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The Press Reset Podcast

by UK Construction Week Birmingham

Welcome to the Press Reset podcast series from UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW), a new series of insightful podcasts featuring thought leaders from the UK construction industry, for a deep dive into the sector’s key issues and how to resolve them. Hosted by Martin Hurn, UKCW Birmingham Editorial Director, Press Reset will release several podcasts each week in the lead-up to the three-day event itself, which runs at the NEC from 29th September to 1st October.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 8 - The Green Roofs Reset: Why Nature Is Critical Infrastructure (Audio)

    Green roofs are hugely multifunctional. They don’t just do one thing. In this episode, Maggie Fennell Wells, Principal & Green and Blue Infrastructure Consultant at The Environment Partnership (TEP) Ltd, joins host Martin Hurn to speak about the next generation of green roofs. From biodiversity…

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  2. Episode 7 - The Retrofit Reset: Why Better Homes Start with Better Choices (Audio)

    Are we asking the wrong question about retrofit? In this episode, Sarah Fletcher, Freelance Consultant and PhD Researcher at London South Bank University, joins host Martin Hurn to explain why the retrofit challenge isn't simply about technology, policy or funding – it's about understanding how...

  3. Episode 6 - The Skills Reset: Delivering Construction’s Greener Future (Audio)

    Construction can't deliver net zero without solving the skills gap. In this episode, James Tallentire, Delivery Manager - Stakeholder Engagement at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), joins host Martin Hurn to talk about the skills needed to deliver construction's greener future. From a...

  4. Episode 5 - The Building Reset: Why Construction Needs to Rethink Resilience (Audio)

    How do we make sure the buildings we construct today are fit for the climate of tomorrow? In this episode, Saul Humphrey, President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), joins host Martin Hurn to explore why sustainability and resilience must move to the heart of construction. From...

  5. Episode 4 - The Digital Reset: Putting People at the Heart of AI (Audio)

    AI and digitalisation have huge potential to transform construction, but only if they work for the people using them. Meghan Davies, Co-Founder of Cammina, joins host Martin Hurn to explore the human side of digital transformation, from skills and accessibility to real-world user experience. She...

  6. Episode 3 - The Healthy Homes Reset: Why Net Zero Isn’t Enough (Audio)

    What if achieving net zero isn't enough to create a better built environment? Jade Lewis, Chief Executive of Jade Advocacy, joins host Martin Hurn to explore why health and wellbeing need to sit alongside carbon and energy when we design, build and retrofit our homes. From overheating and…

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  7. Episode 2 - The Workforce Reset: Unlocking Construction’s Untapped Talent, Women (Audio)

    Construction needs more people, but is it doing enough to retain and progress the women already in the industry? Rashida Rajkotwalla, Director at DWIP Consultants Co-Chair of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Midlands, joins host Martin Hurn to discuss why gender diversity is…

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  8. Episode 1 - The Housing Reset: Quality, Skills and the Race to 1.5 Million Homes (Audio)

    Can the UK deliver 1.5 million homes without compromising on quality, affordability or resilience? In the first episode of the Press Reset podcast from UK Construction Week, host Martin Hearn speaks to Matt Mahony, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Construction Industry Council, about...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Press Reset podcast series from UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW), a new series of insightful podcasts featuring thought leaders from the UK construction industry, for a deep dive into the sector’s key issues and how to resolve them. Hosted by Martin Hurn, UKCW Birmingham Editorial Director, Press Reset will release several podcasts each week in the lead-up to the three-day event itself, which runs at the NEC from 29th September to 1st October.

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How many episodes does The Press Reset Podcast have?

The Press Reset Podcast currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Press Reset Podcast about?

Welcome to the Press Reset podcast series from UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW), a new series of insightful podcasts featuring thought leaders from the UK construction industry, for a deep dive into the sector’s key issues and how to resolve them. Hosted by Martin Hurn, UKCW Birmingham...

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The Press Reset Podcast has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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