THE ON POINT PODCAST | with Craig Chandler

This week Rod meets with Craig Chandler from Sir Robert McAlpine who was the project manager for the exciting work done at the historic, St Marylebone Parish Church. Glass Aftercare's unique digital approach to this job using gaming designers saved time, money and resources.

SRM Special Projects as principal contractor to the St Marylebone Parish Church Changing Lives project, restored & refurbished this Grade I listed building and Glass Aftercare constructed bespoke, modern entrances. The project was partly funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Welcome to The On Point podcast! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of building management and facade engineering with our special guest, Jonathan James from CBRE. In this episode, Part 1, Jonathan shares his experiences and expertise, shedding light on the evolving landscape of the industry. From discussing the potential for innovation in building management to addressing the challenges of facade maintenance and sustainability, Jonathan provides valuable insights into the future of building design and maintenance. Through engaging conversations on technology integration, energy efficiency, and the importance of proactive maintenance, Jonathan and our host explore the critical role of collaboration and modern tools in ensuring the longevity and efficiency of building systems. Discover how advancements in technology, such as drones and AI, are revolutionising the way we assess and manage building facades. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities within the realm of building management and facade engineering.

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James Arnott has been flying drones for many years on and in some of the most challenging structures in the world.  Texo recently teamed up with Glass Aftercare as part of the FIMS platform - learn more about how to look after the facade of your building with the latest tech.

Rod and Jason talk about the what is happening now and the in the future for London's buildings, why there's hope and opportunity AND what we can do today to improve things for building managers, owners and facility managers. 

Rod Milicevic talks to CBRE Energy Manager Charlotte Coventon, Energy Lead at the Francis Crick Institute, London.  Charlotte organised a Sustainability Day at the institute which Glass Aftercare took part in. 

Neil meets Youssef Ismail from Kendra Energy Solutions about how we measure and test sustainability improvements in and on our building.

A taste of our recent podcast where, for a change, we pin down Rod and ask what his answers are for sustainability, net zero and digitisation.

Rod Milicevic outlines the challenges and suggests some solutions to digitization of O&Ms, sustainability and a call to radical, creative thinking in the building & maintenance sector.

Hundreds of millions of tonnes of laminate glass is thrown away on our planet - adding to our carbon emissions - our guest today has found a way of delaminating and recycling laminates completely.  Anthony Anderson was developing this well before others were questioning the environmental impact of building and refurbishment.  Some amazing insights and practical steps that can be taken today.