The Sheffield Sessions

Why retrofit needs to be on every agenda

In this episode of ‘The Sheffield Sessions’, host Barnaby Miles, Architect & Design Tutor from Race Cottam Architects, is joined by Jack Kidder, Responsible Business Manager at Henry Boot, and Colin Monroe, Co- Founder of Wrapt Homes, to discuss one of the most pressing topics in the built environment on retrofit. The panel explores why retrofit needs to move beyond architecture and become a whole-industry conversation, touching on its links to social value, wellbeing and the wider climate challenge. * Recorded at Leeds Dock at UKREiiF 2026 *

Sheffield’s comeback story

In episode 12, host Richard Whiteley, Partner at Taylor Emmet, is joined by Emma Liversidge, Land & New Homes Manager at Redbrik, David Cross, CEO of Sky House, and Hannah Limming, Head of Brand at Citu, to discuss Sheffield’s changing socio-economic landscape and what’s driving the city forward. From reputation and perception to investment, ambition and innovation, the conversation explores how Sheffield is evolving and why there is growing confidence in its future. * Recorded at Leeds Dock at UKREiiF 2026 *

The story behind the Sheffield Property Association

In this directors' episode of The Sheffield Sessions, host Allie, head of agency at Chapter II, is joined by S-PA directors Tim, Rob and Rebecca to discuss why the Sheffield Property Association was created, what it exists to do, and the role it plays in shaping Sheffield’s future. From the organisation’s focus on ‘People, Place and Policy’ to the benefits of membership and the work of its priority groups, the conversation offers an insight into how the S-PA supports collaboration across the city’s built environment. The episode also explores Sheffield’s opportunities and challenges, how the city is evolving, and why now is such an exciting time for its future. * Recorded at Leeds Dock at UKREiiF 2026 *

Investing in Sheffield's next generation

In this episode, Stella Heeley, leader of the S-PA’s Aspire early careers network, and Lee Jordan, who is also part of the leadership team for the Aspire network, discuss why early careers networking in the built environment sector matters and what the S-PA is doing about it. Stella and Lee explore how daunting networking felt at the start of their careers, what S-PA’s Aspire group is, why it was created, and why the connections built now will shape how Sheffield's property sector operates for decades to come.

EDI in action and shaping a more inclusive sector

In this episode of The Sheffield Sessions, host and S-PA EDI priority group lead, Rebecca Roffe, is joined by Pat Coupar (Kada Research) and Tegan Johnson (Charles Russell Speechlys) to explore the role of equality, diversity and inclusion across Sheffield’s built environment sector. The discussion delves into the work of the S-PA’s EDI priority group and shares key insights from a new EDI report, commissioned by Kada Research in partnership with the S-PA. The episode highlights current challenges, best practices, and the practical steps organisations can take to build a more inclusive and representative industry.