As we shift our design focus to address pressing climate challenges, consider this startling fact: healthcare alone accounts for 5% of global carbon emissions. The urgency to reduce healthcare’s environmental impact and align with net-zero emission targets has never been greater.

In this episode of our Anticipate Podcast, Alejandro Falcón, Technical Director and Healthcare Lead at WSP Middle East, is joined by Mike Barns, Programme Director – Architecture, at WSP in New Zealand. Together, they explore the transformation required to future-proof existing healthcare assets and propose a holistic approach to reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare design and construction.

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Discussion Points

00:00 - Introduction to Net Zero in Healthcare

04:20 - Challenges of Carbon Emissions in Healthcare

11:31 - Strategies for Achieving Net Zero

18:06 - Retrofitting Existing Healthcare Facilities

24:48 - The Role of Digital Transformation

30:31 - Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Healthcare

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In this episode of the WSP Anticipate Podcast, David Leversha, Decarbonisation Lead for WSP, discusses driving value for clients through sustainability with Catriona Brady from the World Green Building Council and Daniel Socha from WSP's Global Sustainability and ESG Services. They explore the growing prominence of sustainability, the influence of ESG on financial markets, and what clients value in sustainability advice. They also discuss the need for policy and regulation and the role of collaboration and holistic thinking in driving sustainability forward.

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Discussion Points

00:00 - Introduction and Topic Overview

04:24 - The Growing Prominence of Sustainability

06:24 - The Holistic Approach to Sustainability

11:24 - The Influence of ESG on Financial Markets

14:40 - What Clients Value in Sustainability Advice

19:26 - The Role of Policy and Regulation

25:42 - Valuing the Broader Benefits of Sustainability

30:06 - Collaboration and Holistic Thinking in Driving Sustainability

Key Takeaways

• Sustainability has gained prominence globally, particularly in the real estate, buildings, and infrastructure sectors.
• The holistic approach to sustainability is becoming more prevalent, encompassing topics such as decarbonisation, circular economy, social equity, and resilience.
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a lens through which financial markets evaluate sustainability and risk.
• Clients value partners and consultants who can help them navigate the complexities of ESG and sustainability, provide clear guidance, and demonstrate the value of sustainability in financial, environmental, and social terms.
• Policy and regulation play a crucial role in driving sustainability, and the private sector needs to lead the way to encourage government action.
• Valuing the broader benefits of sustainability, such as health and well-being, natural capital, and risk mitigation, is essential in making the business case for sustainability.
• Collaboration and holistic thinking are key trends in driving sustainability, as they enable a comprehensive and interconnected approach to addressing environmental, social, and governance challenges.

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The UN-Habitat program estimates that by 2030, 3 billion, about 40% of the world’s population, will need access to adequate housing. This translates to 96000 accessible housing units every day. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) holds the promise of helping builders and developers meet the rising demand for housing. However, it represents a profound transformation for the building industry.

In this new episode of the WSP Anticipate Podcast, Nizar Jegham, Advisory Director – Digital at WSP Middle East, is joined by Dale Sinclair Director – Head of Digital Innovation at WSP in the UK, and Hussam Ali, Director of Modern Methods of Construction at ROSHN Real Estate, one of the major developers in Saudi Arabia. The episode explores the potential of MMC and analyses the trends and drivers of its adoption globally. It also highlights the lessons learned from countries pioneering this transition.

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Discussion Points

01:50 - Introduction to MMC, DFMA and off-site and on-site manufacturing

06:00 - Drivers, enablers, and challenges of MMC adoption

08:40 - Lessons learned from the countries pioneering the MMC transition

13:01 - MMC adoption in the Middle East and the dynamics of adoption in the GCC

20:15 - The role of the government in supporting MMC adoption

24:20 - Criticism addressed to MMC

27:40 - Anticipating the future of MMC in the GCC region

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