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National framework provider Pagabo has released an eight-part podcast series all about The Construction Playbook, created in partnership with The Open University.
The partnership formed between the organisations was established through a shared passion for advancing education and offering a new way to learn about an industry sometimes criticised for being behind the times.
As a principal business leading the way in championing the gold standard in procurement, Pagabo gathered key members from its parent organisation The 55 Group and business ecosystem to shed light on how implementation of the government’s Construction Playbook has been adopted over the year since its release in December 2020.
The eight episodes focus on a variety of topics:
- Contract management and supply chain
- Early engagement and collaboration
- Health and wellbeing
- Modern methods of construction (MMC)
- Social value
- Technology and innovation
- Training
- Value toolkit
Podcast host Gerard Toplass of Pagabo said: “The podcast is part of our initiative The Future of Construction, which brings together partners from across the industry that are united by raising standards and ensuring the next generation exceed the feats achieved by present professionals. Having said that, the podcast is accessible for both active and aspiring construction professionals with insights not limited to a certain job role or seniority.
“Across the eight episodes I am joined by 17 different guests from major contractors, consultancies, digital solutions providers and data specialists.
“To provide optimum opportunity to learn about the construction industry, the different talking points aim to delve into the detail of emerging concepts as well as those well-established – and how they and the Construction Playbook coordinate to building a better future. While each episode focuses on a particular topic, the discussions show the great overlap between these elements and how they all impact each other and work together.
“By bringing together forward-thinking individuals we’re provided a platform to consider things in a different light and hear more about the latest industry thinking, projects and creations.”
The Open University supported Pagabo in creating the series by sharing experience and best practice on delivering virtual training through a podcast platform.
Simon Tindall, new Business Director at The Open University, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for the university to demonstrate our learning approach and expertise, working with Pagabo to develop truly engaging content to build knowledge around best practice within the construction industry.”
All episodes are now available online here.
Streaming platform Spotify is also hosting the show here.
FMJ in conjunction with Grundon Waste Management have launched the 2022 survey into how FMs approach their waste management and recycling responsibilities.
It’s the fifth year for the annual appraisal, and as we return to normal, there is a real opportunity for FMs to reappraise their waste and recycling operations and look at new, smarter waste management strategies.
In order to understand how FMs have navigated their way through the last year and their plans for meeting stringent waste and recycling targets we’ve posed a series of questions which include insights into FMs’ waste management strategy and targets, such as zero waste and landfill, the types of waste organisations produce and what helps FMs promote waste management in their organisations?
Please share your experiences and opinions on waste management. The survey will take just five minutes to complete, and as a thank you for taking part, respondents will be entered into a prize draw to win a £150 Amazon gift card.
To take part click here.
