Futureproofed

Could fusion reshape the UK's energy system and power the next industrial revolution? Fusion recreates the process that powers the Sun by joining light atomic nuclei to release energy, unlike fission, which splits heavy atoms and is used in today's nuclear power stations. Eoin Ó Murchú speaks with Joe Milnes from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Deloitte Partner Tom Cope about the scientific breakthroughs, investment and infrastructure needed to turn fusion into a commercial energy source, and the UK's ambition to lead the way.

Major infrastructure projects are increasingly interconnected, forming part of a broader, interdependent system. In this episode of Futureproofed, Eoin O'Murchu, Andy Murray (Major Projects Association), and Deloitte's Claire O'Shaughnessy discuss 'connectedness' in major projects. They explore how strategic linking of initiatives, cross-sector collaboration, and portfolio-based thinking are crucial for achieving wider government outcomes and delivering holistic value. The conversation covers the drivers behind this shift, the benefits of a place-based approach, and the implications for practitioners in this evolving landscape.

The cost of infrastructure failure is soaring. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú speaks with resilience expert Rick Cudworth and Deloitte infrastructure specialist Guy Finny, discussing the economic implications of inadequate resilience. They explore the shift from reactive to proactive strategies, examining international best practices and the importance of integrating resilience into strategic planning and infrastructure design.

On June 19 2025 the Government published their new 10 year UK Infrastructure Strategy. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Deloitte Infrastructure experts Rob Scopes and Claire O'Shaughnessy to dissect the strategy and discuss what it means for the future of infrastructure in the UK.

Private finance has played a significant role in shaping the UK's infrastructure landscape, but its legacy is complex, raising crucial questions about the balance between public and private sector involvement. This episode of Futureproofed examines the National Audit Office's (NAO) latest report on PFI, exploring its successes, challenges, and key lessons. Host Eoin O Murchu welcomes Simon Reason and Lilian Ndianefo from the NAO and Deloitte Infrastructure Advisory Director Andy Carel-Maloney to discuss how these lessons can shape the future of UK infrastructure funding.

As the UK strives to meet ambitious housing targets, could our existing historic buildings hold the key? Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Catherine Dewar, Regional Director at Historic England, and Katie Wray, Director at Deloitte Infrastructure & Real Estate Advisory, to explore the potential of heritage-led regeneration. They'll discuss the findings of the "Heritage Works for Housing" report, the value of reusing historic assets, and showcase inspiring examples of heritage-led projects.

The UK is on a mission to achieve net zero emission by 2050 with a critical milestone of decarbonising the electricity grid by 2030. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú, is joined by Systems Integration expert at Orsted, Bridgit Harland-Johnson, and Deloitte energy transition specialist Liz Wells. Together, they discuss how offshore wind places a crucial role in the UKs energy ambition, and how the UK overcomes the challenge of aligning energy intensive sectors with the unique characteristics of wind power.

In response to the latest findings from the 2024 London Office Crane Survey Winter edition, host Eoin O Murchu is joined by Infrastructure & Real Estate's Chris Moore and Dave Turner to explore the findings from the Construction Market in this short insights episode. The discussion covers a summary of the key observations, and what this means for the London market.

The recent election of a new Labour government makes this a pivotal moment for UK infrastructure projects. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú, is joined by Director General at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Janet Young, and Deloitte Major Programmes Partner Rob Scopes. Together, they discuss how the recent change in government might impact strategic infrastructure planning, what the future holds for the UKs ambitious infrastructure goals, and the crucial role of the ICE in shaping it.

The Real Estate industry is constantly navigating an evolving digital landscape, but the real challenge is how to create real and sustained value from investments made. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú, is joined by Nisha Manaktala Chief Data & Technology Officer at Landsec, and Jonathan Tyler Partner within Deloitte Infrastructure and Real Estate. Together, they examine how the real estate industry can learn from digital transformation successes in other sectors, highlight impactful digital initiatives, and pinpoint the key enablers for leveraging technology effectively.