Futureproofed

Major infrastructure projects are increasingly interconnected, forming part of a broader, interdependent system. In this episode of Futureproofed, Eoin O'Murchu, Andy Murray (Major Projects Association), and Deloitte's Claire O'Shaughnessy discuss 'connectedness' in major projects. They explore how strategic linking of initiatives, cross-sector collaboration, and portfolio-based thinking are crucial for achieving wider government outcomes and delivering holistic value. The conversation covers the drivers behind this shift, the benefits of a place-based approach, and the implications for practitioners in this evolving landscape.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In response to the latest findings from the 2024 London Office Crane Survey Winter edition, host Eoin O Murchu is joined by Infrastructure & Real Estate’s Chris Moore and Dave Turner to explore the findings from the Construction Market in this short insights episode. The discussion covers a summary of the key observations, and what this means for the London market.

The recent election of a new Labour government makes this a pivotal moment for UK infrastructure projects. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú, is joined by Director General at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Janet Young, and Deloitte Major Programmes Partner Rob Scopes. Together, they discuss how the recent change in government might impact strategic infrastructure planning, what the future holds for the UKs ambitious infrastructure goals, and the crucial role of the ICE in shaping it.

The Real Estate industry is constantly navigating an evolving digital landscape, but the real challenge is how to create real and sustained value from investments made. In this episode of Futureproofed, host Eoin Ó Murchú, is joined by Nisha Manaktala Chief Data & Technology Officer at Landsec, and Jonathan Tyler Partner within Deloitte Infrastructure and Real Estate. Together, they examine how the real estate industry can learn from digital transformation successes in other sectors, highlight impactful digital initiatives, and pinpoint the key enablers for leveraging technology effectively.

The regeneration of Nine Elms and Vauxhall has transformed a once underused and low-density industrial area into a thriving residential, cultural, and business district, home to the iconic Battersea Power Station and the new US Embassy. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Deloitte Real Assets Advisory Director Jeremy Castle and Head of Strategic Planning at the London Borough of Southwark, Colin Wilson in this episode. Join us as we discuss how the masterplan for the Nine Elms Opportunity Area has been delivered over the past 15 years, weighing up both the critiques and benefits of the scheme. 

In response to the latest findings from the London Office Crane Survey summer edition, host Eoin O Murchu is joined by Real Assets Advisory Director Sophie Allan to explore the findings in this short insights episode. The discussion covers a summary of the key observations, and what this means for the London market.

In response to the UK Government’s recent publication on Data Analytics and AI in Project Delivery, host Eoin O Murchu is joined by Real Assets Advisory’s Head of Data Alex Marx to explore the paper in this short insights episode. The discussion covers a summary of the key findings, and what opportunity it presents for project delivery.

Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Deloitte’s UK Nuclear practice lead Tom Cope, and the interim Finance Director of Great British Nuclear to discuss how the UK is driving the energy transition through investment in Nuclear. The discussion covers the opportunities and challenges of nuclear investment, including the delivery of these major programmes in the UK.

For over 25 years the London Office Crane Survey has been a barometer of business and developer sentiment. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by the team that created this survey, Sophie Allan (Director, Real Assets Advisory Deloitte) and Margret Doyle (Chief Insights Officer and Partner, Financial Services Deloitte) and Shravan Joshi MBE (Chairman of the Planning & Transportation Committee for the City of London Corporation) to discuss the latest insights and findings from the winter 2023 survey.

Necessity is the mother of all invention. From labour shortages to technology evolution, the industry is constantly adapting to deliver more efficient projects. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Gareth Lewis (CEO of Mace Construction) and Dan Gregory (Director from Deloitte’s Real Assets Advisory team) to discuss the last 12 months of the UK construction sector, and how it is responding to current and future challenges in the sector, along with innovations and changing skill requirements across the sector.

Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Deloitte Real Assets Advisory partner Hugh Dullage and the CEO of nPlan Dev Amratia as they discuss how AI and machine learning can optimise the delivery of Capital Projects. nPlan’s machine learning technology accurately forecasts the duration of construction projects and significantly supports the de-risking of major projects. This has earned nPlan recognition as a finalist in the recent Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert award for engineering innovation.

The use of data and disruptive technologies has a huge role to play in the Major Programmes. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Georgia Stillwell (a Manager of Customer Success at Alice Technologies) and Mike White (a Director from Deloitte’s Real Asset Advisory Team) to share their knowledge and experience of using data analytics to optimise and improve our Major Programmes.

The planning and delivery of capital programmes should not be limited to cost, schedule and risk considerations alone. Environmental and sustainability impacts, and their long-term effects on climate change, should be a central pillar across the lifecycle of capital programmes. In this episode, host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Deirdre O’Connor (Pfizer Global Supply Capital Projects Safety & Sustainability Senior Manager), Jo Hills (a Director from Deloitte’s Real Asset Advisory Team) and Devin-Paul O’Brien (a Director from Deloitte Consulting’s Major Programmes team) to share their knowledge and experience of making Capital Projects more sustainable.

Project 13 champions a new integrated model for delivering infrastructure which focuses on aligned incentives to achieve better outcomes. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Melissa Zanocco (Head of Programmes for the Infrastructure Client Group) and Florence Julius (a Director from Deloitte’s Real Asset Advisory Team) to share their knowledge and perspective on the Project 13 initiative.

Project 13 champions a new integrated model for delivering infrastructure which focuses on aligned incentives to achieve better outcomes. Host Eoin Ó Murchú is joined by Melissa Zanocco (Head of Programmes for the Infrastructure Client Group) and Florence Julius (a Director from Deloitte’s Real Asset Advisory Team) to share their knowledge and perspective on the Project 13 initiative.