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We bring together curious individuals interested in a specific topic to discuss, dissect and interrogate it. The style is conversational/inclusive, featuring experts from Buro Happold, plus an invited external guest to join us in each episode who will add another angle to the narrative. Listeners are encouraged to gather around our podcast, so that we can explore the latest advancements in various fields and expand our collective horizons. Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiousity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour. To join the conversation use #BHSandbox on all your usual social media platforms, and for even more insights visit our podcast page on www.burohappold.com. Happy listening - don’t forget to tell your friends!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Beyond the Blueprint: The Future of Structural Forensics & Safer Buildings - Sandbox Extra FOMO5 3, from ‘Investigating Structural Forensics’

    What could the future of forensic engineering and building safety look like? In the latest episode of our Sandbox podcast, ‘What’s the Crack? Investigating buildings through structural forensics,’ our panel looks ahead to 2046 and explores how structural forensics could evolve over the next two decades.  The conversation covers the growing role of AI, supporting legislation, data analysis, and structural health monitoring, as well as the importance of better digital records.   As buildings become more complex, climate conditions shift and expectations around safety increase, structural forensics will remain essential to understanding what has gone wrong and helping to prevent it from happening again.  Joining our regular host Andy Duncan, are Buro Happold experts Julian McFarland, Director, and Jan Anil, Associate Director, and special guest Emily Clift, Legal Director, Kennedy’s Law.   Discover what the future could look like by listening to this week’s episode.  Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    7 min

  2. 8 MAY

    Investigating the Building Safety Act: What is it and why does it matter? Sandbox Extra FOMO5 2, from ‘Investigating Structural Forensics’

    How does the Building Safety Act support forensic engineers in creating more resilient buildings?  The Building Safety Act 2022 shapes how structural performance is thought about across the full life of a building, not just at design and construction, but long after completion.  As discussed in the latest episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, the Building Safety Act responds to a long‑standing need for greater clarity around responsibility and building safety information.  “I think a lot of people in the industry thought it was time for some more clarity about responsibility and who is responsible for keeping information in relation to building safety - and that has been parachuted by the Building Safety Act.” - Emily Clift, Legal Director, Kennedy’s Law For structural and forensic engineers, this supports more robust investigation of existing buildings, helping to understand how structures have performed over time, identify underlying issues, and inform safer, more resilient outcomes.  Joining our regular host Andy Duncan, are Buro Happold experts Julian McFarland, Director, Jan Anil, Associate Director, and special guest Emily Clift, Legal Director, Kennedy’s Law.   Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    9 min

  3. 28 APR

    Cracking the code: What is Structural Forensics? Sandbox Extra FOMO5 1, from ‘Investigating Structural Forensics’

    When a building raises questions, structural forensics helps uncover the answers.  Unlike traditional structural engineering, structural forensics looks back by examining existing buildings to understand what went wrong, why it happened, and what needs to change moving forward to ensure the resilience of a building.  In this week’s Sandbox FOMO5, taken from our latest episode ‘What’s the crack? Investigating Structural Forensics’, our guests define what forensic engineering is, and explore:  How forensic engineers investigate risk and defects  The importance of understanding causation  How engineering insight supports legal and insurance decisions Joining our regular host Andy Duncan, are Buro Happold experts Julian McFarland, Director, and Jan Anil, Associate Director, and special guest Emily Clift, Legal Director, Kennedy’s Law.   Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    8 min
  4. Sandbox Extra: What’s the crack? Investigating buildings through Structural Forensics

    22 APR

    Sandbox Extra: What’s the crack? Investigating buildings through Structural Forensics

    How does Structural Forensics ‘crack the case’ on our buildings?  Forensic engineering might sound like something out of CSI but in reality, it is a vital discipline keeping our buildings safe, resilient, and fit for the future.  In the latest episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, we explore how engineers analyse buildings: investigating cracks, hidden defects, and design decisions to understand how structures really behave over time.   This episode dives into:  What Structural Forensics actually is, and why it matters  How the Building Safety Act is reshaping accountability, liability and the legal framework around building maintenance  The evolving role of forensic engineers in delivering safer, more resilient buildings  How advanced analysis and diagnostics can prevent unnecessary demolition and support evidence based decisions  Why forensic engineering is playing an increasingly important role in reducing embodied carbon  The importance of clear, confident communication with residents, insurers and regulators  Joining our regular host Andy Duncan, are Buro Happold experts Julian McFarland, Director, and Jan Anil, Associate Director, and special guest Emily Clift, Legal Director, Kennedy’s Law.   Buildings are talking to us all the time. Structural forensics helps us listen - and respond smarter.  Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    47 min

