In this episode, we explore the vital role transport plays in driving social change and supporting thriving, inclusive communities.Our Framework Manager, Emily Braim, sat down with Simon Warburton, Executive Director for Transport at West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to explore the link between transport and social infrastructure. Simon shares national insights from his role as Director at Urban Transport Group, as well how this translates into regional priorities in his role at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our experts were joined by representatives from the Cabinet Office and Homes England to discuss how public-private partnerships can unlock funding for regeneration and decarbonisation. The panel featured: David Atkinson - National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Jane Anderson - Head of ESG Investment at Homes England Kelly Crews - Head of Decarbonisation at Willmott Dixon Lynda Rawsthorne - Head of Government Property Profession at Cabinet Office Together, they explored practical funding solutions, the role of heat networks, and how strategic investments can create sustainable, vibrant places.  

This is a recording of a presentation delivered in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. In this presentation, Jo Weston, National Product Manager, shares insights into the Building Safety Act. In a world of shifting legislation, she explores strategies to maintain compliance, future-proof assets and limit disruption

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Passivhaus delivers comfort, lowers energy costs and reduces carbon, but public sector projects often face budget challenges.   In this fireside chat, our experts discussed the growing momentum, benefits and challenges of implementing Passivhaus standards in construction.   The session featured: Emma Osmundsen, Director of Housing Regeneration at London Borough of Ealing, and Chair of the Passivhaus Trust Lorna Taverner, Head of Architecture and Technical Design at Willmott Dixon

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. We were joined by leaders behind some of our town centre regeneration schemes as they explored the opportunities and challenges of Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and capital investment funding. They also shared their strategies for placemaking and overcoming challenges in urban renewal, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life. The panel featured: David Atkinson - National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Matt O'Neill - Executive Director for Growth and Sustainability at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Matthew Gladstone - Chief Executive at Peterborough City Council   Nazeya Hussain - Corporate Director at London Borough of Croydon   Paul Richards - Deputy Chief Executive at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Shelley Kipling - Chief Executive at Oldham Council

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts discussed how sustainability principles can drive real change in construction, management, and occupation. The session invited fresh perspectives on how building and design can evolve to meet today’s sustainability challenges, with a particular focus on circular economy and retrofit. The panel featured: Gareth Atkinson - Director, Civic Engineers Jamie Quinn - Sustainability Director, Related Argent Kemi Owoeye - Technical Lead for Sustainable Design, Willmott Dixon Sarah Halpin - Director, Ramboll

This is a recording of a presentation delivered in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. In this presentation, our Head of Decarbonisation, Kelly Crews, outlines how decarbonisation strategies can align with broader organisational goals, focusing on resilience, energy security, and the circular economy. She explores how this holistic approach can support net zero while delivering wider environmental, economic and community benefits.

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts explored how multi-town regeneration can create long-term social and economic value, drawing on live examples that are currently taking place in Torbay and Dover. The discussion highlighted the power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), collaborative vision, community-driven design, and building momentum through early wins. The panel featured: Anne-Marie Bond - Chief Executive, Torbay Council Chris Wheeler - Regional Head of Land and Development, Willmott Dixon Nadeem Aziz - Chief Executive, Dover District Council Stuart Harris - Chief Operating Officer, Milligan

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts discussed key strategies and standards that can facilitate the transition to net zero, as well as examples of where it's already being done. The conversation spanned the importance of early design decisions, data-led performance monitoring, the need for a 'common currency' to define value, and the tangible benefits to individuals and local communities. The panel featured: Cllr Ian Courts - Deputy Leader at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council David Partridge - Chair at UK NZC Buildings Standard Governance Board Francesca Wilkinson - Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager at Willmott Dixon Lorna Taverner - Head of Passivhaus at Willmott Dixon Pam Scott - Head of Economic Regeneration and Housing Delivery at Huntingdonshire District Council

In this episode, we explore the role buildings, spaces and play in shaping the student experience and creating an inclusive community on campus. Our guests are: Sally McGill, CFO and Deputy Chief Executive at University of Staffordshire Nick Preedy, Project Lead at Willmott Dixon Hear from Sally and Nick about social infrastructure, the importance of the student experience and how University of Staffordshire's Student Village is designed to put sustainability, community and the needs of students at its heart.

