Best The Bench Boys Podcasts (2024)

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What makes a safe, inclusive work environment for LGBTQ+ professionals? with Sharon Slinger FRICS, Scott Wilkinson FRICS and Mark Bennett AssocRICS #134 38:05

4d ago38:05

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The built environment and construction sectors should be a space for all to feel welcome and to belong, and with June being Pride month it’s an apt time to evaluate how that looks in the industry. In this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, Sharon Slinger FRICS is joined by Scott Wilkinson FRICS and Mark Bennett AssocRICS to discuss the current atm…

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Placemaking and Progress in Liverpool City Region: Mayor Steve Rotheram interviewed by Gabriel Davies MRICS and Hannah Daly MRICS #133 36:04

11d ago36:04

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The Mayor for Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, is uniquely placed as a leader with experience in the built environment, a history which informs his vision of the area’s future. Steve joins Gabriel Davies (Fisher German LLP) and Hannah Daly (SES Engineering Services) on The RICS Podcast this week as he discusses the relationships between place…

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What It Means to Be an RICS Surveyor with Ashley Royer, Kareem Zahran & Sinead Clarkson #132 47:03

18d ago47:03

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At the heart of the surveying profession, and what it means to be an RICS Surveyor, lies an industry that’s equally varied, rewarding and impactful. This episode of The RICS Podcast brings together the expertise of Ashley Royer AssocRICS, Kareem Zahran MRICS and host Sinead Clarkson MRICS as they speak about their career paths, unique journeys, and…

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Special episode: what was the RICS member experience of UKREiiF 2024? #131 48:03

24d ago48:03

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With 13,000 attendees over three days, UKREiiF is one of the UK's largest gatherings of built environment professionals. Many RICS members and firms are in attendance and key themes that impact upon our membership are discussed. This episode of the RICS Podcast brings some of those conversations out of the arena and showcases what it means to be an…

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What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #130 42:03

26d ago42:03

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The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking. Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality space…

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Pride and Preservation: Learnings from Britain’s First Female Chartered Surveyor with Patricia Moore MRICS, Carrie de Silva and Rebecca Preston #129 31:24

1M ago31:24

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Irene Barclay is a trailblazer in surveying, being the first woman to qualify in Britain as a Chartered Surveyor, and her path is as important and inspiring now as it ever has been. Patricia Moore MRICS (UK Managing Director, Turner & Townsend) is joined this week by Carrie de Silva (Visiting Professor, Harper Adams University) and Rebecca Preston …

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Twin crises: climate change and biodiversity decline with Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS, Maddi Naish MRICS and Carolien Samson #128 50:00

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The strides towards net zero emissions are essential in urban and rural areas alike, and it’s vital to consider what can be done within natural capital as well as the built environment to encourage climate-positive change. Discussing these key issues in this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS (Chair, RICS Matrics Lanca…

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Witness Box to Bench: Perspectives on Expert Witness Evidence with Rajbinder Sohal, Faye Allen FRICS and Leonora Riesenburg #127 45:10

2M ago45:10

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The role of an expert witness is key to any court and tribunal, and this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast is essential preparation for those considering the span of their expertise. Joining Rajbinder Sohal are Leonora Riesenburg, a Chartered Arbitrator/Mediator Trainer in ADR, and Faye Allen FRICS, Director at J.S. Held LLC - they discuss the imp…

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Neurodivergence & The Assessment Process with Dan Knowles FRICS, Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jen Hobart MRICS #126 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

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Neurodiverse professionals in the built environment face unique challenges in the journey to becoming chartered, but with more awareness comes an increasing level of support for such APC candidates. Dan Knowles FRICS hosts this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, where Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jennifer Hobart MRICS share their experiences with the …

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Little Old Sutton with Joe & David 1:41:37

2M ago1:41:37

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our season finale, "Little Old Sutton," host Mike is joined by Joe and David to unpack Sutton United’s turbulent 2023/24 season. In this episode, we dissect a season rife with challenges and a few notable triumphs. The discussion delves into the pivotal moments, from the highs to the many lows,…

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Cheers Boys! With Paul & Dan 53:04

2M ago53:04

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Cheers Boys," host Mike, along with Dan and Paul, dives into a lively discussion centred around Sutton United's spirited atmosphere at the recent match. This episode delves into the electrifying crowd support that became the backbone of the game, highlighting how the fans' …

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What is the value of sustainable housing? with Emma Fletcher MRICS, Maria Dutton and Timothy Bannister #125 47:08

