SJ Real Impact Podcast

From advancing sustainable goals and delving into renewable power sources like tidal energy, to mastering the art of upcycling and upgrading existing infrastructure, John Ward, Chair of SJ’s Council of Engineering Excellence, shares how engineering excellence goes beyond theory to serve as a catalyst for transformative innovation and sustainability. 

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What does it take to transform urban spaces and shape the architecture of tomorrow? Patrick Fejér, Senior Executive Director of Architecture and Design, Buildings + Cities at SJ, shares his perspectives including how architects and designers must collaboratively contribute to create spaces that are adaptable, sustainable and responsive. 

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Across their roles in designing, engineering and maintaining towering skyscrapers and intricate infrastructure, women have long been key contributors to the built environment. Dr Michele Kruger, Chair of SJ’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Council, examines the intricate web of challenges that women face in the industry and explores strategies to dismantle them. 

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Explore how AI and machine learning are revolutionising engineering, from optimising designs using genetic algorithms to leveraging BIM and common data environments. Tune in as Paul Mullett, Chair of SJ Group's Digital and Technology Council of Excellence, shares insights on how these technologies are driving sustainability and efficiency in projects like the 55 Bishopsgate. 

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Sustainable thought has been at the forefront of the world, and the concept of circular economies has emerged as a potential solution. Kate Drews, Chair of SJ Group’s Global Sustainability Council, also Regional Head of ANZ, gives her insights on the considerations and steps we need to take to graft circular economies atop and onto the spaces we create. 

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Chan Hsien Hung, Vice President of Integrated Enterprise Services and Sustainability at SJ’s member company AETOS, speaks about unlocking the value of integrated facilities management to help clients and asset owners enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet sustainability targets through data-driven insights. Tune in to discover how digitalisation and AI are reshaping the built environment industry.

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An environmental engineer ahead of his time, Patrick Bellew, SJ’s Chief Sustainability Officer, has always been determined to work with architects in a different way to do more with less, and to experiment new ways to engineer buildings.

Hear from Patrick as he traces his unexpected journey into environmental engineering and his thoughts on pursuing low carbon and nature-based solutions as he envisions a future where architecture seamlessly integrates with engineering. 

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Singapore was ranked the fifth most liveable city in the world in 2023, a powerful testimony to the hard work urban planners, designers, engineers and facility management professionals put in day after day to maintain the Republic as a global business hub. Connectivity, sustainability, inclusivity and space efficiency are top design objectives in this dense city. Senior Executive Director, Architecture and Design, Michael Leong, guides us through the transformative impact of transit-oriented developments including the award-winning Northpoint City.  

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How do we learn from the world’s best designer - nature? The short answer: Biomimicry. Jamie Miller, Director of Regenerative Design, shares his growing passion to apply nature’s basic principles to create a more sustainable built environment.

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Empathy is an important consideration if designers want to create spaces that truly resonate with the end users. How does immersive design principles influence healthcare facilities? Charles Arnal, Senior Associate Director at SAA Architects, shares insights on how he and his team leaned on user experience and needs to design Singapore’s multiple award-winning nursing facility, St Joseph’s Home.

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