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Welcome to The Futurebuild Podcast, where we spotlight the drivers of positive impact in the built environment. Hosted by Martin Hurn, Futurebuild Event Director, each episode features inspiring conversations with leaders and innovators from across the industry.
Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and ground breaking projects are shaping a better future.
Tune in to hear first hand stories of how these trailblazers are making a real difference in the built environment and beyond. Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and connected with the forefront of sustainable innovation.
Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and ground breaking projects are shaping a better future.
Tune in to hear first hand stories of how these trailblazers are making a real difference in the built environment and beyond. Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and connected with the forefront of sustainable innovation.
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The Futurebuild Podcast - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively
In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Virginia Cinquemani, founder of Green Gorilla Consultants and author of the forthcoming book, The Good Communicator. Virginia shares her extensive experience in the built environment to explore why sustainability struggles to become mainstream, how psychological and communication barriers hinder progress, and why co-creating solutions leads to better outcomes.
Packed with actionable insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on making sustainability more accessible, relatable, and impactful across the built environment.
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In this special Futurebuild Podcast episode, recorded live at BE-ST Fest in Glasgow, Martin Hurn speaks with two of the key voices driving retrofit and innovation in Scotland.
First, Martin is joined by Caitriona Jordan, Associate Director of Retrofit & Energy Efficiency at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST). Caitriona shares insights into the ambitious Retrofit Scotland programme launched at the event, the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s built environment, and how BE-ST is leading the way with low-carbon materials, skills training, and a just transition.
Later, we hear from Lynsey Brydson, Impact Programmes Director, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), who reflects on 10 years of BE-ST, innovation in timber construction, and how diversity, collaboration, and regional policy are shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.
From community engagement to practical training, this episode captures the energy, ambition, and impact of BE-ST Fest’s International Retrofit Conference.
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In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Marian Garfield, Sustainability Director at Heidelberg Materials, to explore the urgent challenge of decarbonising the materials we use in construction. With over a decade of leadership in the mineral extractive sector, Marion shares insights on Heidelberg Materials' ambitious 2030 commitments, including carbon capture, hydrogen technology, and circular economy initiatives.
They break down the myths surrounding cement’s carbon footprint, the company's path to net zero, and the innovations reshaping the industry. As the registration sponsor of Futurebuild 2025, Heidelberg Materials is driving the conversation on sustainability - listen in for a deep dive into the future of low-carbon construction.
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In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Marian Garfield, Sustainability Director at Heidelberg Materials, to explore the urgent challenge of decarbonising the materials we use in construction. With over a decade of leadership in the mineral extractive sector, Marion shares insights on Heidelberg Materials' ambitious 2030 commitments, including carbon capture, hydrogen technology, and circular economy initiatives.
They break down the myths surrounding cement’s carbon footprint, the company's path to net zero, and the innovations reshaping the industry. As the registration sponsor of Futurebuild 2025, Heidelberg Materials is driving the conversation on sustainability - listen in for a deep dive into the future of low-carbon construction.
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In Episode 12 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn speaks with Jonny Popper, co-founder of LCA (formerly London Communications Agency), about the evolving role of PR and public affairs in planning and development.
With over 25 years of experience, Johnny has helped shape major London projects, from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the transformation of King's Cross. This episode dives into:
How strategic PR and community engagement can make or break a development
The political dynamics influencing planning decisions
The lessons learned from some of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects
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In Episode 12 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn speaks with Jonny Popper, co-founder of LCA (formerly London Communications Agency), about the evolving role of PR and public affairs in planning and development.
With over 25 years of experience, Johnny has helped shape major London projects, from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the transformation of King's Cross. This episode dives into:
How strategic PR and community engagement can make or break a development
The political dynamics influencing planning decisions
The lessons learned from some of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects
Listen now and discover the impact of effective communication in the built environment.
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In Episode 11 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Joe Walsh, co-founder and CEO of BioSip, to explore how technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping construction.
