Middle East Construction & Real Estate Podcast
The Middle East is one of the world's most discussed and revered construction and real estate marketplaces. This podcast features some of the industry's foremost individuals and will cover a range of topics, projects, initiatives, and trends affecting the industry.
Hosted by Jonathan Eveleigh
With 23 years experience working in the Middle East for leading contractors Laing O'Rourke and Khansaheb, as host of the MECRE podcast I will be joined by experts from leading organisations in the property and construction industry to share their knowledge, views and advice on a range of key subjects, projects, new developments, market trends and other topics
Episodes
10 episodes
Exploring the Future of Co-Living in the Middle East with Bass Ackerman, Founder of Hive Coliv
Ever wondered how modern communal living can transform urban life? Discover the future of co-living in the Middle East with Bass Ackerman, founder of Hive. Join us as Bass shares his incredible journey from South Africa to Dubai, and how his pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:41
Exploring Facilities Management in the UAE with Stuart Harrison, CEO of Emrill
Unlock the secrets of modern Facilities Management with Stuart Harrison, the CEO of Emrill, in our latest episode! Stuart shares his remarkable journey and provides invaluable insights into the evolution of the FM industry, from tradit...
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43:10
Mastering Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution in Construction with Suzannah Newboult of DLA Piper
Unlock the secrets of dealing with commercial management in the construction industry with Suzannah Newboult, partner at DLA Piper.Suzannah is a seasoned legal expert with a decade of expertise in the Middle East.She talks...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:14
Unveiling life as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading architects, with BSBG’s Bart Leclercq’
Ever wondered what it's like to swap tulips for sand dunes and embark on a career adventure in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula? This episode's special guest, Bart Leclercq, head of Studio for Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), shares his capt...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:37
The Digital Transformation of Construction and Interior Design with Kathryn Athreya
Prepare to have your perspective on design irreversibly transformed as we sit down with Kathryn Athreya from Roar Design to navigate the thrilling confluence of digital and physical realms in interior design and construction. Kathryn unveils th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:27
Forecasting the next few years of the Middle East's property and construction sectors with Colin Foreman
Unlock some of the secrets behind the thriving Real Estate and Construction industry as we sit down in discussion with Colin Foreman, the keen journalistic mind behind MEED’s editorial intelligence, for an eye-opening finale to our first series...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:11
The Future of Data Centres in the Middle East: A Conversation with John Rippingale, Managing Director of Sudlows Consulting
Get ready to navigate the digital landscape of the Middle East as we sit down with John Rippingale, the Managing Director of Sudlows Consulting, who is about to demystify the world of data centres for us. Ever wondered about the driving f...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:21
Exploring the opportunities for more efficient delivery of mega projects, with Kez Taylor CEO Alec
Ready to understand why construction lags behind other sectors in terms of productivity? Keen to discover how to recapture a trillion dollars in wasted value worldwide? Then this episode is your gateway to the answers. We've got Kez Taylor, CEO...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:08
Exploring Sustainable Construction and Decarbonization with Louise Collins, JLL's Regional Director of Energy and Engineering
What would you say if I told you that 40% of the world's annual carbon emissions originate from the built environment? Shocking, isn't it? In our latest conversation with Louise Collins, JLL's Regional Director of Energy and Engineering, we tak...
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Episode 2
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32:52
An Insightful Journey into Middle East Real Estate with Rob Devereux, CEO of Brookfield Properties
We're thrilled to bring you insights from none other than Rob Devereux, the Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Properties, Middle East. Buckle up as we embark on Rob's whirlwind journey through the construction and real estate industry, span...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:55