EG Property Podcasts

EG Like Sunday Morning: (Ruby) Waxing lyrical about the EG Awards

For the latest weekly round-up, Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and head of events Natalie Roberts to discuss the event of the season, the 2023 EG Awards.

McClary shares her favourite memories from a special night, including co-hosting with the iconic Ruby Wax, and honouring the winner of this year's Outstanding Individual Award, the similarly legendary Sue Brown, managing director of Real Estate Balance.

Roberts offers insights on what it takes to put on an event of this magnitude, and what she was most proud about on the night - as well as a few teases about what comes next in the always-packed EG calendar.

Read all about this year's winners at: https://www.egi.co.uk/news/oh-what-a-night-eg-awards-winners-announced/

And be sure to catch up with EG's Starting Out in Real Estate special at: https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=9e29e9f5-079d-4cec-b3ff-d2ee44e6933f

EG’s Office Politics: The Conference pair

In the latest episode of the politics and property podcast, EG's senior writer Piers Wehner and former government minister Mark Prisk are joined by special guest Melanie Leech, chief executive of the BPF, to recap the party conference season and take a look at some of the policies unveiled. 
Are we seeing a new level of focus on planning and development from both the government and opposition? Will the sledgehammer taken to HS2 North prove disastrous for developers? And just what is Labour hoping to deliver if it forms the next government?

Sustainable workplace design: Transforming spaces for a greener future

In the rapidly evolving landscape of workplace design, sustainability has emerged as the key consideration.

In this podcast, EG, in collaboration with Peldon Rose, will explore how we can create workspaces that minimise environmental impact while maximising employee wellbeing and productivity.

We will discuss the possibilities of balancing the use of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems without compromising on design aesthetics and ask whether sustainable design can truly deliver on its promises of reduced costs and improved occupier satisfaction.

Join us as we delve into how sustainable design practices can positively influence both landlords and tenants, and align with their broader environmental, social and governance strategies.

See Peldon Rose's sustainability manifesto here 

EG at LREF: Embedding social value in the planning process

In this podcast, Samantha McClary is joined by Pooja Agrawal, chief executive, Public Practice, Rokhsana Fiaz, mayor of Newham, Kirsten Hewson, partner & head of real estate, Shoosmiths, Thomasin Renshaw, chief development officer, Pocket Living, Cath Shaw, deputy chief executive, Barnet Council and Lucy Wood, UK climate solutions leader, Stantec.

They debate what progress is being made to go above and beyond planning compliance to deliver better places to live and work and rebuild trust in our communities.

What role does planning policy play? How can developers and planners maximise social value through collaboration? And what engagement is needed from all stakeholders to lead to more inclusive, sustainable and beneficial projects for communities and society as a whole?

LREF 2023: Hospitality in Westminster

In August 2022, Whitbread announced it had acquired 5 Strand for a hub by Premier Inn hotel.

The 700-bedroom development will create one of the largest budget hotels in central London, a stone’s throw from Nelson’s Column.

In this exclusive EG podcast, the team behind the £125m acquisition will lift the lid on why they were so attracted to the location, how the opportunity came about and the task of planning for such a large hotel in the heart of the West End.

And we ask what will it bring and how does it align with Westminster City Council’s goals for sustainability and a fairer economy?

LREF 2023: Exploring the co-living trend

Co-living has been gaining in popularity as a housing trend, especially in urban areas among young professionals and digital nomads.

The attraction of co-living spaces lies in their ability to offer affordable, social and flexible living arrangements while also providing access to vibrant communities of individuals with shared interests and values.

In this EG podcast, in collaboration with JLL’s head of living capital markets, Simon Scott – whose team has a proven track record of working with both investors and developers to create successful and vibrant rental communities in the UK – we discuss where the real opportunity is for co-living going forward and how we might expect the market to evolve over the next decade.

What are consumers looking for, and what are the development and investment opportunities? How will ESG priorities, climate change and sustainability affect this product and the tenant group that it targets?

Viewing flex space as an amenity

The concept of flex space continues to gain popularity as businesses recognise the advantages of a more agile and cost-effective approach to office space.

Flex space is bringing additional variety to the office market, allowing businesses to scale their offices up or down quickly. Versatility, scalability and location are some of the key features and benefits of flex space.

How does flexible workspace enhance the offer of an office building? And how is flex space driving value to occupiers and employees?

Join this exclusive podcast with EG and flex workspace operator Spacemade, as we explore Spacemade’s recent research into the “flex premium” and the future of the workplace in creating dynamic work environments that can evolve and foster collaboration, innovation and productivity among employees.

EG Like Sunday Morning: Future Leaders... and the future of RICS leadership

For the latest weekly round-up, Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and news editor Pui-Guan Man.

Man dives into the results of EG's extensive survey on what RICS members want from the beleaguered organisation going forward, and shares details of her EG Interview with the current leadership of the RICS: chief executive Justin Young, board chair Martin Samworth and regulation board chair Nigel Clarke.

McClary shares her passion for EG's Future Leaders program and the lessons learned from the nine inspirational speakers at the latest Future Leaders summit - everything from proper investment, to the authenticity gap, how to speak to Gen Z and the right way to ask, and answer, "how are you?"

Listen to McClary share her highlights of the event, then watch all nine talks at: https://www.eg.co.uk/eg-events/future-leaders-talks/

 

 

First port of call: ABP’s Greg Lacey on bold plans for CRE

Associated British Ports is searching for a national agent to work alongside regional specialists so it can press the accelerator on commercial opportunities across its estate of 21 sites in the UK, according to its Humber head of property Greg Lacey.

ABP has launched a property growth strategy in which it aims to considerably increase revenues from commercial occupiers. Lacey believes ports provide a mixture of connectivity and competitive land prices allied with the incentives on offer through the freeports initiative that will make them a force to be reckoned with over the next decade.

He also believes ports can be a driving force in the race to net zero with a number of renewable technologies on site that can offer green and competitively-priced energy to ABP’s growing roster of commercial tenants.

Bricks & Mortar: The joy of a career in sustainability

This latest episode of Bricks & Mortar sees EG’s Sarah Jackman catch up with Barny Evans, director – sustainability & ESG, at planning & development consultancy, Turley.

Evans has spent over 20 years in the sustainability field and has seen it evolve significantly in that time, both in terms of the breadth of available career opportunities and the policy that underpins it.

He discusses his route into the profession, the things that have helped him advance his career and why sustainability is a rewarding and dynamic area of real estate to be part of. He has plenty of advice for those looking to get into the sector, which he also details in EG’s new Starting out in real estate publication: www.eg.co.uk/starting-out-in-real-estate