HeyJaredThe Building People | A Grid Edge original series
The Building People – a GridEdge.ai original series. Where we spotlight the career journeys and hard-won lessons of the people who help keep Britain’s buildings running. Hosted by Paul McCorquodale, CEO at Grid Edge.
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- 6
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- Sep 25, 2026
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- Jul 15, 2026
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EP 17 - Stefan Schmidt (MeterZ) (opens the original)
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Summary Stefan Schmidt is co-founder and CEO of MeterZ, a company that gets energy data out of buildings. He talks through his route from Microsoft into smart buildings via Hoare Lea, HB Reavis and WiredScore, and explains why reliable meter data is still so hard to come by. He covers utility meters nobody can find, submeters buried on BMS networks, and how wireless and IoT hardware are cutting the cost of metering. He also explains why a shortage of skilled installers is the next big problem to
EP 16 - Jason Roberts (Mitie) (opens the original)
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Summary Jason Roberts shares his journey from technical roles in refrigeration and energy to leading sustainability at Mitie. He traces how ESG practices have evolved from compliance reporting into operational change, and makes the case that influencing people matters more than any single technology. Keywords ESG, sustainability, built environment, facilities management, energy management, carbon reduction, leadership, innovation, net zero, climate change, corporate responsibility Key topics Jas
Ep 15 - Gal Leslie (2-Work) (opens the original)
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Summary Gal Leslie shares her journey from sales in the flexible workspace industry to co-founding 2-Work, and explains why culture, customer focus, and adaptability are what separate a workspace that thrives from one that empties out. Keywords flexible workspace, co-working, property management, customer experience, workspace culture, landlord partnerships, space design, business growth Key topics Gal's career path from sales into co-founding 2-Work Why culture and customer experience drive wor
EP 14 - Mark Baker (Sodexo) (opens the original)
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Mark Baker shares his journey from the RAF to leading operations at Sodexo UK, with lessons in leadership, collaboration and sustainability across the built environment. Key topics - Transition from military to industry - Leadership and collaboration in facilities management - Decarbonisation of military estates - Building effective client relationships - Veterans support in facilities management Takeaways - Military discipline and problem solving are highly applicable in FM - Building relations
EP13 - Frankie Spencer (Leeds Trinity University) (opens the original)
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content type Interview primary goal Educational summary In this episode, Frankie shares her unconventional journey into estates and facilities management, highlighting the importance of adaptability, people skills, and future-proofing in the evolving landscape of university infrastructure. Discover practical insights on managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and preparing for environmental challenges. keywords estates management, facilities, project management, future-proofing, univer
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