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AI in Construction Speaker Networking Breakfast Recording

Only Connect Networking Podcast - April 16, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes
This event looked at AI in construction, specfically looking at where this technology is being used and the outlook for its uses and wider impact, featuring Andreas Galatoulas, Data Analytics and AI Director at AECOM, sharing how they as a global consultancy are using AI across its construction,...

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Chat GPT & Bard - uses and challenges of AI tools

Only Connect Networking Podcast - March 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour
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 use...

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Will Hurst, Managing Editor of Architects' Journal at Urbano Build

Only Connect Networking Podcast - February 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour
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 ...


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Speaker panel on the new procurement bill and opportunities for SMEs

Only Connect Networking Podcast - September 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour
The government's new Procurement Bill, which will reform public sector purchasing regulations, has started its progress through Parliament. The bill is set to regulate the way frameworks operate, deliver a shift to contract awards based on social value and see greater spending with SME's. Urban...

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Procurement Bill & Opportunities for SMEs

Only Connect Networking Podcast - September 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour
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 ...

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How to get the most out of LinkedIn

Only Connect Networking Podcast - August 24, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes
Join Mark and assorted Urbano Members as they discuss how they use LinkedIn as a networking and business engagement tool. Support the show

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Networking speaker breakfast - The Changing Workplace, Design & Function with Nicola Gillen

Only Connect Networking Podcast - June 08, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes
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 Jo...

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Networking speaker breakfast - The Changing Workplace, Design & Function with Nicola Gillen

Only Connect Networking Podcast - June 08, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes
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 Jo...

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Finance, investors, business & ESG with Sophie Kennedy of EQ Investors

Only Connect Networking Podcast - May 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
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 i...

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The City Of London as a force for good with Sophie Kennedy of EQ Investors

Only Connect Networking Podcast - May 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
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 i...

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The City Of London as a force for good with Sophie Kennedy of EQ Investors

Only Connect Networking Podcast - May 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
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 i...

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Urbano Webinar: Dare we talk menopause at work?

Only Connect Networking Podcast - May 04, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes
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...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast - The Value of Key Connections

Only Connect Networking Podcast - April 03, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes
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 ...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Leo Bones of EQ Investors

Only Connect Networking Podcast - April 03, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes
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 a...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Leo Bones of EQ Investors

Only Connect Networking Podcast - April 03, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes
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 a...


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Only Connect Podcast featuring guest Julie Barry of Pro Team

Only Connect Networking Podcast - March 09, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes
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...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Jess James, MD of JAW Sustainability

Only Connect Networking Podcast - March 08, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes
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 comp...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast, featuring Jess James, MD of JAW Sustainability

Only Connect Networking Podcast - March 08, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes
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 comp...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast - The Art Of The Follow Up!

Only Connect Networking Podcast - February 09, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes
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 r...

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Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Lucy Dunne of Rooff Ltd.

Only Connect Networking Podcast - January 25, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes
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....


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Only Connect Networking Podcast featuring guest Elle Moss, Founder & CEO of Drew London

Only Connect Networking Podcast - January 25, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes
One of Urbano's longest standing and most loyal members, Mark took some time out of Elle Moss' exceedingly busy diary to chat about how she has used networking to grow her design-based branding agency Drew London. They discuss how they met a million years ago in Clerkenwell, how networking is a...


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Understanding sustainability in construction

Only Connect Networking Podcast - November 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour
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, sustain...

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Understanding sustainability in construction

Only Connect Networking Podcast - November 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour
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, sustain...

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Urbano Event with Catherine McGuinness City of London

Only Connect Networking Podcast - November 04, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes
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 ...

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Interview with Simon Allford, President of RIBA

Only Connect Networking Podcast - October 29, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes
Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a global practice of over 500 employees. In 2020, Simon was elected President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st, 2021. On his...

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Interview with Simon Allford President of RIBA

Only Connect Networking Podcast - October 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour
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...

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