Urbano Networking Podcast Tue, 19 May 2026 04:49:19 -0400 http://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk en-gb © 2026 Urbano Networking Podcast yes 8ffcd60f-ec69-5f42-8661-4d74df51f7f4 Only Connect episodic false Urbano has been bringing together company founders, entrepreneurs, directors and senior professionals across all sectors to connect, engage, learn, share, and develop mutual business opportunities from our beginnings in Shoreditch in the early 2000's.

Our podcasts feature recordings of our speaker networking events on a range of topics and themes relevant to businesses, but especially those that create and run SMEs which are at the core of our community.

Urbano events and podcasts are produced by Talent Lab.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Only Connect https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mgporo72d1fcrgizrqu5kmtjwsa8?.jpg Urbano Networking Podcast http://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk How can SMEs demonstrate their purpose beyond profit? How can SMEs demonstrate their purpose beyond profit? At our most recent Urbano speaker panel event, we brought together a cross-section of member and other companies to look at how they can show their commitment beyond making a profit.

Most small business directors and owners share a belief that their companies should be kind to their employees, support their communities, and have the minimal impact on the environment. They are also generous supporters of charities and charitable projects. 

Without the resources that larger companies enjoy, demonstrating purpose can be costly and complex for SMEs. Social value - the measurement used by the government and its agencies to measure such activities for tenders - can appear onerous and dissuade smaller companies from tendering. Measuring sustainability can be challenging. B Corp certification divides many and is introducing new scoring that will stretch smaller businesses. CSR. ESG. EDI. The list goes on and on.

 

Our panel for this event was Michelle French - Director at CAMA AssetStore, who works with many leading production houses in film and TV, Steve Drury, Director at Rooff Construction, whose role includes leading on social value as part of the company's ethos and its tender submissions and Ben Schneider, Founder of IT Guys, a B Corp certified company. The discussion between the panellists and contributions from the audience was facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano’s Connector-In-Chief.

This event was hosted at workplace designers SAGAL's showroom in Clerkenwell and sponsored by CAMA AssetStore. Urbano is supported by Stewart Title, which offers insurance solutions to the residential and commercial property sectors.

]]> At our most recent Urbano speaker panel event, we brought together a cross-section of member and other companies to look at how they can show their commitment beyond making a profit.

Most small business directors and owners share a belief that their companies should be kind to their employees, support their communities, and have the minimal impact on the environment. They are also generous supporters of charities and charitable projects. 

Without the resources that larger companies enjoy, demonstrating purpose can be costly and complex for SMEs. Social value - the measurement used by the government and its agencies to measure such activities for tenders - can appear onerous and dissuade smaller companies from tendering. Measuring sustainability can be challenging. B Corp certification divides many and is introducing new scoring that will stretch smaller businesses. CSR. ESG. EDI. The list goes on and on.

 

Our panel for this event was Michelle French - Director at CAMA AssetStore, who works with many leading production houses in film and TV, Steve Drury, Director at Rooff Construction, whose role includes leading on social value as part of the company's ethos and its tender submissions and Ben Schneider, Founder of IT Guys, a B Corp certified company. The discussion between the panellists and contributions from the audience was facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano’s Connector-In-Chief.

This event was hosted at workplace designers SAGAL's showroom in Clerkenwell and sponsored by CAMA AssetStore. Urbano is supported by Stewart Title, which offers insurance solutions to the residential and commercial property sectors.

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-18824232 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 5271 full false Urbano Networking Podcast featuring Pano Christou Urbano Networking Podcast featuring Pano Christou Only Connect Buzzsprout-17879413 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3782 full false Urbano speaker event - The new Procurement Act & SMEs Urbano speaker event - The new Procurement Act & SMEs "Thousands of small businesses to benefit from new government buying rules, boosting local jobs, growth and innovation"

This headline was published by the UK government to highlight its priorities for the new Procurement Act, including “driving economic growth and strengthening supply chains by giving SMEs.. a fair chance" of winning a larger share of direct tenders and places on project supply chains.

As Urbano Network, we have been helping bring SMEs into procurement by creating business communities to engage business owners and encourage collaboration, drive innovation and create real new business opportunities through training and explaining the benefits of becoming a supplier to the public sector.

This podcast is a recording of our recent Urbano speaker panel event, where  representatives from AECOM, Peabody, Mace, and Trowers & Hamlins and an audience of SMEs discuss the impact of the new rules and policies.

Please email feedback etc to mark@urbanonetwork.co.uk

]]> "Thousands of small businesses to benefit from new government buying rules, boosting local jobs, growth and innovation"

This headline was published by the UK government to highlight its priorities for the new Procurement Act, including “driving economic growth and strengthening supply chains by giving SMEs.. a fair chance" of winning a larger share of direct tenders and places on project supply chains.

As Urbano Network, we have been helping bring SMEs into procurement by creating business communities to engage business owners and encourage collaboration, drive innovation and create real new business opportunities through training and explaining the benefits of becoming a supplier to the public sector.

This podcast is a recording of our recent Urbano speaker panel event, where  representatives from AECOM, Peabody, Mace, and Trowers & Hamlins and an audience of SMEs discuss the impact of the new rules and policies.

Please email feedback etc to mark@urbanonetwork.co.uk

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-16799994 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 4865 full false Talent Lab Expert Panel on Tendering - Lessons Learned on Writing Better ITTs Talent Lab Expert Panel on Tendering - Lessons Learned on Writing Better ITTs Talent Lab brought together three very knowledgeable and experienced bid professionals to share their experiences. The discussion led on to what would improve the process - and ultimately help create winning submissions, including lessons shared on how to write better Invitation to Tenders (ITTs).

Panel:

  • Caroline Brock, Director, Talent Lab
  • Mike Raynor, Raynor Bid Consultancy
  • Samantha Burns, Head of Bid Management and Direction, EiB

Facilitated by Mark Herring, Director, Talent Lab 
and Producer of the Urbano Network Only Connect Podcast

Also available as a video: https://vimeo.com/912701916

]]> Talent Lab brought together three very knowledgeable and experienced bid professionals to share their experiences. The discussion led on to what would improve the process - and ultimately help create winning submissions, including lessons shared on how to write better Invitation to Tenders (ITTs).

Panel:

  • Caroline Brock, Director, Talent Lab
  • Mike Raynor, Raynor Bid Consultancy
  • Samantha Burns, Head of Bid Management and Direction, EiB

Facilitated by Mark Herring, Director, Talent Lab 
and Producer of the Urbano Network Only Connect Podcast

Also available as a video: https://vimeo.com/912701916

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-14537619 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 3089 full false Urbano Speaker Breakfast on ESG & Property Urbano Speaker Breakfast on ESG & Property Urbano hosts regular speaker networking breakfasts on topics of interest to our SME membership and audience which we release as podcasts following each event.

In this episode,  Dr Armando Castro, Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, kicks off the session, along with Dr Kell Jones as they discuss the key findings of the newly released publication , ESG in the Real Estate Finance Industry.

The post presentation discussion features a cross section of the event's attendees and is facilitated by Urbano's Connector-In-Chief Mark Herring.

The event was hosted by Urbano Members Seddons and Urbano gratefully acknowledges the community support of Stewart Title, which offers insurance cover against losses arising from title related risks in property transactions.

]]> Urbano hosts regular speaker networking breakfasts on topics of interest to our SME membership and audience which we release as podcasts following each event.

In this episode,  Dr Armando Castro, Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, kicks off the session, along with Dr Kell Jones as they discuss the key findings of the newly released publication , ESG in the Real Estate Finance Industry.

The post presentation discussion features a cross section of the event's attendees and is facilitated by Urbano's Connector-In-Chief Mark Herring.

The event was hosted by Urbano Members Seddons and Urbano gratefully acknowledges the community support of Stewart Title, which offers insurance cover against losses arising from title related risks in property transactions.

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-14466067 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500 4196 full false Talent Lab Expert Panel: Tendering for Mega & Major Bids Talent Lab Expert Panel: Tendering for Mega & Major Bids Talent Lab brought together three very knowledgeable and experienced bid professionals to share their experiences on working on mega and major client bids. The discussion led on to what would improve the process - and ultimately help create winning submissions, including whether the bid stages most companies follow are fit for purpose.

Panel:

  • Caroline Brock, Director, Talent Lab
  • Mike Raynor, Raynor Bid Consultancy
  • Samantha Burns, Head of Bid Management and Direction, EiB

Facilitated by Mark Herring, Director, Talent Lab 
and Producer of the Urbano Network Only Connect Podcast

Also available as a video: https://vimeo.com/902956885

]]> Talent Lab brought together three very knowledgeable and experienced bid professionals to share their experiences on working on mega and major client bids. The discussion led on to what would improve the process - and ultimately help create winning submissions, including whether the bid stages most companies follow are fit for purpose.

