Why are we seeing more interest in heat networks in 2026?

In this episode - one of three looking at heating options for Future Homes Standard Homes - Chris speaks with Ed Levein, Business Development Manager at Rendesco, and Jon Ponting, Future Homes Standard Policy Lead at AES Sustainable Consultants.

What does it mean to 'own' the customer journey when thinking about Future Homes Standard homes?

This time, Chris speaks with:

• Katie Gilmartin from Platform Housing Group
• Tom Dollard from architects Pollard Thomas Edwards.

Get all the latest hints and tips on how to help your customers get ready for the Future Homes Standard in our Knowledge Centre here.

This time, we're examining the topic of commissioning, particularly when it comes to heat pumps and ventiliation systems.

Joining us are

• Debbie Haynes, OX Place
• Ian Mawditt, Four Walls Group Consultancy

For more hints and tips, see the pages on commissioning at the Future Homes Hub Knowledge Centre.

This is the second of three episodes that are looking at heating system solutions for Future Homes Standard homes.

To discuss air source and ground source heat pumps for individual dwellings, Chris is joined by:

• Hannah Rapson from Vistry
• Nick Houghton-Best from Daikin
• Neal Stone from Renewable Energy Domestic Design

This episode is one of a set of three looking at heating options for Future Homes Standard homes.

We look at heating systems that work well with individual dwellings with especially low space heating demand.

This includes exhaust air heat pumps, direct electric heating, and heat pump cylinders.

Our guests are:

Peter McBride of Mixergy

Jerry Gorman of NIBE

Mark Lufkin from Wondrwall.

Linda Field from Qvantum UK.

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 the Future Homes Hub

Get the latest advice on securing grid connections for all-electric homes here.

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 how to Build as Designed here.

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 Moberley from the Planning Advisory Service
• Paul Dodd, Head of Design Advice at Urban Design Learning.

Get all the latest hints and tips on BNG here.

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 Technical Director from Lioncourt Homes
• David Adams, strategic advisor at the Future Homes Hub.

Get all the latest hints and tips on how to get ready for the Future Homes Standard here.