2M ago47:08

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With sustainability becoming a growing area of focus among the residential property industry, this week’s RICS Podcast focuses on how green practices are reflected for consumers, banks and surveyors alike. Emma Fletcher MRICS (RICS/Octopus Energy) is joined by Timothy Bannister (Rightmove) and Maria Dutton (Green Finance Institute) to discuss the o…

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Was The Tweet That Did It with Paul C. Brunson 53:27

2M ago53:27

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Was The Tweet That Got Me," host Mike, along with Paul C. Brunson, delve into an enthralling journey of how a simple tweet intertwined Paul's fate with Sutton United, marking a new chapter & his engagement with football. We're breaking down Paul's colourful career and his u…

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The New Leading Standards to Revolutionise Carbon Reduction in the Built Environment with Charlotte Neal, David Partridge & Clara Bagenal George #124 34:53

2M ago34:53

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While the need for carbon reduction is clear, the route to creating a built environment that better serves this need is constantly being refined. Through their work at Introba UK and Related Argent respectively, Clara Bagenal George and David Partridge are contributing to the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and the Net Zero Carbon…

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Staying if He's Coming on the Pod! With Alex & Paul 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In this episode, "Staying if He's Coming on the Pod!", join host Mike alongside guests Alex and Paul as they unpack a gripping home draw against Crawley and look forward to the season’s final match against MK Dons. From surprising game results to in-depth team analyses, this episode brings the exc…

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Raising the RICS: promoting Chartership and cultivating community with Matthew Talliss FRICS, Girija Deshmukh and Sam Nicholson MRICS #123 41:39

2M ago41:39

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The APC process leads surveyors to chartership, but for those yet to embark on the process, professionals like Girija Deshmukh, Sam Nicholson MRICS and Matthew Tallis FRICS are promoting its purpose globally. Girija (RICS Campus Ambassador, Cardiff University) and Sam (Partner, Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors) join Matthew (Global Cost & Co…

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Clutching at Straws with Rory & Mark 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Clutching At Straws!", host Mike, along with guests Rory and Mark, explore the nuances of Sutton United's recent performances in the league and their strategic moves heading into the crucial final matches. This time, we're breaking down the implications of upcoming games fo…

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Bulldog Radio Tribute Show 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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A tribute to Bulldogradiohighland.com owner Dennis Worflar.By Denny Rittenhouse

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Industry Challengers: what needs to change in the built environment? with Jessie Leung MRICS, Joshua Hurst MRICS and Katy Robinson MRICS #122 35:39

3M ago35:39

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The next generation of built environment professionals are driving a great deal of positive change in the industry, with fresh vision and awareness of the impact we can have as a sector. This week’s RICS Podcast features the expertise of Jessie Leung MRICS, Estates Surveyor at South Gloucestershire Council and a 2024 MIPIM Challenger, Joshua Hurst …

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No Reason to be Despondent! with Alex & David 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "No Reason To Be Despondent," host Mike, alongside Alex and David, dissect the challenging match against the formidable Stockport County and set sights on the upcoming encounter with Harrogate. In this episode, we delve into Sutton United's commendable efforts against Stockp…

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Wasn't Even on the Bench with Paul & Andy 44:11

3M ago44:11

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode "Wasn't Even on the Bench," host Mike, along with Paul and Andy, delve into the aftermath of the match against Swindon Town, focusing on a very competent performance that left us wanting more! In this episode, we dissect Sutton United's approach and player performances, provi…

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Not Enough to Stand Still & Celebrate! With Alex & Claire 59:42

3M ago59:42

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "It's Not Enough To Stand Still & Celebrate," host Mike, joined by Alex & Claire delves into Sutton United's recent performance and the emotional rollercoaster of the match against Salford, leading up to the anticipation of the next clash with Swindon. In this episode, we ex…

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Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #121 50:41

3M ago50:41

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One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves. Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transfe…

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Hungry for the Chance with Mark, Paul & Joe 51:03

3M ago51:03

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Hungry for the Chance," host Mike, along with Joe, Paul, and Mark, delve into Sutton United's latest clash against Accrington Stanley in the league and look ahead to the next match against Salford. In this episode, we break down the key moments from the recent victory, incl…

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Beyond the Screen: George Clarke HonRICS in conversation with Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS #120 41:25

