Episode 17: Critical Infrastructure Resilience - Practical Strategies for the UK in an Uncertain World
The cost of infrastructure failure is soaring. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú speaks with resilience expert Rick Cudworth and Deloitte infrastructure specialist Guy Finny, discussing the economic implications of inadequate resilience. They explore the shift from reactive to proactive strategies, examining international best practices and the importance of integrating resilience into strategic planning and infrastructure design.
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Episode 16: Inside the UK Government’s 10-year Infrastructure Strategy
On June 19 2025 the Government published their new 10 year UK Infrastructure Strategy. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Deloitte Infrastructure experts Rob Scopes and Claire O'Shaughnessy to dissect the strategy and discuss what it means for the future of infrastructure in the UK.
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Episode 15: Infrastructure Financing: Lessons from the National Audit Office’s Private Finance Review
Private finance has played a significant role in shaping the UK's infrastructure landscape, but its legacy is complex, raising crucial questions about the balance between public and private sector involvement. This episode of Futureproofed examines the National Audit Office’s (NAO) latest report on PFI, exploring its successes, challenges, and key lessons. Host Eoin O Murchu welcomes Simon Reason and Lilian Ndianefo from the NAO and Deloitte Infrastructure Advisory Director Andy Carel-Maloney to discuss how these lessons can shape the future of UK infrastructure funding.
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Episode 14: Heritage Works for Housing, a Practical Guide to Regeneration
As the UK strives to meet ambitious housing targets, could our existing historic buildings hold the key? Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Catherine Dewar, Regional Director at Historic England, and Katie Wray, Director at Deloitte Infrastructure & Real Estate Advisory, to explore the potential of heritage-led regeneration. They'll discuss the findings of the "Heritage Works for Housing" report, the value of reusing historic assets, and showcase inspiring examples of heritage-led projects.
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Episode 13: Futureproofed Insights: From Turbines to Transmission, Unpacking Offshore Wind and Grid Integration with Ørsted
The UK is on a mission to achieve net zero emission by 2050 with a critical milestone of decarbonising the electricity grid by 2030. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú, is joined by Systems Integration expert at Orsted, Bridgit Harland-Johnson, and Deloitte energy transition specialist Liz Wells. Together, they discuss how offshore wind places a crucial role in the UKs energy ambition, and how the UK overcomes the challenge of aligning energy intensive sectors with the unique characteristics of wind power.
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