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Welcome to Building sustainably: the road to net zero, a podcast by RPS. Achieving net zero requires a transformational shift in the way we plan, design, and build. But as the 2050 target edges closer, significant challenges lie ahead. In this podcast series, we aim to tackle the key issues head-on. We’ll explore real-life case studies and provide actionable advice on how to define, design, and manage net zero projects and programmes. In this series, we focus on the decarbonisation challenge facing owners and operators of large property estates. A challenge compounded by ageing infrastructure, limited funding, and competing pressures.

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    • May 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Best of Building sustainably: A Look Back on Season One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 26:16


    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 zero projects and programs.

    Climate-Neutral Strategies for Universities and City Districts with Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 31:12


    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 successfully delivered at the main campus and his role in the Glasgow City Innovation District.

    Retrofitting Strategies for Hospitals with Simon Bourke, Building Services Lead UK and Healthcare Lead at RPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 18:04


    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 hospitals.

    Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions: Durham County Council's Story with Maggie Bosanquet, Low Carbon Economic Development Team Leader at Durham County Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 33:36


    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.

    Retrofitting Historic Buildings: Béton House and Park Hill with Liz Brown, Senior Project Manager at RPS Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 24:45


    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.

    The Art and Science of Building Sustainably with Phil Marsden, Director of Project Management at Muse Developments

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 34:34


    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.

    Social Housing Retrofit Strategies and Best Practices with Jon Daley, Asset Sustainability and Data Manager at Magenta Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 39:35


    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.

    Changing the World Starts by Changing Your Behaviours with Sean Hanson, Chief Executive Officer of IMPOWER Consulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 25:16


    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 problems.

    Re-Engineering Energy Efficiency with Jonas Hamann, Head of Business Development at Danfoss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 22:40


    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.

    Building sustainably: the road to net zero trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 0:59


    Welcome to Building sustainably: the road to net zero, a podcast by RPS. We host in-depth discussions with the UK's leading experts, covering how to best navigate the various stages of the project lifecycle for owners and operators of large property estates on the road to achieving Net Zero by 2050. Building sustainably: the road to net zero is brought to you by RPS. To find out more about RPS and how we can help you deliver projects that matter in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability, visit RPSgroup dot com. And then make sure to search for “Building sustainably: the road to net zero” in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and click follow so you don't miss any future episodes. On behalf of the team here at RPS, thanks for listening.

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