Built Environment Matters

Sep 04 2024 34 ep. 34 mins 12
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Founded 28 years ago, Bryden Wood champions a radical transformation in design and construction. Our global team delivers comprehensive services across architecture, engineering, and digital delivery, driving innovation from concept to completion.

We've led projects like the UK's first net-zero commercial building and Europe's highest IT yield data centre, showcasing our commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Our approach harnesses digital tools and manufacturing processes for smarter, faster solutions.

Emphasising systematic, standardised, and configurable solutions, we align with the rapid evolution of technology in energy, healthcare, and infrastructure. Our 'Design to Value' ethos seeks not only cost and time efficiency but societal benefit.

On the Built Environment Matters podcast, we share insights, innovations, and thought leadership from industry experts and our own groundbreaking projects. Whether you're a professional in the built environment or simply passionate about the future of design, this podcast offers thought-provoking discussions and actionable ideas.

Tune in to explore how we're modernising critical infrastructure and shaping a better, more sustainable world.

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Redefining Data Centers: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Construction | Lincoln Wood, Edged

Sep 04 2024 37 mins  
Welcome to another episode of Built Environment Matters! This month, Jaimie Johnston MBE, Head of Global Systems at Bryden Wood, is joined by Lincoln Wood, Director of Design at Edged, to discuss the transformative power of data centers in the digital age. With his extensive background in complex projects, Lincoln brings a wealth of knowledge on how Edged is approaching data center

In Short: Revolutionising Small Molecule API Manufacturing: Embracing Miniaturisation and Automation

Feb 20 2024 8 mins  
In this enlightening episode, Adrian La Porta, Technical Director at Bryden Wood, dives deep into the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on the critical role of Small Molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in modern medicine. As the backbone of the world's most essential medications, the development and production of APIs stand at a crossroads,

Exploring Lean Construction and the Future of Building Design with Iris Tommelein

Jan 11 2024 35 mins  
In this enlightening episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast, host Jaimie Johnston MBE engages with Iris Tommelein, a distinguished Professor of Engineering and Project Management at UC Berkeley. Iris, renowned for her contributions to lean construction and as a founder of the Lean Construction Institute, delves into her journey from civil engineer architect to a pioneer i

Platform II Explored: Revolutionising Construction with Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBE

Dec 15 2023 5 mins  
Welcome to another episode of Bryden Wood's 'Built Environment Matters' podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of Platform II. In this episode, Jaimie Johnston MBE explores how Platform II is setting new benchmarks in the construction industry. Discover the innovative strategies behind the design and implementation of The Forge, the first building constructed using t

Reference Design - with Jaimie Johnston MBE, Built Environment Matters 'In Short'

Apr 04 2023 8 mins  
In this special 'In Short' edition of Built Environment Matters, Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBE gives us a sub-ten-minute lowdown on the benefits of 'Reference Design.' By creating a centralised and highly optimised core design, we are able to streamline the process of designing and building structures for our clients. Through thoughtful localisation and adaptation, we

Advancing Prefab with Amy Marks, Queen of Prefab and VP of Enterprise Transformation Practice at Autodesk

Mar 02 2023 20 mins  
Amy Marks joins Jaimie Johnston MBE to talk about Advancing Prefab, which is taking place in Phoenix from 14th-17th March. Now in its seventh year, it's fast becoming the world's biggest conference on industrialized construction. Listen in to learn more about why everyone in this space, particularly architects and designers, should attend.Send us a textTo learn more about Bryden Wo

Defining customer value to drive innovation in design and construction | Will Lichtig, Chief of Staff at The Boldt Company

Jan 18 2023 24 mins  
Will Lichtig, Chief of Staff at The Boldt Company joins Technical Director Adrian La Porta on this episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast.We learn how Will's twenty-five years of experience as a construction lawyer allowed him to see the failings of the design and construction industry firsthand. Will now uses this knowledge to reshape the construction industry in a way t

Accelerating MMC adoption in Australia with Martin Fenn from PT Blink in conversation with Adam Jordan and Simon McCarthy from Bryden Wood

Oct 23 2022 29 mins  
What is the current state of MMC adoption in Australia and what can be done to accelerate it? How can we best apply the lessons from overseas, particularly looking at the experience in the UK? Adam Jordan, Asia-Pacific Lead at Bryden Wood, talks to Martin Fenn, Director of Integration at PT Blink and MMC Lead for the CIOB Oceania. They are joined by Simon McCarthy, Principal Struct

Digitising supply chain data, Built Environment Matters podcast with Brett Rogers, CEO of KatalystDI

Sep 22 2022 31 mins  
On this month's Built Environment Matters podcast, Brett Rogers, CEO of KatalystDI, talks to Head of Global Systems Jaimie Johnston MBE about integrating supply chain data into the design and construction process and how new digital platforms are enabling a new world of data-led collaboration. Brett Rogers is CEO of KatalystDI, a tech company that develops and sells SaaS solutions

Hospital Design and Construction with Zig Rubel, President and CEO of Forsight Digital

Jul 05 2022 33 mins  
Listen to our latest podcast with Zig Rubel, president and CEO of Forsight Digital. He talks to podcast host Jaimie Johnston MBE about using data to create better healthcare facilities, the role of standardization and componentization how we can meet the healthcare needs of the future with new technology, and the evolution of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).Send us a textTo learn