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Innovation by Place North

Innovation by Place North

By Innovation by Place North

Exploring innovation in property in the UK

This channel was previously PlaceTech. PlaceTech content is now under Place North, a UK news group publishing intelligence for property professionals in the North of England
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Time to lead, not to follow NAR talks proptech investing | PlaceTech Podcast

Innovation by Place NorthAug 23, 2022

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MiddleCap's Miloš Halečka on delivering innovative smart buildings | PlaceTech Podcast

MiddleCap's Miloš Halečka on delivering innovative smart buildings | PlaceTech Podcast

Having completed one of London’s smartest office buildings in recent years, MiddleCap’s innovations director Miloš Halečka dives into how his team puts tech at the heart of development.

Southworks, MiddleCap’s first development in the UK, completed in 2021, bringing 70,000 sq ft of tech-enabled, BREEAM Outstanding office space to the market. Now, the developer is looking ahead to its second UK project – Seal House – which aims to push the boundaries of tech even further.

Jan 17, 202329:28
Savills' Jeremy Hinds + applied research consultant Paul Sayers | PlaceTech Podcast

Savills' Jeremy Hinds + applied research consultant Paul Sayers | PlaceTech Podcast

Paul Unger is joined by Savills' director Jeremy Hinds and applied research consultant Paul Sayers to discuss climate change and how the rise in water levels could affect planning and property.

Dec 13, 202229:28
Sharry and LinkedIn on workplace experience trends | PlaceTech Podcast
Nov 02, 202227:11
ESG comms advice from Social | PlaceTech Podcast
Oct 05, 202226:40
Savills’ Jeremy Hinds + applied futurist Tom Cheesewright | PlaceTech Podcast

Savills’ Jeremy Hinds + applied futurist Tom Cheesewright | PlaceTech Podcast

Paul Unger is joined by Jeremy Hinds, planning director at Savills, and Tom Cheesewright to explore the reasons holding back real estate from taking the radical steps needed to challenge climate change.

Takeaways
  • There is a lack of a consensus framework in which to discuss the problems and how to address them
  • Without sufficient policy responses individuals will increasingly put forward radical ideas which prompt counter responses and only delay the forming of a consensus
  • Requirements to do something about climate change are very challenging – this puts people off
  • As timeframes to act become shorter, the responses needed become more radical
  • Short-term outlooks of voter-obsessed politicians obstruct the consensus and avoid difficult solutions
  • Climate policy should be outsourced and made independent and objective in same way as countries’ central banks often are
Sep 21, 202236:39
Gecina’s Antoine Geoffroy, head of R&D and innovation | PlaceTech Podcast
Sep 05, 202225:17
Nexity's Fabrice Aubert | PlaceTech Podcast

Nexity's Fabrice Aubert | PlaceTech Podcast

Fabrice Aubert, deputy managing director of French property giant Nexity, talks to Balndine Laffargue about the importance of taking a decentralised approach to innovation.

Takeaways

  • Nexity acquired Morning Coworking in 2019 to roll out flexible workspace
  • Nexity uses 3D configurators to allow customers to customise apartments
  • The company’s strategy aims to find new offers for consumers; invest in ventures directly; improve the digital user experience and satisfaction
  • Nexity has invested in a dozen firms directly and three venture funds
  • Maintaining a startup mindset and culture is vital
  • Startups working with Nexity gain access to a market leader; funding, capital and projects; each other as an ecosystem

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Aug 30, 202226:45
Time to lead, not to follow NAR talks proptech investing | PlaceTech Podcast
Aug 23, 202224:36
Matt Ellis, Measurabl CEO's reasons to be optimistic about property + climate | PlaceTech Podcast

Matt Ellis, Measurabl CEO's reasons to be optimistic about property + climate | PlaceTech Podcast

One of the leading players in ESG data for real estate globally, Matt Ellis was a sustainability adviser at CBRE before he set up Measurabl in 2013.

Today Mesaurabl employs 200 staff providing ESG data on more than 13bn sq ft of commercial real estate across 90 countries.

He is also a fine writer and his ‘From Green to ESG’ book sets a compelling argument for transparency in markets and casts doubt on the objectivity of green building certificates.

He sat down with Paul Unger to look beyond the doom and gloom that often surrounds climate crisis conversations and to focus instead on reasons to be cheerful.

