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In the latest episode of Talking Shop, Clare Bailey, author of the BCO Research report, 'Affordable Workspace: A Solution, Not a Problem' (undertaken by Savills) speaks to NextGen's Hannah Buxton.

"Productivity is up, but innovation is down." The two discuss affordable workspace at length, SME's, building reuse, social sustainability, community and the recent workplace challenges Gen Z and Millennials have faced #remoteworking

In a varied discussion and debate, Ken Giannini (Director, MCM) and one of NextGen's Rising Stars Yohance Harper (Associate Partner, Quadrant) chat about the work they're doing, and share their thoughts on architecture, sustainability, mentoring and purpose. They also share all things inspiration, career journeys and future industry trends.

“As a young architect, a previous boss told me to always challenge solutions from the past” – Ken Giannini

Yohance reminds us that great architecture should make you feel something and stresses the importance of anything that helps you to grow - especially chatting to industry peers - you just never know what could come from mingling and #networking.

“Buildings need to be platforms for partnerships.” If you look at your career, what would you like to leave behind and be known for? For Yohance, it’s people and places.

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In episode 4, 2021's NextGen Rising Star Midlands Award Winner Conor Nolan speaks to Nigel Miller, MD of Cordless Consultants and author of BCO research report, ‘Impact of technology on the Covid-19 workplace.’ They discuss which tech trends are dominating regions the UK, barriers to adoption of smart tech in buildings and how H.R, I.T & FM in commercial real estate are having to work closer together than ever.

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In the first episode of Talking Shop with the NextGen: Gillian Stewart (BCO Scotland's Chair and MLA Director) speaks to Savannah de Savary, Founder & CEO of Built_ID + Forbes 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneur and one of BCO Nextgen’s PropTech Company of the Year Award winners. They discuss the commercial real estate industry at large, PropTech, and how we get more young people a step up the construction career ladder and more.

We hear from Lindsey Barrett, Chair of the London NextGen Committee on the legal impacts COVID-19 is having on the market and what we might expect from corporate occupiers. We also cover her ambitions for the NextGen, advice for today's grads and what could be done to improve diversity in the CRE sector.