Willmott Dixon: Building knowledge

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. 

How could the fuel crisis affect net-zero developments?

Francesca Wilkinson, our sustainability and environmental manager spoke with Conor Nolan at Building Brum to discuss how the fuel crisis is impacting the net-zero carbon agenda and what customers can do to ensure their buildings are fit for the future. She also shares her experience in net-zero technology and how the private sector is approaching net-zero and net-zero ready buildings.
Podcast courtesy of Building Brum.

Debating net zero carbon in the built environment - what‘s stopping us?

We hosted a debate in partnership with Building Brum which saw industry leaders gather to discuss how the sector can achieve its net zero carbon ambitions
A panel shared their insights into achieving carbon net zero in construction as well as discussing the outcomes of COP26 and how the industry should respond, including Julia Barrett (Willmott Dixon) Deborah Cadman (Birmingham City Council) Belinda Morgan (Cundall) Tim Carey (Collida) Chris Clarke (Scape) & James Douglas (Lendlease)

Was COP26 a success?

Considered to be the most important climate summit in history, during the first two weeks of November, more than 20,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries descended upon Glasgow for COP26.  With an overarching goal of keeping global temperature rises to less than 1.5oC by 2050, sustainable development campaigner and Willmott Dixon non-executive director Jonathon Porritt shares his thoughts on whether COP26 achieved its goals.

COP26 and how the built environment should be tackling the biggest long-term challenge our planet faces

Welcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Jonathan Porritt will share his insights on what to expect at COP26 and how the built environment should be tackling the biggest challenge our planet faces.

Preparing to leave a legacy over the next decade of construction in the education sector

In this episode, Andrew Brookes (National DfE account manager) takes a look at the outlook for Construction in the education sector, including:
What the latest Government announcements mean for the sector
How we can build 'better, greener and faster'
Examples of good practice to integrate into future projects