Built environment brief

Mills & Reeve

Built environment brief is the podcast from Mills & Reeve that brings clarity to the complexities of the built environment. Each episode explores the legal, commercial and strategic issues shaping the sector – from real estate investment and finance to development & regeneration and living matters.   With insights from our leading specialists and industry guests, we unpack the trends, challenges and opportunities that matter most to those driving change across the built environment. Whether you're an investor, developer, funder, owner or occupier, this series offers practical guidance and fresh perspectives to help you stay ahead.

Episodes

  1. 22 JAN

    Ep. 3 - Unlocking growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough: In conversation with Paul Bristow

    In this episode, Beverley Firth (planning lawyer at Mills & Reeve) sits down with and Paul Bristow (mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority) to discuss his vision for growth in the region. Paul talks us through his ambitions for the region’s future. He outlines his new growth plan, the infrastructure and political alignment and collaboration needed to deliver it (from both government and the private sector alike), as well as why he thinks a Mayoral Development Corporation would be a useful delivery vehicle. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth beyond the headline number of houses, and particularly those invested in the ambition and success of one England’s most vibrant regions. Find out more and get in touch with Beverley Firth by visiting our website. Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates.  Our content explained Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

    14 min

  2. 18/12/2025

    Ep. 2 - Let’s talk about tech

    Anna Aldous is joined by construction engineer and proptech startup founder Nathan Reid, Urban&Civic and Morero. They discuss how technology interacts with the construction industry and what opportunities there are to make further progress. Is it a case of an outright replacement of a labour force by technology? What’s the future role for consultants in advising on the built environment sector shaped by ever-changing technology? Find out more and get in touch with Anna Aldous by visiting our website. Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates. Our content explained Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

    14 min

  3. 05/11/2025

    Ep. 1 - To BE or not to BE

    Welcome to Mills & Reeve’s “Built environment brief”, our new podcast exploring the stories behind transforming spaces into great places. In the first episode, Anna Aldous is joined by our newly appointed sector leader and real estate partner, Carina Davis, and our head of affordable housing, Namita Matkar. Together, they discuss the evolving built environment, our real estate sector rebrand, and current challenges and opportunities within the market. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website: Carina DavisAnna AldousNamita Matkar Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates. Our content explained Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

    14 min
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About

Built environment brief is the podcast from Mills & Reeve that brings clarity to the complexities of the built environment. Each episode explores the legal, commercial and strategic issues shaping the sector – from real estate investment and finance to development & regeneration and living matters.   With insights from our leading specialists and industry guests, we unpack the trends, challenges and opportunities that matter most to those driving change across the built environment. Whether you're an investor, developer, funder, owner or occupier, this series offers practical guidance and fresh perspectives to help you stay ahead.

Information

  • Creator
    Mills & Reeve
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Mills & Reeve
  • Show Website
    Built environment brief