3M ago41:25

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George Clarke is an architect, television presenter, campaigner and educator whose position allows him to bridge gaps between the built environment and those less acquainted with the construction industry. In a special episode of The RICS Podcast, George joins RICS members Arcadis’ Emma Martin and WT Partnership’s Ayo Ajayi as they discuss his pass…

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The Team & Quality is There with Will & Jenny 56:18

3M ago56:18

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our uplifting latest episode, "The Team & Quality Is There," host Mike, alongside Jenny and Will, unpacks Sutton United's recent game against Forest Green and looks ahead to the critical encounter with Accrington Stanley. This episode delves into the team's potential and Will's confidence in th…

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A Broken Record with Andy 42:33

4M ago42:33

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "A Broken Record," host Mike and guest Andy delve into Sutton United's persistent challenges this season, reflecting on recent results against Crewe and looking forward to the match against Forest Green. In this episode, we explore the recurring issues facing the team, empha…

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A Chuckle Brothers Goal with Chris & Sarah 53:40

4M ago53:40

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "A Chuckle Brothers Goal!", host Mike, along with Chris and Sarah, unpacks the recent match against Grimsby Town and looks ahead to the challenging face-off with Crewe. This episode offers a lighthearted yet insightful look at Sutton United's defensive mishaps, humorously du…

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Women in surveying: what does progress look like? with Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS #119 42:59

4M ago42:59

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Across the built environment we’re seeing an ever-growing contingent of fantastic female professionals enriching the sector, yet there’s plenty more to be done in the D&I space. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a panel of four senior professionals - Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRIC…

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Analysing the Government’s Spring Budget 2024 with Simon Rubinsohn, James Sproule & Ola Alade MRICS #118 33:25

4M ago33:25

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The UK Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday announced a host of new fiscal measures, but it remains to be seen whether we’re to expect another fiscal event by the end of this year. Simon Rubinsohn (RICS Chief Economist) is joined on this week’s RICS Podcast by James Sproule (Chief Economist - UK at Handelsbanken) & Ola Alade (Professional Group Panel M…

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UK National Supplement: key changes to residential valuation with Nigel Sellars, Louise Avery MRICS, Fiona Haggett FRICS & Rob Mead FRICS #117 38:12

4M ago38:12

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Welcome back to another RICS podcast episode led by the RICS standards team, providing valuable insights about updates to UK residential valuation standards. This week Nigel Sellars, RICS Senior Specialist in Property, is joined by Louise Avery MRICS, Managing Director at Avery & Co, Fiona Haggett FRICS, Head of Valuation at Barclays UK and Rob Mea…

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Gotta Get Their Tails Up with Alistair 46:34

4M ago46:34

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Gotta Get Their Tails Up," host Mike, along with Ali, reviews Sutton United's challenging match against Tranmere Rovers and looks ahead to the crucial upcoming game against Grimsby Town. This episode highlights Sutton United's strategy and performance against Tranmere, emph…

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An Absolute Disgrace with Dan & Joe 1:10:23

4M ago1:10:23

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "An Absolute Disgrace!", host Mike, along with Dan and Joe, delve into Sutton United's topsy-turvy victory over Notts Co in the league and eagerly anticipate the critical showdown with Tranmere. In this episode, we dissect the contentious officiating that has the fanbase and…

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Actioning the ‘S’ in ESG with World Green Building Council’s Catriona Brady #116 27:13

4M ago27:13

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The growth of ESG as a consideration throughout the sector has been remarkable in recent years, but with such a focus on environmental issues, there’s a risk of social and governance issues being neglected. Catriona Brady is the Director of Strategy and Development at World Green Building Council, and with recent reports from both RICS and the Worl…

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Could Have Been Handled Better with Neil & Gabriel 47:02

4M ago47:02

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Could Have Handled It Better," host Mike, alongside Neil and Gabriel, delves into the aftermath of the gripping draw against Colchester and the upcoming game against Notts Co in the league. This episode unpacks the layers behind Sutton United's recent performances, spotligh…

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Meet The Managers with Steve Morison & Lucy Clark 2:18:49

4M ago2:18:49

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Meet The Managers," host Mike, along with special guest Lucy Clark and Steve Morison, dive into the fascinating journeys and insights of Sutton United's newest managerial appointments. It's a rare opportunity to hear directly from the individuals stepping into these pivotal…

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Simplifying the Candidate Experience with Gill Quinn, Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsland & Richard Crow #115 40:25

