Roger Madelin on Challenges for Development
From Professional Practice Podcasts by Austin Williams
July 12, 2025 · 50 min
About this episode
Roger Madelin discusses the significant political and economic challenges faced by developers in the construction industry.
Roger joined British Land in February 2016 after 29 years at Argent and leads the project at Canada Water. Previously, he led major projects in Manchester, Birmingham, and the 58-acre King’s Cross Development. He was awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Development. This programme outlines some of the significant political and economic challenges faced by developers, the costs and risks involved, and what might be needed to turn the construction industry around. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk
People in this episode
Host: Austin Williams
Guest: Roger Madelin
Topics covered
- development
- sustainable development
- construction industry
- political challenges
- economic challenges
Keywords
- British Land
- Canada Water
- King’s Cross Development
- CBE
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: CBE
Places: Manchester, Birmingham
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