Stephen George + Partners's Podcast Sun, 03 May 2026 05:14:02 -0400 https://sgp-podcast.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Stephen George + Partners's Podcast yes a932d285-74d3-565f-bdde-b207a97a3e39 Stephen George + Partners episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stephen George + Partners https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mxg3868bt4amln8btrg9aexvjcth?.jpg Stephen George + Partners's Podcast Route to Net Zero – Special Edition Route to Net Zero – Special Edition We are delighted to release Route to Net Zero Special Edition podcast where our chair Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnerships at Planet Mark, talks to guest speakers Anthony Barron Senior Sustainability Manager from Thakeham Homes and Simon Matthews, Sustainability Lead from Stephen George + Partners.

Listen to our podcast where guests delve deeper into sharing their experiences of their Route to Net Zero.

 



]]> We are delighted to release Route to Net Zero Special Edition podcast where our chair Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnerships at Planet Mark, talks to guest speakers Anthony Barron Senior Sustainability Manager from Thakeham Homes and Simon Matthews, Sustainability Lead from Stephen George + Partners.

Listen to our podcast where guests delve deeper into sharing their experiences of their Route to Net Zero.

 



]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-15191686 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2606 1 7 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 6: A Year On SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 6: A Year On We are delighted to release episode 6 were host Simon Matthews talks to SGP’s Managing Partner, James Nicholls, who shares our progress to date on our route to Net Zero.  

]]> We are delighted to release episode 6 were host Simon Matthews talks to SGP’s Managing Partner, James Nicholls, who shares our progress to date on our route to Net Zero.  

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-15034038 Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100 442 1 6 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 5: Workshops SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 5: Workshops In this episode we hear from Simon Matthews as he hosts a series of Net Zero Workshops across our offices in London, Leeds and West Midlands. 

At each office we asked for ideas to reduce our carbon emissions, as individuals, as an office, and across the whole company at SGP. 

Our next step is to evaluate those ideas and and take the most promising to our Board meeting. We’ll give an indication of the likely carbon savings for each idea and the cost and time involved to implement each one.

Stay tune to see how we get on.

]]> In this episode we hear from Simon Matthews as he hosts a series of Net Zero Workshops across our offices in London, Leeds and West Midlands. 

At each office we asked for ideas to reduce our carbon emissions, as individuals, as an office, and across the whole company at SGP. 

Our next step is to evaluate those ideas and and take the most promising to our Board meeting. We’ll give an indication of the likely carbon savings for each idea and the cost and time involved to implement each one.

Stay tune to see how we get on.

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-14179708 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 631 1 5 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Special Edition: Building Materials Guide with Chris Halligan SGP's Route to Net Zero – Special Edition: Building Materials Guide with Chris Halligan In a departure of previous discussions, we are taking the opportunity to learn about our recently revised Guide to Building Materials and the Environment. Targeted at those who work in the Built Environment the guide explores the environmental impact of a wide range of building materials and products. 

In this episode Simon Matthews talks to author Chris Halligan to learn more about the guide and how it came about.

The free guide is available to download: https://www.stephengeorge.co.uk/a-guide-to-building-materials-and-the-environment/

]]> In a departure of previous discussions, we are taking the opportunity to learn about our recently revised Guide to Building Materials and the Environment. Targeted at those who work in the Built Environment the guide explores the environmental impact of a wide range of building materials and products. 

In this episode Simon Matthews talks to author Chris Halligan to learn more about the guide and how it came about.

The free guide is available to download: https://www.stephengeorge.co.uk/a-guide-to-building-materials-and-the-environment/

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-14027694 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2122 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 4: Net Zero Certification SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 4: Net Zero Certification After a lot of hard work we’ve now completed an initial calculation of our full carbon footprint, and forwarded our data and evidence to our partners at Planet Mark for certification.

In this episode we talk to Laura Allenden, our Office Manager, and  Karen Coekin, our Financial Controller. We discuss all the work that goes on behind the scenes.

In the next episode, we look forward to sharing our results as we all work towards the all-important steps along our route to net zero.

]]> After a lot of hard work we’ve now completed an initial calculation of our full carbon footprint, and forwarded our data and evidence to our partners at Planet Mark for certification.

In this episode we talk to Laura Allenden, our Office Manager, and  Karen Coekin, our Financial Controller. We discuss all the work that goes on behind the scenes.