With a background in the tech industry, Joe has brought fresh thinking to the built environment, developing high-performance building materials from post-consumer waste. In this episode, we discuss:
How BioSip is transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials
The challenges of scaling innovation in construction
The role of AI, microfactories, and decentralization in the future of housing
Listen now and discover how innovation is reshaping the built environment.
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In Episode 11 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Joe Walsh, co-founder and CEO of BioSip, to explore how technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping construction.
With a background in the tech industry, Joe has brought fresh thinking to the built environment, developing high-performance building materials from post-consumer waste. In this episode, we discuss:
How BioSip is transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials
The challenges of scaling innovation in construction
The role of AI, microfactories, and decentralization in the future of housing
Listen now and discover how innovation is reshaping the built environment.
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In Episode 10 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with industry leader Sam Stacey, former Challenge Director for the Transforming Construction Programme at UK Research and Innovation and founder of Sustain CRE.
They explore how innovation is driving progress in the construction industry and shaping a more sustainable built environment. Sam shares insights from his career in architecture, engineering, and leading industry-wide initiatives, along with his latest venture focused on transforming commercial real estate retrofits.
Key topics include:
Breaking down industry barriers to innovation
Scaling sustainable construction with modern methods of construction (MMC)
Smarter solutions for retrofitting commercial real estate
Listen now and discover how innovation is shaping the future of construction.
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In Episode 10 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with industry leader Sam Stacey, former Challenge Director for the Transforming Construction Programme at UK Research and Innovation and founder of Sustain CRE.
They explore how innovation is driving progress in the construction industry and shaping a more sustainable built environment. Sam shares insights from his career in architecture, engineering, and leading industry-wide initiatives, along with his latest venture focused on transforming commercial real estate retrofits.
Key topics include:
Breaking down industry barriers to innovation
Scaling sustainable construction with modern methods of construction (MMC)
Smarter solutions for retrofitting commercial real estate
Listen now and discover how innovation is shaping the future of construction.
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The Futurebuild Podcast - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at SOM, to explore her career journey, the evolving role of architects, and the critical need for climate advocacy and carbon literacy. Mina shares her insights on breaking down technical barriers, creating a common sustainability language, and driving meaningful change in the built environment through innovation and collaboration.
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The Futurebuild Podcast - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at SOM, to explore her career journey, the evolving role of architects, and the critical need for climate advocacy and carbon literacy. Mina shares her insights on breaking down technical barriers, creating a common sustainability language, and driving meaningful change in the built environment through innovation and collaboration.
Tune in now:
Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
The Futurebuild Podcast - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively
In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Virginia Cinquemani, founder of Green Gorilla Consultants and author of the forthcoming book, The Good Communicator. Virginia shares her extensive experience in the built environment to explore why sustainability struggles to become mainstream, how psychological and communication barriers hinder progress, and why co-creating solutions leads to better outcomes.
Packed with actionable insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on making sustainability more accessible, relatable, and impactful across the built environment.
Tune in now:
Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
1The Futurebuild Podcast - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation
In this special episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn welcomes Paul Rogers, National Decarbonisation Manager at CLC Group and Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group's Innovation Working Group, to introduce The Big Retrofit Challenge. This competition calls on innovators to bring forward transformative ideas for building decarbonisation, addressing the urgent need to retrofit 27 million homes across the UK.
Paul shares his journey from engineering to leading national decarbonisation initiatives, emphasising the importance of breakthroughs that address policy, skill gaps, and the unique challenges of retrofitting traditional structures. The Big Retrofit Challenge offers SMEs and startups a rare platform to showcase their solutions, engage with top-tier industry leaders, and potentially pilot their innovations in real-world applications.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable construction, the future of retrofitting, and impactful change in the built environment.
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The Futurebuild Podcast - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation
In this special episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn welcomes Paul Rogers, National Decarbonisation Manager at CLC Group and Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group's Innovation Working Group, to introduce The Big Retrofit Challenge. This competition calls on innovators to bring forward transformative ideas for building decarbonisation, addressing the urgent need to retrofit 27 million homes across the UK.
