Best martinhurn Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 19 - A decade of change: Redefining the role of structural engineers in the climate emergency (Audio) 1:10:41

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In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Will Arnold, Head of Climate Action, The Institution of Structural Engineer, to unpack what it truly means to be a “guardian of materials” — and how engineering is playing a pivotal role in the shift toward net zero construction. From reducing embodied carbon to embracing c…

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Episode 19 - A decade of change: Redefining the role of structural engineers in the climate emergency (Video) 1:10:41

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In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Will Arnold, Head of Climate Action, The Institution of Structural Engineer, to unpack what it truly means to be a “guardian of materials” — and how engineering is playing a pivotal role in the shift toward net zero construction. From reducing embodied carbon to embracing c…

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Retrofit series Ep 18: Scaling retrofit: Funding, skills and quality in the race to net zero (video) 53:22

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In the first episode of Futurebuild’s new Retrofit Series, host Martin Hurn speaks with Simon Kemp, Growth and Innovation Director at Warmworks, about what it really takes to scale high-quality retrofit across the UK. Drawing on Scotland’s national programmes, Simon shares lessons England can learn to close funding and policy gaps while tackling fu…

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Retrofit series Ep 18: Scaling retrofit: Funding, skills and quality in the race to net zero (audio) 53:22

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In the first episode of Futurebuild’s new Retrofit Series, host Martin Hurn speaks with Simon Kemp, Growth and Innovation Director at Warmworks, about what it really takes to scale high-quality retrofit across the UK. Drawing on Scotland’s national programmes, Simon shares lessons England can learn to close funding and policy gaps while tackling fu…

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Episode 17 - Collaboration in action: Inside the Supply Chain Sustainability School (Video) 1:06:53

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In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks with Ian Heptonstall about the origins and evolution of the Supply Chain Sustainability School — a game-changing initiative that began as a collaborative effort between major UK contractors. Ian reveals how competitors became partners to address a shared skills gap in sustainable su…

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Episode 17 - Collaboration in action: Inside the Supply Chain Sustainability School (Audio) 1:06:53

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In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks with Ian Heptonstall about the origins and evolution of the Supply Chain Sustainability School — a game-changing initiative that began as a collaborative effort between major UK contractors. Ian reveals how competitors became partners to address a shared skills gap in sustainable su…

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Episode 16 - From vision to action: Driving sustainability through design at WilkinsonEyre (Video) 44:12

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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 …

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Episode 16 - From vision to action: Driving sustainability through design at WilkinsonEyre (Audio) 44:09

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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 …

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Episode 15: The future of sustainable heating beyond gas with BOLT e-Boilers (Audio) 44:20

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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,…

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Episode 15: The future of sustainable heating beyond gas with BOLT e-Boilers (Video) 44:22

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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,…

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Episode 14 - Retrofitting Scotland: Inside BE-ST Fest and the Future of Low Carbon Building (Video) 35:41

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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 insigh…

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Episode 14 - Retrofitting Scotland: Inside BE-ST Fest and the Future of Low Carbon Building (Audio only) 35:39

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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 insigh…

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Episode 13 - Rethinking Cement: The Innovations Driving Net Zero (Audio Only) 44:02

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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' ambiti…

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Episode 13 - Rethinking Cement: The Innovations Driving Net Zero (Video) 44:04

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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' ambiti…

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Episode 12 - The Power of PR in Planning: Navigating Policy, Community, and Development (Audio Only) 59:03

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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 trans…

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Episode 11 - Rethinking Construction: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Power of Tech (Audio Only) 39:09

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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 po…

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Episode 11 - Rethinking Construction: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Power of Tech (Video) 39:11

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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 po…

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Episode 10 - Innovating Construction for a Sustainable Future (Audio Only) 49:07

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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 enviro…

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Episode 10 - Innovating Construction for a Sustainable Future (Video) 49:10

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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 enviro…

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Episode 9 - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers (Video) 43:56

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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 liter…

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Episode 9 - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers (Audio Only) 43:54