In the next episode, we look forward to sharing our results as we all work towards the all-important steps along our route to net zero.

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-13698234 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 634 1 4 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 3: Commuting and Staff Engagement SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 3: Commuting and Staff Engagement It’s been a busy couple of months as we’ve been in the midst of completing our annual carbon emissions return – more on that next time.

In this episode we’re going to hear from our Managing Partner, James Nicholls, on his experiences of commuting using public transport. And we’ll take a dip into a fantastic net zero session at our Spring Workshop.

In the next episode, we'll talk to Chris Halligan regarding the new and completely revised third edition of the RIBA award-winning Guide to Building Materials and the Environment.  

]]> It’s been a busy couple of months as we’ve been in the midst of completing our annual carbon emissions return – more on that next time.

In this episode we’re going to hear from our Managing Partner, James Nicholls, on his experiences of commuting using public transport. And we’ll take a dip into a fantastic net zero session at our Spring Workshop.

In the next episode, we'll talk to Chris Halligan regarding the new and completely revised third edition of the RIBA award-winning Guide to Building Materials and the Environment.  

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-13237131 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0100 847 1 3 full false Qualifying as Architects: Part 2 - Choosing the right course and collaborative learning Qualifying as Architects: Part 2 - Choosing the right course and collaborative learning This podcast follows on from a series aimed to help architectural students during their studies and for the first few years of their career.  In this episode you will hear from Joey Silva, Jay Silva, Ghazal Hajijafari, Sameerah Khalid and Ross Hennigan talking about choosing the right course and the benefits of collaborative learning. They also touch on costs and intakes at Universities.

]]> This podcast follows on from a series aimed to help architectural students during their studies and for the first few years of their career.  In this episode you will hear from Joey Silva, Jay Silva, Ghazal Hajijafari, Sameerah Khalid and Ross Hennigan talking about choosing the right course and the benefits of collaborative learning. They also touch on costs and intakes at Universities.

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-13165418 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0100 692 1 2 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 2: Data Collection and Commuting SGP's Route to Net Zero – Episode 2: Data Collection and Commuting It’s a couple of months now since we embarked on our Route to Net Zero, and, as you’ll hear in this episode, we’re fully immersed in the process of data collection.

In this episode we talk to Laura Allenden, a member of SGP’s Social Responsibility group, about progress to date in collecting the data we need to measure all of our carbon emissions.
 
 We also hear from Ian Yallop, Chairman at SGP, about an idea our Partners have suggested around our journey to Net Zero. Our Partners going to trial using use public transport for a week to establish what might be the challenges, advantages and disadvantages.
 
In the next episode our Partners will share their progress.

]]> It’s a couple of months now since we embarked on our Route to Net Zero, and, as you’ll hear in this episode, we’re fully immersed in the process of data collection.

In this episode we talk to Laura Allenden, a member of SGP’s Social Responsibility group, about progress to date in collecting the data we need to measure all of our carbon emissions.
 
 We also hear from Ian Yallop, Chairman at SGP, about an idea our Partners have suggested around our journey to Net Zero. Our Partners going to trial using use public transport for a week to establish what might be the challenges, advantages and disadvantages.
 
In the next episode our Partners will share their progress.

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-12664587 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0100 614 1 2 full false SGP's Route to Net Zero – Masterclass Workshop SGP's Route to Net Zero – Masterclass Workshop We are delighted to release the first of a series of Podcasts, our Route to Net Zero. Simon Matthews, Sustainability Lead at SGP, will take you through our journey to reduce emissions and create a more sustainable future.

Simon will talk to staff, clients and sustainability partners who are all helping us along our journey. We will not only talk about our successes, but also our lessons learnt and what could have worked better.

During this episode Simon talks to James Nicholls, Managing Partner at SGP, to discuss the practices’ thoughts and expectations on the road that lies ahead. We will also hear from Planet Mark, our sustainability partner, to get their reflections on the initial engagement and knowledge shared at the first Net Zero Masterclass with SGP's senior team.

In the next episode we aim to share the next stage of our journey with you. 

]]> We are delighted to release the first of a series of Podcasts, our Route to Net Zero. Simon Matthews, Sustainability Lead at SGP, will take you through our journey to reduce emissions and create a more sustainable future.

