In this episode of "Behind the Built Environment," David Frise interviews Dr. Jo Jolly, Director of Environment and Innovation at Ofwat. Jo discusses her journey from geophysics and hydrogeology to her current role, emphasizing her commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the environment and society. She highlights the urgent need to transform infrastructure performance using data analytics and innovative approaches.

Jo advocates for proactive collaboration between water specialists and building engineers to enhance water management and HVAC systems, improving water and energy efficiency. She also discusses the importance of using data to measure and improve project performance, stressing psychological safety within teams to encourage transparency and prevent issues from being overlooked.