Willmott Dixon: Building knowledge

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Willmott Dixon: Building knowledge episodes

July 29Shaping the future: Delivering the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. Our expert panel explored how the Standard will reshape how buildings are designed, delivered and operated. This session shared insights from a live pilot project, including technical challenges, performance monitoring and customer perspectives.

The panel featured:
Francesca Wilkinson, Senior Sustainability Manager at Willmott Dixon
Katie Clemence-Jackson, CEO at UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Richard Bowen-Ling, Head of Programme Delivery - Sustainable Communities for Learning at Welsh Government
Chris Williamson, President at RIBA
1 hr
July 15Refurbish, Reposition or Replace? The real decisions shaping the future of the UK office
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. Our panel of experts explored how the UK office market is responding to changing occupier demands, ageing building stock and ambitious sustainability targets, focusing on the key considerations that influence decisions to refurbish, reposition or replace existing offices.

The panel featured:
Adam Worrall, Managing Director at Willmott Dixon Interiors
Jane Hunt, Interim Chief Investment Officer at Government Property Agency
Jon Gardiner, Director – Strategic Development Leasing Advisory at Savills
Jack Pringle, Chair of the Board at RIBA
Saul Tyler, Director and Sector Lead – Workplace at Hoare Lea and
Head of BCO’s Technical Affairs Committee
59 min
July 09Unlocking student living: innovative funding models to power growth
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. Universities need faster, high‑quality student accommodation. Our expert panel explored how models like DBFO can attract investment, manage risk and support sustainable campus growth.

The panel featured:
Matthew Knight, National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Developments
Ian Prescott, Managing Director at HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions (UK) & (Irl) Ltd
Sally McGill BA MA FCA, Chief Finance Officer at University of the Arts London
54 min
June 18Neighbourhood Health Rebuild: Turning NHS policy into delivery
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. We were joined by NHS and industry voices to discuss the Neighbourhood Health Rebuild including delivery models, funding and decarbonisation, and how partnership‑led approaches can upgrade facilities at pace.

The panel featured:
Chris Wheeler, National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Developments
Hugh Robinson, Development Director at gbpartnerships
Ollie Clarke, Director of Capital at NHS England
Sarah Beaumont-Smith, Chair at the Neighbourhood Health Forum
Simon Corben, Director and Head of Profession at NHS Estates and Facilities
Kelly Crews, Head of Decarbonisation at Willmott Dixon
1 hr 3 min
August 05, 2025 At the centre: the role of transport in creating thriving, inclusive communities
In this episode, we explore the vital role transport plays in driving social change and supporting thriving, inclusive communities.

Our Framework Manager, Emily Braim, sat down with Simon Warburton, Executive Director for Transport at West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to explore the link between transport and social infrastructure.
Simon shares national insights from his role as Director at Urban Transport Group, as well how this translates into regional priorities in his role at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
37 min
July 30, 2025Balancing regeneration and decarbonisation: maximising funding solutions
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025.
Our experts were joined by representatives from the Cabinet Office and Homes England to discuss how public-private partnerships can unlock funding for regeneration and decarbonisation.
The panel featured:
David Atkinson - National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon
Jane Anderson - Head of ESG Investment at Homes England
Kelly Crews - Head of Decarbonisation at Willmott Dixon
Lynda Rawsthorne - Head of Government Property Profession at Cabinet Office
Together, they explored practical funding solutions, the role of heat networks, and how strategic investments can create sustainable, vibrant places.
51 min
July 23, 2025 Building Safety Act: navigating predictability in an evolving legislative landscape
This is a recording of a presentation delivered in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. In this presentation, Jo Weston, National Product Manager, shares insights into the Building Safety Act.
In a world of shifting legislation, she explores strategies to maintain compliance, future-proof assets and limit disruption
47 min
July 16, 2025Balancing sustainability and budget: navigating Passivhaus standards in public sector projects
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Passivhaus delivers comfort, lowers energy costs and reduces carbon, but public sector projects often face budget challenges.

In this fireside chat, our experts discussed the growing momentum, benefits and challenges of implementing Passivhaus standards in construction.

The session featured:
Emma Osmundsen, Director of Housing Regeneration at London Borough of Ealing, and Chair of the Passivhaus Trust
Lorna Taverner, Head of Architecture and Technical Design at Willmott Dixon
1 hr 3 min
July 09, 2025How to rebuild a town centre: the opportunities and challenges of PPPs vs capital investment
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. We were joined by leaders behind some of our town centre regeneration schemes as they explored the opportunities and challenges of Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and capital investment funding.
They also shared their strategies for placemaking and overcoming challenges in urban renewal, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.
The panel featured:
David Atkinson - National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon
Matt O'Neill - Executive Director for Growth and Sustainability at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Matthew Gladstone - Chief Executive at Peterborough City Council
Nazeya Hussain - Corporate Director at London Borough of Croydon
Paul Richards - Deputy Chief Executive at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Shelley Kipling - Chief Executive at Oldham Council
1 hr 3 min
July 01, 2025Circular economy and retrofit: lessons from net-zero driven projects
This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts discussed how sustainability principles can drive real change in construction, management, and occupation.
The session invited fresh perspectives on how building and design can evolve to meet today’s sustainability challenges, with a particular focus on circular economy and retrofit.
The panel featured:
Gareth Atkinson - Director, Civic Engineers
Jamie Quinn - Sustainability Director, Related Argent
Kemi Owoeye - Technical Lead for Sustainable Design, Willmott Dixon
Sarah Halpin - Director, Ramboll
58 min