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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 liter…

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Episode 8 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively (Audio Only) 59:23

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Virginia Cinquemani, founder of Green Gorilla Consultants and author of the forthcoming book, The Good Communicator. Virginia shares her extensive experience in the built environment to e…

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Episode 8 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively (Video) 59:26

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Virginia Cinquemani, founder of Green Gorilla Consultants and author of the forthcoming book, The Good Communicator. Virginia shares her extensive experience in the built environment to e…

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Episode 7 - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation (Audio Only) 32:13

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The Futurebuild Podcast - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation In this special episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn welcomes Paul Rogers, National Decarbonisation Manager at CLC Group and Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group's Innovation Working Group, to introduce The Big Retrofit Challen…

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Episode 7 - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation (Video) 32:14

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The Futurebuild Podcast - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation In this special episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn welcomes Paul Rogers, National Decarbonisation Manager at CLC Group and Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group's Innovation Working Group, to introduce The Big Retrofit Challen…

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Episode 6 - Designing for Systems Change (Audio Only) 1:12:38

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In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, our host Martin Hurn sits down with Alastair Parvin, co-founder of Open Systems Lab and the visionary behind the WikiHouse project. Alastair shares his journey from traditional architecture to system design, challenging conventional building practices. He discusses how WikiHouse is revolutionising constru…

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Episode 6 - Designing for Systems Change (Video) 1:12:42

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In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, our host Martin Hurn sits down with Alastair Parvin, co-founder of Open Systems Lab and the visionary behind the WikiHouse project. Alastair shares his journey from traditional architecture to system design, challenging conventional building practices. He discusses how WikiHouse is revolutionising constru…

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Episode 5 - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future (Audio Only) 49:34

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future The future of architecture is here, and it's evolving. In the latest episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, titled "Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future", we explore how innovative minds are transforming the built environment to meet the demands of sustainabil…

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Episode 5 - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future (Video) 49:34

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future The future of architecture is here, and it's evolving. In the latest episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, titled "Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future", we explore how innovative minds are transforming the built environment to meet the demands of sustainabil…

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Episode 4 - Zero Carbon, Big Impact (Audio Only) 59:22

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Zero Carbon, Big Impact At Futurebuild, we’re committed to leading the conversation on sustainable design and construction and we’re excited to bring you our latest podcast episode, featuring one of the industry’s leading voices, Simon Sturgis. Simon Sturgis is an expert in sustainable architecture and a pioneer in carbon …

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Episode 4 - Zero Carbon, Big Impact (Video) 59:22

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Zero Carbon, Big Impact At Futurebuild, we’re committed to leading the conversation on sustainable design and construction and we’re excited to bring you our latest podcast episode, featuring one of the industry’s leading voices, Simon Sturgis. Simon Sturgis is an expert in sustainable architecture and a pioneer in carbon …

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Episode 3 - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction (Audio Only) 1:10:00

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction Welcome to the third episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of sustainable construction and innovation. Our host, Martin Hurn, sits down with Martin Townsend, Growth Director at BSI, for an insightful conversation on the…

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Episode 3 - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction (Video) 1:10:04

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction Welcome to the third episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of sustainable construction and innovation. Our host, Martin Hurn, sits down with Martin Townsend, Growth Director at BSI, for an insightful conversation on the…

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Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction (Audio Only) 47:17

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction Welcome to the second episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with Andrew Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon, to discuss the evolution of the construction industry over the past 20 y…

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Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction (Video) 47:20

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction Welcome to the second episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with Andrew Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon, to discuss the evolution of the construction industry over the past 20 y…

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Episode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture (Audio Only) 59:11

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture Welcome to the first episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with renowned architect Duncan Baker-Brown. Known for his innovative approach to sustainable architecture, Duncan shares his inspiring jou…

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Episode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture (Video) 59:10

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The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture Welcome to the first episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with renowned architect Duncan Baker-Brown. Known for his innovative approach to sustainable architecture, Duncan shares his inspiring jou…

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