Professional Practice Podcasts

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

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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

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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 Williams

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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