Only Connect Business Networking Podcast

Only Connect Classic - 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 [https://www.thebuildingsociety.org/en]- 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 [https://www.elliottwood.co.uk/]. This is a place where we can all start to engineer a better society.  Support the show [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership] Support the show [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership]

Only Connect Classic - 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 Support the show [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership]

Only Connect Classic - Understanding sustainability in construction with Penny Gowler

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 [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership] Support the show [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership]

Only Connect Classic - Tendering for Mega & Major Bids with Mike Raynor, Samantha Burns, and Caroline Brock

* 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 Support the show [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership]

Only Connect Classic - Doing business for good with Kate Sandle

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 [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership] Support the show [https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership]