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Whilst the majority of office workers were told to ‘stay at home’ during lockdown 1, the life science world needed to return to work quickly and safely. Almost 40% of Biomed’s tenants were working on COVID during this time so their ability to continue to operate was mission-critical. The sector needed to adapt (quick time), and it then became the norm to tour spaces suited up with gloves, masks and protective gear.

Listen to the full interview where Andrew Deverell-Smith questions Colleen O’Connor on the most impressive ideas she’s seen tested in the lab, how the sector will evolve and most importantly, whether she’s a Bowie, The Beatles or Britney fan.

Daniels has now accrued over 2 million in investment, established a partnership with Samsung, travelled to Africa and built renewable homes and is a multi-award winner both individually and company-wide, including the accolade of Forbes 30 under 30 in the manufacturing and industry category, as well as a feature in the United Nations 75th anniversary book for his contribution to climate change.

A Project Etopia facility is being set up in the United States, major Middle Eastern countries have signed up to ‘greenify’ the continent and the UK business is in hyper expansion mode, with more clients and more developments underway and upon the horizon. And they’re “not stopping there”.

This episode explores Jeremy’s career, the specialist skills that are emerging and developing in BTR and their importance, company culture and much more.

Welcome to #ANewLeaseOfLife, a sub-series of the devcast… podcast, where you’ll be learning how experts of the BTR, PRS, student accommodation and retirement living sectors climbed the ladder of their professional careers.

Hosted by Nick Hammond, Head of Build to Rent at deverellsmith.

Join Hannah Taylor, Manager of Investment and Finance, as she speaks with Sarah on her early career advice to life as CEO, how others can be part of The Land Collective’s movement and why it’s important to make the property industry accessible to an expansive audience.

Dewe is a major part of Knight Frank’s management team and works with the Country Residential offices promoting growth and turnover. Joining Knight Frank in 1996, he has had plenty of roles within the firm which have included heading up the Oxford office for several years, he is now located at the Global Headquarters as a Head of Department in London.  

Listen now for an expert’s insight on how to excel in a career in property.

With 30 years’ experience in hospitality, Smith has previously held positions at De Vere and Marriott. As brand and operations director at De Vere, he oversaw the community engagement programmes for the portfolio of 22 De Vere hotels and conference centres in the UK.

Is your business seeking expansion and growth? Listen now for an expert’s insight on how.

Prior to joining Canary Wharf Group, Alastair spent 9 years with Hamptons International and Countrywide, where he worked across various residential led roles in London and Asia. His final role at Countrywide was working on the delivery of two BtR assets in the North-west; The Cargo Building in Liverpool and Pomona Wharf in Manchester.