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S3 E13: Small Business, Workers Rights, and Oasis Economy 33:04

5h ago33:04

33:04

This week we get into the latest proposed, and not proposed, changes to workers rights by the new Government. Keen not to scare the pants of small businesses, Michelle and Karen keep it real looking at what is really on the table, and how small biz offer flexibility that works for people in their community. And of course we discuss the Summer of Oa…

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Solving the housing crisis with Mark Farmer 36:52

5h ago36:52

36:52

In today's podcast we talk about housing – specifically what needs to happen to ensure that the construction sector is set to meet the new government’s ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. There is no question that when we look back at the past performance of housebuilding in the UK, we have some way to go to…

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S3 E12: AI for small business - are the machines taking over? 34:10

4d ago34:10

34:10

This week we are joined by the fabulous Cheryl Laidlaw - London Web Girl - to talk about AI, what it can do, what it can't do, and are we all going to be obsolete? One little diversion into using Chat GPT for a dating profile... But otherwise, right on the money.

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Modern ports for a sustainable future with Francis Paonessa 33:26

7d ago33:26

33:26

In today's podcast we once again build on Labour’s first King’s Speech and dig into the UK’s ambitions for an energy transition. The government has placed energy security and the rapid move away from fossil fuels high on its agenda for this parliament underlining its pre-election manifesto pledges to do just that. This set out the route towards ene…

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Artificial Intelligence vs Infrastructure with Rene Morkos 34:50

14d ago34:50

34:50

In today's podcast we discuss the way artificial intelligence is set to transform infrastructure performance. In the short time since generative AI tools such ChatGPT and array of AI driven apps have emerged and become mainstream, our daily interactions with data has changed dramatically. There should therefore, be absolutely no doubt in anyone’s m…

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S3 E11: A bit of heat and why don't women start businesses? 36:15

23d ago36:15

36:15

This week we talk about the weather (again) and how it is impacting small businesses; mansplaining entrepreneurship; and we ask the question, why don't women start businesses? Hmm? If you have an answer, do get in touch hello@smallbusinessbritain.uk And the benefits of being able to watch Jake Gyllenhaal on a Wednesday afternoon.…

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Building growth by solving problems with Alex Gilbert 34:28

28d ago34:28

34:28

We're back from a short summer week off and with today's podcast we are going to talk about how the engineering sector can support the new Labour government’s ambition to roll out infrastructure investment at pace and drive growth back into the UK economy. There can be no doubt about the new government’s infrastructure ambitions following the recen…

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S3 E10: Finding some (small) positive in a bleak news week 25:17

29d ago25:17

25:17

This week Mich and Karen look for the good in a bad news week. We touch on the news of the day, the US election, strong strong women (as always) and what we are looking forward to after the endless school holidays end. Small businesses - take heart

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S3 E9: Chancellor statement, Olympics, and SmallBiz100 17:04

1M ago17:04

17:04

Do we all need a bit more positivity? This week we talk about giving small businesses a bit of love, there is singing, and the spring in the business, and consumer, step that a summer of sport can bring. But will it?

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Water investment realities with Tom Williams 33:24

1M ago33:24

33:24

In today's podcast we build on last week’s Kings Speech and dig into the new government’s ambitions to reform the much-criticised water sector and drive investment into this vital part of the UK’s infrastructure. And it’s just a week or so after the delayed release of Ofwat’s long-awaited draft determination setting out how much water companies wil…

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S3 E8: The Women, The US, The Growth Guarantee (really?) 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

This week we look at the impact of a female US presidential candidate, the challenges of networking if you are short, and the opportunities, or not, of the new Growth Guarantee Scheme for small-ish businesses. Women are definitely doing it for themselves this week

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S3 E7: Kings and Queens and What It Means For Smalls 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

This week, the dynamic duo discuss the King's Speech and what it means for small business. They also touch on blaming the Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, for the rising inflation.... Is that really fair? This and more coming to you with extra summer sunshine

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Getting Britain building with Alasdair Reisner 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

In the podcast today we spend a few moments digging behind the headlines from last week’s Kings Speech and try to understand what the implications of the new government’s ambitious first legislative programme will mean for the civil engineering and infrastructure sector. In my Kings Speech preview last week I perhaps adopted a somewhat optimistic t…

