Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment
Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we’ll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.
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Designing for a better day: Workplaces that work for everyone #44
MARCH 04, 2026
Discover how neuroscience and neurodesign are transforming workplaces to truly work for everyone. Dr. Elizabeth Nelson and Anna Wiśniewska reveal why designing beyond the "average brain" – by offering choice, catering to diverse needs, and embracing biophi...
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Half the Time: A New Era of Construction Efficiency #43
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Unlock the secrets to improved productivity in construction. Dr. Jan Elfving from Skanska Finland reveals how new methods are slashing project times, enhancing quality and reducing environmental impact. 
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Highlights - Every Drop Counts: Safeguarding Water
JANUARY 29, 2026
The world faces a looming freshwater crisis, but innovative collaboration is providing solutions. In this Highlight episode, Siân Thomas (Anglian Water) and Jon Kiteley (Skanska) explain how strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and nature-based solu...
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