Willmott Dixon: Building knowledge

Willmott Dixon Webinar - Labours First 100 Days in Government

The King’s Speech on 17 July 2024 provided a clear idea of Labour’s legislative agenda with 35 bills planned. In this webinar recording, Andy Geldard, Willmott Dixon's Chief Communications Officer was joined by leading political analyst Greig Baker, Chair at Baker Kell Cumming.  They examined what the new administration means for the construction and property industry and what to look out for in Labour's first 100 days.  

A deep dive into biodiversity net gain legislation - what is it and what does it mean for your development?

As of 12 February 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans.
In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast we share an audio recording of a deep dive into the new legislation and what it means for construction projects.

New Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements - what do they mean for construction projects?

As of January 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans.
In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast, two of our sustainability managers, Simone Codrington and Morgan Price, discuss how these new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements will apply to construction projects.
Areas they cover include:
What biodiversity is and why it's important
What the legislation is and the projects it applies to
An overview of the different options for delivering BNG
How to strategically deliver BNG - including examples
Top tips for where to start
Some answers to FAQs we have received from customers

How can green and blue spaces revitalise and ignite towns and cities?

Green and blue spaces are key ingredients in placemaking, but they aren't always seen as a priority. As towns and cities look to evolve, green and blue spaces need to be an integral part of urban regeneration schemes.In this episode, David Atkinson, our national head of land and development, is joined by Andrew Davison, project director at Queensberry Real Estate, to discuss the value green and blue spaces can bring, including:
Creating community-centric places where people want to spend time
Making visits to towns and cities less transactional
Promoting health, wellbeing and socialisation
The economic benefits
Examples of towns and cities who are doing it well - and the approaches they use to finance the upkeep

Ten Minutes on Stranded Assets | Simplifying Sustainability in Construction

Our 'Ten Minutes On' podcast series delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way.
In the third episode, the topic of discussion is 'Stranded Assets'. Current and future sustainability requirements from the Government could cause some commercial buildings to become legally 'unlettable'. We'll explore what these requirements are and what action building owners need to take to avoid having a 'stranded asset' on their hands.
This episode features our deputy MD (Midlands), Nick Gibb, and Robert van Zyl, partner at Cundall.

Willmott Dixon Panel Discussion on the Building Safety Act

The Building Safety Act and its implications are changing the landscape for the construction industry and its customers.  At Willmott Dixon, we’re certainly receiving more and more queries from customers and partners about the Act and how it will affect projects moving forward and retrospectively.
This podcast on the Building Safety Act was recorded as part of our Wales and West Spotlight Event in Bristol in July.
We hosted this event for our customers, partners, and colleagues as an opportunity to discuss the implications of the Building Safety Act and offer the opportunity to answer questions.
You will hear a panel of experts from very different sectors discussing a variety of issues and questions around the Building Safety Act, from Professional Indemnity to procurement to liability.

Ten Minutes on Two-Stage Procurement and How it Unlocks Sustainability | Simplifying Sustainability in Construction

This is the second episode in our podcast series 'Ten Minutes On', which delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way.
During this episode we'll talk about two-stage procurement and how it will help unlock sustainable schemes and bring them forward. We'll also share some learnings from recent projects and common barriers and opportunities.
Today's episode features our regional framework manager, Jerry Major, and Chris Clarke, Scape's director of performance and improvement. 

Ten Minutes on Whole Life Carbon | Simplifying Sustainability in Construction

This is the first episode in our podcast series 'Ten Minutes On', which delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way.
Our first podcast in this series is on Whole Life Carbon, and features our sustainability manager, Francesca Wilkinson, and Nathan Adams, senior sustainability consultant, from Focus.
During this episode we will explore what whole life carbon is, why it’s so important, how to measure it and ultimately how to reduce it. We’ll also speak about how modern methods of construction and the circular economy will play a major part in achieving net zero.
You’ll hear about some learnings from recent projects and the common barriers and opportunities.