4M ago40:25

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With several routes into the surveying profession your experience as a candidate is a unique one, and learning from the experiences of others is a wonderful way to set expectations and prepare effectively for a successful submission. Joining RICS Candidate Engagement Manager (UK&I) Gill Quinn in this week’s podcast are Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsl…

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Mike is Late So It's Going to be Amazing! with Johnnie & Sarah 50:46

4M ago50:46

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Mike is Late So It's Going to Be Amazing!", host Mike, along with guests Sarah and Johnnie, unpack the rollercoaster emotions & stages of grief following Sutton United's loss away to Bradford and anticipates the team's next challenge against Colchester. This time, we're bre…

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It's Just Bizarre with Jenny 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "It's Just Bizarre," host Mike, along with Jenny, delves into the recent challenging match against Wrexham in the league and the anticipation for Sutton United's upcoming contest away to Bradford City. This episode, we're breaking down some of the perplexing aspects of footb…

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The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #114 41:36

5M ago41:36

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The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in th…

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Just Want us to Shoot a Bit More with Julian 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Just Want Us to Shoot a Bit More," host Mike, along with Julian, dives into the heart of Sutton United's tactical discussions and reflections on the team's recent performances. This episode dives into the strategies that define football success, from the importance of direc…

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Opportunities for equity: effective organisations with RICS Sybil Taunton & UKREiiF’s Nathan Spencer #113 28:56

5M ago28:56

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The built environment industry will be more effective to all if diverse voices are included, which intensifies the very present need for greater equity and inclusion. But, what does this look like in practice? How can organisations contribute to cultivating a more inclusive industry? Nathan Spencer is Director at UKREiiF, and he joins RICS’ Sybil T…

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A Little Bit of Sick with Paul 45:01

5M ago45:01

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "A Little Bit of Sick," host Mike, along with Paul, delves into the recent face-off against Doncaster Rovers in the league and the upcoming clash away against Morecambe. This time, we're breaking down the complexities of football refereeing, highlighted by candid discussions…

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Surveying stories: at the zoo! with Ginny Banham MRICS, Richard Baldwin MRICS and Richard Morris MRICS #112 44:31

5M ago44:31

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Zoos and safari parks are tasked with not only running a profitable attraction, but investing that profit into suitable premises for wildlife conservation, presenting a unique challenge from a building surveyor’s perspective. How do these leisure assets balance profitability alongside ESG? In this podcast, Ginny Banham MRICS (Fisher German LLP) is …

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Different to what we're used to! with Mark 40:26

5M ago40:26

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Different to What We're Used to!" host Mike, along with guest Mark, dives deep into Sutton United's recent game against Walsall and looks ahead to the home game against Harrogate. This episode is packed with insights into the team's performance, the integration of new tacti…

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The Real Malarkey with Neil, Johnnie & Sarah 42:44

5M ago42:44

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "The Real Malarkey," host Mike, joined by Neil, Johnnie, and Sarah, delves into Sutton United's recent hard-fought 1-1 draw with our trip to Mansfield Town, a fixture rearranged in haste, and we look ahead to the upcoming away match against Walsall. In this episode, we break…

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Infrastructure: What is Going Wrong and How Might We Fix It? with Alex Vaughan, CEO of Costain Group #111 32:16

5M ago32:16

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Costain Group’s Alex Vaughan joins us on this episode of The RICS Podcast brought to you by the WBEF team to discuss current trends in the infrastructure market domestically and internationally, and what’s required to improve overall efficiency in the area. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Challenges with the investment needed to support th…

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Delusions of Grandeur with Sarah & Claire 44:34

6M ago44:34

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "Delusions of Grandeur," host Mike, joined by panelists Claire and Sarah, navigates through the team's recent performance against Barrow in the EFL and looks ahead to the clash with Mansfield. This time, we're exploring the ups and downs of Sutton United's adventure in the F…

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The role of RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee with Luay Al-Khatib & Simon Rawlinson #110 47:03

6M ago47:03

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The RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee (KPC) maintains and develops essential knowledge and professional practice. Its formation presents a notable step towards advancing industry and public knowledge on key issues. In this podcast, RICS’ Director of Knowledge & Practice Luay Al-Khatib speaks with Chair of the Knowledge and Practice Committee, S…

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It's All About The People with Ben Hautt 46:23

6M ago46:23

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Welcome back to Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! In our latest episode, "It's All About The People," host Mike, along with new director Ben Hautt, delves into the exciting journey and ambitions that come with his new role at Sutton United. In this episode, we're breaking down the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Sutton United as seen through Ben's …

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