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Things can only get better - again, with Antony Oliver 13:05

2M ago13:05

13:05

This podcast is a bit different. In short, due to various reasons, you just have me. But that’s fine as it’s a great opportunity to have a quick catch up post General Election and a gaze into the crystal ball to see what the new and very shiny Starmer government has in store for infrastructure as we head towards the Kings Speech and opening of a ne…

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S3 E6: Election Done And All The Women 19:22

2M ago19:22

19:22

This week we reflect on the last week, early days of the new Government, all the women, and what we would do if we were the new Prime Minister. And Karen just about stops herself from singing D:Ream

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New thinking for infrastructure delivery with Andy Beard 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

In today' podcast we talk about new thinking to create a new era for infrastructure delivery By the time you hear this podcast the dust will have settled on the General Election and we will know the rough direction in which the UK is set to take for the next five years. But as it stands right now, all we can really say for certain is that whoever i…

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S3 E5: Taylor Swift, Female Entrepreneur, and last throes of the election 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

With less than a week to go, can the election pick up the excitement levels for small business? We discuss Taylor Swift, the US Presidential Debate (ouch) and whether there can be some last minute UK election shizzle.

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A manifesto for growth with Kate Jennings 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

It's General Election week and so in today's podcast we talk about creating sustainable growth - and how we ensure that professional engineers remain at the top table when it comes to influencing the vital infrastructure investment decisions needed to deliver it. Given that we are choosing out next government this week, it seems a great moment to f…

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S3 E4: Farage, small business, and is it worth the price? 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

This week on the podcast as the election reaches fever pitch (spoiler - it really doesn't...) we discuss the "ambitious" proposals in the Reform manifesto for small businesses, what we would really like to see in the election (but likely wont) and how we are all a bit turned off it.

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Harnessing the power of small business with Julie White 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

In this podcast we talk about the vital role of small businesses in driving growth into the UK economy as they invest in skills and technology to lead innovation and new thinking across the infrastructure sector. And as we approach the General Election and all parties talk about the need to drive growth, it is a great moment to talk about how gover…

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S3 E3: Can Leo sail in and spice up the Election? 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

In the latest episode, Mich and Karen discuss the manifesto promises for small business from the major parties this week, the gap of sustainability and whether DiCaprio could kick start things. With less than 3 weeks to go, is there enough for small businesses to get excited?

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Retrofitting our built environment with Sara Edmonds 34:29

3M ago34:29

34:29

In the podcast today we talk about the opportunities and challenges of retrofitting our built environment to make our homes, offices, industrial buildings and infrastructure more energy efficient but also more resilient to a changing climate. To meet our vitally important and hugely challenging target to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2050, we…

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S3 E2: Small Business Manifestos & the Other 75% 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

This week Mich and Karen talk about a big weekend for small business, with Labour's Small Business Saturday, FSB's manifesto, filling in forms when drunk and what does the other 75% of the population need. As always, keeping it down to earth and honest. Get in touch with any questions on small business, policy, election promises or really anything …

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The power of professional engineering with Sir Jim McDonald 36:18

3M ago36:18

36:18

In today's podcast we talk about the power of professional engineering and explore why a largely unseen and unsung profession increasingly has the power to change all our lives. If you think about the major issues and challenges facing the whole of society today, they all seem to come back to infrastructure and engineering. While the headlines may …

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S3 E1: What does Election 2024 hold for small businesses? 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

Kicking off season 3, Karen and Mich dig into what small businesses are looking for in this election, and what we need from the next Government. They talk manifestos, levelling up, sustainability, AI, finance and more. Listen in and get involved in the conversation

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The public transport tech journey with Thomas Ableman 36:23

3M ago36:23

36:23

In today's podcast we focus on public transport - and specifically how investment in innovation, and in data and digital technologies can underpin a new era of passenger centric services. Certainly, technology is already transforming the way that we plan our travel and the way that we use public and private transport services. But the goal goes wid…

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Architecture for better infrastructure with Clare Donnelly 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

