The Building Sustainably Podcast

Jan 08 2025 19 ep. 28 mins 8
The Building Sustainably Podcast artwork

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.

  Business  Education
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


How the Construction Industry Is Adapting to Net Zero with Mike Leonard of Building Alliance, Visiting Lecturer at BCU

Jan 08 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Leonard, CEO of Building Alliance, joins Ben Stockdale to discuss the critical transition to net zero in the construction industry. They explore the challenges of building safety, the importance of educating consumers about new technologies, the role of net zero neighborhoods, and the need for skilled labor in the evolving l

How ESG Can Transform Your Business with Tunde Agoro of RPS

Dec 04 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Tunde Agoro, Director of ESG and Sustainable Business at RPS, joins James Bowman to delve into the evolving landscape of ESG practices and the critical role of sustainability in organizations. Tunde shares how ESG went from add-on to business essential, effective approaches to kickstart your ESG strategy or career, and the role o

Can Wind Power and Wildlife Thrive Together? With Martin Scott of RPS

Nov 21 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Martin Scott, Senior Director at RPS, joins Ben Stockdale to explore the intersection of the British bird population and renewable energy development. Martin discusses how the industry has evolved to address the impact of wind turbines, the role of advanced technology in site assessments, and the balance between renewable energy

What You Need to Know About the Flood Risk Sequential Test With Chris Patmore and Jonathan Morley

Nov 06 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Chris Patmore and Jonathan Morley, Technical Directors at RPS, join Emily McGee to unpack the sequential testing in flood risk assessment. They discuss the evolution of sequential testing from the Flood and Water Management Act, its legal implications, and practical applications in flood risk management. Chris and Jonathan also s

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

Oct 23 2024 21 mins  
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 b

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

Oct 09 2024 45 mins  
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, an

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

Sep 25 2024 39 mins  
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 roo

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

Sep 11 2024 45 mins  
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.

The Building Sustainably Podcast Trailer

Sep 10 2024 1 mins  
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 bac

Best of Building sustainably: A Look Back on Season One

May 17 2023 26 mins  
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.