Constructive Voices

By: Peter Finn Henry McDonald Steve Randall Jackie De Burca
  • Summary

  • The Constructive Voices Podcast is all about inspiring change within the construction industry. Television builder, Peter Finn, is our man on the ground who injects his decades of construction experience with his unique sense of humour into the topics he covers. Then we have the gritty, investigative journalist, Henry McDonald, who spent over 25 years writing for The Guardian Newspaper in the UK. These days he does podcasts for us and the Sunday Times and is a freelance journalist for a number of top publications. Behind the scenes, we have Jackie De Burca, who is a creative director, author, media consultant, podcast creator and presenter. We focus on finding great stories within the construction industry about organisations and people who are doing something constructive. Topics include but are not limited to inclusivity, mental and physical health, investigating organisations that are ahead of the pack when it comes to sustainability, collaboration and team building, and initiatives that do social good. We also have our eyes and ears alert for cutting edge technologies and new updates on the industry’s economy and outlook.
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Episodes
  • The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham
    Oct 8 2024
    In this episode of Constructive Voices, host Jackie De Burca sits down with Angus Cunningham, one of the directors of Scotscape, to explore the transformative power of urban greening.

    Angus shares his journey from the Scottish countryside to the bustling city of London, where he found his calling in bringing nature back into urban spaces. From his early days as an apprentice gardener to leading Scotscape’s mission of making cities greener and more sustainable, Angus discusses the challenges, innovations, and his passion for nature.

    "70% of the population will be living in cities by 2050. If we don’t bring biodiversity into cities, they’ll be unhealthy places to live. We need to create cities that are more sustainable, healthier, and green."

    Angus delves into Scotscape’s evolution, explaining how the company now specialises in installing urban greening systems, including their pioneering living walls and living pillars. He reflects on the importance of biodiversity, the future of cities, and how small innovations can create big impacts in urban environments.

    Living Walls Carnaby Street, London

    He also shares personal anecdotes about his love for the outdoors, his entrepreneurial journey, and his vision for a future where cities are covered in verdant greenery.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Angus Cunningham shares his personal and professional story, from his rural upbringing in Scotland to running a thriving urban greening business in London.
    • An in-depth look at Scotscape’s innovative projects, including living walls and living pillars, designed to bring nature into the most unexpected urban environments.
    • Angus’ insights into the importance of biodiversity, climate change, and how urban greening can play a critical role in creating healthier cities.
    • His vision for the future: a world where cities are draped in greenery, with urban environments designed to nurture both people and nature.

    Topics Discussed:

    • The journey from Scotland to London: Angus’ love for nature and how it shaped his career.
    • Scotscape’s 40-year journey and evolution into urban greening specialists.
    • The importance of biodiversity and the role of plants in tackling climate change.
    • Scotscape’s innovative living walls and living pillars, bringing greenery to the vertical spaces of cities.
    • The challenges of running a business in the green industry and the importance of sustainability in
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    55 mins
  • How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra
    Oct 1 2024

    In this episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA at AI Dash, to dive into the world of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and how AI and satellite technology are reshaping sustainability efforts. From the challenges of biodiversity restoration to the role of the construction industry, Shashin shares insights on the cutting-edge tools helping developers and ecologists achieve long-term sustainability goals.

    Discover how AI Dash’s innovative BNG AI tool is supporting the UK's push for biodiversity restoration by 2030, and how it can help developers, planners, and ecologists meet the new 10% net gain requirement. Whether you’re in construction or environmental planning, this episode will offer valuable takeaways on harnessing technology to address the pressing issue of biodiversity loss.

    Tune in to learn how AI Dash is changing the game for nature preservation and climate action!

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    43 mins
  • Tell Stories With Short, Entertaining Podcasts
    Sep 23 2024

    As an agency or an in-house marketer, you know that building authority, by creating content that stands out from the crowd is essential to attract links and the best brand image.

    At Constructive Voices, we have been doing that since our birth in 2021. We have interviewed some amazing guests and continue to do so. We have a team with decades of media production, radio, and podcasting experience. This team is now at your disposal.

    From as little as £150 per month based on an annual contract, we can produce short 5-8 minute* productions for your clients or your own brand. These may be podcast conversations about your latest blog news topics, case studies, interviews with team members, and so much more. Check out the Use Cases section below.

    Or you can decide to go for the yearly package, which costs £1,650 (11 months cost), and plan content for different durations, such as 15 minutes each quarter.

    Of course, these packages are designed to make this form of content more accessible. We can work with you on whatever brief you may have.

    This example is:

    Interview By A Team Member

    Listen to how well it can work when a colleague does the interview. Phil Carpenter also lives and breathes Alice Technologies. So he was the perfect choice to talk to his CEO, René Morkos.

    At the beginning of this snippet, you will hear some of the Constructive Voices team bantering about the subject matter.

    The entire interview was around 20 minutes in duration. Spotlight sessions can be set up to be as short as 5 minutes or as long as you need.

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    9 mins

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