Future Homes

Connecting to the grid has become ever more complicated, and it's critical for developers and the supply chain to fully understand. Joining Chris Gaze to unpick the jargon around DNOs, iDNOs, ICPs and all the rest are: Nicola Kennedy, Head of Strategic Sales at E.ON Next David McDonald, Networks Director at iDNO Advanced Electricity Networks Dan Neasham, Head of Sustainability and Performance at t...

If the clever designs and technical innovations don't translate from the plans to the build, you've potentially got big problems. You've got a gap between the intended home - and what is built in reality. Joining Chris Gaze to discuss the practicalities of 'building as designed' are: Debbie Haynes of OX Place David Robbins of Places for People Matt Crawford of Onward Homes Get the latest tips on h...

Electric heating in. Gas heating out. All UK home builders can see the direction of travel. One solution is heat pumps. But what do you need to know, to start your heat pump journey? Joining Chris Gaze for this episode are: Lizzie Willkinson from Ideal Heating Tim Hartwell of Miller Homes Jamie Bursnell from Bellway Get all the latest hints and tips on heat pumps here .

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) forms a core part of planning approval for many new housing developments, calling for at least a 10% measurable improvement in habitats on or off site to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. But exactly what is it, why it’s been brought in, and how can homebuilders stay compliant? Chris Gaze's guests for this episode are: Becky Mobe...

To prepare effectively for the FHS, every homebuilder, regardless of size, will benefit from establishing pilot sites with a clear, structured plan for embedding learning across their organisation. Joining Chris Gaze for this first episode of the Future Homes Podcast are: Danielle Michalska-Morris, Director of Research and Technical Innovation from Taylor Wimpey Matt Underwood, Commercial and Tech...

Housing sustainability expert Chris Gaze brings you focused, practical conversations on the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale. These are clear, relevant conversations, grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub .