Welcome to The Futurebuild Podcast (audio channel), 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.
Episodes
5 days ago
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In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks talks with Nuno Correia, Head of Sustainability at WilkinsonEyre. The practice behind iconic projects like Battersea Power Station and HS2’s Old Oak Common. Nuno shares his unique journey from civil engineering to architectural sustainability and reflects on WilkinsonEyre’s 40-year legacy of innovation, material efficiency, and bioclimatic design. This episode delves into how values like collaboration and technical integration shape their sustainability approach, how the firm partners with startups to support innovation, and why heads of sustainability are becoming the linchpins of climate literacy in practice.
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn talks to Jaskiran Nagi, engineer and inventor of BOLT e-Boilers– the first battery-ready electric combi boiler. With heating responsible for a fifth of UK emissions, Jaskiran believes it’s time for a simple, scalable alternative to gas. They discuss the inspiration behind BOLT e-Boilers, the realities of innovating in the energy space, and why the UK’s net zero goals depend on smarter, more flexible home heating solutions. From policy barriers to the power of choice, this conversation explores the next frontier in decarbonising domestic heat.
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Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
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 BestFest’s International Retrofit Conference.
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
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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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
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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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
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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Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
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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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
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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