Professional Practice Podcasts

This programme comprises some short reflections from a series of Part 3 candidates who have just taken their viva – their professional interviews. It recalls tricky questions, how to prepare, tricks of the trade and advice for future Part 3 candidates. The programme features Irene Ilunga, Tom Price, Nina Xenitidou, Tahmid Chowdhury, James Brennan, Lauren Lee, and Tashanraj Selvanayagam. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Rachael Adekunle is a non-contentious senior associate at Kennedys’ law firm in its London offices, where she specialises in dispute resolution, contractual and advisory services. This programme will discuss the general principles of "novation": what it is, how it has changed, some case law, insurance liabilities, and contemporary implications. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Paul Meadows is the CEO of Salus, Building Control & Fire Safety Consultants, which was formed almost 25 years ago. Paul was one of the founders. Paul is a Registered Building Inspector and a qualified Fire Engineer, and more. In this podcast we’ll explore some of the general principles of Approved Document Regulation 7: Materials and Workmanship Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

This Professional Practice Podcast is with Tim Tapper, director at Turner Townsend and a quantum expert with worldwide experience. He heads up the UK and Europe Expert team with over 30 years of experience as a chartered quantity surveyor, dealing with claims and dispute resolution; and is member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators In this podcast we’ll explore some of the general principles of Termination clauses Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Bob Cordran is partner at the law firm Blake Morgan and member of the Employment Lawyers Association, which promotes best practice of employment law. In this podcast we’ll explore some of the general principles in the government’s Employments Right Act Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Ian Walmsley is the man behind the Planning Geek phenomenon. Aside from the Planning Portal, Ian’s is the largest planning website in the UK. In this podcast he clears up some terms about Use Classes. Permitted Development and Article 4 Directions, and provides straightforward advice on simplifying our understanding of the planning process. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

William Ringsdorf is an architect and business coach with 30 years’ experience in the UK and Germany. In this podcast he explains some simple rules for improving profitability in architects’ practices/ Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Roger joined British Land in February 2016 after 29 years at Argent and leads the project at Canada Water. Previously, he led major projects in Manchester, Birmingham, and the 58-acre King’s Cross Development. He was awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Development. This programme outlines some of the significant political and economic challenges faced by developers, the costs and risks involved, and what might be needed to turn the construction industry around. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Bill Barton is the Director at Barton Legal Ltd, and past-President of Leeds Law Society. He has specialised construction law for over 30 years, is a qualified mediator and a Fellow of the Institute of Arbitrators. He has particular expertise in drafting and negotiating specialist bespoke contracts. This programme will primarily look at JCT Practical Completion. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

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