In today's podcast we talk about the role that architecture can - and must - play in delivering better design outcomes from our infrastructure investment. It is a subject that we have discussed before on the podcast, notably with architect Harbinder Birdi who is currently leading work with the Institution of Civil Engineers to promote, and in many …

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CRASH - changing lives with Francesca Roberts 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

Today’s podcast is slightly different and rather special as we talk about CRASH, the charity set up in 1996 to focus the philanthropic power of construction.\ Since November 2007, CRASH has been run by chief executive Francesca Roberts, and over that time has grown in terms of its influence and impact and truly brought the construction sector on bo…

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The Project 13 community with Dale Evans 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

In today’s podcast we talk about fixing the broken model for delivering major infrastructure projects in the UK. Why do we need to fix this model? Well, as we know, Britain needs high performing infrastructure if we are to improve the productivity of our economy and boost living standards for communities. “Yet the model we use to deliver and operat…

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Transforming public transport with Colette Carroll 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

In today's podcast we talk about public transport – why it works, what stops it from working and what policy levers government should be pulling to ease the path to greater investment and better outcomes. And in particular, we discuss the role of the nation’s rail network in transforming the entire public transport system; why rail reform is import…

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Designing for economic growth with Charlie Hodgson 34:07

4M ago34:07

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In today's podcast we ask how designing better infrastructure can help to really grow the UK economy. Now we hear constantly about the vital role that investment in infrastructure projects must play in driving economic growth across the nation and across the regions of the UK – be that investment in transport; in energy systems; in water treatment …

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Defining the digital twin with Alex Luck 35:12

5M ago35:12

35:12

In today's podcast we are talking about digital twins and the challenge of digitalising the infrastructure sector in our bid to increase efficiency and boost outcomes from every pound of investment. There is certainly no shortage of talk nowadays about transforming productivity and the way that the use of digital technology and data can help improv…

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Rethinking rail ticketing with Milda Manomaityte 33:45

5M ago33:45

33:45

In today's podcast we delve into the complex world or railway ticketing. I say complex but what I really mean is complicated, confusing, and frustrating. Who hasn’t spent time pondering over the multitude of options thrust upon us when buying a rail ticket and mulled over the permutations and consequences of advanced, off peak, super off peak day r…

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Automotive lessons with Chetan Kotur 36:07

5M ago36:07

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In this podcast we ask what, if anything, UK construction can learn from the automotive sector. A quarter of a century ago, Sir John Egan’s Review of the industry drew on the successes and lessons from car manufacturing as a guide for how the construction sector might be transformed. Rethinking Construction highlighted the use of standardisation, c…

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Beyond Mission Zero with Rt.Hon. Chris Skidmore 34:33

5M ago34:33

34:33

In today’s podcast we will be finding out just how much we still have to do as nation and as a planet to hit our net zero carbon emission targets and really start to reverse the clearly catastrophic impacts of a changing climate. My guest today is the Rt Hon Chris Skidmore, former MP for Kingswood in South Gloucestershire and the man who, as interi…

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Circular thinking with John Twitchen 34:47

6M ago34:47

34:47

Today we are talking once again about building circular economies and in particular the role and challenge facing the infrastructure sector as it tackles this issue as part of the journey towards a net zero carbon emission future. My guest today has just been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize – a prize launched by Prince William in 2020…

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The business behind the UK farming sector with Guy Singh Watson 20:11

6M ago20:11

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In the latest edition of 'In Conversation: The Business Matters podcast,' join host Richard Alvin as he delves deep into the intricacies of the UK organic farming sector with none other than Guy Singh Watson, the visionary founder of Riverford Farm. In this captivating episode, listeners will gain invaluable insights into the challenges and opportu…

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The future of road transport with Steve Gooding 30:59

6M ago30:59

30:59

In this podcast we are talk about road transport and take a quick look into the crystal ball to see what lies around the corner for this vital mode of transport. Despite the volume and frequency of discussion about the UK’s approach to public transport – and specifically rail travel which continues to absorb huge amounts of public cash – the realit…

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Rethinking project delivery with Ali Mafi 33:21

6M ago33:21

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In today’s podcast we will delve into the knotty and, it seems, unending challenge of controlling and reducing the cost and the time spent delivering our major infrastructure projects. As we a constantly reminded by politicians, the public and our colleagues, the track record of global major project delivery is not good. I have referenced the findi…

