Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -The Beyond 1% Podcast is part of Sir Robert McAlpine’s 1% campaign, named because around only 1% of people working on the tools in construction are women. This podcast began as a series highlighting the real experiences of women in construction. The podcast has evolved, and will feature a range of stories and themes that are relevant to the construction industry today. We are committed to having at least 50% of the guests as women as we explore new topics and stories throughout the year. Our goal is to empower and educate with real conversations with a range of people in the industry.
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Beyond 1% Podcast - Episode 14 (International Women in Engineering Day)
June 22, 2022 08:06 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBToday we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day in conjunction with the charity, Women’s Engineering Society (WES). For 2022, the theme is looking towards the future, focusing on the inventors and innovators who will change the industry for the better. #ImagineTheFuture In this latest podcast episode, Sir Robert McAlpine host Paula McMahon speaks to three female engineers: Mimi Nwosu, Heathrow Airport, Elizabeth Donnelly, Women’s Engineering Society, Nicky Rance, Sir Robert McAlp...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 13
May 05, 2022 11:14 - 53 minutes - 50 MBWelcome back to the Beyond 1% Podcast. In this episode, we speak to Rebecca (Bex) Hodgson-Jones and Rachel Shore, from the Sir Robert McAlpine Innovation team. Bex is the Innovation & Improvement Director, and Rachel is an Innovation & Improvement Manager. This conversation was recorded in December 2021 and covers a range of topics including dealing with change, challenges in their career, innovation, and juggling parenthood alongside fulltime work. Please check out our Beyond 1% Podcast...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 12
March 17, 2022 09:17 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome back to the Beyond 1% Podcast. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, Group Director Lynda Thwaite sat down for a conversation on leadership with Suzannah Nichol, Karen Brookes, and Laura Collins. Suzannah is Chief Executive at Build UK, Laura is a Project Director at Stanhope, and Karen is Director of People & Infrastructure at Sir Robert McAlpine and the first woman to sit on the Sir Robert McAlpine Board. This conversation is all about leadership, discussing how they ente...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 11
November 17, 2021 09:14 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWelcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. In this two part episode, we continue our conversation with three women in the early stages of their careers, working on construction sites across the U.K. Beth and Emma are Graduate Engineers at Sir Robert McAlpine, based in London and Birmingham respectively. Grace is an Apprentice at HE Simm, based in Manchester. In this part two episode, we discuss gender stereotypes, learning from failures, their future goals and aspirations,...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 10
October 14, 2021 06:37 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. In this two part episode, we speak to three women who are at the early stages of their careers, working on construction sites around the U.K. Beth and Emma are Graduate Engineers at Sir Robert McAlpine, based in London and Birmingham respectively. Grace is an Apprentice at HE Simm, based in Manchester. In this part one episode, we discuss what inspires them, their studies, their respective Graduate and Apprentice programs, their ...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 9
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBWelcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. In this two part episode, we speak to three female guests working in off-site roles at Sir Robert McAlpine, in an effort to gain a better insight into different types of career opportunities in construction. Naomi is an Executive PA, Gemma is a Document Controller based in London, and Kelly is a Bid Manger working for our Southern Business Unit. In this part two episode, we discuss their career aspirations, how roles may change in...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 8
September 02, 2021 07:34 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. In this two part episode, we speak to three female guests working in behind the scenes roles at Sir Robert McAlpine. Naomi is an Executive PA, Gemma is a Document Controller based in London, and Kelly is a Bid Manger working for our Southern Business Unit. In this part one episode, we discuss their pathway into construction, their day to day responsibilities, skills and attributes and some misconceptions about their roles. We hop...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 7- Inclusion and ParalympicsGB
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBThis is a special episode of the Beyond 1% Podcast, as we speak to Amy Truesdale and Richard Whitehead, two world class athletes who will be representing ParalympicsGB at the upcoming Paralympics in Tokyo. Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to be an official partner of ParalympicsGB, as part of our ongoing commitment to lead on inclusion and inspire change across our industry and beyond. Amy is a Taekwondo athlete, heading to her first Paralympic Games, with the sport making its Paralympic debut...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 6 - World Environment Day and Working in Sustainability Part 2
June 18, 2021 09:12 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. We are pleased to announce the podcast is returning as a regular addition to our media channels, and will feature a range of new themes and guests in the construction industry. We will continue to champion women in construction, but will broaden our topics of conversation. In support of World Environment Day on June 5 2021, this is the second in a two part episode talking to three Sustainability Managers at Sir Robert McAlpine. Im...
Beyond 1% Podcast Episode 5 - World Environment Day and Working in Sustainability Part 1
June 02, 2021 13:56 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWelcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. We are pleased to announce the podcast is returning as a regular addition to our media channels, and will feature a range of new themes and guests in the construction industry. We will continue to champion women in construction, but will broaden our topics of conversation. In support of World Environment Day on June 5 2021, this is the first in a two part episode talking to three Sustainability Managers at Sir Robert McAlpine. I...
Beyond 1% Podcast - Episode 4
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome back: Episode 4 Beyond 1% Podcast The final episode in this Beyond 1% series focuses on ‘smashing the glass ceiling’. We explore how women can build a career in construction and highlight the challenges and rewards, especially when navigating a predominantly male dominated sector. Featuring key inspiring women who work within the sector, from our Director of Engineering and Technical Services Alison Cox, Design Manager Sukh Puwar; and Chartered Quantity Surveyor from Constructing Ra...
Episode 4 Beyond 1% Podcast: Smashing the Glass Ceiling
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome back: Episode 4 Beyond 1% Podcast The final episode in this Beyond 1% series focuses on ‘smashing the glass ceiling’. We explore how women can build a career in construction and highlight the challenges and rewards, especially when navigating a predominantly male dominated sector. Featuring key inspiring women who work within the sector, from our Director of Engineering and Technical Services Alison Cox, Design Manager Sukh Puwar; and Chartered Quantity Surveyor from Constructing Ra...
Welcome back: Episode 3 Beyond 1% Podcast
December 16, 2020 15:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis episode focuses on the ‘Benefits of having a diverse workforce’. A diverse workforce isn’t just about gender; it is also about age, ethnicity and culture for example, reflecting the rich diversity of our society. In this episode of the podcast, our three guests, all working within the construction industry, share their perspective and experience of what diversity means to them and how it helps project delivery.
Beyond 1% Podcast - Episode 3
December 16, 2020 15:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis episode focuses on the ‘Benefits of having a diverse workforce’. A diverse workforce isn’t just about gender; it is also about age, ethnicity and culture for example, reflecting the rich diversity of our society. In this episode of the podcast, our three guests, all working within the construction industry, share their perspective and experience of what diversity means to them and how it helps project delivery.
Beyond 1% Podcast - Episode 2
October 20, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode focuses on how women within the construction industry deal with potential gender stereotypes, especially surrounding clients, customers and suppliers; difficult conversations, negotiations and challenging client feedback and even colleagues.
Welcome back: Episode 2 Beyond 1% Podcast
October 20, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode focuses on how women within the construction industry deal with potential gender stereotypes, especially surrounding clients, customers and suppliers; difficult conversations, negotiations and challenging client feedback and even colleagues.
Welcome to the Beyond 1% Podcast
September 30, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThis episode is about the construction industry as a whole, how it treats women, and what it’s like to make your way to the top in a male dominated industry.
Beyond 1% Podcast - Episode 1
September 30, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThis episode is about the construction industry as a whole, how it treats women, and what it’s like to make your way to the top in a male dominated industry.