Podcast

"Building Futures" is more than a podcast. It's a movement.

Hosted by Maggie Mullan, an architect with 25 years of experience, and Matt Breakwell, a Director at Kimptons, this podcast cuts through complexity to deliver actionable insights that will reshape how we think about construction safety.

Building Safety. Building Trust. Building Futures.

  • Demystify the Building Safety Act
  • Empower professionals with knowledge
  • Drive industry-wide cultural change
  • Protect human lives through exceptional design and accountability

  • Construction Professionals
  • Architects and Designers
  • Project Managers
  • Building Developers
  • Contractors
  • Students and Emerging Professionals
  • Regulatory Bodies
  • Insurance Professionals

  • The real-world implications of the Building Safety Act
  • Practical strategies for compliance
  • Leadership approaches to safety.
  • Commercial opportunities in transformation
  • Personal and organisational accountability

  • Expert-led discussions
  • Real-world case studies
  • Practical, actionable advice
  • Unfiltered industry insights

  • 1. Navigating Compliance: Existing Projects & Frameworks

    • Key Focus: How projects started before The Building Safety Act now require compliance and what this means for Architects, Contractors, and Clients.
    • Key Questions:
      • What are the biggest compliance challenges for projects that started pre-Building Safety Act?
      • How should companies on frameworks adapt to avoid breaching new regulations?
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  • 2. Behaviours & Ethics: Why Some Still Ignore the Law

    • Key Focus: How some companies continue to take shortcuts, fail to advise clients properly, and the ethical responsibilities post-Grenfell.
    • Key Questions:
      • What unethical practices are still happening in the industry, and why?
      • How can professionals push for accountability and cultural change in the sector?
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  • 3. Liability & Legislation: The Risks of Bad Advice

    • Key Focus: Understanding legal responsibilities, personal liability, and why misunderstanding the law leads to risk for professionals and clients.
    • Key Questions:
      • What are the biggest misconceptions about liability under The Building Safety Act?
      • What happens when an architect, contractor, or client gives or follows bad advice?
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  • 4. Skills Gaps & Competency: Building a Workforce Fit for the Future

    • Key Focus: The urgent need for CPD, upskilling, and leadership in response to The Building Safety Act.
    • Key Questions:
      • What skills and competencies are now required to stay compliant?
      • How can firms ensure they’re offering the right training and CPD for their staff?
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  • 5. Retrofitting for Compliance: What Duty Holders Need to Know

    • Key Focus: The challenges of retrofitting existing buildings to meet compliance and the responsibilities of estate managers and duty holders.
    • Key Questions:
      • What are the most common issues when bringing older buildings up to compliance?
      • What should estate managers be planning now to future-proof their portfolios?
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