Podcast – Reuse, Retrofit & Sustainable Development
Catch-up on this month’s podcast episodes!
Our first podcast of the month was a great discussion on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), where Paul Coombs and Andrew Wilkinson explored the regulatory shifts, adoption challenges and why SuDS are quickly becoming essential for future-proofed development.
The second focused on the role of structural engineers and how they play a key part in reusing existing buildings, a theme gaining real momentum across the industry.
Have a watch to explore why adaptive reuse is increasingly the smarter, faster and more sustainable choice for many projects. The episode covers:
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Carbon & Cost Savings – Learn how reuse avoids demolition, reduces the need for new materials and can shorten programmes.
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Circular Economy in Practice – Hear how retaining structures dramatically cuts embodied carbon and aligns with IStructE climate principles.
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Common Barriers & Solutions – Understand why many older buildings are more robust than expected and how they can meet modern standards.
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Real Examples – See how offices, industrial units and mixed-use buildings have been successfully repurposed to deliver high-quality outcomes with lower environmental impact.
Why it matters for our clients
With rising carbon pressures, evolving regulation and growing investor demand for sustainable approaches, adaptive reuse offers genuine opportunities for both value elevation and carbon reduction. Many existing assets can be transformed rather than rebuilt, often delivering quicker, greener, more cost-effective results.
