Big interviews
Interview with the duo behind Plus X
Having established proof of concept, the duo behind incubator hub Plus X plan to roll it out across other U+I sites and beyond.
Founders of Kontor map out its future
James Townsend and Luke Appleby talk to Simon Creasey about their global expansion plans and the challenges of being a start-up consultancy in the US.
Turning the Big Apple green: interview with John Mandyck
John Mandyck, chief executive of New York’s Urban Green Council, is working on a revolutionary real estate carbon trading system that could help New York and other cities slash emissions.
Smart sheds: interview with Segro’s James Power
SEGRO is trialling sensor technology across 20 properties in the UK and Europe. Digital director James Power talks to Adam Branson about the potential benefits of smart warehouses
How Quadrant Repurpose plans to revive department stores
Chris Daniel and Mark Phillipson, the pair behind new joint venture Quadrant Repurpose, reveal how they plan to breathe new life into Britain’s department stores to Emanuele Midolo
Interview with Serendipity founder John Arenas
US firm Serendipity Labs launched a joint venture with Newable last month ahead of its UK debut. Founder John Arenas outlines his gameplan to Emanuele Midolo
Interview with Sir Stuart Lipton: ‘Social is my driving factor’
As 22 Bishopsgate nears completion, Sir Stuart Lipton tells Adam Branson how the landmark scheme reflects his broader vision of development as a force for social good.
Interview with Art-Invest Real Estate’s Ali Abbas
Art-Invest entered the UK market at a time of Brexit-related political chaos. Emanuele Midolo asks managing partner Ali Abbas why – and what’s next.
Interview with Urban & Civic’s Nigel Hugill and Robin Butler
To mark Urban & Civic’s 10th anniversary, Nigel Hugill and Robin Butler show Liz Hamson around their crowning glories in Alconbury and Rugby
Five minutes with
Five minutes with Caroline Baker
Head of Cushman & Wakefield in Manchester on family, building more homes and embracing change
Five minutes with Andy Harding
JLL’s industrial and logistics lead director on snakes, ornithology and diversity
Five minutes with Johnny Hawkins
Knight Frank’s capital markets partner on building trust, younger generations and gender equality
Five minutes with Robert Dobrzycki
Panattoni Europe’s chief executive on positive thinking, flexibility and spreading more happiness
Five minutes with Anthony Walker
The chief executive of GoReport on ‘positive disruption’, fate and the importance of family.
Five minutes with Kevin Murray
Whitbread’s head of acquisitions for the north and Ireland on diversity, integrity and kicking things to relax
