In this PlaceTech podcast, Tanguy Quero, investment principal at JLL, and Kingma Ma, head of UK at venture capital firm Proptech1, join Paul Unger to delve into the relationships between venture capital firms and their property investment partners.

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Retrofitting is a necessity as the UK forges ahead with its plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. So how should we approach retrofitting to produce the best possible results? Civic Engineers director James Bruce divulges his three top tips for retrofits and delves into several case studies to show what his tips look like in practice. If you are considering breathing new life into a beloved building, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

In the latest Place North West podcast, ITS’s Dave Ferry and Liverpool City Region’s Lorna Rodgers break down what ‘full-fibre’ means, why it is important and what is being done to futureproof the region.

Innovation director Philippe Boyer is responsible for the tech solutions in a portfolio worth €27bn across France, Germany and Italy, specialising in offices, hospitality and residential. He spoke to Paris-based journalist Blandine Laffargue to get behind the buzzwords in corporate real estate.

In this episode, Copper Consultancy director Annabel John and strategic director Tom Morrison break down the intricacies of effective public consultation. They share key mistakes to avoid and outline best practices.

The episode even looks at a consultation in practice – examining Copper Consultancy’s work with HyNet and how the company has turned a complex topic into something the public can easily engage with.

To find out more about Copper Consultancy visit: copperconsultancy.com

The rise of life sciences and biotech has put a premium on laboratory space. In this episode, Fairhursts Design Group managing director Mark Adey and director Laura Sherliker walk us through the ins and outs of crafting commercial science spaces, breaking down key things you’ll need to know as well as sharing lessons learned from past projects – including the award-winning GlaxoSmithKline Centre for Sustainable Chemistry in Nottingham.

Find out more about Fairhursts Design Group: fairhursts.com

David Hodges, director of eco-i, Phil Marsden, director of project management at Muse and James Thomas, head of smart buildings and technologies at Wates, join PlaceTech deputy editor, Karl Tomusk, to share experience and advice on getting a building ready for smart-status.

Find out more about eco-i: eco-igroup.com

Understanding conservation deficit and the importance of consulting with the local community were some of the key messages Buttress Architects’ director Stephen Anderson was keen to hammer home in this first episode of our masterclass podcast series.

Alan Robson and Max Meadows of Project Four Construction Safety joined Julia Hatmaker, deputy editor at Place North West, to discuss, in depth, the latest on the building safety bill.

To find out more about project four, visit: projectfoursafety.com

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Marcus Ginn, founder and CEO of Edozo, joins Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to discuss the problems Edozo sets out to solve within the property industry, trends within the market, Edozo's product roadmap, why they have joined the Reach UK Accelerator Programme, and much more.

Find out more about Edozo: edozo.com

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