Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment

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Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we’ll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.

  1. 5D AGO

    Half the Time: A New Era of Construction Efficiency #43

    Unlock the secrets to improved productivity in construction. Dr. Jan Elfving from Skanska Finland reveals how new methods are slashing project times, enhancing quality and reducing environmental impact.  Host: John Ambrose

    22 min

  2. JAN 29 · BONUS

    Highlights - Every Drop Counts: Safeguarding Water

    The world faces a looming freshwater crisis, but innovative collaboration is providing solutions. In this Highlight episode, Siân Thomas (Anglian Water) and Jon Kiteley (Skanska) explain how strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and nature-based solutions are helping safeguard water resources and build resilience.

    4 min

  3. JAN 22

    Every Drop Counts: Safeguarding Water #42

    In this episode, we dive into the critical global freshwater challenge and the innovative solutions emerging to secure our water future. Join Siân Thomas, Director of Strategic Asset Management, Anglian Water, and Jon Kiteley, Divisional Director for Energy, Water and Environment with Skanska in the UK, as they discuss the urgent issues – from looming shortfalls to infrastructure renewal – and how strategic investments, collaborative efforts and cutting-edge innovations are helping to bridge the gap between the water we have and the water we need.  Host: John Ambrose

    25 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41

    As 2025 draws to a close, let's reflect on the insights we’ve gained from the farsighted guests who joined us this past year, celebrating how we are shaping a sustainable future, together.    Guests in this episode:  Julia Casagrande, Deputy Director of Clean Energy, New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice  Carl Slotte, Senior Vice President for Region Europe, Volvo Construction Equipment  Gustaf Werner, Vice President for Innovation and Development, Skanska Group  Dareen Salama, CEO and co-founder, Gryps  Mike Zeppieri, Vice President for Emerging Technologies, Skanska USA Building Magnus Persson, CEO, Skanska Sweden Karl Jonasson Collberg, City Development Department, City of Stockholm  John Penndorf, Associate Principal, Perkins and Will  Mark Humbertson, Construction Administration Manager, University of Virginia Facilities Management  Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President, International WELL Building Institute  Myrrh Caplan, Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Skanska USA Building  Ondřej Flanderka, Sustainability Manager, Skanska Residential Czech Republic  Petr Dušta, Senior Project Manager, Skanska Residential Europe  Dr. Stephen Hammer, CEO, New York Climate Exchange   Host: John Ambrose

    18 min

  5. 12/01/2025 · BONUS

    Highlights - The Power of Procurement

    Discover how public procurement is being redefined to drive innovation, sustainability and integrity in construction. This episode features insights from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden on transforming traditional bidding into strategic partnerships for a better built future.

    4 min

  6. 11/13/2025

    The Power of Procurement #40

    Discover how public procurement is being redefined to drive innovation, sustainability and integrity in construction. This episode features insights from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden on transforming traditional bidding into strategic partnerships for a better built future.  Guests in this episode:  Karl Jonasson Collberg, Public Procurement Officer, City of Stockholm Development Administration Magnus Persson, CEO of Skanska Sweden  Host: John Ambrose

    25 min

  7. 11/05/2025 · BONUS

    Highlights – AI in construction: Turning Data into Value

    How is AI shifting the needle in construction today? This Highlights episode explores real-world examples of how data-driven insights are improving safety, sustainability, and decision-making in the built environment.

    3 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    AI in construction: Turning Data into Value #39

    Learn how AI is reshaping construction with data-driven decisions, proactive safety measures, and a focus on sustainability. Experts from Gryps and Skanska discuss how these technologies are transforming the industry and what's needed to unlock their full potential.   Guests in this episode:  Dareen Salama, CEO and co-founder of Gryps Mike Zeppieri, Vice President for Emerging Technologies, Skanska USA Building  Host: Emalee Mandl  Follow Shaping Sustainable Places:  You can tune in, listen and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. Follow Skanska on LinkedIn for further insights and updates. Feel free to reach out to us via email at podcast@skanska.com.

    26 min
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Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we’ll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.

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