In this episode, I sit down with Ann-Marie Fallon, a leading architect and sustainability advocate, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry today.

From navigating a male-dominated industry to leading groundbreaking Passive House projects, Ann-Marie shares her journey, insights on sustainability, and the critical need for leadership diversity.🔹 What we cover in this episode:✔️ Breaking into architecture during a recession – the impact on career growth✔️ How Passive House design is shaping the future of sustainable construction✔️ Why retention—not recruitment—is the biggest challenge for diversity in construction✔️ The glass ceiling in leadership and how to break it✔️ The intersection of sustainability, innovation, and leadership in SME firms📢 Key Takeaways:👉 Sustainability should not be seen as ‘innovation’—it should be the standard👉 The construction industry needs systematic change, not just individual champions👉 Leadership diversity directly impacts business performance & innovation👉 SME firms that embrace sustainability are winning better contracts 💬 What’s the biggest leadership or sustainability challenge in your business? Drop your thoughts below!Guest Bio:Ann-Marie Fallon is an award-winning architect specialising in sustainable and high-performance buildings. She was named Sustainability Leader of the Year (2023) by Architects Journal and has been at the forefront of Passive House design in the UK and Ireland. She is passionate about driving industry-wide change through better leadership, retention strategies, and innovative design thinking.🔥 Connect with Ann-Marie Fallon:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-fallon-a1baa619/🔗 https://www.architype.co.uk/🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!