Giacomo Calisti, is the director & co-founder of Beyond Design and oversees the practice's strategic development in the UK, Europe, and India with studios in London and Mumbai. In this podcast, we explore the tender procedure from start to finish, looking at the dos and don’ts to try to ensure a firm, accurate and reliable tender return. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

Bola Oladimeji, Managing Director at Wren Managers at the WREN Insurance Association explains the role of insurance and the principles of good practice, and also explores the changing face of architectural insurance today. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

In this episode, we talk to three leading External Examiners to understand what they think is the best way to approach the final Part 3 viva. With Paul Crosby, Head of the Part 3 programme at the the AA; Wendy Colvin, Programme Leader in Part 3 at the University of the West of England in Bristol, and Tony Clelford, head of Design Practice and Part 3 at Greenwich University in London. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

Robert Klaschka, founder of EvrBilt explores the various benefits of digital technology including the techniques of monitoring the performance of design, set up, and construction; from BIM to laser surveying, from data storage to automated productivity. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

A conversation with three architects and academics in Lviv to talk about historical conservaton and cultural memory, regeneration and reconstruction, and the hopes for the future. Interview: Austin Williams futurecitiesproject@gmail.com NB: The image is of a protected statue wrapped by the Lviv Foundation for the Preservation of Architectural and Historical Monuments ..read more

Jasmine Blood on Running a Project. Jasmine Blood is an experienced project director at Kendall Kingscott in Bristol with schemes across a variety of sectors including residential, retail and healthcare sectors. This podcast discusses the strategic and managerial issues of running a project. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

Geoff Wilkinson is the Managing Director of Wilkinson Construction Consultants, a a specialist building control services practice, based in London and the South East. In this programme, Geoff talks about the changing nature of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety and risk, and key issues to be award of in forthcoming Approved Documents. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

Peter Rainier is the Principal Director of Planning at DMH Stallard, an award winning law firm with several offices in the south-east of England. In this programme, we’ll discuss some of the frameworks, regulations, structures and policies that determine the planning process. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

Craig Allison is Chair of the National Association of Planning Enforcement, and a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer at Hambleton District Council. In this programme, we’ll discuss what happens when you carry out work without necessary planning permission, or in contravention to a granted planning permission and its conditions. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more

Paul Bussey, senior technical consultant at AHMM, an expert on Health and Safety and author of "CDM 2015: A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers”. In this programme, Paul talks about the issues essential for the changing role and duties of the Principal Designer. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk ..read more