Martin Loosemore on making a difference through construction
From How to build a better world by The Fifth Estate
December 3, 2025 · 45 min
About this episode
Martin Loosemore discusses the impact of construction management and social procurement on community development.
Martin Loosemore, professor of construction management is known for his Community of Practice for social procurement, which he started with his colleague Dr Suhair Alkilani at the University of Technology Sydney. Host: Tina Perinotto Produced by: The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate website: www.thefifthestate.com.au Sign up to the newsletter: https://thefifthestate.com.au/subscribe Support The Fifth Estate: thefifthestate.com.au/support-us LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-fift...
People in this episode
Host: Tina Perinotto
Guest: Martin Loosemore
Topics covered
- construction management
- social procurement
- community practice
- making a difference
- sustainability
Keywords
- construction
- social procurement
- community of practice
- sustainability
- University of Technology Sydney
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Technology Sydney, The Fifth Estate
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