Panel:

  • Caroline Brock, Director, Talent Lab
  • Mike Raynor, Raynor Bid Consultancy
  • Samantha Burns, Head of Bid Management and Direction, EiB

Facilitated by Mark Herring, Director, Talent Lab 
and Producer of the Urbano Network Only Connect Podcast

Also available as a video: https://vimeo.com/902956885

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-14318233 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 3675 full false Urbano speaker panel event on the future shape and role of the workplace Urbano speaker panel event on the future shape and role of the workplace Speakers

Christian Logue, Director at Sagal Group

Debra Spurway, Director at HR Dept

 

Jo Geraghty, Director at Culture Consultancy


Mark Herring - Director at Urbano & Talent Lab

]]> Speakers

Christian Logue, Director at Sagal Group

Debra Spurway, Director at HR Dept

 

Jo Geraghty, Director at Culture Consultancy


Mark Herring - Director at Urbano & Talent Lab

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-13955145 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 3550 full false Dale Sinclair, Head of Digital Innovation, WSP Dale Sinclair, Head of Digital Innovation, WSP Introduction to the Security Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work', and its place in RIBA work stages

]]> Introduction to the Security Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work', and its place in RIBA work stages

]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-13706976 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 4051 full false Chat GPT & Bard - uses and challenges of AI tools Chat GPT & Bard - uses and challenges of AI tools You can't venture online or onto LinkedIn without reading about Microsoft's investment in Open AI's Chat GPT and how it can write your articles, pitches, marketing submissions and even song lyrics in the style of Nick Cave. Google responded by launching Bard in the war between two giants for users.

Urbano hosted this interactive discussion on what these tools can do, including examples of how member forms in software and IT are already using them for client work,  along with opinions on the legal challenges around IP and liability, and just what are they going to do with our data.

Support the show]]> You can't venture online or onto LinkedIn without reading about Microsoft's investment in Open AI's Chat GPT and how it can write your articles, pitches, marketing submissions and even song lyrics in the style of Nick Cave. Google responded by launching Bard in the war between two giants for users.

Urbano hosted this interactive discussion on what these tools can do, including examples of how member forms in software and IT are already using them for client work,  along with opinions on the legal challenges around IP and liability, and just what are they going to do with our data.

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-12542073 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5124 false Will Hurst, Managing Editor of Architects' Journal at Urbano Build Will Hurst, Managing Editor of Architects' Journal at Urbano Build Recording of Urbano Network speaker networking event with Will Hurst, Managing Editor of the Architects' Journal to discuss its Retrofirst campaign.  Following Will's presentation, various attendees - mostly professionals from across the built environment sectors - offered their own perspective and experiences on the challenges faced in prioritising retrofit over client's narrow, profit-first demands.

Chaired and facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief.

Hosted by Trowers & Hamlins.  Urbano Network, The Sustainable Business Network,  is supported by Stewart Title, Rift R&D, & Talent Lab Ltd

Support the show]]> Recording of Urbano Network speaker networking event with Will Hurst, Managing Editor of the Architects' Journal to discuss its Retrofirst campaign.  Following Will's presentation, various attendees - mostly professionals from across the built environment sectors - offered their own perspective and experiences on the challenges faced in prioritising retrofit over client's narrow, profit-first demands.

Chaired and facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief.

Hosted by Trowers & Hamlins.  Urbano Network, The Sustainable Business Network,  is supported by Stewart Title, Rift R&D, & Talent Lab Ltd

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-12325399 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3832 false SME & Public Procurement: the Last Barrier to Inclusion? SME & Public Procurement: the Last Barrier to Inclusion? Support the show]]> Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-11993300 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2267 false Procurement Bill & Opportunities for SMEs Procurement Bill & Opportunities for SMEs The Procurement Bill currently progressing through Parliament sets out to reform public sector purchasing regulations post Brexit. We gathered an illustrious panel to discuss what the changes will mean for SMEs looking to win work through bidding and those bodies which have to publish contracts through public tenders.

This online webinar from Urbano Network features  Rebecca Rees, Partner and Head of Public Procurement at Trowers & Hamlins,  Alan Heron, Director of Procurement at Places for People, Sarah Collins, Technical MD at RIFT R&D (on claiming back tendering costs  using R&D tax credits) and Caroline Brock, Co-Director of Urbano & Talent Lab where she is lead on tenders.

The event is introduced and facilitated by Mark Herring, Co-Director of Talent Lab & Connector-In-Chief of Urbano.

Urbano is grateful for the support of EQ Investors, Rift R&D & Stewart Title.

Support the show]]> The Procurement Bill currently progressing through Parliament sets out to reform public sector purchasing regulations post Brexit. We gathered an illustrious panel to discuss what the changes will mean for SMEs looking to win work through bidding and those bodies which have to publish contracts through public tenders.

This online webinar from Urbano Network features  Rebecca Rees, Partner and Head of Public Procurement at Trowers & Hamlins,  Alan Heron, Director of Procurement at Places for People, Sarah Collins, Technical MD at RIFT R&D (on claiming back tendering costs  using R&D tax credits) and Caroline Brock, Co-Director of Urbano & Talent Lab where she is lead on tenders.

The event is introduced and facilitated by Mark Herring, Co-Director of Talent Lab & Connector-In-Chief of Urbano.

Urbano is grateful for the support of EQ Investors, Rift R&D & Stewart Title.

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-11327769 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400 5389 false How to get the most out of LinkedIn How to get the most out of LinkedIn Join Mark and assorted Urbano Members as they discuss how they use LinkedIn as a networking and business engagement tool.

Support the show]]> Join Mark and assorted Urbano Members as they discuss how they use LinkedIn as a networking and business engagement tool.

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-11196637 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2870 false Networking speaker breakfast - The Changing Workplace, Design & Function with Nicola Gillen Networking speaker breakfast - The Changing Workplace, Design & Function with Nicola Gillen Since Urbano began in 2011, we have had a proud track record of championing opportunities for women, and our UWACTE (Urbano Women In Architecture, Construction, Technology & Engineering*) community helps women in Urbano member firms to develop and enhance their connections across our network

Joining Mark Herring, our Connector-In-Chief at Urbano is our guest speaker - Nicola Gillen - EMEA Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield.

GUEST SPEAKER & PRESENTATION

Nicola Gillen - EMEA Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield 

Nicola specialises in the relationship between design, people, behaviour and the built environment and is widely recognised within the industry as a leading authority on workplace strategy, design and behaviour change management.

Nicola has 25 years’ experience delivering workplace strategy and innovation internationally. An architect and author, she is lead author of RIBA's guide ‘Future Office’.

Nicola’s presentation will be drawn on the ‘Future Office’ and her work as co-author of another RIBA publication ‘ReThink Design Guide for a Post Pandemic world’ (published in January 2021), an innovative design guide with expert guidance on designing in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic.

Nicola will also share insights into how employees are coping right now through Cushman & Wakefield’s unrivaled bespoke Experience per Square Foot™ a data-driven initiative that captures information from thousands of respondents in over 100 countries designed to measure what matters most to employees. @CushWakeUK

Support the show]]> Since Urbano began in 2011, we have had a proud track record of championing opportunities for women, and our UWACTE (Urbano Women In Architecture, Construction, Technology & Engineering*) community helps women in Urbano member firms to develop and enhance their connections across our network

Joining Mark Herring, our Connector-In-Chief at Urbano is our guest speaker - Nicola Gillen - EMEA Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield.

GUEST SPEAKER & PRESENTATION

Nicola Gillen - EMEA Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield 

Nicola specialises in the relationship between design, people, behaviour and the built environment and is widely recognised within the industry as a leading authority on workplace strategy, design and behaviour change management.

Nicola has 25 years’ experience delivering workplace strategy and innovation internationally. An architect and author, she is lead author of RIBA's guide ‘Future Office’.

Nicola’s presentation will be drawn on the ‘Future Office’ and her work as co-author of another RIBA publication ‘ReThink Design Guide for a Post Pandemic world’ (published in January 2021), an innovative design guide with expert guidance on designing in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic.

Nicola will also share insights into how employees are coping right now through Cushman & Wakefield’s unrivaled bespoke Experience per Square Foot™ a data-driven initiative that captures information from thousands of respondents in over 100 countries designed to measure what matters most to employees. @CushWakeUK

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10757846 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 3061 false Finance, investors, business & ESG with Sophie Kennedy of EQ Investors Finance, investors, business & ESG with Sophie Kennedy of EQ Investors This episode features a recording* of Sophie Kennedy, Joint CEO of EQ Investors, one of Urbano's most loyal members and supporters.  EQ Investors are an award-winning discretionary fund manager, focused on sustainable and impact investing, based in the City Of London.

In this episode takes an in-depth and personal look at the challenges facing those in investment and finance to  deliver sustainable, wealth creation. During the course of her discussion with Mark Herring, she looks how those City are changing , what options there are for those individuals who want to look after their families for the longer term.

Included in the discussion are issues around labels like ESG.

Sophie also gives feedback on COP26 and how they worked with other B Corps to push for changes to company's Articles of Association as an important step to delivering measurable corporate benchmarks built around sustainability.

For more information on EQ Investors, click here: EQ Investors

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

* The sound quality of this episode was affected by a very loud air conditioning unit which we couldn't turn off.  The important messages are still audible though with an industrial background.

Support the show]]> This episode features a recording* of Sophie Kennedy, Joint CEO of EQ Investors, one of Urbano's most loyal members and supporters.  EQ Investors are an award-winning discretionary fund manager, focused on sustainable and impact investing, based in the City Of London.

In this episode takes an in-depth and personal look at the challenges facing those in investment and finance to  deliver sustainable, wealth creation. During the course of her discussion with Mark Herring, she looks how those City are changing , what options there are for those individuals who want to look after their families for the longer term.

Included in the discussion are issues around labels like ESG.

Sophie also gives feedback on COP26 and how they worked with other B Corps to push for changes to company's Articles of Association as an important step to delivering measurable corporate benchmarks built around sustainability.

For more information on EQ Investors, click here: EQ Investors

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

* The sound quality of this episode was affected by a very loud air conditioning unit which we couldn't turn off.  The important messages are still audible though with an industrial background.

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10612696 Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 3988 false Urbano Webinar: Dare we talk menopause at work? Urbano Webinar: Dare we talk menopause at work? This Urbano Network webinar, featuring guest presenter Debra Spurway, Director at HR and employment law specialists, HR Dept, offers timely, practical advice on what employers can do to support employees in the workplace and provide insight to those who would not likely suffer from such symptoms.

Facilitated by Urbano's co-Director, Caroline Brock , who introduces questions from the audience, this webinar is essential listening for employers who want to address the issues around menopause and create inclusive workspaces and retain experienced talent.

Please leave feedback for Caroline and Debra through the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> This Urbano Network webinar, featuring guest presenter Debra Spurway, Director at HR and employment law specialists, HR Dept, offers timely, practical advice on what employers can do to support employees in the workplace and provide insight to those who would not likely suffer from such symptoms.

Facilitated by Urbano's co-Director, Caroline Brock , who introduces questions from the audience, this webinar is essential listening for employers who want to address the issues around menopause and create inclusive workspaces and retain experienced talent.

Please leave feedback for Caroline and Debra through the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10556753 Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3544 false Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Leo Bones of EQ Investors Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Leo Bones of EQ Investors One of Urbano's longest standing and most loyal members, Mark recorded a podcast with Leo Bones of EQ Investors. EQ Investors are an award-winning discretionary fund manager, focused on sustainable and impact investing, based in the City Of London.

Leo is part of the business development team at EQ and has over 30 years experience within the financial services sector.

Mark and Leo take a meandering trip back through their networking history which started back in Shoreditch in the mid 2000s. Along the way, Leo shares with us his approach to networking, how he connects with people and the changing landscape around finance, investment, ESG and sustainability.

He also shares his views on what makes a good networking event and network - and what doesn't!

For more information on EQ Investors, click here: EQ Investors

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> One of Urbano's longest standing and most loyal members, Mark recorded a podcast with Leo Bones of EQ Investors. EQ Investors are an award-winning discretionary fund manager, focused on sustainable and impact investing, based in the City Of London.

Leo is part of the business development team at EQ and has over 30 years experience within the financial services sector.

Mark and Leo take a meandering trip back through their networking history which started back in Shoreditch in the mid 2000s. Along the way, Leo shares with us his approach to networking, how he connects with people and the changing landscape around finance, investment, ESG and sustainability.

He also shares his views on what makes a good networking event and network - and what doesn't!

For more information on EQ Investors, click here: EQ Investors

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10370571 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1389 false Only Connect Networking Podcast - The Value of Key Connections Only Connect Networking Podcast - The Value of Key Connections During an online Urbano Members Networking Round Table, in addition to the usual 'who you are/where you are/what you do and who for'  introductions, I asked each participant to share with us their most valuable connections made through networking.

The explained where they met them the benefits they have brought you. You'll hopefully hear how these critical connections have developed  valuable relationships and brought  with them tangible (ie business) and intangible (personal, such as friend or now partner) value.

Remember, when networking, you don't know when you first meet a person what they will add to your life. I think the  examples discussed demonstrate that.

Mark
(www.urbanonetwork.co.uk / www.talentlab.co.uk)

Support the show]]> During an online Urbano Members Networking Round Table, in addition to the usual 'who you are/where you are/what you do and who for'  introductions, I asked each participant to share with us their most valuable connections made through networking.

The explained where they met them the benefits they have brought you. You'll hopefully hear how these critical connections have developed  valuable relationships and brought  with them tangible (ie business) and intangible (personal, such as friend or now partner) value.

Remember, when networking, you don't know when you first meet a person what they will add to your life. I think the  examples discussed demonstrate that.

Mark
(www.urbanonetwork.co.uk / www.talentlab.co.uk)

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10370577 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2119 false Only Connect Podcast featuring guest Julie Barry of Pro Team Only Connect Podcast featuring guest Julie Barry of Pro Team Julie is a long-standing member of Urbano and a very experienced networker. Last year, Julie took the courageous step of leaving the world of employment and PAYE to start her own business, Pro Team BD.

Pro Team BD is an outsourced marketing services provider and amongst a range of things, Julie speaks about networking for yourself and your own business against for an employer.

This episode is full of good advice on how sales people must not sell at networking events to find value.

To find out more about Julie and her company here: Pro Team BD.

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> Julie is a long-standing member of Urbano and a very experienced networker. Last year, Julie took the courageous step of leaving the world of employment and PAYE to start her own business, Pro Team BD.

Pro Team BD is an outsourced marketing services provider and amongst a range of things, Julie speaks about networking for yourself and your own business against for an employer.

This episode is full of good advice on how sales people must not sell at networking events to find value.

To find out more about Julie and her company here: Pro Team BD.

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10219224 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1882 false Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Jess James, MD of JAW Sustainability Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Jess James, MD of JAW Sustainability Recorded during Women In Construction Week and on International Women's Day, Mark Herring interviews Jess James,  MD and owner of Jaw Sustainability, whose company celebrates its fifth birthday party on the day of publication of this podcast,

Mark and Jess discuss how she she has grown her company , how she has used networking to develop business opportunities, and how spends her time productively at MIPIM, the international property show which takes place next week in Cannes, France.

Jess also discusses her experience of sexism and discrimination in a male-dominated industry.

To find out more about Jess' company, Jaw, click here: Jaw Sustainability

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> Recorded during Women In Construction Week and on International Women's Day, Mark Herring interviews Jess James,  MD and owner of Jaw Sustainability, whose company celebrates its fifth birthday party on the day of publication of this podcast,

Mark and Jess discuss how she she has grown her company , how she has used networking to develop business opportunities, and how spends her time productively at MIPIM, the international property show which takes place next week in Cannes, France.

Jess also discusses her experience of sexism and discrimination in a male-dominated industry.

To find out more about Jess' company, Jaw, click here: Jaw Sustainability

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10211460 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2026 false Only Connect Networking Podcast - The Art Of The Follow Up! Only Connect Networking Podcast - The Art Of The Follow Up! During an online Urbano Members Networking Round Table, in addition to the usual 'who you are/where you are/what you do and who for'  introductions, I asked each attendee to share their own experiences and tips on how to turn those initial introductions made at networking  events into valuable relationships that produce new business opportunities.

Mark
(www.urbanonetwork.co.uk / www.talentlab.co.uk)

Support the show]]> During an online Urbano Members Networking Round Table, in addition to the usual 'who you are/where you are/what you do and who for'  introductions, I asked each attendee to share their own experiences and tips on how to turn those initial introductions made at networking  events into valuable relationships that produce new business opportunities.

Mark
(www.urbanonetwork.co.uk / www.talentlab.co.uk)

Support the show]]> Only Connect Buzzsprout-10042243 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3372 false Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Simon Allford, President of RIBA Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Simon Allford, President of RIBA Support the show]]> Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-9950154 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1118 false Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Lucy Dunne of Rooff Ltd. Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Lucy Dunne of Rooff Ltd. A lovely conversation with Lucy Dunne for this episode who you will gather is a lot younger than Mark and offers a fresh perspective on networking which should be an especially valuable listen for those new to the world of business networking and find the prospect of meeting new people daunting.

Lucy is Marketing and Social Value Coordinator at Rooff who are members of Urbano Network. She has taken part in a previous podcast recording of our online speaker panel event on New Procurement Regulations which featured Rebecca Rees of Trowers & Hamlins and Caroline Brockof this parish & Talent Lab.

I chatted to Lucy about how she finds networking as a young woman in a male-dominated industry like construction. The story of how she got her job through Claire Bullen is also exactly why any connection can deliver new opportunities.

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> A lovely conversation with Lucy Dunne for this episode who you will gather is a lot younger than Mark and offers a fresh perspective on networking which should be an especially valuable listen for those new to the world of business networking and find the prospect of meeting new people daunting.

Lucy is Marketing and Social Value Coordinator at Rooff who are members of Urbano Network. She has taken part in a previous podcast recording of our online speaker panel event on New Procurement Regulations which featured Rebecca Rees of Trowers & Hamlins and Caroline Brockof this parish & Talent Lab.

I chatted to Lucy about how she finds networking as a young woman in a male-dominated industry like construction. The story of how she got her job through Claire Bullen is also exactly why any connection can deliver new opportunities.

For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-9950167 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1155 false Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Brant McNaughton, MD of Ecce. Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Brant McNaughton, MD of Ecce. Support the show]]> Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-9950174 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2124 false Understanding sustainability in construction Understanding sustainability in construction We were delighted to welcome Penny Gowler, Director and Head of Sustainability at Elliott Wood to act as our guide to offer illumination and clarity on some key questions: What do we mean by net-zero carbon, carbon-neutral, embedded carbon, the life cycle of a building, carbon footprint, sustainability, retrofit, circular economy and reuse vs recycling? Can you compare and measure different material choices when discussing their sustainability and zero carbon impact? What regulations exist that govern the use of materials in the built environment? 

Penny Gowler is a Chartered Structural Engineer. She has a strong interest in sustainable design and is a frequent speaker at events, including the recent RIBA Smart Practice Conference. Penny is Director and Head of Sustainability at Elliott Wood and is responsible for managing a team of 20 engineers and technicians working across a wide range of projects with typical construction costs of between £10m and £100m.

Support the show]]> We were delighted to welcome Penny Gowler, Director and Head of Sustainability at Elliott Wood to act as our guide to offer illumination and clarity on some key questions: What do we mean by net-zero carbon, carbon-neutral, embedded carbon, the life cycle of a building, carbon footprint, sustainability, retrofit, circular economy and reuse vs recycling? Can you compare and measure different material choices when discussing their sustainability and zero carbon impact? What regulations exist that govern the use of materials in the built environment? 

Penny Gowler is a Chartered Structural Engineer. She has a strong interest in sustainable design and is a frequent speaker at events, including the recent RIBA Smart Practice Conference. Penny is Director and Head of Sustainability at Elliott Wood and is responsible for managing a team of 20 engineers and technicians working across a wide range of projects with typical construction costs of between £10m and £100m.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-9596629 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 4979 false Urbano Event with Catherine McGuinness City of London Urbano Event with Catherine McGuinness City of London London, perhaps more than any other of Britain, has seen the slowest rate of economic activity compared to 2019 and the City of London has not yet returned to previous levels of office-based working.

This event was a look at the future of London and the City with Catherine McGuinness, Chair of the Policy & Resources Committee of the Corporation of London.

Catherine shares the Corporation of London's and her personal vision for the City and London as part of a post-Brexit and post-Covid Britain. A unique chance to share, shape and align your company's future relationship with the financial heart of the UK with a key policy maker.

Support the show]]> London, perhaps more than any other of Britain, has seen the slowest rate of economic activity compared to 2019 and the City of London has not yet returned to previous levels of office-based working.

This event was a look at the future of London and the City with Catherine McGuinness, Chair of the Policy & Resources Committee of the Corporation of London.

Catherine shares the Corporation of London's and her personal vision for the City and London as part of a post-Brexit and post-Covid Britain. A unique chance to share, shape and align your company's future relationship with the financial heart of the UK with a key policy maker.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-9490822 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3337 false Build Speaker & Networking Event with Simon Allford, President of RIBA Build Speaker & Networking Event with Simon Allford, President of RIBA Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a design studio of 200 architects.

Simon is a frequent writer, critic and advisor, a visiting professor at Harvard, a trustee of the London School of Architecture and the Chickenshed Theatres Trust.

In 2020, Simon was elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st.


On his election, Simon said he wanted to create "a more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA" that addresses "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world."

This event will hear from Simon on his plans to deliver on his priorities and where he sees the future of architecture within the fast-changing landscape of the built environment, leading into an interactive Q&A, with networking to follow.

Our hosts - The Building Society - is a co-working space and collaborative community for everyone working within the build environment sector, created by Urbano Members Structural & Civil Engineers, Elliott Wood. This is a place where we can all start to engineer a better society. 

Support the show]]> Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a design studio of 200 architects.

Simon is a frequent writer, critic and advisor, a visiting professor at Harvard, a trustee of the London School of Architecture and the Chickenshed Theatres Trust.

In 2020, Simon was elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st.


On his election, Simon said he wanted to create "a more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA" that addresses "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world."

This event will hear from Simon on his plans to deliver on his priorities and where he sees the future of architecture within the fast-changing landscape of the built environment, leading into an interactive Q&A, with networking to follow.

Our hosts - The Building Society - is a co-working space and collaborative community for everyone working within the build environment sector, created by Urbano Members Structural & Civil Engineers, Elliott Wood. This is a place where we can all start to engineer a better society. 

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-9282239 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 4987 false The challenge of Net Zero Carbon & Retrofit In Conservation Buildings The challenge of Net Zero Carbon & Retrofit In Conservation Buildings https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/greening-historic-homes/

Using the report as a starting point, we look at the specific challenges around retrofitting in historic and listed buildings, and traditional homes - especially those in conservation areas - where owners are looking to install heating and power systems in line with government targets to reduce zero carbon emissions.

About our Guest Speaker
Peter Cox is Managing Director at Carrig Conservation International Ltd and a Fellow at The RSA. Peter and his company Carrig International have a proven track record in dealing with all levels of listed buildings, protected structures and monuments. Peter Cox is well known and respected internationally and contributes much to international standards, Government policies and lectures extensively on the international stage. 


Support the show]]> https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/greening-historic-homes/

Using the report as a starting point, we look at the specific challenges around retrofitting in historic and listed buildings, and traditional homes - especially those in conservation areas - where owners are looking to install heating and power systems in line with government targets to reduce zero carbon emissions.

About our Guest Speaker
Peter Cox is Managing Director at Carrig Conservation International Ltd and a Fellow at The RSA. Peter and his company Carrig International have a proven track record in dealing with all levels of listed buildings, protected structures and monuments. Peter Cox is well known and respected internationally and contributes much to international standards, Government policies and lectures extensively on the international stage. 


Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8758150 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400 5456 false Biophilia, Architecture, and the Built Environment with Robert Hopkins Biophilia, Architecture, and the Built Environment with Robert Hopkins Presenting this session, which examines newly opened The Spine building, is Robert Hopkins, Regional Director of AHR, the award-winning architecture and building consultancy practice - and Urbano Network members. 

Robert is design/project lead on The Spine, the new northern home for the Royal College of Physicians in Liverpool, which aims to be one of the healthiest workplace environments in the world when it opens its doors in May 2021. Biophilia is at the heart of AHR's approach to the design of The Spine and the building has been designed adhering to WELL Standard principles. 

Robert discusses how biophilia and other innvovations around workplace wellness and design have informed The Spine's design and construction. 

About our speaker 
Robert has over twenty years’ experience in the design of award winning buildings and delivery of several large and complex education projects in the UK and internationally. Robert is lead on the design of The Spine, the new £35m northern headquarters for the Royal College of Physicians in Liveropool which incorporates biophilic design features to create an inspirational workspace.

Support the show]]> Presenting this session, which examines newly opened The Spine building, is Robert Hopkins, Regional Director of AHR, the award-winning architecture and building consultancy practice - and Urbano Network members. 

Robert is design/project lead on The Spine, the new northern home for the Royal College of Physicians in Liverpool, which aims to be one of the healthiest workplace environments in the world when it opens its doors in May 2021. Biophilia is at the heart of AHR's approach to the design of The Spine and the building has been designed adhering to WELL Standard principles. 

Robert discusses how biophilia and other innvovations around workplace wellness and design have informed The Spine's design and construction. 

About our speaker 
Robert has over twenty years’ experience in the design of award winning buildings and delivery of several large and complex education projects in the UK and internationally. Robert is lead on the design of The Spine, the new £35m northern headquarters for the Royal College of Physicians in Liveropool which incorporates biophilic design features to create an inspirational workspace.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8599238 Thu, 27 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 4687 false Doing business for good Doing business for good Urbano has championed green and sustainable business practices since 2002 in Shoreditch where we created our first networking community. To achieve the targets in the Paris Agreement will involve more collaboration, more engagement, and a different way of measuring profitability. 

Urbano has highlighted and supported environmental awareness in business since 2002 and support organisations like the Good Law project. We will also be looking to undertake an audit for Urbano's parent Talent Lab to become a UK member of B Corp, the global body for-profit businesses to demonstrate their commitment to having a positive impact on society and their environment. This event will look at the steps that for-profit companies need to take to become a member of B Corps UK with Urbano Supporters, EQ Investors. 

SPEAKER Kate Sandle - Director of Programmes & Engagement at B Corp UK. 

Since the launch of the B Corporation movement in the UK, Kate has been key to building the community of companies who are reinventing business. By voluntarily meeting higher standards, Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves by measuring their impact and offering a positive vision of a better way to do business. 

As Director of Programmes & Engagement at B Corp UK, Kate works with existing B Corp members to strengthen the community and delivers campaigns to champion and build awareness of the movement. Kate will share with us how they are driving and promoting the role business plays in society 

This event is supported by EQ Investors, who recently scooped the award for 'the best adviser firm for ESG' at the Professional Adviser Awards 2021. are a purpose-driven investment management firm helping individuals and institutions who care about social and environmental impacts.

Support the show]]> Urbano has championed green and sustainable business practices since 2002 in Shoreditch where we created our first networking community. To achieve the targets in the Paris Agreement will involve more collaboration, more engagement, and a different way of measuring profitability. 

Urbano has highlighted and supported environmental awareness in business since 2002 and support organisations like the Good Law project. We will also be looking to undertake an audit for Urbano's parent Talent Lab to become a UK member of B Corp, the global body for-profit businesses to demonstrate their commitment to having a positive impact on society and their environment. This event will look at the steps that for-profit companies need to take to become a member of B Corps UK with Urbano Supporters, EQ Investors. 

SPEAKER Kate Sandle - Director of Programmes & Engagement at B Corp UK. 

Since the launch of the B Corporation movement in the UK, Kate has been key to building the community of companies who are reinventing business. By voluntarily meeting higher standards, Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves by measuring their impact and offering a positive vision of a better way to do business. 

As Director of Programmes & Engagement at B Corp UK, Kate works with existing B Corp members to strengthen the community and delivers campaigns to champion and build awareness of the movement. Kate will share with us how they are driving and promoting the role business plays in society 

This event is supported by EQ Investors, who recently scooped the award for 'the best adviser firm for ESG' at the Professional Adviser Awards 2021. are a purpose-driven investment management firm helping individuals and institutions who care about social and environmental impacts.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8434830 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 4083 false Host Community Networking Round Table - Roadmap to venue openings Host Community Networking Round Table - Roadmap to venue openings Following the recent next step of the road map to the end of lockdown, hospitality venues have been allowed to serve people outdoors and subject to other Covid measures, including social distancing. This Wednesday, we will bring together those who manage and market venues to look ahead to get a picture of what the summer will look like.

Leading our speaker panel will be Katie Avon, Director of Marketing for Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, whose heartland is London's West End where they support 1,000 businesses. Joining Katie, who will discuss the group's al fresco dining plans for Mayfair, will be will be representatives from Church House Westminster, Dishoom, Lambeth Palace & Rich Mix, and others from across London. Please book this free interactive discussion to share your plans and expectations.

We also invite Urbano member businesses and others who are managing the return of staff to their offices and shared office spaces to book and give their own timetables for staff returning. In what we hope will be a showcase for those places openings to visitors, we want to provide a supportive event which allows a realistic exchange of the expectations of corporate and personal customers.

Support the show]]> Following the recent next step of the road map to the end of lockdown, hospitality venues have been allowed to serve people outdoors and subject to other Covid measures, including social distancing. This Wednesday, we will bring together those who manage and market venues to look ahead to get a picture of what the summer will look like.

Leading our speaker panel will be Katie Avon, Director of Marketing for Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, whose heartland is London's West End where they support 1,000 businesses. Joining Katie, who will discuss the group's al fresco dining plans for Mayfair, will be will be representatives from Church House Westminster, Dishoom, Lambeth Palace & Rich Mix, and others from across London. Please book this free interactive discussion to share your plans and expectations.

We also invite Urbano member businesses and others who are managing the return of staff to their offices and shared office spaces to book and give their own timetables for staff returning. In what we hope will be a showcase for those places openings to visitors, we want to provide a supportive event which allows a realistic exchange of the expectations of corporate and personal customers.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8379069 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 5107 false Future Buildings Standard Consultation Event Future Buildings Standard Consultation Event The Government has published the draft guidance which accompanies the January 2021 consultation on the Future Buildings Standard, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations and how amendments to regulations and documents will affect new commercial and existing residential property, including refurbishments and extensions. 

Our guest for this session was Owen Edwards, Technical and Training Director at Butler & Young. Butler & Young Approved Inspectors is a nationwide fully integrated multi disciplinary compliance service from a national network of offices. 

Owen looks at the newly published Performance-Based Policy Framework for assessing energy use and carbon emissions in large commercial and industrial buildings. 
Responses to the consultation have to be in by April 13th, 2021.

Support the show]]> The Government has published the draft guidance which accompanies the January 2021 consultation on the Future Buildings Standard, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations and how amendments to regulations and documents will affect new commercial and existing residential property, including refurbishments and extensions. 

Our guest for this session was Owen Edwards, Technical and Training Director at Butler & Young. Butler & Young Approved Inspectors is a nationwide fully integrated multi disciplinary compliance service from a national network of offices. 

Owen looks at the newly published Performance-Based Policy Framework for assessing energy use and carbon emissions in large commercial and industrial buildings. 
Responses to the consultation have to be in by April 13th, 2021.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8210464 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400 5389 false Zero carbon in architecture and construction: challenges and unintended consequences Zero carbon in architecture and construction: challenges and unintended consequences Our speakers for this event were Sofie Pelsmakers and Ming Hu. 

Sofie Pelsmakers first spoke at an Urbano Zero Carbon/Build & UWACTE event in 2013, following the publication of her book The Environmental Design Pocket (now on it's 2nd edition!). 

An expert in sustainable design and architecture, she is co-founder of Architecture for Change, a not-for-profit environmental building and research organisation, with the mission of challenging the way we design and build. 

She is now Assistant Professor of Sustainable Housing Design/Architecture at Tampere University in Finland and is co-author of the new book, Everything Needs to Change: Architecture and the Climate Emergency from RIBA Publishing. 

Joining Sofie on this special event was Ming Hu, Assistant Professor at School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, University of Maryland. 

Ming specialises in high-performance building design, parametric modelling, Life Cycle assessment and building performance measurement. Ming is author of Net Zero Energy Building: Predicted and Unintended Consequences. 

Ming & Sofie explored the theme of 'Zero Carbon in Architecture & Construction: Challenges and Unintended Consequences' and offer us a global perspective on how different countries address the need to meet Paris Agreement climate change commitments.

Support the show]]> Our speakers for this event were Sofie Pelsmakers and Ming Hu. 

Sofie Pelsmakers first spoke at an Urbano Zero Carbon/Build & UWACTE event in 2013, following the publication of her book The Environmental Design Pocket (now on it's 2nd edition!). 

An expert in sustainable design and architecture, she is co-founder of Architecture for Change, a not-for-profit environmental building and research organisation, with the mission of challenging the way we design and build. 

She is now Assistant Professor of Sustainable Housing Design/Architecture at Tampere University in Finland and is co-author of the new book, Everything Needs to Change: Architecture and the Climate Emergency from RIBA Publishing. 

Joining Sofie on this special event was Ming Hu, Assistant Professor at School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, University of Maryland. 

Ming specialises in high-performance building design, parametric modelling, Life Cycle assessment and building performance measurement. Ming is author of Net Zero Energy Building: Predicted and Unintended Consequences. 

Ming & Sofie explored the theme of 'Zero Carbon in Architecture & Construction: Challenges and Unintended Consequences' and offer us a global perspective on how different countries address the need to meet Paris Agreement climate change commitments.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8116269 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 6173 false The Future Homes Standard: Changes to Part L and Part F of Building Regulations The Future Homes Standard: Changes to Part L and Part F of Building Regulations This event examines changes to the Future Homes Standard, including Approved Documents for Part F, L and guidance on overheating in residential buildings (new and existing).  This presentation also looked at how the changes to Building Regulations will address the next stages in the promised journey towards zero carbon in construction.

The guest for this session was Geoff Wilkinson, Managing Director of Wilkinson Construction Consultants, award-winning Approved Inspectors. 

Geoff is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and  Fire Engineer, and appears frequently in the national and international press, TV and radio, and writes a regular column on Building Regulations in Architects Journal.

Support the show]]> This event examines changes to the Future Homes Standard, including Approved Documents for Part F, L and guidance on overheating in residential buildings (new and existing).  This presentation also looked at how the changes to Building Regulations will address the next stages in the promised journey towards zero carbon in construction.

The guest for this session was Geoff Wilkinson, Managing Director of Wilkinson Construction Consultants, award-winning Approved Inspectors. 

Geoff is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and  Fire Engineer, and appears frequently in the national and international press, TV and radio, and writes a regular column on Building Regulations in Architects Journal.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-8029837 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 5298 false New Procurement Regulations for 2021 - Good News For SMEs? New Procurement Regulations for 2021 - Good News For SMEs?
In 2021, two important changes are set to advance the opportunities for smaller companies to win work through public sector tenders. The first is the Social Value Framework which went live on January 1st, and other is the Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement out for consultation until March 10th.

