Social value is one of the most critical, misunderstood topics in the built environment. In this episode, we speak with Dr Carl Walker about why the built environment must rethink how it defines and delivers social value. Drawing on psychology, public health, and lived community experience, Carl explains why co-creation, youth agency, and early intervention are essential to building healthier, more resilient places, and why starting with people, not metrics, leads to better outcomes for everyone.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

Social value is one of the most critical, misunderstood topics in the built environment. In this episode, we speak with Dr Carl Walker about why the built environment must rethink how it defines and delivers social value. Drawing on psychology, public health, and lived community experience, Carl explains why co-creation, youth agency, and early intervention are essential to building healthier, more resilient places, and why starting with people, not metrics, leads to better outcomes for everyone.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

In this episode of the Futurebuild Retrofit Mini Series, Martin Hurn speaks with Stuart Gadsden, Commercial Director from Kensa to explore how ground source heat pumps are quietly transforming UK home heating. From social housing estates to large-scale retrofit projects, discover the technology, cost savings, and environmental impact of this low-carbon solution, all from right beneath our feet.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

In this episode of the Futurebuild Retrofit Mini Series, Martin Hurn speaks with Stuart Gadsden, Commercial Director from Kensa to explore how ground source heat pumps are quietly transforming UK home heating. From social housing estates to large-scale retrofit projects, discover the technology, cost savings, and environmental impact of this low-carbon solution, all from right beneath our feet.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

In this Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Diego Padilla-Philipps—Director of Decarbonisation and Innovation for Building Structures at WSP. A structural engineer by trade, Diego has led landmark projects like 22 Bishopsgate and is driving WSP’s mission to halve emissions by 2030.   He shares how AI and multi-objective optimisation are transforming the design process—breaking down silos, testing thousands of options, and flipping the industry’s “journey of disappointment” into the productisation of buildings.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

In this Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn speaks with Diego Padilla-Philipps—Director of Decarbonisation and Innovation for Building Structures at WSP. A structural engineer by trade, Diego has led landmark projects like 22 Bishopsgate and is driving WSP’s mission to halve emissions by 2030.   He shares how AI and multi-objective optimisation are transforming the design process—breaking down silos, testing thousands of options, and flipping the industry’s “journey of disappointment” into the productisation of buildings.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

As part of our Retrofit Mini Series host, Martin Hurn speaks with Sara Edmonds—architect, activist, and co-director of the National Retrofit Hub. She shares how the retrofit movement is shifting from policy and pilots to purpose, people and place. In this episode, Sarah explores the potential of community retrofit, the role of collective action, and the system innovations needed to scale solutions. A must-listen for anyone serious about the retrofit revolution.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

As part of our Retrofit Mini Series host, Martin Hurn speaks with Sara Edmonds—architect, activist, and co-director of the National Retrofit Hub. She shares how the retrofit movement is shifting from policy and pilots to purpose, people and place. In this episode, Sarah explores the potential of community retrofit, the role of collective action, and the system innovations needed to scale solutions. A must-listen for anyone serious about the retrofit revolution.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Elaine Toogood, Senior Director, MPA Concrete and The Concrete Centre. joins host Martin Hurn to explore how we can deliver homes that are truly fit for the future. From the risks of overlooking what’s behind our walls to the opportunities of low-carbon concrete, they discuss resilience, safety, innovation, and why housing policy must keep pace with climate reality.   Explore more insights and case studies in The Concrete Centre’s Sustainability Series   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Elaine Toogood, Senior Director, MPA Concrete and The Concrete Centre. joins host Martin Hurn to explore how we can deliver homes that are truly fit for the future. From the risks of overlooking what’s behind our walls to the opportunities of low-carbon concrete, they discuss resilience, safety, innovation, and why housing policy must keep pace with climate reality.   Explore more insights and case studies in The Concrete Centre’s Sustainability Series   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

How do we retrofit commercial buildings to cut emissions — without compromising performance? In this third episode of Futurebuild’s Retrofit Series, Martin Hurn is joined by Ben Bartle-Ross from Mitsubishi Electric about the rise of heat pumps in commercial retrofit. From working with architects and consultants to overcoming real-world challenges at Bournemouth University and Chester Zoo, this episode explores innovation, collaboration, and what successful retrofit truly requires.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast

How do we retrofit commercial buildings to cut emissions — without compromising performance? In this third episode of Futurebuild’s Retrofit Series, Martin Hurn is joined by Ben Bartle-Ross from Mitsubishi Electric about the rise of heat pumps in commercial retrofit. From working with architects and consultants to overcoming real-world challenges at Bournemouth University and Chester Zoo, this episode explores innovation, collaboration, and what successful retrofit truly requires.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast