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On Another Level SEC Newgate and Regal
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A podcast series about the future of our cities, exploring how the homes, schools, community spaces, shops, workplaces and public realm that facilitates our 21st century lives are evolving and how the built environment sector that creates these places is undergoing seismic change. Hosted by Naomi Kerbel, the podcast is produced by SEC Newgate in association with Regal and The Clarendon Works.
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Construction means innovation – so why doesn’t it get the recognition it deserves?
Construction is one of the most important – and largest – sectors in our economy. But its reputation lags behind and it ranks low as a career choice. The sector has long faced a skills crisis that is only becoming more acute. And, particularly in a tough economic climate, the volatile business model of many contractors that sees razor-thin margins means that news on yet another construction company’s collapse is never far from the headlines.
In the next episode of On Another Level, our host, former Bloomberg journalist Naomi Kerbel, asks guests from across the industry how we can put a spring into the step of construction – and how a career in construction has the capacity to breathe new life into some of the most vulnerable in society. Naomi talks to:
Sandra Robinson, a director of the Save Construction Initiative and Technical Director (Strategic Growth) at WSP
Adam Couch, a leading digital innovator in construction
Karen Jefford, CEO of Building Heroes -
In an age of increased cyber risk, what can we do to improve the digital resilience of our workplaces?
Increasingly almost every aspect of our lives is connected to the internet. From our watches and phones, to our fridges and door bells, digitization is all pervasive. This is especially true of the workplace, where if the internet goes down, work stops. The best office buildings now invest heavily in digital connectivity, ensuring businesses have the bandwidth and speed to compete in the global economy. But does this drive for ever improved connectivity come with increased risks? In this episode Naomi Kerbel asks how secure are our workplace digital connections? What more can workplaces do to improve their digital resilience? And what happens if the internet goes out? Naomi’s guests include:
William Newton, President & EMEA MD, WiredScore
Gary Peace, UK Director of Professional Services, BlueVoyant -
How is Generative AI disrupting architecture and real estate and what does that mean for the future of the built environment?
In this episode Naomi Kerbel explores the impact of AI on the built environment, looking at the risks and the opportunities that the rapidly advancing technology will bring and examining what businesses need to do to ensure that they benefit from AI, rather than losing out. Naomi’s guests include:
Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner Head of Applied Research + Development, Foster + Partners
Laurent Grill, Partner, JLL Spark Global Ventures
Tom Flynn, Head of Digital, SEC Newgate