Takeaways
  • Corporate real estate is now embracing sustainability and the wider ESG as business priorities
  • Climate legislation is finally arriving to incentivise companies to adopt green energy measures – but does it go far enough on carbon tax
  • Climate tech = jobs, jobs, jobs. The way the industry works is being transformed and buildings will be procured in totally different ways in future, starting now
  • Small and medium property companies face a ‘data competency’ vacuum they need to address, this is a struggle without extra resource to upskill management
  • Large property holders are decarbonizing their estates and looking for solutions that are ready to plug into, this is a rapidly maturing marketplace and established suppliers are preferred, new entrants will be left behind

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Aug 17, 202229:08
Craig O'Donnell, Group Innovation Director at Grosvenor | PlaceTech Podcast

Craig O'Donnell, Group Innovation Director at Grosvenor | PlaceTech Podcast

Craig O'Donnell, Group Innovation Director at Grosvenor speaks with Paul Unger of PlaceTech about innovation in proptech. 

Aug 09, 202230:23
‘Fewer but deeper’ – Hazelview’s tech investing playbook | PlaceTech Podcast
Aug 02, 202222:32
Proptech1 x JLL Spark | PlaceTech Podcast
Jul 26, 202226:40
Covivio’s Philippe Boyer talks to Blandine Laffargue | PlaceTech Podcast
Jul 19, 202223:40
How to create smart buildings the right way, with eco-i | PlaceTech Podcast
Jun 29, 202232:57
Marcus Ginn, founder and CEO of Edozo | PlaceTech Podcast
Apr 25, 202218:34
Tom Willcock of Hollis discusses mega-trends in proptech | PlaceTech Podcast
Apr 12, 202232:45
How digital twins solve ESG challenges | PlaceTech Podcast
Mar 09, 202231:02
Discussing the implications of changing weather patterns for planning and property | PlaceTech Podcast

Discussing the implications of changing weather patterns for planning and property | PlaceTech Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy Hinds, planning director at Savills, joins Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to talk about how predicted weather patterns and changes in climate will shape how we plan and design our future cities.

Find out more about Savills: https://www.savills.co.uk/

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Feb 25, 202229:58
How to eliminate security risks in smart buildings | PlaceTech Podcast

How to eliminate security risks in smart buildings | PlaceTech Podcast

John Archer, solutions director at Backbone Connect, joins Karl Tomusk to talk about solving the problem of cybersecurity in smart buildings.

Sustainability and efficiency are two reasons why demand for building sensors and software are on the rise. But the more connected a building is, the more vulnerable it can be to cybersecurity breaches.

Questions asked in this episode:

  • What are the biggest risks in operating smart buildings?
  • Does the risk rise as you install more tools and sensors?
  • Who should be responsible for dealing with cybersecurity breaches?
  • What are some easy wins that could make smart buildings less vulnerable to attacks?
  • How will security concerns and threats change in the coming years?
Nov 29, 202126:48
What tech should landlords adopt for hybrid working? | PlaceTech Podcast
Nov 16, 202123:06
Why education, collaboration and data is key in tackling climate change | PlaceTech Podcast
Nov 09, 202130:07
Dissecting sustainable design and materials | PlaceTech Podcast

Dissecting sustainable design and materials | PlaceTech Podcast

Chris Webb, head of sustainability at tp bennett, and Barry Varcoe, global director, real estate & facilities at Open Society Foundations, joined PlaceTech editor Paul Unger to discuss sustainable design practices in this latest PlaceTech podcast episode.

tp bennett, headquartered in London with a Manchester office serving the North of England, is a multi-disciplinary design practice of 320 staff focussing on architecture, interiors and planning in the UK and internationally.

For more information on tp bennett and the services it provides, visit tpbennett.com.

Nov 08, 202131:16
Inside the mind of an angel investor, with Barrie Heptonstall | PlaceTech Podcast
Sep 15, 202143:02
Harri Majala, founder & CEO at GBuilder | PlaceTech Podcast
Aug 25, 202142:11
Data collection and digital transformation in retail | PlaceTech Podcast
Aug 03, 202129:39
Tech in residential ft. Get Living + Yardi | PlaceTech Podcast

Tech in residential ft. Get Living + Yardi | PlaceTech Podcast

Christian Armstrong, Director of Brand, Product & Technology at Get Living, and Justin Harley, regional director at Yardi, discuss the effects the past year has had on the market, what customers really want and value in terms of tech in residential, the influence of ESG in regards to tech in buildings, future product launches and much more.

Jul 28, 202132:34
tp bennett's net zero road map | PlaceTech Podcast

tp bennett's net zero road map | PlaceTech Podcast

Vicki Odili of tp bennett, Simon Wilkes of Legal & General, and Mark Terndrup of Waterman join Paul Unger to discuss all things net zero carbon in the office environment. From tp bennett's net zero carbon roadmap and challenges that have arisen from design options, to understanding embodied carbon and operational carbon, and much more.

