Professional Practice Podcasts

Urban regeneration & development specialist and ex-head of development at Salford City Council, Shelagh McNerney talks about development plans in terms of policy and "how to translate strategy into delivery on the ground." In other words, how to get projects approved and built. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Fire expert, Karl Wallasch explains his training at the Bauhaus and his route to becoming a fire engineer at Hoare Lea. In this programme, Karl examines the concept of fire engineering to free up designers from their over-reliance on Approved Document B. This podcast uses case studies and demonstrates first principles. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Greg Lomas, director of Foster Lomas Architects explores craftsmanship through the prism of sustainability, and recycled materials. He also explores how careful management of materials can lead to efficient business practices. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Tim Smith leads the only Classical design studio at a UK school of architecture. In this podcast, he explains how his practice (co-partnered with Jonathan Taylor) uses the classical language for contemporary projects. He demonstrates the nature of good practice and professional competence. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Nigel Bidwell, director at JTP, an international placemaking practice of architects and masterplanners talks about design reviews from a practice perspective but also provides some useful tips as a member of several Design Review Panels. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

This Professional Practice Podcast looks at Planning Applications and Enforcement Notices with Amin Taha of Groupwork who has recently been thrust into the planning policy limelight with official criticism of his development at 15 Clerkenwell Close, London. We look at general planning matters before looking at the fascinating specifics of his case. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

Laura Iloniemi, PR talks to Austin Williams about the merits of a company communications strategy. She outlines possible economic gains from understanding PR... but the real benefit is that it allows you to reflect the efficacy of your business practices. www.futurecities.org.uk

NAARO director, Marcela Spadaro explains her conversion from architecture to architectural photography. This podcast explains some of her work and working methods and explores how photography can enhance not only the completed building, but can influence the creation of the building. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

At a particularly lively cafe at 77 Great Portland Street, David Gloster, director of Education explained some of the forthcoming changes to the RIBA university validation, flexible educational provision, CPD, and to the dreaded PEDR system of professional development Hosted by Austin Williams

Professional Practice Podcast with Nigel Ostime, Project Delivery Director at Hawkins\Brown architects; and author of the Small Projects Handbook, the RIBA Job Book and the Handbook of Practice Management. Nigel discusses optimal efficiency in architects' practices as well as Quality and People Management issues. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

In this podcast, John McRae, director at Orms in London discusses the rationale for the recent transfer of ownership to its employees: why they did it; how it works, and; what the benefits are. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk