Willmott Dixon: Building knowledge

In this episode, we explore the role buildings, spaces and play in shaping the student experience and creating an inclusive community on campus. Our guests are: Sally McGill, CFO and Deputy Chief Executive at University of Staffordshire Nick Preedy, Project Lead at Willmott Dixon Hear from Sally and Nick about social infrastructure, the importance of the student experience and how University of Staffordshire's Student Village is designed to put sustainability, community and the needs of students at its heart.

In this episode, we explore the important role social infrastructure plays in local and regional regeneration. We are joined by three guests who are currently involved in an exciting multi-site regeneration project in Torbay: Anne-Marie Bond, Chief Executive at Torbay Council Chris Wheeler, Regional Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Tarah Gear, Director of Brand and Place Futures at Milligan Our guests share their insights into regeneration, social infrastructure and how they are taking a people-centric approach to the Torbay project to create a thriving costal community.

Andy Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon hosts this insightful talk with Greig Baker and Jonathan Werran to discuss the Office for Budget Responsibility Economic and Fiscal Forecast.

Andy Geldard speaks to Senior Building Manager Warwick Roberts about the University of Exeter Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre. The enriching new facility aims to promote respect and diversity of all faiths and beliefs and create a sense of community and inclusion on campus and beyond.   Upholding Passivhaus standards and providing a calm, spiritual space for people from a wide array of backgrounds, this new building keeps the environment and cultural purpose at the heart of design and delivery. Innovative tiling techniques and sustainable materials such as porotherm clay blocks ensure high building performance into the future.

As part of our Project Insights Series Andy Geldard chats to Jason hunt about the incredible Bristol Beacon.

The King's Speech on 17 July 2024 provided a clear idea of Labour's legislative agenda with 35 bills planned. In this webinar recording, Andy Geldard, Willmott Dixon's Chief Communications Officer was joined by leading political analyst Greig Baker, Chair at Baker Kell Cumming.  They examined what the new administration means for the construction and property industry and what to look out for in Labour's first 100 days.  

As of 12 February 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans. In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast we share an audio recording of a deep dive into the new legislation and what it means for construction projects.

As of January 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans. In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast, two of our sustainability managers, Simone Codrington and Morgan Price, discuss how these new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements will apply to construction projects. Areas they cover include: What biodiversity is and why it's important What the legislation is and the projects it applies to An overview of the different options for delivering BNG How to strategically deliver BNG - including examples Top tips for where to start Some answers to FAQs we have received from customers

Green and blue spaces are key ingredients in placemaking, but they aren't always seen as a priority. As towns and cities look to evolve, green and blue spaces need to be an integral part of urban regeneration schemes. In this episode, David Atkinson, our national head of land and development, is joined by Andrew Davison, project director at Queensberry Real Estate, to discuss the value green and blue spaces can bring, including: Creating community-centric places where people want to spend time Making visits to towns and cities less transactional Promoting health, wellbeing and socialisation The economic benefits Examples of towns and cities who are doing it well - and the approaches they use to finance the upkeep

Our 'Ten Minutes On' podcast series delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way. In the third episode, the topic of discussion is 'Stranded Assets'. Current and future sustainability requirements from the Government could cause some commercial buildings to become legally 'unlettable'. We'll explore what these requirements are and what action building owners need to take to avoid having a 'stranded asset' on their hands. This episode features our deputy MD (Midlands), Nick Gibb, and Robert van Zyl, partner at Cundall.

The Building Safety Act and its implications are changing the landscape for the construction industry and its customers.  At Willmott Dixon, we're certainly receiving more and more queries from customers and partners about the Act and how it will affect projects moving forward and retrospectively. This podcast on the Building Safety Act was recorded as part of our Wales and West Spotlight Event in Bristol in July. We hosted this event for our customers, partners, and colleagues as an opportunity to discuss the implications of the Building Safety Act and offer the opportunity to answer questions. You will hear a panel of experts from very different sectors discussing a variety of issues and questions around the Building Safety Act, from Professional Indemnity to procurement to liability.

