Bao Podcast

Bao Living
Bao Podcast

Every month, we invite a guest on the Bao Podcast who's active in the construction industry. With our guests, we discuss the latest evolutions and the future of this interesting industry. Want to learn more about Bao Living? Visit https://en.baoliving.com/

  1. #40 Noor Huitema (Copper8)

    16 MEI

    #40 Noor Huitema (Copper8)

    For Episode 40 of the Bao Podcast, we welcome Noor Huitema-Hellemans, co-founder of Copper8, a consultancy helping organizations rethink value, governance, and collaboration.Based in Amsterdam, Copper8 challenges businesses to move beyond short-term profit and focus on long-term impact. Their work bridges research and practice, supporting clients in sectors like construction, finance, and manufacturing to drive systemic change.In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead a purpose-driven company, how to align financial and environmental value, and why true transformation starts with asking the right questions. Copper8 (https://www.copper8.com/) LinkedIn Noor Huitema-Hellemans (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorhuitemahelleman/) Ellen MacArthur Foundation (https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/) Planetary Boundaries Documentary on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/) CSRD - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en) Mahatma Gandhi (https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi) Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Noor’s motivation for systemic change 4:30 From traditional consultancy to founding Copper8 8:50 Choosing impact over growth: the 15-person team limit 13:00 Bridging research and practice to accelerate change 26:20 Circularity beyond materials: financial and environmental value 34:10 The role of legislation and market awareness 38:15 Who should reach out to Copper8? 43:50 Outro

    45 min
  2. #38 Kostas Anastasiades & Ben Moins (University of Antwerp & B.CYCLE)

    19 MRT

    #38 Kostas Anastasiades & Ben Moins (University of Antwerp & B.CYCLE)

    For episode 38 of the Bao Podcast, we welcome 2 people: Kostas Anastasiades & Ben Moins. Both are senior researchers at the faculty of Applied Engineering at the University of Antwerp. They are also linked to the service platform B.Cycle where Kostas serves as an expert on circularity and Ben is the program manager focussing on sustainability. Both of them are writing and doing a lot of research on circularity, recycling and waste management, sustainability assessment and much more. At Bao Living, all these issues are close to our hearts, and we also try to do our part to find solutions to these problems. So we’re very curious to hear more from their insights! Ben’s research + contact (https://www.uantwerpen.be/nl/personeel/ben-moins_19251/)  Kostas’ research  + contact(https://www.uantwerpen.be/nl/personeel/kostas-anastasiades/)  Circular value institute (https://www.circularvalueinstitute.com/team)  B.CYCLE (https://bcycle.be/) Constantine The Great (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_the_Great) Leonardo da Vinci (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci)  Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Ben’s research 9:30 Kostas’ research 18:30: Implementation of research 30:15: About B.CYCLE 34:45 Are there historical practices in construction that we can learn from today? 39:30 Price vs sustainability 47:45 Where do we see the construction industry in a couple of years? 51:25 What are the barriers of today’s society to increase circularity in construction? 54:20 Outro

    1u 2m
  3. #36 Pieter-Jan Loyens (Encon)

    27 JAN

    #36 Pieter-Jan Loyens (Encon)

    For Episode 36 of the Bao Podcast, we introduce you to Pieter-Jan Loyens, the Managing Director of Encon. This is an agency, based in Bilzen, that supports businesses with creative and innovative solutions in their transition toward becoming more sustainable. They distinguish themselves through their unique combination of ecology and economy, linking environmental awareness with cost savings and profitability for their clients.In recent years, they have built a strong market position with this approach.  One of their most remarkable projects might be their own headquarters in Bilzen, Infinity. It is considered one of the most sustainable office buildings in Europe. With several sustainability certificates as LEED and BREEAM, the design serves as a showcase for innovative technologies and sustainable architecture. Show notes: Encon (https://www.encon.eu/nl-BE)  Pieter-Jan Loyens (https://be.linkedin.com/in/pieter-jan-loyens/en)  Robin Bruninx (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinbruninx)  Hasco Invest (https://hascoinvest.be/nl/home) Jean Jacques Velkeniers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-jacques-velkeniers-1053b11/)   BREEAM (https://breeam.com/) LEED (https://www.usgbc.org/leed/) Tectum Group (https://www.tectumgroup.be/)  HNST Jeans (https://www.supergoods.be/blogs/supergoods-news/welkom-bij-supergoods-de-belgische-duurzame-jeans-van-hnst) Vario Food (https://variofood.be/) Upgrade Estate (https://upgrade-estate.be/) Wanaka Partners (https://wanakapartners.com/)     Ellen MacArthur (https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_MacArthur)  Ignace van Doorselaere, ‘De essentie’ (https://4-f.be/publicaties/de-essentie) Daniel Kahneman, ‘Thinking Fast & Slow’ (https://www.bol.com/be/nl/f/thinking-fast-and-slow/9300000043254613/) Michael Lewis, ‘The Undoing Project’ (https://www.bol.com/be/nl/f/the-undoing-project/9200000065157549/)    Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Founding story of Encon 10:30 Examples of how Encon are helping companies  19:30 Pieter-Jan’s key learnings throughout his career  26:15 Work of Encon in construction industry 29:30 Sustainability certificates: how do you achieve them? 34:30 Promising methodologies in construction 38:30 Good business cases for big battery installations 43:45 Cost of batteries dropping 45:00 Circular frontrunners in Belgium 48:10 Reach out to Pieter-Jan or Encon via the information in the show notes! 49:00 Outro

    1u 2m
  4. #33 Chris Van de Voorde (pt.2) (JuuNoo)

    12-08-2024

    #33 Chris Van de Voorde (pt.2) (JuuNoo)

    After a nice summer break we’re back with a new episode with a familiar face: Chris Van de Voorde! Chris is the founder of JuuNoo, a company based in the Kortrijk area, but which is already active on the other side of the ocean.  Chris runs Belgium's fastest-growing sustainable company. With JuuNoo, he develops demountable walls, a beautiful story of Belgian circularity that is now also being sold in America. The company has grown tremendously since Chris’ last visit to the Bao Podcast. Therefore, we’re very excited to hear more about it. Show notes: Hannah Ritchie - Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145624737-not-the-end-of-the-world)  The Circular Value Institute (https://www.circularvalueinstitute.com/)  Everyday Astronaut: First look inside SpaceX’s Starfactory w/ Elon Musk (https://youtu.be/aFqjoCbZ4ik?si=su73p5mIrCtfghIj)  Walter Isaacson - Elon Musk (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122765395-elon-musk)  Lex Fridman Podcast - Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1seRMg5Zdg5nBuw0W4Q3WB?si=93588340b4b94ea8)  Ash Maurya - Running Lean (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13078769-running-lean)  Ben Horowitz - What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44063692-what-you-do-is-who-you-are)  Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 About JuuNoo + changes since previous episode 8:35 Learnings from expanding  to the USA 18:50 Looking ahead: future ambitions 25:20 About combining growth and circularity 39:15 Which market would you like to enter next? 41:00 Exciting new technologies 43:30 Outro

    50 min

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Every month, we invite a guest on the Bao Podcast who's active in the construction industry. With our guests, we discuss the latest evolutions and the future of this interesting industry. Want to learn more about Bao Living? Visit https://en.baoliving.com/

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