Things that really matter

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Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.

  1. Alternative routes into the built environment

    04/17/2025

    Alternative routes into the built environment

    Rob Marney, Cundall Associate in London is joined by Judy Ngan, Project Manager where they share the unconventional ways in which they entered the construction industry. At a juncture where the industry grapples with a skills crisis, allowing and encouraging non-traditional routes into engineering is all the more pertinent. They share anecdotes of challenges and opportunities they have encountered in their careers.

    20 min
  2. Why we need to be focusing on retrofit (Part 2)

    01/24/2025

    Why we need to be focusing on retrofit (Part 2)

    Robin Pritchett, Building Performance Service Lead at Cundall is joined by Anna Hollyman, Head of Policy and Places at UKGBC to talk all things retrofit. Part 2 of our retrofit focused podcast puts the focus on sectors. Robin and Anna discuss what sectors are leading the way and which ones have further to go.

    18 min
  3. Why we need to be focusing on retrofit (Part 1)

    01/23/2025

    Why we need to be focusing on retrofit (Part 1)

    Robin Pritchett, BPS Lead at Cundall is joined by Anna Hollyman, Head of Policy and Places at UKGBC to talk all things retrofit. Part 1 of the two part series looks at what the current market for retrofit looks like in the UK to the opportunities and challenges the industry faces to decarbonise.

    39 min
  4. Future Foundations - What do occupiers truly want?

    11/21/2024

    Future Foundations - What do occupiers truly want?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this final episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette journalist Stacey Meadwell, she talks to industry leaders Debbie Hobbs, Director of Energy and Sustainability at CBRE, Lee Treanor of HBD, Phil Marsden, Managing Director – North West at Muse, and Simon Wyatt of Cundall we explore what long-term buildings look like and how occupiers can maximise their efficiency.

    21 min
  5. Future Foundations - What is greener? Building new or retrofitting?

    11/14/2024

    Future Foundations - What is greener? Building new or retrofitting?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. Our third episode tackles the age-old debate: is it greener to build new or retrofit existing structures? Former Estates Gazette journalist Stacey Meadwell talks to industry leaders Debbie Hobbs, Director of Energy and Sustainability at CBRE, Lee Treanor of HBD, Phil Marsden, Managing Director – North West at Muse, and Simon Wyatt of Cundall about how we need to design and build for a net zero carbon future.

    27 min
  6. Future Foundations - How do we balance practicality, viability and sustainability?

    11/07/2024

    Future Foundations - How do we balance practicality, viability and sustainability?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette journalist Stacey Meadwell, she continues her conversation with industry leaders Debbie Hobbs, Director of Energy and Sustainability at CBRE, Lee Treanor of HBD, Phil Marsden, Managing Director – North West at Muse, and Simon Wyatt of Cundall, about one of the built environment’s biggest challenges - balancing viability with sustainability.

    18 min
  7. Future Foundations - Longevity: Too hard to think about?

    10/30/2024

    Future Foundations - Longevity: Too hard to think about?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this first episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette journalist Stacey Meadwell, she talks to industry leaders about buildings’ life span and how difficult it is to make them future-proof. Speakers include: Debbie Hobbs, Director of Energy and Sustainability at CBRESimon Wyatt of CundallLee Treanor of HBDPhil Marsden, Managing Director – North West at Muse

    22 min
  8. Joining the dots for healthy communities: practical approaches to wellbeing and urban renewal

    09/16/2024

    Joining the dots for healthy communities: practical approaches to wellbeing and urban renewal

    Cities have always been seen as a source of social and economic opportunity – the challenge now is to achieve these aspirations while protecting our global home. We need ‘climate positive’ thinking – shifting from crisis mode to taking deliberate and proactive steps toward betterment of places and practices to ensure health and wellbeing for both humans and the natural world.  In this thought-provoking discussion, a panel of experts bring together perspectives around public health, social value, community wellbeing, regenerative place-making, neighbourhood renewal, climate adaptation and urban resilience to uncover holistic solutions and strategies for making the transition to a safe, inclusive, and prosperous future.  Our speakers  Dr Kate Wylie, Executive Director, Doctors for the Environment  Tim Weale, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Delivery, Region Group  Dr Sarah Joyce, Director Transformation, Strategy and Transformation, North Metropolitan Health, WA Department of Health. Hannah Blossom, Director of Sustainability, Cundall Melbourne  Oliver Grimaldi, Director of Sustainability (Asia-Pacific), Cundall (moderator)

    1h 2m
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Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.

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  • Creator
    Cundall
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
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    © Copyright 2025 Cundall
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