Paul shares his journey from engineering to leading national decarbonisation initiatives, emphasising the importance of breakthroughs that address policy, skill gaps, and the unique challenges of retrofitting traditional structures. The Big Retrofit Challenge offers SMEs and startups a rare platform to showcase their solutions, engage with top-tier industry leaders, and potentially pilot their innovations in real-world applications.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable construction, the future of retrofitting, and impactful change in the built environment.
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In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, our host Martin Hurn sits down with Alastair Parvin, co-founder of Open Systems Lab and the visionary behind the WikiHouse project. Alastair shares his journey from traditional architecture to system design, challenging conventional building practices. He discusses how WikiHouse is revolutionising construction with its open-source approach, aiming to democratize the building process and make it accessible to everyone.
The conversation covers how disruptive manufacturing can reshape communities, the importance of collaboration in solving the housing and climate crises, and the future of planning. Alastair delves into the potential of distributed manufacturing, bio-based materials, and open innovation to bring sustainable, cost-effective housing solutions to the mainstream.
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In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, our host Martin Hurn sits down with Alastair Parvin, co-founder of Open Systems Lab and the visionary behind the WikiHouse project. Alastair shares his journey from traditional architecture to system design, challenging conventional building practices. He discusses how WikiHouse is revolutionising construction with its open-source approach, aiming to democratize the building process and make it accessible to everyone.
The conversation covers how disruptive manufacturing can reshape communities, the importance of collaboration in solving the housing and climate crises, and the future of planning. Alastair delves into the potential of distributed manufacturing, bio-based materials, and open innovation to bring sustainable, cost-effective housing solutions to the mainstream.
Tune in now. Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook: #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
The Futurebuild Podcast - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future
The future of architecture is here, and it's evolving. In the latest episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, titled "Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future", we explore how innovative minds are transforming the built environment to meet the demands of sustainability and climate action.
Join our host Martin Hurn as he sits down with Deepthi Ravi, an architect and sustainability specialist at PLP Architecture, to examine the shift in architectural thinking. They discuss the role of new technologies, materials, and the importance of collaboration in shaping a sustainable future. This episode is packed with insights on everything from the circular economy to groundbreaking design approaches that are reshaping the industry.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of sustainable architecture, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking conversation.
Tune in now and be part of the change toward a more sustainable future.
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The Futurebuild Podcast - Zero Carbon, Big Impact
At Futurebuild, we’re committed to leading the conversation on sustainable design and construction and we’re excited to bring you our latest podcast episode, featuring one of the industry’s leading voices, Simon Sturgis.
Simon Sturgis is an expert in sustainable architecture and a pioneer in carbon accountability, with decades of experience and a deep passion for transforming the built environment. In this episode, Simon offers invaluable insights into why tracking and reducing carbon emissions is crucial at every phase of a building project. He also shares practical strategies for integrating low-carbon solutions into architectural designs without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Looking ahead, Simon discusses the path to a net-zero future, exploring what it will take for the construction industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and beyond. Whether you’re an architect, developer, policy-maker, or someone deeply invested in environmental issues, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies that can help you make a real difference.
Tune in now to ‘Zero Carbon, Big Impact’ to explore how you can contribute to building a more sustainable and carbon-conscious world.
Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook: #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
The Futurebuild Podcast - Zero Carbon, Big Impact
At Futurebuild, we’re committed to leading the conversation on sustainable design and construction and we’re excited to bring you our latest podcast episode, featuring one of the industry’s leading voices, Simon Sturgis.
Simon Sturgis is an expert in sustainable architecture and a pioneer in carbon accountability, with decades of experience and a deep passion for transforming the built environment. In this episode, Simon offers invaluable insights into why tracking and reducing carbon emissions is crucial at every phase of a building project. He also shares practical strategies for integrating low-carbon solutions into architectural designs without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Looking ahead, Simon discusses the path to a net-zero future, exploring what it will take for the construction industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and beyond. Whether you’re an architect, developer, policy-maker, or someone deeply invested in environmental issues, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies that can help you make a real difference.
Tune in now to ‘Zero Carbon, Big Impact’ to explore how you can contribute to building a more sustainable and carbon-conscious world.
Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook: #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
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