The Middle East is one of the world's most discussed and revered construction and real estate marketplaces. This podcast features some of the industry's foremost individuals and will cover a range of topics, projects, initiatives, and trends affecting the industry. Hosted by Jonathan Eveleigh With 23 years experience working in the Middle East for leading contractors Laing O'Rourke and Khansaheb, as host of the MECRE podcast I will be joined by experts from leading organisations in the prope ...
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Exploring the Future of Co-Living in the Middle East with Bass Ackerman, Founder of Hive Coliv
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Ever wondered how modern communal living can transform urban life? Discover the future of co-living in the Middle East with Bass Ackerman, founder of Hive. Join us as Bass shares his incredible journey from South Africa to Dubai, and how his passion for real estate led to the creation of Hive. Learn about Hive's pioneering project in Jumeirah Villa…
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Exploring Facilities Management in the UAE with Stuart Harrison, CEO of Emrill
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Unlock the secrets of modern Facilities Management with Stuart Harrison, the CEO of Emrill, in our latest episode! Stuart shares his remarkable journey and provides invaluable insights into the evolution of the FM industry, from traditional maintenance tasks to the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI and computer-aided systems. Discover t…
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Mastering Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution in Construction with Suzannah Newboult of DLA Piper
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Unlock the secrets of dealing with commercial management in the construction industry with Suzannah Newboult, partner at DLA Piper. Suzannah is a seasoned legal expert with a decade of expertise in the Middle East. She talks to us about about contract administration, from valuing work and managing supply chains to mastering cost control and contrac…
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Unveiling life as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading architects, with BSBG’s Bart Leclercq’
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Ever wondered what it's like to swap tulips for sand dunes and embark on a career adventure in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula? This episode's special guest, Bart Leclercq, head of Studio for Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), shares his captivating journey from the Netherlands to the rapidly transforming landscape of Saudi Arabia. As he recounts…
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The Digital Transformation of Construction and Interior Design with Kathryn Athreya
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Prepare to have your perspective on design irreversibly transformed as we sit down with Kathryn Athreya from Roar Design to navigate the thrilling confluence of digital and physical realms in interior design and construction. Kathryn unveils the psychological intricacies and economic potential that the metaverse introduces, and we examine how gener…
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Forecasting the next few years of the Middle East's property and construction sectors with Colin Foreman
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Unlock some of the secrets behind the thriving Real Estate and Construction industry as we sit down in discussion with Colin Foreman, the keen journalistic mind behind MEED’s editorial intelligence, for an eye-opening finale to our first series. Get ready to understand the record-smashing GCC projects market where a staggering $178 billion in contr…
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The Future of Data Centres in the Middle East: A Conversation with John Rippingale, Managing Director of Sudlows Consulting
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Get ready to navigate the digital landscape of the Middle East as we sit down with John Rippingale, the Managing Director of Sudlows Consulting, who is about to demystify the world of data centres for us. Ever wondered about the driving forces behind the data centre industry? Well, you're about to learn all about it - from the explosion of cloud co…
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Exploring the opportunities for more efficient delivery of mega projects, with Kez Taylor CEO Alec
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Ready to understand why construction lags behind other sectors in terms of productivity? Keen to discover how to recapture a trillion dollars in wasted value worldwide? Then this episode is your gateway to the answers. We've got Kez Taylor, CEO of Alec, on board to help us unravel the complexities and potential of the construction industry. We kick…
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Exploring Sustainable Construction and Decarbonization with Louise Collins, JLL's Regional Director of Energy and Engineering
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What would you say if I told you that 40% of the world's annual carbon emissions originate from the built environment? Shocking, isn't it? In our latest conversation with Louise Collins, JLL's Regional Director of Energy and Engineering, we take an enlightening journey into the heart of the construction and real estate industry, examining its monum…
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An Insightful Journey into Middle East Real Estate with Rob Devereux, CEO of Brookfield Properties
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We're thrilled to bring you insights from none other than Rob Devereux, the Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Properties, Middle East. Buckle up as we embark on Rob's whirlwind journey through the construction and real estate industry, spanning continents from South Africa to the UK, from Australia to his current realm, the Middle East. This ep…
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