This is the second episode in our podcast series 'Ten Minutes On', which delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way. During this episode we'll talk about two-stage procurement and how it will help unlock sustainable schemes and bring them forward. We'll also share some learnings from recent projects and common barriers and opportunities. Today's episode features our regional framework manager, Jerry Major, and Chris Clarke, Scape's director of performance and improvement. 

The Building Safety Act and its implications are changing the landscape for the construction industry and its customers.  At Willmott Dixon, we're certainly receiving more and more queries from customers and partners about the Act and how it will affect projects moving forward and retrospectively. This podcast on the Building Safety Act was recorded as part of our Wales and West Spotlight Event in Bristol in July. We hosted this event for our customers, partners, and colleagues as an opportunity to discuss the implications of the Building Safety Act and offer the opportunity to answer questions. You will hear a panel of experts from very different sectors discussing a variety of issues and questions around the Building Safety Act, from Professional Indemnity to procurement to liability.

This is the first episode in our podcast series 'Ten Minutes On', which delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way. Our first podcast in this series is on Whole Life Carbon, and features our sustainability manager, Francesca Wilkinson, and Nathan Adams, senior sustainability consultant, from Focus. During this episode we will explore what whole life carbon is, why it's so important, how to measure it and ultimately how to reduce it. We'll also speak about how modern methods of construction and the circular economy will play a major part in achieving net zero. You'll hear about some learnings from recent projects and the common barriers and opportunities. 

Francesca Wilkinson, our sustainability and environmental manager spoke with Conor Nolan at Building Brum to discuss how the fuel crisis is impacting the net-zero carbon agenda and what customers can do to ensure their buildings are fit for the future. She also shares her experience in net-zero technology and how the private sector is approaching net-zero and net-zero ready buildings. Podcast courtesy of Building Brum.

We hosted a debate in partnership with Building Brum which saw industry leaders gather to discuss how the sector can achieve its net zero carbon ambitions A panel shared their insights into achieving carbon net zero in construction as well as discussing the outcomes of COP26 and how the industry should respond, including Julia Barrett (Willmott Dixon) Deborah Cadman (Birmingham City Council) Belinda Morgan (Cundall) Tim Carey (Collida) Chris Clarke (Scape) & James Douglas (Lendlease)

Considered to be the most important climate summit in history, during the first two weeks of November, more than 20,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries descended upon Glasgow for COP26.  With an overarching goal of keeping global temperature rises to less than 1.5oC by 2050, sustainable development campaigner and Willmott Dixon non-executive director Jonathon Porritt shares his thoughts on whether COP26 achieved its goals.

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Jonathan Porritt will share his insights on what to expect at COP26 and how the built environment should be tackling the biggest challenge our planet faces.

In this episode, Andrew Brookes (National DfE account manager) takes a look at the outlook for Construction in the education sector, including:What the latest Government announcements mean for the sectorHow we can build 'better, greener and faster'Examples of good practice to integrate into future projects

John Boughton, deputy MD and Richard David, director, in Wales and West talk about being agents for change to increase diversity in construction. 

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Mark will be talking about his experience creating Westminster's flagship development in the heart of Paddington.Click here to find out more about Dudley House.

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Simon and Sam will be talking about transforming construction through blockchain technology.

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, we will be discussing the changing landscape of leisure.

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode we catch up with our CFO, Graham Dundas, to discuss the importance of financial strength in changing and uncertain times.

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. Digital innovation is a hugely exciting area which is constantly evolving and changing the future of the built environment. In this episode, we will be discussing digital innovation in the construction industry.

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction.Sustainability is a huge topic of interest globally and Willmott Dixon is passionate about leaving a positive social, environmental and economic legacy for future generationsWe will be discussing the significance of the accreditation and sustainability as a whole in the construction industry.