Simon will talk to staff, clients and sustainability partners who are all helping us along our journey. We will not only talk about our successes, but also our lessons learnt and what could have worked better.

During this episode Simon talks to James Nicholls, Managing Partner at SGP, to discuss the practices’ thoughts and expectations on the road that lies ahead. We will also hear from Planet Mark, our sustainability partner, to get their reflections on the initial engagement and knowledge shared at the first Net Zero Masterclass with SGP's senior team.

In the next episode we aim to share the next stage of our journey with you. 

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-12260718 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 684 1 1 full false Qualifying as Architects: choosing the right course and the variations across different universities Qualifying as Architects: choosing the right course and the variations across different universities This podcast follows on from a series aimed to help architectural students during their studies and for the first few years of their career.  In this episode you will hear from Joey Silva, Jay Sayer, Ghazal Hajijafari, Sameerah Khalid and Ross Hennigan talking about choosing the right course and the variations across different universities.

]]> This podcast follows on from a series aimed to help architectural students during their studies and for the first few years of their career.  In this episode you will hear from Joey Silva, Jay Sayer, Ghazal Hajijafari, Sameerah Khalid and Ross Hennigan talking about choosing the right course and the variations across different universities.

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-11528331 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100 468 1 2 full false Qualifying as Architects: finding the right practice to support your Part 3 Qualifying as Architects: finding the right practice to support your Part 3 As newly qualified architects, Joey Silva, Jay Sayer and Ross Hennigan will talk about a range of topics, aimed to help architecture students during their studies and for the first few years of their career.  

This is our first episode where you will hear about the importance of finding the right practice to support your Part 3. 

]]> As newly qualified architects, Joey Silva, Jay Sayer and Ross Hennigan will talk about a range of topics, aimed to help architecture students during their studies and for the first few years of their career.  

This is our first episode where you will hear about the importance of finding the right practice to support your Part 3. 

]]> Buzzsprout-10664937 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100 835 1 1 full false Better Buildings Education Programme with Simon Matthews and Kelly Horton Better Buildings Education Programme with Simon Matthews and Kelly Horton In this episode, Simon Matthews, an Architectural Technician at SGP, visits Tardebigge First School in Worcestershire where their Year 4 class are just coming to the end of their work on Better Buildings, studying sustainable design using low carbon building materials.  

]]> In this episode, Simon Matthews, an Architectural Technician at SGP, visits Tardebigge First School in Worcestershire where their Year 4 class are just coming to the end of their work on Better Buildings, studying sustainable design using low carbon building materials.  

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-10672274 Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 661 1 2 full false Better Buildings Education Programme with Simon Matthews and Veronica Heaven Better Buildings Education Programme with Simon Matthews and Veronica Heaven In this podcast, Simon and Veronica talk about SGPs schools programme, Better Buildings, and discuss their experience of running two interactive sessions to almost 200 school children at St Mary's and St John's CE School.

Designed for children at Key Stage 2, our interactive website introduces the basics of sustainability in building materials. The website includes animated characters, fascinating facts, interactive carbon indicators, questions and activities as it explores a range of traditional and alternative building materials. It culminates in the opportunity for the children to design their own low carbon building. 

]]> In this podcast, Simon and Veronica talk about SGPs schools programme, Better Buildings, and discuss their experience of running two interactive sessions to almost 200 school children at St Mary's and St John's CE School.

Designed for children at Key Stage 2, our interactive website introduces the basics of sustainability in building materials. The website includes animated characters, fascinating facts, interactive carbon indicators, questions and activities as it explores a range of traditional and alternative building materials. It culminates in the opportunity for the children to design their own low carbon building. 

]]> Stephen George + Partners Buzzsprout-10287677 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 239 1 1 full false Data Centres with Muhammad Khan and Llewellyn John Data Centres with Muhammad Khan and Llewellyn John In this episode, Muhammad Khan, Studio Director, and Llewellyn John, Architectural Technician, at Stephen George + Partners, discuss important issues within the Data Centre  sector such as how innovation has helped both the provider and design team, how architecture is changing over time and what are the challenges. 

]]> In this episode, Muhammad Khan, Studio Director, and Llewellyn John, Architectural Technician, at Stephen George + Partners, discuss important issues within the Data Centre  sector such as how innovation has helped both the provider and design team, how architecture is changing over time and what are the challenges. 

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