiversity uplift rule is shaping development across England, what is involved in planning a…
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In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Chris Trunkfield, Senior Design Executive at Moda, joins Ben Stockdale to explore the critical role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies in sustainable development, including some key trends that shape ESG in construction and Moda's approach to sustainability. In his role, Ch…
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Welcome to an exciting episode of "Building Sustainably: The Road to Net Zero." Today, we embark on a journey through some of the most enlightening and influential moments shared by our esteemed guests. In their discussions, they provided invaluable insights and actionable guidance on the process of defining, designing, and effectively managing net…
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde, joins Chris Lavery to share his strategy for developing and delivering initiatives to address the university’s position on net zero, including the £20m Combined Heating and Power scheme project he success…
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Simon Bourke, Building Services Lead UK and Healthcare Lead at RPS, joins Chris Lavery to discuss the challenge of retrofitting an existing building stock to achieve net zero carbon and how to balance investment with cost and operational disruption to reduce carbon emissions in hospital…
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Maggie Bosanquet, Low Carbon Economic Development Team Leader at Durham County Council, joins Chris Lavery to discuss Durham County's sustainability strategy and climate change initiatives. Maggie is currently responsible for a team of twenty officers delivering renewable energy and ene…
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Liz Brown, Senior Project Manager at RPS Group, joins Chris Lavery to discuss the successful retrofitting of Park Hill in Sheffield City, a project that focuses on sustainability and retentionist strategy. Before RPS Group, Liz worked at Pozzoni Architecture for over twelve years as an …
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Phil Marsden, Director of Project Management at Muse Developments, joins Chris Lavery to discuss how Muse Developments sets a new standard for sustainable development. As the Director of Project Management at Muse Developments, Phil Marsden works with landowners and the public sector to…
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Jon Daley, Asset Sustainability and Data Manager at Magenta Living, joins Chris Lavery to share successful retrofit strategies to achieve vibrant homes, lives, and neighbourhoods. Jon is a highly driven, energetic, and analytical leader with a thirteen-year proven track record in provid…
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Jonas Hamann, Head of Business Development at Danfoss, joins Chris Lavery to share the technology behind an innovative, reliable, and green heating solution for buildings. Danfoss is a Danish multinational company based in Denmark that engineers energy-efficient technologies to build a …
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In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Sean Hanson, Chief Executive Officer of IMPOWER Consulting, joins Chris Lavery to share how behavioural science can be the answer to solving complex social and climate-related problems. Sean is an experienced executive director who has worked in and around the UK public sector for over …
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Content Warning: A lot of sensitive materials in both the movie and what we discuss in this episode. Also, we recorded this eons ago (before everything literally went to shit) and we are terrible hosts who keep putting editing this episode off for at least like 5 months. SOrry :( --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aft…
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