Generation For Change: Recent Episodes
Generation For Change
G4C Podcast: Building Better Minds
In this episode of the G4C Podcast, Dylan Bishop is joined by Rob Murray from New Pangea to explore mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry.
Drawing on Rob’s experience in policing, his Atlantic rowing challenge and his work with organisations across the UK, the conversation looks at the pressures facing construction professionals, the importance of resilience and vulnerability, and how businesses can move beyond awareness to create healthier workplace cultures.
The discussion also explores the role of leadership, how we can better support colleagues and young professionals, and why looking after people is fundamental to building a stronger, more sustainable industry.
A huge thank you to Rob for sharing his experiences, insights and perspective, and for helping to make this such an open and important conversation.
Content warning: This episode discusses mental health, stress and suicide. Please take care while listening if these topics may be difficult for you.
We’re excited to share our latest G4C Cornwall podcast episode, where Jonathan Rees from Baileys interviewed Tatiana Vela, Senior Architect at Atkins Realis based in London. Tatiana shares her journey to becoming a Senior Project Architect in her recent new position at Atkins Realis, explaining her passion for art and 3D modelling and how her passions have grown in architecture. The podcast gives students and early-career professionals practical insight into real-world roles, highlights the skills required, and inspires the next generation to explore diverse and exciting career pathways in the industry.
Thank you to Tatiana for such an insightful discussion.
The theme of this episode is the journey from Management Trainee to Pre Construction Director – listen as we discuss with Phil Barnes regarding his career, how he got into construction, the management trainee scheme, leadership styles, knowing when to stop ‘doing’ and start ‘leading’ and pivotal transitions throughout his career.
In this episode of the G4C podcast we sit down with Social Value Manager, Lauren, from Contractor Morgan Sindall alongside two voices from Generation for Change (G4C) to explore what the social value role is about and the impact, the different roles within the construction industry and how we all got started.
At minute 34:31, I mention “Autodesk pushing restrictions for AI training on data produced with their software.” This was based on an October 2025 article in AEC Magazine that mistakenly suggested Autodesk had recently changed its EULA to restrict AI usage. Autodesk has since clarified that the clause in question dates back to 2018 and was intended only to prevent AI/ML technologies from reverse‑engineering Autodesk’s IP or cloning product functionalities — a common protection in the software industry. Importantly, it does not restrict users from training AI models on their own content, nor does it give Autodesk ownership of user data. In short, Autodesk data remains safe to use for AI training, unlike what I originally stated.
Jenna Smith interviews Charlotte Baines, Junior Project Manager at Arcadis, on her early years in her career. Charlotte demonstrates several ways in how to get involved within the industry and her career aspirations as a Junior Project Manager.
Amber Knott and Will Freer of the G4C Bristol Committee interview Adrian and James Speller joint Managing Directors of Speller Metcalfe. This podcast looks into the future of Contracting, covering upcoming changes to procurement, technology and the future workforce.
“Build on your personal skills, and who you are as a person! Employer’s love when you are yourself and when you are authentic! Be willing to learn; and accept that you are going to make some mistakes along the way, as that is part of the learning journey…” Get those headphones ready as Alice Taylor of Ward Williams and Oliver Tyack of Appleyard and Trew explore the key questions and myths of construction apprenticeships, such as “Would I be at a disadvantage applying for an apprenticeship if I have not got any construction experience?” and “Are apprenticeships a viable alternative to university and do they offer any meaningful career progression routes?”
Jenna Smith interviews James Bishop, National Digital Technology Manager at Wates Group, on his professional journey and current role as National Digital Technology Manager. James shares a deep dive of his career path and his views on the future of Digital Technology in Construction.
Emma Brown interviews Hannah McDonnell, Executive Director at Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership, on her journey into the industry and the purpose of the Community Rail Partnership as an organisation. Hannah provides an insight on the importance of encouraging the younger generation to get involved in influencing positive change in the industry, and explains how this is and can be achieved.
Lizzy Painter interviews Jenna Smith, Business Development Coordinator at Kier Construction, on her professional journey and current role as Business DevelopmentCoordinator. Jenna shares her views on future industry trends and provides invaluable advice for anyone considering a career in Business Development within the constructionand engineering industry.
Livvy Moorey interviews Emma Sueref, Director of Sustainability and Growth at Coreus Group, on her professional journey and current role as a director. Emma shares her views on future industry trends and provides invaluable advice for anyone considering a career in sustainability within construction.
For this month’s episode of the G4C CESW podcast series, Francesca Lewis chats with Ellie Chissell, Development Apprentice at McCarthy Stone, the UK’s developer and manager of retirement communities. She runs through her experience on rotation through land, development, commercial and construction teams, her choice to specialise in Development, and advice on how to search for and get involved with apprenticeship opportunities.
Tom Jones speaks to Michael Calver, the Founder and CEO of Amutri. Amutri is a new software product that allows people to rapidly create 3D visualisations of their construction designs. Michael shares his experience of starting as a junior game developer to transitioning into developing and building design tools for the construction industry. Michael discusses the career opportunities available in the construction technology space and how this could be impacted by the Metaverse.
Find out more about Amutri: https://www.amutri.com/
In this podcast, Livvy Moorey speaks to Kane Hibbard, Director of groundworks company C Squared Construct. Kane provides an overview of his career in the construction industry and explains what the role of a groundworker involves. He highlights how being a groundworker offers a varied, challenging and rewarding career with plenty of opportunities for progression.
Katie Pickering chats with Nicola Allen, Building Surveyor at DA Associates Consultancy Limited. Nicola talks through her early career as a Radiographer and her transition into the construction industry, along with her views on the ageing workforce and recruitment of the next generation of construction employees.
or the 11th G4CSW podcast, Lizzy Painter chats with Dr Natasha Watson, a Senior Structural Engineer and expert in Embodied Carbon at Buro Happold. Natasha explains what she does on a day to day basis to deliver solutions for her clients, and gives some insight into the exciting sustainable projects she has worked on.
As part of the G4CSW podcast series (part of Constructing Excellence South West) Niall Wellington chats with Andrew Foster (Senior Partner at Robothams Architects) about his introduction into Architecture, as well as his views and experiences within the construction industry.
Tom Jones speaks to Caitlin Talbot six months into her quantity surveying apprenticeship. Caitlin shares her experience about working on interesting projects from the start and how she balances studying for a degree while in work. Caitlin is an apprentice at Bailey Partnership and on completion will obtain a degree from University College of Estate Management (UCEM).
Find apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Find out more about apprenticeships at UCEM here: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/apprenticeships/
Check out careers at Bailey Partnership: https://www.baileypartnership.co.uk/careers/
Livvy Moorey interviews Andrew Clancy, Managing Director of Coreus Group and Founder of C Squared Construct, on his career as a quantity surveyor and experience in the industry. Andrew provides an insight into his professional journey by outlining his route into construction, discussing the challenges and highlights of setting up two companies, and offering advice to anyone considering a career in construction.
Lizzy Painter chats with Kurt Gilmore, a geo-environmental engineer at Hydrock. Kurt discusses the fantastic variety of work he experiences in his role, Hydrock’s commitment to re-using previously disregarded land for exciting projects in the UK, the opportunities for young people to join a company like Hydrock, and his personal aspirations for the future of the industry.
For the sixth episode of the G4CSW podcast series, Josh Hodder chats with Michael Baker, a Senior Town Planner at Arup. Michael provides insight into the role of a planner in the industry, how the community influences nationally significant infrastructure and how sustainability is embedded from project inception.
For the fifth episode of the G4CSW podcast series (part of Constructing Excellence South West) Niall Wellington chats with Sam Carter (Director at E G Carter & Co Ltd) about his role, background and thoughts on the industry.
For the forth episode of the G4CSW podcast series (part of Constructing Excellence South West) Katie Pickering chats to Anna Wood, Partner at BPE Solicitors, about her role within the industry. Anna provides insight into how she became a specialist in such a niche area of law.
For the third episode of the G4CSW podcast series (part of Constructing Excellence South West) Josh Hodder chats to Dominika Mackiewicz, a Project Manager at Highways England. Dominika provides insight into the path through her ten year career in civil engineering, and explains how she sees the future for the industry.
For the second episode of the G4CSW podcast series (part of Constructing Excellence South West), Lizzy Painter chats to Toby Child, a project geophysicist at TerraDat UK Ltd. Toby discusses the kind of work a geophysicist does in the construction industry, his own experience of getting to where he is today, and what he thinks the future of the construction industry holds
Lisa Denby begins a brand new series of podcasts brought to you by the G4CSW committee as part of Constructing Excellence South-West.
On this episode, Lisa chats to Andy Bolas, Operations Manager at Kier, a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company.
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