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Shaping a Greener Tomorrow

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Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, the podcast that dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment. Hosted by UPOWA Managing Director, Paul Terry, this series brings together industry-leading voices – from sustainability consultants, housebuilders and developers to product and technology manufacturers. Together, we’ll be tackling the biggest topics and trends shaping the industry, from the transition to net-zero and implications of new legislation and standards, to the challenges of skills shortages and the integration of smart tech and sustainable innovation.

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Future Homes Standard: Why solar on new build homes became inevitable 03.06.2026 55:42

The Future Homes Standard is set to reshape the future of UK housebuilding, with solar panels becoming a standard feature on new build homes from 2027. In this episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, David Cowdrey, Director of External Affairs at the MCS Foundation, joins host and UPOWA Managing Director Paul Terry to discuss the policy journey behind the Future Homes Standard, the campaign for roo...

Beyond policy & compliance: Delivering net zero homes in practice, with Chris Gaze 12.03.2026 1:05:32

As the UK housebuilding industry prepares for the Future Homes Standard and the 2027 Solar Mandate, the focus is shifting from policy ambition to practical delivery. In this episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Chris Gaze, Associate at the Future Homes Hub, joins host and UPOWA Managing Director Paul Terry to explore how the industry can move beyond policy and compliance to deliver net zero home...

Why SME housebuilders are key to a greener future 11.12.2025 36:15

As the UK moves toward the 2027 Future Homes Standard and the Solar Mandate, SME housebuilders are becoming increasingly vital to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes at scale. In this episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Mark White, Managing Director of Bargate Homes, and board member of both the Future Homes Hub and the Home Builders Federation, joins host and UPOWA Managing Director Pau...

No energy bills? Inside the Zero Bills housing revolution 11.11.2025 25:12

As the UK housing industry faces rising energy costs and prepares for the Future Homes Standard, one concept is redefining what’s possible for energy, affordability, and sustainability — Zero Bills homes. In this episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Hannah McCarthy, Head of Zero Bills at Octopus Energy, joins host and UPOWA Managing Director Paul Terry to discuss how homes can be designed, built...

Shaping a Greener Tomorrow – A New UPOWA Podcast 26.06.2025 1:04

Welcome to Shaping a Greener Tomorrow – a podcast that dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment in the UK. Our host is Paul Terry, Managing Director at UPOWA and this season he’ll be speaking to industry-leading experts from across the built environment supply chain. From sustainability consultants, housebuilders and developers to product and technolo...

Homes of the Future – How do we build sustainably and deliver at scale? 26.06.2025 27:06

As the UK housebuilding industry prepares for the Future Homes Standard and aims to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2030, how do we futureproof homes while keeping them affordable and buildable at scale? In our debut episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Danielle Michalska-Morris Senior Group Technical Innovation Manager at Barratt Redrow PLC joins host and UPOWA’s Managing Director Paul Terry t...