Podcasts

Our podcasts bring together voices, expertise and perspectives from across the UK built environment, creating engaging conversations around the issues, innovations and opportunities shaping the sector.

Building Insights explores the built environment from a wide range of perspectives, featuring conversations with architects, specifiers, manufacturers and other industry experts. Each episode takes a closer look at important topics affecting the sector, from sustainability, building performance and design to new technologies, changing regulations and evolving approaches to construction.

Builders’ Voices, produced in collaboration with the Federation of Master Builders, provides a dedicated platform for builders and SME housebuilders to share their first-hand experiences, opinions and insights. The series explores the practical challenges and opportunities facing businesses on the ground, giving a valuable voice to an important part of the UK construction industry.

Together, our podcasts provide an accessible platform for sharing knowledge, discussing new ideas and hearing directly from the people helping to shape the future of the UK built environment.

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Alli Gay, CHI Homes

Alli Gay of CHI Homes and member of the Federation of Master Builders discusses her desire to increase the reputation of the industry as well as increasing diversity within firms.

Builders' Voices Episode 5 | 16 August 2023 | With Alli Gay

Improving Sustainability in Social Housing

Peter Howard of AkzoNobel takes an in-depth look at how sustainability and wellness can be positively impacted by the right choice of paints and finishes in social housing projects.

Building Insights Episode 12 | 24 July 2023 | With Peter Howard

Key Considerations when Designing Education Spaces

Jayne Roughan of AkzoNobel discusses her experience when designing for education to help provide the effective learning environments of the future.

Building Insights Episode 11 | 26 June 2023 | With Jayne Roughan

Nic London, N. London Construction

Nic London of N. London Construction & member of he Federation of Master Builders discusses his troubleshooting for local authorities to remedy sub-standard construction.

Builders' Voices Episode 4 | 25 May 2023 | With Nic London

Key Considerations when Designing for Dementia Patients

Andrew Cleaver of Dulux discusses the particular needs of dementia sufferers when it comes to interior design, and how a careful approach to colour can help.

Building Insights Episode 10 | 15 May 2023 | With Andrew Cleaver

Adrian Swan, Swan Homes

Adrian Swan of Swan Homes and member of Federation of Master Builders proudly discusses the work his firm produces, as well as what his drives for the future.

Builders' Voices Episode 3 | 27 March 2023 | With Adrian Swan

Bill Dunster, Architect, ZEDPower

Bill Dunster of ZedFactory discusses his approach sustainable design and the urgent need for a ‘fad-free,’ uncompromising approach to low carbon buildings.

Building Insights Episode 9 | 21 February 2023 | With Bill Dunster OBE

Fire Safety & Project Accountability Post-Building Safety Act

Nigel Ostime of Hawkins/Brown architects discusses the impact of the Building Safety Act, introduced to bring a range of improvements in building procurement to help ensure greater safety in future.

Building Insights Episode 8 | 4 January 2023 | With Nigel Ostime

NH Construction & Yorkshire Marketing Consultants

Kelly Worrall of NH Construction discuss how she and her husband set up their own development company, specialising in masonry and stoneworkafter catching the construction bug in 2015.

Builders' Voices Episode 2 | 14 September 2022 | With Kelly Worrall

How to Build a Low Carbon Home

Self-builder Diane Newbery reveals the different challenges she faced with her recent low carbon build as well as her own low carbon ‘forever home’ project.

Building Insights Episode 7 | 26 July 2022 | With Diane Newbery

Swallow Hill Homes

Rob Bailey of Swallow Hill Homes and a member of the FMB share his thoughts on the quality over cost as well as his life running a small firm.

Builders' Voices Episode 1 | 18 July 2022 | With Rob Bailey

Are SuDS Finally Becoming Mainstream?

Sue Illman of Illman Young Landscape Consultants shares the practical approaches of using SuDS as a key method of future-proofing new housing developments against flooding.

Building Insights Episode 6 | 26 May 2022 | With Sue Illman

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