Professional Practice Podcasts

Geoff Wilkinson is the Managing Director of Wilkinson Construction Consultants, a a specialist building control services practice, based in London and the South East. In this programme, Geoff talks about the changing nature of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety and risk, and key issues to be award of in forthcoming Approved Documents. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Peter Rainier is the Principal Director of Planning at DMH Stallard, an award winning law firm with several offices in the south-east of England. In this programme, we’ll discuss some of the frameworks, regulations, structures and policies that determine the planning process. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Craig Allison is Chair of the National Association of Planning Enforcement, and a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer at Hambleton District Council. In this programme, we’ll discuss what happens when you carry out work without necessary planning permission, or in contravention to a granted planning permission and its conditions. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Paul Bussey, senior technical consultant at AHMM, an expert on Health and Safety and author of "CDM 2015: A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers”. In this programme, Paul talks about the issues essential for the changing role and duties of the Principal Designer. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Lisa Raynes is the founder and CEO of Pride Road Architects, an architectural franchise business model. She is the past-Chairperson of the RIBA’s North-West Sole Practitioners Group and this podcast explores the core requirements for a business start-up, but also Lisa’s unique take on franchising architecture. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Peter Ullathorne of Ullathorne Consultancy originally contributed to the first edition of the AJ Office Handbook and is now - amongst other things - an RIBA Accredited Client Advisor. This podcast explores how to better inform and direct clients on their roles and responsibilities. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Tom Cronin is the practice manager of ADP architects - an AJ100 practice with multiple studios across the UK, in the EU and India. This podcast deals with the initial stages of setting up a practice – from insurance, contracts, cash flow and liabilities, but also addresses employment law from the position of employee… as well as from the employer’s perspective. Hosted by Austin Williams www.future...

Murray Armes on Dispute Resolution Murray Armes is an established Chartered Architect, Arbitrator and Expert Witness, and the founder and Managing Director of Sense Studio Limited. Specialising in dispute avoidance and resolution he is on the arbitration, adjudication and mediation panels of CIArb, RIBA, RICS and CEDR, among others. This programme explores how to get out of trouble, hopefully, usi...

Hannah Boyd is a Chartered Surveyor and Associate director of Anstey Horne. In this podcast she talks about The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and explains some of the complexities of various scenarios. She also provides useful inside knowledge of where Building Owners and construction professionals often go wrong. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

As energy crises hit the headlines, environmental issues are a hot topic at the moment. Especially for consumers. The government is pushing for the removal of domestic gas boilers and their replacement with air- and ground-source heat pumps; pumps that need well-insulated homes to be effective. Meanwhile, campaign group, Insulate Britain are forcefully demonstrating that properties in the UK are n...

Rico is head of housing & planning policy at the House Builders Association. In this podcast he talks about planning policy, litigation, training, and the process of tendering & building. As an insight into how things actually get built – or don’t get built – this is a useful podcast for architects. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Edward Farrell, long-standing conservation architect and head of the Professional Practice programme at Lincoln University tackled some of the issues relating to the nature and value of conservation. Using examples of projects he has worked on, he explains the core concepts, like 'significance' and 'value', and provides some clues about dealing reasonably with local authorities. Hosted by Austin W...

Chris Harding, architect and chair of BDP describes what is needed to rise to the top of a company and decribes his position as chair of one of the largest practices in the UK. He decribes the changing needs of the company post-Covid and the day-to-day responsibilities, vision and commercial ambitions that help steer the company. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

In this programme we talk with architect Charles Walker, director at Zaha Hadid Architects about the nature of digital architecture and why the construction sector is the most under-digitised of all the major industries in the UK. We also touch on the crossover between engineering and architecture, and why architects should start thinking about the future. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecitie...

Rick Moore, specialist electrical consultant explores assistive technology, home automation and the potential of connectivity. We also touch on electrical design, maintenance, and health and safety. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

This programme discusses the process of design collaboration and project coordination through the prism of the Plan of Work. Dale Sinclair is the author of the 2020 version of the Plan and here he explores the nature of innovation, procurement, and sustainability. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

This podcast provides some insight into the Part 3 viva process – the final Part 3 interview. We asked a number of recent successful part 3 candidates from Kingston School of Art, Leeds Beckett University and the University of Lincoln to answer three questions: 1. What did you wish you'd revised? 2. What was the hardest part of the viva? 3. What would you do differently if you had your chance over...

This podcast provides some insight into the Part 3 viva process – the final Part 3 interview. We asked a number of influential course leaders in Professional Practice, Assessors and Examiners to answer three questions: 1. What are you looking for in a good student interview? 2. What mistakes do students "always" make? 3. What advice would you give a prospective Part 3 candidate? Speakers: Paul Cro...

In this programme we talk with Jamie Wallace and Jee Liu, founders of WallaceLiu, who hit the headlines with their 7,500m2 Chongqing Industrial Museum and Yannan Avenue Adaptation in central China. We talk about setting up, networking, working hard and succeeding in China. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

In this programme we talk with Louise Mansfield, director of Allies & Morrison Urban Practitioners about development plans, and local engagement with stakeholders and communities. It explains the National Planning Policy Framework and the presumption in favour of sustainable development Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Tom and Will Wimshurst are founders of Wimshurst Pelleriti based in Putney, south London. In this podcast – the first of 2020 - they talk openly about the risks and benefits of a growing portfolio of work that balances traditional architectural commissions with a profitable development company. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Peter Farmer is director in charge of the Transportation sector at Chapman Taylor. This podcast exlores the lessons to be learned in the architectural world related to the transport industry looking at commerce, procurement and project management. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

In this programme we talk with architect Keith Papa at the offices of BDP about the concept of collaboration and whether formalised collaborative processes get the best out of a job. It explains stakeholders, project leadership, dealing with a tricky client and why ‘the project’ should be highest in every architect’s considerations. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Mark Richardson is the Science and Industry Business Leader at Arup in London. Here he talks about his role and experience with drone technology, exploring its uses and potentials. He also explains how the Ove Arup mantra of “total design” has evolved to embrace various risks and benefits of technology-driven practices. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Colin McColl is the director of award-winning practice Orms and has a wealth of experience managing small and large architectural practices. This podcast explores some of the swings and roundabouts of practice management, some taken from his own experience of dos and don’ts. We explore fees, profit and cash flow as well as touching on performance indicators and business plans. Hosted by Austin Wil...