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Forming the Future
The construction sector is transforming, and the choices we make today will shape the legacy we leave for tomorrow. Forming the Future is the podcast that explores how we can build more sustainably, more mindfully, and more beautifully for people and planet.
Hosted by Michelmersh, the UK’s premium producer of clay bricks, this series brings together the voices driving change across architecture, design, policy and product innovation. Each episode touches on the opportunities and challenges of building the future, from decarbonisation and urban mining to growing the workforce and the Future Homes Standard.
Whether you’re an architect, policymaker, designer, builder or simply passionate about the places we live and work, Forming the Future will leave you inspired to take action and to imagine what’s possible when we build with purpose.
Forming the Future
Sustainable construction at scale with Mike Leonard
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In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert from Michelmersh speak with Mike Leonard, CEO of the Building Alliance about the future of masonry and its role in sustainable construction. They discuss the importance of longevity and durability in building materials, the need for resilience in the face of climate change, and the skills gap in the construction industry. The conversation also covers initiatives like the Get Britain Building campaign and Project 80, which aims to demonstrate the viability of masonry in achieving future home standards. The episode emphasises the need for behavioral change, circularity in construction, and the importance of a cohesive narrative to promote the benefits of masonry.