The Changing Workplace

Joining Phil on his latest podcast is Dr Nigel Oseland, workplace researcher, strategist, author and lecturer to name but a few of his titles. Following the publication of his latest research in conjunction with the British Council for Offices (BCO) ‘Review of Post Pandemic Office Utilisation’ Nigel talks about looking beyond average data towards a more nuanced approach when making decisions based...

Utopi's new office in the award-winning regenerated Eastworks building was recently nominated for a British Council for Offices regional award. The aim was to maximise the potential of the space, complementing the distinctive industrial architectural and delivering an environment that’s exciting, sustainable, flexible, and inspiring. In this episode, Phil Muir and Associate Interior Designer...

Cundall's new Edinburgh office is a collaborative and inclusive space with sustainable design principles at its core. Working closely with the Cundall team, we helped turn their new suite in the recently refurbished New Clarendon into an industry-leading example of circularity and reuse in the workplace.  In this episode, Phil Muir is joined by guests Lucia Savastano, Principal Sustainability...

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction In this episode, Vicki Walker chats with Anne Johnstone, Head of ESG at Vital Energi Utilities. ESG didn’t even exist when Anne started her career 23 years ago. She shares how the skills she’s learnt on her journey have gotten her to where she is today and why we should all be more confident in our careers. If your...

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction In this episode, Vicki Walker chats with her colleague Cheryl Harkin, Design & Build Manager at Space Solutions who shares her inspiring career story and what led her to SPACE at the end of 2023. Equipped with a love of numbers and an Excel spreadsheet, Cheryl left school in 5th year to start an SVQ in Business...

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction People are always pushing boundaries, which means design is always changing. You have to get out and see what people are doing and remember that good design is about problem solving and telling a story through your work. In this episode, Vicki Walker sits down with her colleague Isobel Jones-Watt, Senior Interior De...

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction Never stop looking at the buildings around you. That's Victoria Scott's advice for staying curious and growing as an architect.  In this episode, Vicki Walker chats with Victoria as she shares valuable insights into her journey from first-day student to fully qualified architect, and how living abroad, the...

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction In this episode, Vicki Walker talks to Kate Kelly, Project Manager with Hub-West. Kate started on construction sites 14 years ago after winning the top student award and securing a placement year in her first year at university. She shares how things are slowly changing in a male-dominated industry, and the importan...

In this episode, we explore Design & Build – a one-stop shop, where the designer and builder work together to create a single point of contact. This results in faster project completion, enhanced collaboration, and reduced risks. Vicki Walker, Business Development Director shares her years of experience to provide valuable insights into the core of Design & Build. She is joined by Ross McE...

Join us as we dive into the discussions held during our recent Next Gen event series. Hosted by our Next Gen team members, Sophy Scott and Isobel Jones, we explore the future of work through the eyes of our insightful guests. Discover their perspectives on hybrid work, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion in the modern workplace. Tune in now for a glimpse into the next generation's expect...

In this episode, Phil Muir, Group Director of Consultancy and Design, discusses sustainable refurbishment with our colleague David Crowe, Head of Architecture and Major Projects, and Rob Cargill, M&E Consultant and Partner at Troup Bywaters + Anders Engineering Partnership. As we move closer to the government's net zero carbon target, they discuss the increasingly important topic of susta...

In this episode, Phil and Chris will be diving into co-location. Having worked together on co-location projects for over five years, they know this is not a new trend, but predict it will become more popular, particularly in the public sector, where cost savings and sustainability are high on the agenda. Co-location is essentially a commonsense approach to sharing space. Phil and Chris discuss wha...

This episode is about the consultancy-led design approach and helping you know what the questions are you should be asking. By assessing a client’s needs, expectations, and goals, a consultancy-led design process brings businesses one step closer to building a workplace that helps them to achieve success. The right creative team can help an organisation unlock the full potential of their space by...