Our panellists are Ben Carpenter, Chief Executive of Social Value UK, the professional body for social value and impact management, and Rebecca Rees, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins, where Rebecca, a national expert in public procurement law, co-leads the Public Procurement Practice. Ben & Rebecca will examine the key elements in both regulations, including the likely implications and identified issues - and opportunities for smaller companies in national and local contracts. 

We will then also hear from Neil Capstick, Founder of The Social Value Practice and Executive Compass, and a seasoned social value and procurement professional.  Neil look at potential barriers and opportunities social value presents to SMEs when bidding. Our fourth panellist is Urbano's Co-Director, Caroline Brock, ex Work Winning Associate at AECOM and now a tender writer and bid management strategist & consultant who helps both large companies and SMEs win work in the public sector

Support the show]]>
In 2021, two important changes are set to advance the opportunities for smaller companies to win work through public sector tenders. The first is the Social Value Framework which went live on January 1st, and other is the Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement out for consultation until March 10th.

Our panellists are Ben Carpenter, Chief Executive of Social Value UK, the professional body for social value and impact management, and Rebecca Rees, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins, where Rebecca, a national expert in public procurement law, co-leads the Public Procurement Practice. Ben & Rebecca will examine the key elements in both regulations, including the likely implications and identified issues - and opportunities for smaller companies in national and local contracts. 

We will then also hear from Neil Capstick, Founder of The Social Value Practice and Executive Compass, and a seasoned social value and procurement professional.  Neil look at potential barriers and opportunities social value presents to SMEs when bidding. Our fourth panellist is Urbano's Co-Director, Caroline Brock, ex Work Winning Associate at AECOM and now a tender writer and bid management strategist & consultant who helps both large companies and SMEs win work in the public sector

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-7824712 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 6563 false Urbano Build/UWACTE January Speaker Networking Event with the NYCHA Urbano Build/UWACTE January Speaker Networking Event with the NYCHA As President Biden takes his oath of office on this day, we would like to use such an event to bring together different US and British companies to hear from someone at the sharp edge of future planning a city and to see what issues are shared with London. There will also be facilitated networking and plenty of chance to chat and connect.

Joy Sinderbrand, the Vice President for NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department.

Formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Joy's department is responsible for managing a $3Bn budget aimed at repairing developments throughout New York impacted by Sandy, incorporating resilient design that will guide future construction throughout NYCHA’s portfolio.

The New York City Housing Authority is the body in charge of increasing opportunities for low and moderate income New Yorkers to access safe, affordable housing and facilitating social and community services. 

Support the show]]> As President Biden takes his oath of office on this day, we would like to use such an event to bring together different US and British companies to hear from someone at the sharp edge of future planning a city and to see what issues are shared with London. There will also be facilitated networking and plenty of chance to chat and connect.

Joy Sinderbrand, the Vice President for NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department.

Formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Joy's department is responsible for managing a $3Bn budget aimed at repairing developments throughout New York impacted by Sandy, incorporating resilient design that will guide future construction throughout NYCHA’s portfolio.

The New York City Housing Authority is the body in charge of increasing opportunities for low and moderate income New Yorkers to access safe, affordable housing and facilitating social and community services. 

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-7409893 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 4931 false Urbano networking event - Architecture & 2021: The Year Ahead for Architects Urbano networking event - Architecture & 2021: The Year Ahead for Architects For this free event, Mark will is joined by a panel of Urbano Member architects to discuss the outlook for architecture in 2021, including industry trends, their approach to sustainability, both in terms of the economy and commitments to zero carbon, and the Built Environment as a whole. 

In a lively session, all sizes and practice specialities of architect practices are represented on the panel: AHR, FT Architects, Gluckman Smith, InsideOut, Mackay + Partners & The RPA Group.

They share their opinions on the proposed changes by the MHCLG to the Architects Act 1997, including competences of architects and registration.

Support the show]]> For this free event, Mark will is joined by a panel of Urbano Member architects to discuss the outlook for architecture in 2021, including industry trends, their approach to sustainability, both in terms of the economy and commitments to zero carbon, and the Built Environment as a whole. 

In a lively session, all sizes and practice specialities of architect practices are represented on the panel: AHR, FT Architects, Gluckman Smith, InsideOut, Mackay + Partners & The RPA Group.

They share their opinions on the proposed changes by the MHCLG to the Architects Act 1997, including competences of architects and registration.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-7295332 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500 5596 false Urbano Engage Panel Event - Using digital twin to deliver carbon neutral operations Urbano Engage Panel Event - Using digital twin to deliver carbon neutral operations Facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, our Urbano Engage Speaker Panel events use an interactive format to examine key themes of interest to business. For this event, we are pleased to partner with Cityzenith to look at Digital Twins, a market set to be worth $50Bn by 2026,  and how smart technology that connects areas and systems like maintenance, energy consumption, space utilization and traffic management, will be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Digital Twins are virtual replicas of buildings, infrastructure and physical assets, fully interconnected with the data in and around them that optimize project performance, and help predict and visualize future outcomes.

Jason Thomas, Business Development Manager EMEA at Cityzenith, will lead on what Digital Twin technology is and its uses, and analyse results from Cityzenith's advanced Digital Twin software solutions for buildings, infrastructure, and smart cities. 

Support the show]]> Facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, our Urbano Engage Speaker Panel events use an interactive format to examine key themes of interest to business. For this event, we are pleased to partner with Cityzenith to look at Digital Twins, a market set to be worth $50Bn by 2026,  and how smart technology that connects areas and systems like maintenance, energy consumption, space utilization and traffic management, will be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Digital Twins are virtual replicas of buildings, infrastructure and physical assets, fully interconnected with the data in and around them that optimize project performance, and help predict and visualize future outcomes.

Jason Thomas, Business Development Manager EMEA at Cityzenith, will lead on what Digital Twin technology is and its uses, and analyse results from Cityzenith's advanced Digital Twin software solutions for buildings, infrastructure, and smart cities. 

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-6894626 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 4171 false The UK, EU, & Brexit - is Ireland a simple solution for businesses The UK, EU, & Brexit - is Ireland a simple solution for businesses Facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, our Urbano Engage Speaker Panel events use an interactive format to examine key themes of interest to business. For this event, we are partnering with Urbano Members, Sakura Business Solutions and its Founder/Managing Director, Damian Connolly.

With offices in London and Dublin, Sakura and Damian are ideally positioned to both understand how we can use Ireland as a spring-board to trade with the EU after January 1st. Joining Mark & Damian will be Michelle Conaghan, VP - Emerging Technologies & New Forms of Investment UK, from IDA Ireland for what we hope will include an update on any Brexit trade agreement.

Support the show]]> Facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, our Urbano Engage Speaker Panel events use an interactive format to examine key themes of interest to business. For this event, we are partnering with Urbano Members, Sakura Business Solutions and its Founder/Managing Director, Damian Connolly.

With offices in London and Dublin, Sakura and Damian are ideally positioned to both understand how we can use Ireland as a spring-board to trade with the EU after January 1st. Joining Mark & Damian will be Michelle Conaghan, VP - Emerging Technologies & New Forms of Investment UK, from IDA Ireland for what we hope will include an update on any Brexit trade agreement.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-6786718 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500 5181 false Urbano Engage Panel Event - The UK Residential Market in 2021 Urbano Engage Panel Event - The UK Residential Market in 2021 For this event, Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief is joined by Robert Kelly, Commercial Business Development Manager at Stewart Title UK, a leading provider of title insurance & real estate services. Robert kicks off this panel event by examining regulatory changes on permitted development and other factors that will affect housing and analysis of markets following previous stamp duty holidays.

Stuart Kaye, Founding Director of Adams Kaye, property law and private client specialists, gives his take on how his clients, including HNWs and overseas buyers, view property investment in the south-east in particular.

Richard Merrett, Head of Strategic Development at Simply Biz Mortgages , looks in details at lending requirements, liquidity and other factors that will influence the market next year, because your property is only worth what a lender will lend you you to buy it.

Stay tuned for the final verdict of attendees and the panel on whether our houses and flats will be worth more in a year's time than today,

Support the show]]> For this event, Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief is joined by Robert Kelly, Commercial Business Development Manager at Stewart Title UK, a leading provider of title insurance & real estate services. Robert kicks off this panel event by examining regulatory changes on permitted development and other factors that will affect housing and analysis of markets following previous stamp duty holidays.

Stuart Kaye, Founding Director of Adams Kaye, property law and private client specialists, gives his take on how his clients, including HNWs and overseas buyers, view property investment in the south-east in particular.

Richard Merrett, Head of Strategic Development at Simply Biz Mortgages , looks in details at lending requirements, liquidity and other factors that will influence the market next year, because your property is only worth what a lender will lend you you to buy it.

Stay tuned for the final verdict of attendees and the panel on whether our houses and flats will be worth more in a year's time than today,

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-6344146 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 3868 false Speaker Networking Event with Laurence Quail of Aitch Group Speaker Networking Event with Laurence Quail of Aitch Group Aitch Group was founded by Hackney born Henry Smith in 1995, and in those 25 years has developed a reputation as a leading property developer in London. Built upon strong values, Aitch Group has an unwavering commitment to developing stylish and innovative spaces that allow people and communities to thrive.

Our speaker, Laurence Quail, a Property & Planning Expert, leads us through the history of Aitch Group, its current projects and its ambitions for the future. He also looks at their approach to building as sustainable company fit to meet the specific challenges of net zero carbon targets for the construction sector. 

With Laurence's planning experience, we asked him to share his views on two important themes to those developing residential schemes in London:

1. The recently announced planning changes including commercial to residential; and

2. The future of London as a place to work and live in light of Covid. 

Support the show]]> Aitch Group was founded by Hackney born Henry Smith in 1995, and in those 25 years has developed a reputation as a leading property developer in London. Built upon strong values, Aitch Group has an unwavering commitment to developing stylish and innovative spaces that allow people and communities to thrive.

Our speaker, Laurence Quail, a Property & Planning Expert, leads us through the history of Aitch Group, its current projects and its ambitions for the future. He also looks at their approach to building as sustainable company fit to meet the specific challenges of net zero carbon targets for the construction sector. 

With Laurence's planning experience, we asked him to share his views on two important themes to those developing residential schemes in London:

1. The recently announced planning changes including commercial to residential; and

2. The future of London as a place to work and live in light of Covid. 

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-6218554 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 5396 false Urbano Engage Speaker Panel event on Impact Investing with EQ Investors Urbano Engage Speaker Panel event on Impact Investing with EQ Investors This event with EQ Investors is timed for the publication of the 2020 edition of their annual review of Impact Investing and how it has benefitted in key areas like waste reduction, zero carbon technology, alternative energy, access to mobile technology, healthcare and elsewhere.

The event features guest speakers, Louisiana Salge, EQ's resident Impact Specialist and Dale Scorer, a Chartered Financial Advisor and Planner. Following the presentation, there is a discussion on ESG, sustainability and the role our own pensions and ISAs can play in creating a better planet by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief.

This event was part of Good Money Week 2020 aimed at helping everyone find sustainable and ethical options for banking, pensions, savings and investments.

Support the show]]> This event with EQ Investors is timed for the publication of the 2020 edition of their annual review of Impact Investing and how it has benefitted in key areas like waste reduction, zero carbon technology, alternative energy, access to mobile technology, healthcare and elsewhere.

The event features guest speakers, Louisiana Salge, EQ's resident Impact Specialist and Dale Scorer, a Chartered Financial Advisor and Planner. Following the presentation, there is a discussion on ESG, sustainability and the role our own pensions and ISAs can play in creating a better planet by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief.

This event was part of Good Money Week 2020 aimed at helping everyone find sustainable and ethical options for banking, pensions, savings and investments.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-6108196 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 4012 false Urbano Engage Panel Event - How to start and grow a new company Urbano Engage Panel Event - How to start and grow a new company As Covid sees a lot of people appraise what they want from their working lives - or have had this decision forced up them - we want to help those starting their own companies to learn from the experiences of a wide range of Urbano Members who founded and now own succesful companies from across all sectors.

Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, will be asking each of them to share the key points on their growth journey and share this information with you. He will also ask questions submitted by participants.

Our Urbano Member speaker line-up includes:

Arit Eminue, Founder/Director of recruitment and training company DiVA Apprenticeships

Elle Moss, Founder/CEO of creative agency Drew London

Brant McNaughton, Managing Director of web development agency Ecce.

Louise Turley, Director of high-end commercial and residential designs at FT Architects

Jess James, Director of dynamic sustainability consultancy JAW  

This panel event will be facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief. 

Support the show]]> As Covid sees a lot of people appraise what they want from their working lives - or have had this decision forced up them - we want to help those starting their own companies to learn from the experiences of a wide range of Urbano Members who founded and now own succesful companies from across all sectors.

Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, will be asking each of them to share the key points on their growth journey and share this information with you. He will also ask questions submitted by participants.

Our Urbano Member speaker line-up includes:

Arit Eminue, Founder/Director of recruitment and training company DiVA Apprenticeships

Elle Moss, Founder/CEO of creative agency Drew London

Brant McNaughton, Managing Director of web development agency Ecce.

Louise Turley, Director of high-end commercial and residential designs at FT Architects

Jess James, Director of dynamic sustainability consultancy JAW  

This panel event will be facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief. 

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-6015670 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 5278 false Urbano Zero Carbon speaker event with Deborah Pullen, MBE Urbano Zero Carbon speaker event with Deborah Pullen, MBE Deborah's presentation with Urbano Network examined the performance of different materials from an environmental/zero carbon perspective alongside other elements of process and production affecting sustainability across construction.

Support the show]]> Deborah's presentation with Urbano Network examined the performance of different materials from an environmental/zero carbon perspective alongside other elements of process and production affecting sustainability across construction.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5893507 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 4716 false Urbano Engage Speaker Panel - Routes to returning to work Urbano Engage Speaker Panel - Routes to returning to work On Sunday May 10th, the UK Prime Minister laid out the government's plan and timetable for putting the country back to work whilst still fighting the effects of the Covid-19 virus on the country. This event looked at how the new regulations/advisory elements will need to be addressed by employers with workforces in office environments.

Our speaker panel line-up featured office/workplace design expert - Christian Logue from Sagal Group, and an employment law specialist - Meredith Hurst, Head of the employment department at Thomas Mansfield.

Hosted and facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, the panel looked at the pressure points and challenges that the most common modern 'office-scapes' present and where responsibilities lie for the care of returning employees.

Support the show]]> On Sunday May 10th, the UK Prime Minister laid out the government's plan and timetable for putting the country back to work whilst still fighting the effects of the Covid-19 virus on the country. This event looked at how the new regulations/advisory elements will need to be addressed by employers with workforces in office environments.

Our speaker panel line-up featured office/workplace design expert - Christian Logue from Sagal Group, and an employment law specialist - Meredith Hurst, Head of the employment department at Thomas Mansfield.

Hosted and facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief, the panel looked at the pressure points and challenges that the most common modern 'office-scapes' present and where responsibilities lie for the care of returning employees.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5893594 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 6624 false Urbano Engage Panel Event - Flexible working and managing a displaced workforce Urbano Engage Panel Event - Flexible working and managing a displaced workforce SPEAKERS

Debra Spurway – HR Dept

Debra is a Director at The HR Dept London City & Central and Somerset leading a team providing employment law and human resources support to small and medium sized companies. An Associate CIPD with over 20 years' experience, Debra provides advice on employment contracts, HR policies and procedures, offsite advice and on site assistance with Disciplinary & Grievance, absence issues and dismissals. She also advises on restructuring and redundancies, training and development and coaching on all employment issues.

Jo Geraghty – Culture Consultancy

Jo is a Director at Culture Consultancy.  Formerly Head of HR for Goldman Sachs France and Switzerland and with 16 years’ experience working in change management for various investment banks across the globe, Jo brings a wealth of practitioner experience to change projects. She is a speaker on high-performance leadership and organisational culture and a regular guest lecturer at several of the UK’s leading business schools. Jo was recognised in the 2017 Smith & Williamson Power 100 Index for her work to boost productivity through positive company culture.

This panel event was facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief.

Support the show]]> SPEAKERS

Debra Spurway – HR Dept

Debra is a Director at The HR Dept London City & Central and Somerset leading a team providing employment law and human resources support to small and medium sized companies. An Associate CIPD with over 20 years' experience, Debra provides advice on employment contracts, HR policies and procedures, offsite advice and on site assistance with Disciplinary & Grievance, absence issues and dismissals. She also advises on restructuring and redundancies, training and development and coaching on all employment issues.

Jo Geraghty – Culture Consultancy

Jo is a Director at Culture Consultancy.  Formerly Head of HR for Goldman Sachs France and Switzerland and with 16 years’ experience working in change management for various investment banks across the globe, Jo brings a wealth of practitioner experience to change projects. She is a speaker on high-performance leadership and organisational culture and a regular guest lecturer at several of the UK’s leading business schools. Jo was recognised in the 2017 Smith & Williamson Power 100 Index for her work to boost productivity through positive company culture.

This panel event was facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5893648 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 5324 false Urbano Build Speaker Breakfast - A Developer's Perspective on London's Residential Market Urbano Build Speaker Breakfast - A Developer's Perspective on London's Residential Market Our speaker, Laurence Quail, a Property & Planning Expert, leads an audience of companies from across the Build sectors through the background and approach of Aitch Group with particular focus on how 2020 planning proposals will affect London residential development and  sustainability in construction.