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Building careers that count with Dervilla Mitchell 35:02

6M ago35:02

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In today's podcast we spend a delightful 30 minutes or so discussing what drives successful careers in engineering and infrastructure. I say delightful because my guest today is Dervilla Mitchell CBE, deputy chair at world renowned design practice Arup, someone who, over the last few decades, I have never tired of talking to! As she prepares to ste…

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Championing design with Harbinder Birdi 35:27

7M ago35:27

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In today's podcast we talk about design – specifically the need to embed good design at the heart of infrastructure investment. To help us to unpack and explore this issue my guest today is Harbinder Birdi, architect and founder of the Birdi and Partners practice. Loyal listeners may well remember that Harbinder was a guest on the podcast last Apri…

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Driving a UK nuclear renaissance with Tim Stone 36:16

7M ago36:16

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It's the first anniversary episode of the Infrastructure Podcast and today we are going to talk about nuclear power! When I first jumped ship from civil engineering to a new life as a journalist with New Civil Engineer 30 years ago, the magazine was gearing up to celebrate the Sizewell B project which was being commissioned as the first of a new br…

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The global net zero carbon challenge with Faustine Delasalle 32:28

7M ago32:28

32:28

In today's podcast we talk about the challenge of global decarbonisation – specifically looking at what actions industrial sectors can take today to ensure we have a sustainable future. Clearly infrastructure professionals have a massive role to play when it comes to tackling global carbon emissions and climate change; in ensuring that the UK and a…

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Rebuilding and rethinking our prison estate with Sue McElroy 32:44

7M ago32:44

32:44

In today's podcast we are talking about prisons – specifically the challenge and huge opportunity surrounding the Ministry of Justice’s on-going £4bn plus investment in the UK prison estate. I say opportunity because the MOJ’s ambition goes beyond simply adding 20,000 new prison places to the estate and intends to use this investment to deliver far…

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Better cities for better lives with Stephen O'Malley 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

In this, the 50th episode of the Infrastructure Podcast, we talk about cities – specifically how we should be designing our urban landscapes to be both fit for the future and fit for the people of the future. It’s a huge and growing issue. The UN reckons that around 57% of the world’s population currently lives in an urban environment – and that th…

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French thinking for UK rail with Mike Muldoon 33:27

8M ago33:27

33:27

In today's podcast we are going to talk about “building modern railway” and discuss why we seem to find it so difficult in the UK to plan, design and construct decent, affordable rail connections. To discuss this issue, let’s turn to some French thinking. After all, according to many, they seem to know what they are doing when it comes to the Chemi…

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Election year challenges with Simon Rawlinson 35:38

8M ago35:38

35:38

In today's podcast we will build on last week’s episode by taking another quick look into the crystal ball and exploring some more of the big issues for 2024. To help me with this exercise my guest this week is Simon Rawlinson, Head of Strategic Research and Insight at Arcadis. Simon is a long-time agitator and commentator across the sector and of …

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Hot topics for 2024 with FT's Gill Plimmer 34:18

8M ago34:18

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In this the first of 2024 we take a quick look into the crystal ball, asking what we might expect in 2024. To help me with this my guest today is Gill Plimmer, infrastructure correspondent at the Financial Times and long-time observer of what makes this sector tick. Gill has spent several decades immersed in the business, finances and politics of i…

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Looking back, looking forward with Antony Oliver 12:31

8M ago12:31

12:31

In this podcast …. well it’s just me. Just me doing a very quick recap of 2023 and the first 45 episodes of The Infrastructure Podcast - and a brief trail for what lies ahead in 2024. When I set out on this podcasting adventure back in February, I billed it as being a new, regular podcast series featuring conversations with some of the key leaders …

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Powering up the UK with Julia Prescot 34:16

9M ago34:16

34:16

In this podcast we will be examining energy transition and asking what the UK has to do to deliver on its ambition to electrify the future economy. The National Infrastructure Commission’s latest five yearly Assessment highlights a number of strategic priorities for the UK, not least the need to accelerate the energy sector’s move away from fossil …

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