Podcast

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

Hosted by Maggie Mullen, an architect with 25 years of experience, and Matt Breakwell, a leading voice in mechanical and electrical services 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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