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We shine the spotlight on mental health and physical health issues and progress in the construction industry. Listen to the podcast or read our short digestible Q & As plus articles.
PodcastsS4, E26: Healthcare's Role in Climate Change with Irish Doctors for the Environment
Healthcare’s Role in Climate Change with Irish Doctors for the Environment The built environment and of course, the environment in general, are inextricably linked to our health and well-being. With so much media coverage on climate change and biodiversity loss, it is hard to ignore these facts. Places and people are also connected in various […]
Dr. Lisa McNamee · 11/9/2025
RetrofittingThe Health Benefits of Retrofitting Your Home
The Health Benefits of Retrofitting Your Home Retrofitting your home can greatly improve your health. It can lower the risk of respiratory diseases and boost your wellbeing. This is crucial for a greener, more energy-efficient home1. By retrofitting, you make your home healthier and more eco-friendly, which is vital for those who care about the […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/21/2025
Dr. Nadina GalleAddressing the Twin Crises of Urban Growth & Climate Change While Creating Abundant Nature, Health, and Wealth
Addressing the Twin Crises of Urban Growth and Climate Change While Creating Abundant Nature, Health, and Wealth The dual crises of rapid urban growth and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of our time. Cities are expanding at unprecedented rates, with over 55% of the global population now living in urban areas—a figure […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/2/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E13: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 4
S3, E13: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 4 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 4 The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give […]
Alexandra Steed · 9/17/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E9: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 3
S3, E9: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 3 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 3 The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give […]
Alexandra Steed · 8/5/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E7: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 2
S3, E7: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 2 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 2 The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give […]
Alexandra Steed · 7/15/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E6: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 1
S3, E6: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 1 Alexandra Steed Podcast The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give away 10 […]
Alexandra Steed · 7/1/2024
HealthS2, E19: Struggling with Emotional, Physical or Financial Wellbeing? This Episode is for You
S2, E19: Struggling with Emotional, Physical or Financial Wellbeing? This Episode is for You Tune in to this podcast episode that could be life-changing for you, someone you love, or friends at work or on the next site you go to. Jackie De Burca talks to Bill Hill, chief executive of the Lighthouse Construction Industry […]
Bill Hill · 10/20/2023
Constructive Voices NewsMake It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal
Make It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal A new hub has been launched to help the drive to reduce suicide and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. The Make It Visible Portal at www.makeitvisible.info provides access to information, advice and guidance and is a […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/1/2023
BiodiversityS2, E7: Jane Findlay: When We Damage Nature We Damage Our Own Health
S2, E7: Jane Findlay: When We Damage Nature We Damage Our Own Health Jane Findlay is the Immediate Past President of the Landscape Institute of the UK, and the director of Fira Landscape Limited. She has a wealth of experience in not only landscape architecture but also how it works in healthcare settings and therefore, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/30/2023
ArchitectureRemedy Place in Manhattan is designed to "bring back hospitality into healthcare"
Sculptural decor, soft furniture and warm tones feature in this wellness centre in New York City, created by Remedy Places’ in-house team as an antidote to traditional medical facilities. Remedy Place is a membership-based health and wellness club situated within a 7,200-square-foot space in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. Remedy Place is a members wellness […]
admin · 12/14/2022
ArchitectureSteel mesh wraps Nike's LeBron James Innovation Center by Olson Kundig
A full-size basketball court and a 200-metre track are among the spaces found inside a large, metal-clad building designed by US firm Olson Kundig on the Nike campus in Oregon. The LeBron James Innovation Center is part of the 300-acre (121-hectare) Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The new facility is named after the basketball […]
admin · 10/8/2021
ArchitecturePsychologist's office and tranquil garden hidden behind concrete wall in Uruguay
Architects Pedro Livni and Rafael Solano have created a psychologist’s office behind a tall concrete wall in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay. Located within the garden of an existing property, the low-slung structure encompasses 35 square metres and is hidden by a wall that runs its full width. Only a door and a circular aperture, […]
admin · 9/6/2021
HealthEpisode Nine: Climate Change and the Construction Industry. Plus How This Group of Leaders are Helping with Health Issues
At the time of releasing this episode, wildfires have been raging again in Greece and temperatures have become unbearable across parts of the States, it really is impossible to avoid the issue of climate change. Pete The Builder talks to Steve Randall about how this affects the construction industry and how you and your team can best […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/30/2021
PassivhausCan a Passivhaus change your life? Residents at Wootton Wawen tell us
I have asthma and am sensitive to my environment so I have been thinking about what life might be like if I were to live in a Passivhaus. Right now I frequently have to use my inhaler and am also suffering from skin problems. I believe these are all related to my very sensitive system […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/15/2021
HealthEpisode Four: 25th May 2021: John Burton (Liverpool Narcos) Talks About Employing Ex-Cons, Pete The Builder On New Builds
John Burton (Liverpool Narcos) Talks About Employing Ex-Cons, Pete The Builder On New Builds & Jackie Interviews James Rudoni Of Mates In Mind Did you know that the entire month of May is Mental Health Month in the States? Of course, we had Mental Health Week in the UK from 10th to 16th May. We […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/5/2021
ApprenticeshipsEpisode Three 11th May 2021: Mixed Reality In Construction, A Mates Chat About Mental Health & An In-Depth Look At Apprenticeships
Mixed Reality In Construction, A Mates Chat About Mental Health & An In-Depth Look At Apprenticeships If you have been wondering about how you might integrate Mixed Reality into your construction projects, you have definitely come to the right place. Jordan Lawver, of Trimble, gives an excellent and entertaining introduction to this topic. Learn from […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/5/2021
ApprenticeshipsEpisode Two: 20th April 2021: Can we achieve zero plastic in construction by 2040? Plus top health consultant, Jennie Armstrong, pushes for a prevention attitude
Can we achieve zero plastic in construction by 2040? Plus top health consultant, Jennie Armstrong, pushes for a prevention attitude Coming up on this episode of Constructive Voices, Henry MacDonald has been looking into a big topic for the industry, plastic waste. How can we cut down on using plastic? What alternatives are there? And […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/5/2021
HealthHealth consultant, Jennie Armstrong, pushes for a prevention attitude
Life and work before COVID seem like a lifetime ago right now. Unfortunately, for construction, health issues have been a problem that we’ve faced for a number of years. And it’s quite a significant problem for construction. Here comes a shocking statistic around that. For every one safety fatality that we have, there are 100 […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/12/2021