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The Building Sustainably Podcast

Welcome to The Building Sustainably Podcast by RPS, where we delve into the future of sustainable and resilient development. Our podcast explores innovative approaches to planning, designing, and building, addressing both the challenges and opportunities that come with change. Join us as we examine real-life case studies and offer practical guidance on meeting evolving regulations and shaping best practices. Get exclusive insights into some of the most exciting, future-ready projects in the built environment. Brought to you by RPS, a team of consultants, designers, planners, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists dedicated to impactful projects in urbanization, natural resources, and sustainability.

  1. How Whole Life Carbon Assessments Transform Industrial Sustainability with John Clayton and Rachel Thompson of RPS

    OCT 23

    How Whole Life Carbon Assessments Transform Industrial Sustainability with John Clayton and Rachel Thompson of RPS

    In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, host Emily McGee speaks with John Clayton, Senior Director at RPS, and Rachel Thompson, Sustainability Coordinator at RPS, to explore the role of whole life cycle carbon assessments (WLCAs) in reducing the carbon footprint of industrial buildings. They look into the significance of assessing carbon emissions at every stage of a building's life—from design to demolition—and how industry standards like the RICS framework guide these assessments. Don’t miss out on this vital investigation into how WLCAs can bring about a greener future and tune in now!

    21 min
  2. How Green Concrete is Reducing Carbon Footprints in Construction with Conall Boland, Sustainability Lead at RPS Europe

    OCT 9

    How Green Concrete is Reducing Carbon Footprints in Construction with Conall Boland, Sustainability Lead at RPS Europe

    In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Conall Boland, Sustainability Lead at RPS Europe, joins James Bowman to dive into the transformative role of green concrete in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry. They discuss why concrete is a major contributor to carbon emissions, Ireland's plan toward low-carbon concrete and sustainable construction, and how smart procurement can transform concrete standards.

    46 min
  3. Why Green Roofs Are Key to Biodiversity Success with Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group

    SEP 25

    Why Green Roofs Are Key to Biodiversity Success with Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group

    In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group, joins James Bowman to explore the role of green roofs in achieving Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) targets in urban areas. They discuss how the 10% biodiversity uplift rule is shaping development across England, what is involved in planning and maintaining effective green roof developments, why every developer should start early when integrating biodiversity and ecological considerations into their design, and the future of Biodiversity Net Gain.

    40 min
  4. The Future of Building Green with Chris Trunkfield, Senior Design Executive at Moda

    SEP 11

    The Future of Building Green with Chris Trunkfield, Senior Design Executive at Moda

    In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Chris Trunkfield, Senior Design Executive at Moda, joins Ben Stockdale to explore the critical role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies in sustainable development, including some key trends that shape ESG in construction and Moda's approach to sustainability.

    46 min

  5. SEP 10

    The Building Sustainably Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to The Building Sustainably Podcast by RPS. Sustainable, resilient development demands a new approach to how we plan, design and build. With change comes both challenge and opportunity, and we invite you to join us as we explore real-life case studies and offer practical guidance. From meeting evolving regulation to shaping best practice, this is the podcast that gets backstage access to some of the most exciting, future-ready schemes across the built environment. This podcast is brought to you by RPS. We are a team of consultants, designers, planners, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists; focused on delivering projects that matter in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. Search for “The Building Sustainably Podcast” in Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you get your podcasts. Click on the Follow icon to make sure you don’t miss an episode. On behalf of the team here at RPS, thanks for listening.

    1 min
  6. Best of Building sustainably: A Look Back on Season One

    05/17/2023

    Best of Building sustainably: A Look Back on Season One

    Welcome to an exciting episode of "Building Sustainably: The Road to Net Zero." Today, we embark on a journey through some of the most enlightening and influential moments shared by our esteemed guests. In their discussions, they provided invaluable insights and actionable guidance on the process of defining, designing, and effectively managing net zero projects and programs.

    26 min
  7. Climate-Neutral Strategies for Universities and City Districts with Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde

    03/08/2023

    Climate-Neutral Strategies for Universities and City Districts with Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde

    In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde, joins Chris Lavery to share his strategy for developing and delivering initiatives to address the university’s position on net zero, including the £20m Combined Heating and Power scheme project he successfully delivered at the main campus and his role in the Glasgow City Innovation District.

    31 min
  8. Retrofitting Strategies for Hospitals with Simon Bourke, Building Services Lead UK and Healthcare Lead at RPS

    02/15/2023

    Retrofitting Strategies for Hospitals with Simon Bourke, Building Services Lead UK and Healthcare Lead at RPS

    In this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Simon Bourke, Building Services Lead UK and Healthcare Lead at RPS, joins Chris Lavery to discuss the challenge of retrofitting an existing building stock to achieve net zero carbon and how to balance investment with cost and operational disruption to reduce carbon emissions in hospitals.

    18 min
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Welcome to The Building Sustainably Podcast by RPS, where we delve into the future of sustainable and resilient development. Our podcast explores innovative approaches to planning, designing, and building, addressing both the challenges and opportunities that come with change. Join us as we examine real-life case studies and offer practical guidance on meeting evolving regulations and shaping best practices. Get exclusive insights into some of the most exciting, future-ready projects in the built environment. Brought to you by RPS, a team of consultants, designers, planners, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists dedicated to impactful projects in urbanization, natural resources, and sustainability.

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  • Creator
    RPS Group
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyrights © 2024 All Rights Reserved by RPS Group
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    The Building Sustainably Podcast

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