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
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Subsidence is one of the UK’s fastest-growing housing risks — but also one of the least understood. In this episode, we speak with Freya Chapman of Mainmark, a global specialist in ground engineering, to unpack the real causes of subsidence, its links to climate resilience, and the modern solutions that can stabilise and retrofit homes with minimal disruption. From clay shrinkage to drainage failures, historic buildings to coastal erosion, Freya gives a clear, practical and future-focused look at what’s happening beneath our homes — and how we can fix it.
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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Subsidence is one of the UK’s fastest-growing housing risks — but also one of the least understood. In this episode, we speak with Freya Chapman of Mainmark, a global specialist in ground engineering, to unpack the real causes of subsidence, its links to climate resilience, and the modern solutions that can stabilise and retrofit homes with minimal disruption. From clay shrinkage to drainage failures, historic buildings to coastal erosion, Freya gives a clear, practical and future-focused look at what’s happening beneath our homes — and how we can fix it.
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Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
When Joel De Mowbray realised that traditional construction wasn’t matching the needs of local communities, he founded Yes Make – a company that builds public infrastructure from waste materials, with community involvement at its heart. In this episode, we explore Joel’s journey, how Yes Make was born, the principles that drive them, and why circularity should start at street level, not the boardroom.
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Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
When Joel de Mowbray realised that traditional construction wasn’t matching the needs of local communities, he founded Yes Make – a company that builds public infrastructure from waste materials, with community involvement at its heart. In this episode, we explore Joel’s journey, how Yes Make was born, the principles that drive them, and why circularity should start at street level, not the boardroom.
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
The built environment employs more than 3 million people but faces a shortfall of 200,000 skilled workers and persistent barriers to diversity. In this episode, Dr. Elnaz Kashef from Futures For All joins host Martin Hurn to discuss how we can close these gaps through fully funded work experience, employer engagement and inclusive career programmes that empower the next generation.
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
The built environment employs more than 3 million people but faces a shortfall of 200,000 skilled workers and persistent barriers to diversity. In this episode, Dr. Elnaz Kashef from Futures For All joins host Martin Hurn to discuss how we can close these gaps through fully funded work experience, employer engagement and inclusive career programmes that empower the next generation.
Listen now — and connect with the movement at Futurebuild 2026.
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
The Big Retrofit Challenge is back, bigger and bolder for 2026!
Futurebuild, in partnership with the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) and Innovate UK, is launching The Big Retrofit Challenge 2026, a national call for innovations to help decarbonise our homes at scale.
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Martin Hurn talks with Laura Marks, Chair of the NHDG Innovation Working Group and Innovation Champion at United Infrastructure, about what's new for 2026, last year's standout ideas, and how the Challenge is driving real change across the retrofit sector.
Deadline to apply: Monday, 10th November at 10 AM
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
The Big Retrofit Challenge is back, bigger and bolder for 2026!
Futurebuild, in partnership with the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) and Innovate UK, is launching The Big Retrofit Challenge 2026, a national call for innovations to help decarbonise our homes at scale.
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Martin Hurn talks with Laura Marks, Chair of the NHDG Innovation Working Group and Innovation Champion at United Infrastructure, about what's new for 2026, last year's standout ideas, and how the Challenge is driving real change across the retrofit sector.
Deadline to apply: Monday, 10th November at 10 AM
Find out more & apply
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