Hosted and facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief. For more information on Urbano, including upcoming events and speaker opportunities, please click here: www.urbanonetwork.co.uk

Support the show]]> Our speaker, Laurence Quail, a Property & Planning Expert, leads an audience of companies from across the Build sectors through the background and approach of Aitch Group with particular focus on how 2020 planning proposals will affect London residential development and  sustainability in construction.

Hosted and facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief. For more information on Urbano, including upcoming events and speaker opportunities, please click here: www.urbanonetwork.co.uk

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5696011 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 5396 false Urbano Build/UWACTE speaker event with Mary Parsons Urbano Build/UWACTE speaker event with Mary Parsons Mary Parsons is Group Director, Place-Making & Regeneration at People For Places and a Commisioner on the  Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission whose report, Living With Beauty, published this year puts quality design at the heart of new homes building for the UK.

Here we capture her presentation looking at quality in planning and development, followed by a Q&A with her knowledgeable audience.

Support the show]]> Mary Parsons is Group Director, Place-Making & Regeneration at People For Places and a Commisioner on the  Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission whose report, Living With Beauty, published this year puts quality design at the heart of new homes building for the UK.

Here we capture her presentation looking at quality in planning and development, followed by a Q&A with her knowledgeable audience.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5693266 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 4729 false Urbano Engage event with Rift R&D Urbano Engage event with Rift R&D What is R&D Tax Relief?

This online event was held in August 2020 and features Julie Barry, Head of Business Development at Rift R&D talking what kind of business activities qualify under R&D tax relief and what costs can be recovered. 

After Julie's presentation, there is a panel discussion with two companies who have used Rift to make a successful claim and then some questions from the audience.

Support the show]]> What is R&D Tax Relief?

This online event was held in August 2020 and features Julie Barry, Head of Business Development at Rift R&D talking what kind of business activities qualify under R&D tax relief and what costs can be recovered. 

After Julie's presentation, there is a panel discussion with two companies who have used Rift to make a successful claim and then some questions from the audience.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5694442 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 4490 false Urbano Zero Carbon Programme Speaker Event with Emily Hamilton Urbano Zero Carbon Programme Speaker Event with Emily Hamilton Urbano Zero Carbon Programme online speaker breakfast with Emily Hamilton, Associate Director - Sustainability at Grosvenor Group - May 2020.

Support the show]]> Urbano Zero Carbon Programme online speaker breakfast with Emily Hamilton, Associate Director - Sustainability at Grosvenor Group - May 2020.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5694457 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 4425 false Urbano Network speaker breakfast featuring Yolande Barnes Urbano Network speaker breakfast featuring Yolande Barnes Professor Yolande Barnes, Chair of the Bartlett Real Estate Institute, presentation at the June Urbano Build event on the Beauty in the Built Environment as part of the London Festival of Architecture.

Support the show]]> Professor Yolande Barnes, Chair of the Bartlett Real Estate Institute, presentation at the June Urbano Build event on the Beauty in the Built Environment as part of the London Festival of Architecture.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-5692555 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 3954 false George Clark Presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast George Clark Presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast  C4 architect looks at what makes great design in architecture and development.

Support the show]]>  C4 architect looks at what makes great design in architecture and development.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-4669871 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 5260 false Dr. Judith Grant Presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast Dr. Judith Grant Presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast Presentation for Urbano Network by Dr. Judith Grant

Support the show]]> Presentation for Urbano Network by Dr. Judith Grant

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-4669886 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 3346 false Dr. Anne Kemp & Dr. Marzia Bolpagni Presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast Dr. Anne Kemp & Dr. Marzia Bolpagni Presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast Looking at the transition from BIM Level 2 to ISO 19650

Support the show]]> Looking at the transition from BIM Level 2 to ISO 19650

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-4669892 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 4478 false Bola Fatimilehin presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast Bola Fatimilehin presentation - Urbano Networking Podcast Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of Engineering discusses issues around attracting and keeping diverse talent in the engineering and construction sectors.

Support the show]]> Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of Engineering discusses issues around attracting and keeping diverse talent in the engineering and construction sectors.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-4669898 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 4570 false Urbano Networking Podcast - Episode 3 - Networking for #eventprofs & workplace wellbeing presentation Urbano Networking Podcast - Episode 3 - Networking for #eventprofs & workplace wellbeing presentation Welcome to our latest edition of the Urbano Networking Podcast, brought to you by the team at Urbano Network.

Part 1: Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief takes our Host Venue's sales, marketing and event management teams through his Networking Masterblast, a rapid session on how venues can make the most from networking.

Part 2 (41:25) features Dr Judith Grant, Director for Health and Wellbeing at MACE, and her presentation at our workplace wellbeing event hosted by Trowers & Hamlins

Any feedback on issues raised, our podcasts, or for more information on Urbano, please contact us through the Contacts page on the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Welcome to our latest edition of the Urbano Networking Podcast, brought to you by the team at Urbano Network.

Part 1: Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief takes our Host Venue's sales, marketing and event management teams through his Networking Masterblast, a rapid session on how venues can make the most from networking.

Part 2 (41:25) features Dr Judith Grant, Director for Health and Wellbeing at MACE, and her presentation at our workplace wellbeing event hosted by Trowers & Hamlins

Any feedback on issues raised, our podcasts, or for more information on Urbano, please contact us through the Contacts page on the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-1078553 Thu, 02 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 5922 networking, wellbeing, women in construction, London false London Networking Podcast Episode 2 - MIPIM and Diversity in Engineering London Networking Podcast Episode 2 - MIPIM and Diversity in Engineering Welcome to our second edition of the London Networking Podcast, brought to you by the team at Urbano Network.

Part 1:Tips and hints for those travelling to MIPIM 2019 in Cannes (March 12-15), including some recommended events to book from members and associates who joined us at our Pre-MIPIM Networking evening hosted by Church House Westminster.

Part 2 (12:35) features a presentation from Bola Fatimilehin, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of Engineering, recorded as part of our Urbano Build & UWACTE Networking breakfast hosted by BDB Pitmans.

Please Note: Due to technical restrictions in recording Part 2 -and particularly our speaker - audio quality is not terrific in places but should still be listenable.

Any feedback on issues raised, our podcasts, or for more information on Urbano, please contact us through the Contacts page on the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Welcome to our second edition of the London Networking Podcast, brought to you by the team at Urbano Network.

Part 1:Tips and hints for those travelling to MIPIM 2019 in Cannes (March 12-15), including some recommended events to book from members and associates who joined us at our Pre-MIPIM Networking evening hosted by Church House Westminster.

Part 2 (12:35) features a presentation from Bola Fatimilehin, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of Engineering, recorded as part of our Urbano Build & UWACTE Networking breakfast hosted by BDB Pitmans.

Please Note: Due to technical restrictions in recording Part 2 -and particularly our speaker - audio quality is not terrific in places but should still be listenable.

Any feedback on issues raised, our podcasts, or for more information on Urbano, please contact us through the Contacts page on the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network Buzzsprout-978817 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0500 5318 networking, London, MIPIM, MIPIM2019, engineering, diversity, inclusion, construction false London Networking Podcast - Networking for Media companies & George Clarke Build presentation London Networking Podcast - Networking for Media companies & George Clarke Build presentation Welcome to our fist edition of the London Networking Podcast, brought to you by the team at Urbano Network.

Part 1: Mark Herring, Connector-In-Chief at Urbano, interviews two Urbano members - Elle from Drew London and Dawn Williams from We Make Stuff Happen - in the cells at Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, both from member companies from our Media community, on their approaches to networking and especially their first experiences when networking.

Part 2: (42:00) In January, Urbano welcomed back George Clarke, architect and presenter of Channel 4's Amazing Spaces amongst many other strings to his busy bow, to come and talk to an Urbano Build audience about his passions (see photos of event hosted by Katten Muchin Rosenman here).

Any feedback on issues raised, our podcasts, or for more information on Urbano, please contact us through the Contacts page on the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Welcome to our fist edition of the London Networking Podcast, brought to you by the team at Urbano Network.

Part 1: Mark Herring, Connector-In-Chief at Urbano, interviews two Urbano members - Elle from Drew London and Dawn Williams from We Make Stuff Happen - in the cells at Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, both from member companies from our Media community, on their approaches to networking and especially their first experiences when networking.

Part 2: (42:00) In January, Urbano welcomed back George Clarke, architect and presenter of Channel 4's Amazing Spaces amongst many other strings to his busy bow, to come and talk to an Urbano Build audience about his passions (see photos of event hosted by Katten Muchin Rosenman here).

Any feedback on issues raised, our podcasts, or for more information on Urbano, please contact us through the Contacts page on the Urbano website.

Support the show]]> Urbano Network / George Clarke Buzzsprout-952838 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:00:00 -0500 7927 London networking, George Clarke, Amazing Spaces, Mark Herring, Elle Moss, Drew London, Dawn Williams, We Make Stuff Happen false