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Constructive Voices

Reports, articles, and podcasts on the built environment, sustainability and biodiversity

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S2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1Biodiversity

S2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1

S2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1 Learn from some top experts on biodiversity during Part 1, of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable. Gain perspective on this topic that is not only vital to understand from an industry perspective but also from a climate change angle. Led by Claire Wansbury, […]

Jackie De Burca · 3/14/2023

S2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast TributePodcasts

S2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast Tribute

S2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast Tribute Today, Tuesday 28th February 2023, our beloved and esteemed colleague, Henry McDonald has been laid to rest. This episode is a tribute to Henry, with excerpts of a small selection of some of his excellent interviews for Constructive Voices. Additionally, a few guests and colleagues pay tribute to him. […]

Jackie De Burca · 2/28/2023

S2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UKPodcasts

S2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UK

S2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UK Henry McDonald talks to two top authorities about the precarious state of the British Houses of Parliament: Ian Paisley Jnr. and the Observer Architecture Critic, Rowan Moore. This podcast episode is one of many examples of Henry’s superb broadcasting work.  These excellent interviews were […]

Jackie De Burca · 2/21/2023

S2, E2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity In The Built Environment With Margarita SkarkouBiodiversity

S2, E2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity In The Built Environment With Margarita Skarkou

S2, Episode 2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity in the Built Environment with Margarita Skarkou? Plus Fintan Damer of Mott MacDonald Talks About the Importance of Education As part of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment month, we investigate the urgently needed good that venture capital can do in an interview with Margarita Skarkou of […]

Margarita Skarkou · 1/24/2023

S2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta BoscoloBiodiversity

S2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo

S2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo Welcome to Season Two of Constructive Voices and our first ever themed month: Biodiversity in the Built Environment. LISTEN NOW January 2023 will offer you expert insight into Biodiversity in the Built Environment. We have lined up a […]

Jackie De Burca · 1/12/2023

Episode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022Net Zero

Episode 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

Episode 47: Rats and Other Disasters in the Palace of WestminsterPodcasts

Episode 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

Episode 46: What is the Post COP27 Roadmap for the Built Environment?Net Zero

Episode 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

Episode 45: An Addiction Special You Won't Want To MissPodcasts

Episode 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

Episode 44: How to minimise risk in turbulent times with US expert, Aaron HendersonHighlights

Episode 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

Episode 43: Industry Spotlight On CIS Ireland: Ireland’s leading provider of business intelligence to the Construction and Allied IndustriesHighlights

Episode 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

Episode 42: Can Net Zero and The Cost of Living Crisis Co-Exist-John Smith MCIATHighlights

Episode 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

Episode 41: My Labour of Love for The Book of KellsPodcasts

Episode 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

Episode 40: An Expert Snapshot of the Construction Industry in AustraliaAustralia Built Environment

Episode 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

Episode 39: Footprint+ bonus special 2 with interviews from the eventFOOTPRINT+

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

Episode 38: The Power of Modular Construction During a CrisisPodcasts

Episode 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

Episode 37: Footprint+ bonus special 1 with interviews from the eventFOOTPRINT+

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

Episode 36: Harvard & Columbia University Professor Julia Watson Explains What We Need To Learn From Indigenous ArchitectureJulia Watson

Episode 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

Episode 35: FOOTPRINT+ Special 4 With Interviews From The EventFOOTPRINT+

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

Episode 34: FOOTPRINT+ Special 3 With Interviews From The EventFOOTPRINT+

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

Episode 33: FOOTPRINT+ Special 2 With Interviews From The EventFOOTPRINT+

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

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