Space Design Build ‪!‬ Simon Joss

Simon discussing some of the key questions when SME's are considering their new office workspace and how they can incorporate the brand and ethos of their company. A great workplace can increase productivity and reduce staff turnover, so it's an important element of the project process. 

When all is said and done with the Design and Build of any project..  that's everything complete right? Wrong! 

Defect, maintenance and facilities management are as important as the build itself. 

Our guest this week is Darren Keelor, who brings to the show over 30 years of FM experience globally. 



Currently responsible for Cornwall Airport and previously working on the amazing Sidra Medical & Research Centre in Doha, Qatar. Darren gives us his thoughts on change management, education around maintenance and facilities and why it's fundamental that employers take employee safety under their responsibility.



Enjoy a great discussion!!

Richard Tinto, The Vision Guy at TINTO ARCHITECTURE, Has seen it all and been on a journey of growth over the last 18 years. We discuss what that journey has entailed, the good and bad of it and what helps Richard maintain his drive. With a young family supporting him, his priorities are widened. Richard provides fantastic tips on all things Space and Design.

James Hodgetts is an experienced company director, consultant, and international business practitioner who has built, managed and sold successful businesses. Specialising in business development and the subsequent management of strategic commercial relationships to ensure a profitable return. 

James has spent several years in the Middle East and currently resides in Abu Dhabi where he represents JLL as an Associate for the Offices Business Space, industrial & Logistics Division.

Simon and James discuss recent changes and the impact that has been caused by the events over the past 12 months. What decisions are corporations making relating to permanent office facilities? 

A trained architect and sustainability specialist who has won multiple awards across a range of sectors. Born in India, raised in Dubai and years working in London has lent eclectic influences to Pallavi’s designs.
As a former professor of interior design at the American University of Sharjah, she implements the latest theoretical and practical research into her designs. She is an active member of the UAE design community, writing for industry publications, assisting with key trade events, and mentoring students. Recently, she collaborated with Artemide to launch ‘Interweave’, an interactive lighting system for the Euro Luce in Milan.
She has been recognised by Global Media as an emerging designer to watch out for. Her work has been profiled in some of the world’s leading international media including the Financial Times, the BBC, Monocle, Wallpaper, and the Architectural Digest.

For several yeas Jonny Wright mastered his sector of Commercial Surveying and Real Estate with DTZ (Now Cushman Wakefield). Since then he has flown East and continue to develop his knowledge and create a niche for himself within the Colliers family our of their Hong Kong office. 

Jonny and I go deep into what makes an office and what are the decisions being faced by company owners. What is best now for the books but more importantly the employees. 

Enjoy the show.