In this episode, we explore the important role social infrastructure plays in local and regional regeneration. We are joined by three guests who are currently involved in an exciting multi-site regeneration project in Torbay: Anne-Marie Bond, Chief Executive at Torbay Council Chris Wheeler, Regional Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Tarah Gear, Director of Brand and Place Futures at Milligan Our guests share their insights into regeneration, social infrastructure and how they are taking a people-centric approach to the Torbay project to create a thriving costal community.

Andy Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon hosts this insightful talk with Greig Baker and Jonathan Werran to discuss the Office for Budget Responsibility Economic and Fiscal Forecast.

Andy Geldard speaks to Senior Building Manager Warwick Roberts about the University of Exeter Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre. The enriching new facility aims to promote respect and diversity of all faiths and beliefs and create a sense of community and inclusion on campus and beyond.   Upholding Passivhaus standards and providing a calm, spiritual space for people from a wide array of backgrounds, this new building keeps the environment and cultural purpose at the heart of design and delivery. Innovative tiling techniques and sustainable materials such as porotherm clay blocks ensure high building performance into the future.

As part of our Project Insights Series Andy Geldard spoke to Project Director Jason Hunt about the incredible Bristol Beacon. Preservation of a stage that The Beatles graced. Ornamental plasterwork restored by craftsmen that worked on the Palace of Versailles. Three uncharted Elizabethan wells. A hall the size of 6.5 Olympic swimming pools and foundations strengthened by enough concrete to fill 1,280 bathtubs. £13m contribution to the local economy annually, 800+ events a year and 30,000 children able to access music technology labs. What do these things have in common? Bristol Beacon: a landmark project putting Bristol on an international stage. This was no normal project; it tested every facet of Willmott Dixon’s delivery team. Throughout the construction, Willmott Dixon adopted a one team approach.  The collaborative relationship with our customer, supply chain partners and stakeholders enabled us to meet the challenges we faced and overcome them together. Through Covid, Brexit, skills shortages, material shortages and structural issues, the team worked tirelessly to deliver this iconic building, the largest concert venue in the Southwest of England. 

The King’s Speech on 17 July 2024 provided a clear idea of Labour’s legislative agenda with 35 bills planned. In this webinar recording, Andy Geldard, Willmott Dixon's Chief Communications Officer was joined by leading political analyst Greig Baker, Chair at Baker Kell Cumming.  They examined what the new administration means for the construction and property industry and what to look out for in Labour's first 100 days.  

As of 12 February 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans. In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast we share an audio recording of a deep dive into the new legislation and what it means for construction projects.

As of January 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans. In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast, two of our sustainability managers, Simone Codrington and Morgan Price, discuss how these new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements will apply to construction projects. Areas they cover include: What biodiversity is and why it's important What the legislation is and the projects it applies to An overview of the different options for delivering BNG How to strategically deliver BNG - including examples Top tips for where to start Some answers to FAQs we have received from customers

Green and blue spaces are key ingredients in placemaking, but they aren't always seen as a priority. As towns and cities look to evolve, green and blue spaces need to be an integral part of urban regeneration schemes.In this episode, David Atkinson, our national head of land and development, is joined by Andrew Davison, project director at Queensberry Real Estate, to discuss the value green and blue spaces can bring, including: Creating community-centric places where people want to spend time Making visits to towns and cities less transactional Promoting health, wellbeing and socialisation The economic benefits Examples of towns and cities who are doing it well - and the approaches they use to finance the upkeep

Our 'Ten Minutes On' podcast series delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way. In the third episode, the topic of discussion is 'Stranded Assets'. Current and future sustainability requirements from the Government could cause some commercial buildings to become legally 'unlettable'. We'll explore what these requirements are and what action building owners need to take to avoid having a 'stranded asset' on their hands. This episode features our deputy MD (Midlands), Nick Gibb, and Robert van Zyl, partner at Cundall.

The Building Safety Act and its implications are changing the landscape for the construction industry and its customers.  At Willmott Dixon, we’re certainly receiving more and more queries from customers and partners about the Act and how it will affect projects moving forward and retrospectively. This podcast on the Building Safety Act was recorded as part of our Wales and West Spotlight Event in Bristol in July. We hosted this event for our customers, partners, and colleagues as an opportunity to discuss the implications of the Building Safety Act and offer the opportunity to answer questions. You will hear a panel of experts from very different sectors discussing a variety of issues and questions around the Building Safety Act, from Professional Indemnity to procurement to liability.