Jul 02, 202135:38
Michelle Buxton, founder and CEO, Toolbox Group | PlaceTech Podcast

Michelle Buxton, founder and CEO, Toolbox Group | PlaceTech Podcast

Michelle Buxton, founder and CEO of Toolbox Group, joins Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to discuss digital transformation, tenant experience and the future of retail. We also discuss Toolbox Group's product Mallcomm, and how the 360-platform is shaping the way retailers and tenants interact.

Episode sponsored by Mallcomm.

May 10, 202120:53
The future of flex space ft. Justin Harley of Yardi and Rupert Dean of x+why | PlaceTech Podcast
Apr 28, 202137:02
James Shannon, essensys | PlaceTech Podcast

James Shannon, essensys | PlaceTech Podcast

James Shannon, chief product and technology officer at essensys, one of the world’s leading providers of software-as-a-service and technology to the flexible real estate industry, joins PlaceTech editor, Paul Unger, to discuss tech in flex space, why technology is key in solving challenges, both in the present and future, essensy's new flex-services platform and more.

Mar 16, 202128:43
Mike Anderson of Padoq and Andrew Saunderson of Grainger | PlaceTech Podcast

Mike Anderson of Padoq and Andrew Saunderson of Grainger | PlaceTech Podcast

Mike Anderson, CEO of Padoq, and Andrew Saunderson, investment director at Grainger, join PlaceTech editor Paul Unger to discuss all things build to rent. From changes in the sector and the mass introduction of tech in BTR developments, to the importance of a community within build to rent, improving tenant experiences, building long-term relationships and looking ahead to the future.

Mar 08, 202135:07
MentorshipHub with Gary Chimwa, James Morris-Manuel and Qadira Harris | PlaceTech Podcast

MentorshipHub with Gary Chimwa, James Morris-Manuel and Qadira Harris | PlaceTech Podcast

PlaceTech editor Paul Unger is joined by his old friend Gary Chimwa, founder of MentorshipHub, which aims to help founders across the tech landscape and those in underrepresented groups in society. Also joining Paul and Gary is James Morris-Manuel and Qadira Harris of Matterport. James was one of Gary's first mentors. 

The group discuss Gary's new venture, MentorshipHub, how mentoring can help individuals and businesses shine a light on inequality in the workplace and best practises for the industry moving forward.

Mar 02, 202135:30
Jim Eaton-Terry, Quintain | PlaceTech Podcast

Jim Eaton-Terry, Quintain | PlaceTech Podcast

PlaceTech editor Paul Unger is joined by Quintain's first CTO, Jim Eaton-Terry, to talk about how he landed the role, his background in the proptech industry, such as working at FlyBe, and what new, innovative tech excites him the most.

Feb 23, 202136:42
James Segil, president and co-founder, Openpath | PlaceTech Podcast

James Segil, president and co-founder, Openpath | PlaceTech Podcast

James Segil joins PlaceTech publisher Paul Unger to discuss Openpath's journey into the market of access control systems, what separates Openpath from the competition, the future of the office market, new product developments and more.

Feb 03, 202138:10
Allison English, deputy CEO, Leesman | PlaceTech Podcast

Allison English, deputy CEO, Leesman | PlaceTech Podcast

Allison English, deputy CEO at global employee experience expert Leesman, joins PlaceTech publisher Paul Unger to talk about Leesman's involvement in data collection of employees, both in the office and at home, which trends are shaping the current working climate, which employee behaviours will stick for the long-term, the future of office space and design, and more.

Jan 25, 202126:47
Stefan Schmidt, symbiosy solutions manager at HB Reavis | PlaceTech Podcast

Stefan Schmidt, symbiosy solutions manager at HB Reavis | PlaceTech Podcast

PlaceTech publisher Paul Unger in joined by Stefan Schmidt of HB Reavis to talk all things symbiosy, the world of workspace right now and the future of real estate.

Jan 13, 202124:27
Andrew Cooke of Bruntwood Works and Ed Vickery of studiotech | PlaceTech podcast

Andrew Cooke of Bruntwood Works and Ed Vickery of studiotech | PlaceTech podcast

PlaceTech editor, Paul Unger, is joined by Andrew Cooke of Bruntwood Works and Ed Vickery of studiotech to talk about Bruntwood's new tech-enabled building in the heart of Manchester city centre, 111 Piccadilly.

Nov 27, 202027:38
Tom Wallace, CEO and founder of Re-Leased | PlaceTech Podcast

Tom Wallace, CEO and founder of Re-Leased | PlaceTech Podcast

Tom Wallace, founder and CEO of Re-Leased, the fast-growing cloud-based commercial property management software joins Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to talk about how to utilise data for planning the recovery and the Re-Leased UK growth story.

Questions answered in this episode

  • What were Re-Leased’s beginnings and how has its mission evolved?
  • What are the insights gained from commercial lease data during lockdown?
  • How can asset owners and managing agents start the journey to efficient data handling?
  • What is the future for the commercial property sector using data?
  • Has the pandemic been good or bad for the take-up of technology?

New product CREDIA Index delivers live data insights on how the wider market is performing.

Join Re-Leased on 27 October

Webinar: Turning data into your most valuable asset 

Oct 19, 202025:06
Discussing the future of building connectivity with James Onions, director at Paragon | PlaceTech Podcast

Discussing the future of building connectivity with James Onions, director at Paragon | PlaceTech Podcast

In this PlaceTech podcast, James Onions, director at Paragon, discusses the company's new strategic partnership with connectivity firm NODE, how Paragon clients will benefit from this new strategic partnership and what the future holds for building connectivity.

Sep 29, 202028:36
Mark Furness, CEO of essensys

Mark Furness, CEO of essensys

Joining Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, is Mark Furness, founder and CEO of essensys, which supplies mission-critical software to some of the biggest operators and space providers in the flexible office market. essensys has launched a new product called STEP to bridge the gap for traditional landlords to be able to service the growing demand for agile and flexible office space. 

Jun 30, 202029:50
Member experience and smartphone engagement in the built environment

Member experience and smartphone engagement in the built environment

James Shannon is the chief product officers at essensys, the leading provider of technology to the flexible workspace industry. Shannon is an entrepreneur and technology leader and has a deep passion for creating innovative and inspiring products. His experience includes the development of large-scale cloud services, award-winning mobile apps, integrated smart devices and cutting-edge consumer hardware for leading global brands.

At essensys, Shannon is responsible for the vision and implementation of software features and functionality that empower space providers with greater control and visibility over their operation. Shannon oversees that essensys technology and software ensure the reliability and effective delivery of services as well as exceptional member experiences for flexible workspaces users.

Questions asked in this episode:

  • What does enhanced customer experience mean to essensys?
  • Can tenant apps help remove friction in the office?
  • Why hasn’t smartphone access control caught on in commercial real estate?
  • Should users be worried about data privacy in smart access?
  • What makes a building feel smart to the end user?
  • How can landlords prepare for transition to enlarged flexspace market?
  • What’s coming next for tenant experience?

Takeaways:

  • Data allows operators to deliver a smarter workspace
  • Smartphone apps will become key to unlock services in physical space
  • Data allows operators to deliver a smarter workspace
  • Smartphone apps will become key to unlock services in physical space
  • B2C tends to be one app per product, this doesn’t translate well to B2B
  • App fatigue is starting to be felt in market
  • There should be no confusion about who owns data
  • Future experience will reflect where you’re working not whether you’re at work
  • After corona, workspace operators will look for data insight to see how activity is returning

About essensys

Born from unique, first-hand flexible workspace experience, essensys empowers ambitious space providers to grow and thrive. Our secure, all-in-one platform combines enterprise-grade technology that is efficient and simple to manage. At the touch of a button, you have complete control of your workspace operations and infrastructure, allowing you to deliver friction-free member and employee experiences, whilst gaining valuable insights.

Apr 15, 202031:48
Richard Croft, M7 Real Estate

Richard Croft, M7 Real Estate

PlaceTech editor, Paul Unger, chats with executive chairman of M7 Real Estate, Richard Croft

Apr 08, 202023:35
Samy Kamkar on security in real estate

Samy Kamkar on security in real estate

Samy Kamkar, privacy and security researcher and cofounder of Openpath, joined PlaceTech to chat about the security threats in real estate, the time he was arrested by the US secret services and three simple steps companies can take to prevent being hacked. The podcast was hosted by PlaceTech reporter, Nicola Byrne.

This PlaceTech Podcast is sponsored by Essensys.

Dec 19, 201926:01
In conversation with…Charlie Wade, VTS
May 15, 201927:58
In conversation with…Emma Cullen, Palmer Capital
May 07, 201924:01
In conversation with...Anthony Gahan, founder of IPSX

In conversation with...Anthony Gahan, founder of IPSX

 Anthony Gahan, founder of IPSX, joined PlaceTech to chat about what it was like getting the real estate stock exchange off the ground, how it’s going to work, what it means for agents, plans for the future and more. The podcast was hosted by PlaceTech reporter, Nicola Byrne. 

Apr 29, 201928:49
The Data Debate
Apr 23, 201930:20