Stephen Rankin, Vantage & Co
This episode of Builders Voices (in collaboration with the Federation of Master Builders) is a revealing conversation with housebuilder Stephen Rankin, awarded the 2023 Master Builder of the Year by...
View ArticleAsk the Architect – Gillian Burgis Smith, Strawberry Leopard
Gillian Burgis Smith details how she became an architect, overcoming some outdated industry mindsets and major health obstacles; and how she has positively harnessed her own experience to create...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Scott Wolters, EGGER UK
In an insightful Audible article, Scott Wolters of EGGER UK offers a concise guide for self-builders navigating the diverse landscape of structural timber flooring options. Wolters breaks down the...
View ArticleThe Phoenix, Lewes: a first look at the future
In this audible article, Kathryn Firth of Arup reveals a groundbreaking residential development in Lewes, East Sussex. The scheme aims to transform the challenges of climate change and sustainability...
View ArticleClearing the path to timber [Audible Article]
In this audible article, James Parker speaks with Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, to discuss how the construction industry is tackling the obstacles behind the...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Giles Fallan, BuildSafe [Audible Article]
In this audible article, Giles Fallan of BuildSafe shares how the right selfbuild insurance can help give you confidence to make your dream home a reality. The post Ask the Expert: Giles Fallan,...
View ArticleNavigating the path to structural timber for net zero
In this special episode of Building Insights, we capture some of the key sessions of a seminar held at RIBA recently to discuss ways to drive specification of timber buildings in the UK, as one of the...
View ArticleSimplifying Sustainability Data vs. Vision vs. Action
For the third time on the podcast, we are joined by Nick Haughton, Head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies, who are sponsors of this episode. James Parker discusses with Nick the crucial topic of why we...
View ArticleChristian Hale, Hale
Christian Hale, MD of housebuilder Hale works in the high-end luxury home sector, but even his end of the market isn’t immune from the perils of value engineering post-tender, in fact it’s getting...
View ArticleChanging Trends in Bathroom Design
In association with Saniflo, James Parker speaks to Scott Taylor, area sales manager for Scotland and North East England at Kinedo. He discusses the rising trend for more decorative wall panels in...
View ArticleDesign Solutions for Supportive Dementia Care Environments Round Table Review
In this episode, James Parker, editor of ADF, introduces highlights from our recent Building Insights Live round table held in September 2024 at RIBA, focusing on improving the design of dementia care...
View ArticleMulti-Generational Living: Creating Additional Living Space
In association with Saniflo. James Parker speaks to David Cook, managing director of Saniflo about the rising demand for bathrooms which work for elderly users and the rest of the family, to support...
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