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Artwork for Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment
Sustainability
Construction Industry
Carbon Emissions
Circular Economy
Energy Efficiency
Architecture
Low-Carbon Buildings
Skanska
Renovation
Climate Change
Sustainable Housing
Powerhouse Kjørbo
Low-Carbon Materials
Renewable Energy
Powerhouse Concept
Mass Timber
Fossil-Free Construction
Infrastructure
Environmental Sustainability
Geothermal Energy

Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we’ll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.

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Artwork for Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment

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As 2025 draws to a close, let's reflect on the insights we’ve gained from the farsighted guests who joined us this past year, celebrating how we are shaping a sustainable future, together.

Guests in this episode:

• Julia Casagrande, Deputy Directo... more

Discover how public procurement is being redefined to drive innovation, sustainability and integrity in construction. This episode features insights from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden on transforming traditional bidding into strategic part... more

Discover how public procurement is being redefined to drive innovation, sustainability and integrity in construction. This episode features insights from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden on transforming traditional bidding into strategic part... more

How is AI shifting the needle in construction today? This Highlights episode explores real-world examples of how data-driven insights are improving safety, sustainability, and decision-making in the built environment.

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Julia Casagrande
From the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, discusses electrification in construction.
New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
Carl Slotte
Senior Vice President for Region Europe at Volvo Construction Equipment, emphasizes ecosystem collaboration.
Volvo Construction Equipment
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
Gustaf Werner
Vice President for Innovation and Development at Skanska Group, highlights partnership in achieving sustainability goals.
Skanska Group
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
Carl Jonasson Collberg
From the City of Stockholm, discusses public procurement's role in fostering innovation.
City of Stockholm
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
John Penndorf
Designer at Perkins and Will, shares collaboration during the UVA Hospital expansion.
Perkins and Will
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
Mark Humbertson
From the University of Virginia's Facilities Management, emphasizes environmental goals through collaboration.
University of Virginia
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
Dr. Whitney Austin Gray
From the International WELL Building Institute, discusses human-centric design.
International WELL Building Institute
Episode: 2025 Highlights: Shaping Sustainable Places – Together #41
Karl Jonasson Collberg
Procurement expert from the City of Stockholm's City Development Department
City Development Department, City of Stockholm
Episode: The Power of Procurement #40
Magnus Persson
CEO of Skanska Sweden
Skanska Sweden
Episode: The Power of Procurement #40

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John Ambrose
Host of Shaping Sustainable Places, focusing on highlights and discussions related to sustainable construction and collaboration in the industry.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Incredible insights

    Very informative and well structured episode introducing you to many of the key topics in sustianability. Great for anyone in the industry, and those who are learning about it as well.

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    Jake_Jorgovan
    United States3 years ago

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The Power of Procurement #40
Q: Where do we think we're going to be in 10 years regarding procurement?
We will likely see a larger percentage of procurement done in dialogue-based formats, necessitated by the need for sustainable practices.
The Power of Procurement #40
Q: How are you exchanging information with other cities about procurement?
We've been using the competitive dialogue method, attracting interest from various EU countries.
The Power of Procurement #40
Q: What are we looking at in terms of additional sustainability parameters?
We need to integrate customer value assessments and focus more on circularity in procurement.
The Power of Procurement #40
Q: Why is procurement such an important issue?
It is fundamentally tied to both financial implications and public trust in institutions.
AI in construction: Turning Data into Value #39
Q: What barriers remain to more widespread use of data?
The need for high-quality datasets, stronger collaboration, and improved standards for data sharing among industry players.

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Focused on creating low-carbon built environments, this podcast covers innovative solutions for challenges in the construction and development industries. Through conversations with industry leaders and experts, episodes explore significant advancements in sustainability, including electrification in construction, public procurement strategies, and the role of technology like AI in enhancing decision-making processes. Unique for its emphasis on collaboration between various stakeholders, the content is particularly relevant for individuals and organizations interested in sustainable development practices and the future of construction.

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