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.
Episodes
18 hours ago
18 hours ago
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. Katrina 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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18 hours ago
18 hours ago
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. Katrina 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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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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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 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 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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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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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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