  5. 17 APR

    How does ESG turn strategy into a lasting legacy? Sandbox Extra FOMO5 3, from ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords’

    How does ESG leave a lasting legacy?   In our latest Sandbox FOMO5 short, taken from our latest podcast episode, ‘ESG: Beyond the Buzzwords’, our experts explore how ESG moves from ambition to action, and what it really takes to create impact that lasts beyond individual projects.   From setting portfolio-wide standards, to embedding ESG into design, procurement and company culture, this episode gets practical about what ‘ESG in action’ really means.  “We are working with a company for a limited amount of time, but we have to leave a legacy. That means changing people, culture and policies so it carries on delivering the E’s, the S’s and the G’s when we have left." - Trevor Keeling, Director, Buro Happold.   Joined by host Andy Duncan, Trevor Keeling, Bianca Laura Latini and Richard Twinn share real-world examples of how resilient ESG frameworks are built.  If you want to understand how ESG is embedded, not just discussed, this episode is worth a listen...  Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    9 min

  6. 2 APR

    What really counts when measuring the social side of ESG? Sandbox Extra FOMO5 2, from ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords’

    What really counts when it comes to measuring the ‘S’ in ESG?  In this week’s FOMO5, taken from our latest ‘Sandbox’ podcast episode, ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords,’ Bianca Laura Latini, Associate Director, Buro Happold, breaks down what meaningful social impact measurement should look like in practice. As she puts it: “You are talking about complex things like community impact, individual health, mental health and wellbeing…  “We are particularly talking about decisions that impact people and the environment that they exist in.”  Listen to the full episode for insights on:  • How ‘outcomes-first’ thinking transforms decision‑making  • The role of wellbeing, inclusion, and community resilience  • How to measure what matters - not just what is easy to count  Bianca is joined by our regular host Andy Duncan and colleagues Trevor Keeling, Director, and Richard Twinn, Associate Director, Buro Happold.   For all the insights, listen to this week’s short episode. Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    7 min

  7. 26 MAR

    ESG Beyond the buzzwords: What does it actually mean? - Sandbox Extra FOMO5 1, from ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords’

    Think You Know ESG? Our experts break it down.   ESG is everywhere, but what does it actually mean for your organisation, your projects, and the decisions being made behind the scenes?  In our latest podcast episode, ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords: Inside the decisions shaping our lives’, Buro Happold experts break down what ESG really looks like in practice - beyond headlines and high-level policy.  In this week’s short FOMO5 episode, taken from the full discussion, Richard Twinn, Associate Director at Buro Happold, explains how ESG has evolved from Corporate Social Responsibility:  “Businesses are being required to report against some of these ESG frameworks as part of their annual reporting, and this is mainly talking about the disclosure side and the investment side… but how that actually gets implemented in practice on projects - that’s where the really interesting stuff lies.”  Richard is joined by our regular host Andy Duncan and colleagues Trevor Keeling and Bianca Laura Latini.  If you want to understand ESG in a way that genuinely helps you make better decisions, this episode is worth a listen.   Keep an ‘ear’ out for next week’s FOMO5, where our experts dive deeper into how we measure the ‘S’ in ESG.  Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    8 min
  8. Sandbox Extra: ESG Beyond the Buzzwords: Inside the decisions shaping our lives

    17 MAR

    Sandbox Extra: ESG Beyond the Buzzwords: Inside the decisions shaping our lives

    What if three letters were quietly influencing the decisions that shape your daily life without you even realising it?  ESG. We hear this ‘buzzword’ everywhere - but do we really understand what it means, why it matters, and how it is transforming the built environment?  In the latest episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, host Andy Duncan is joined by Buro Happold experts - Trevor Keeling, Bianca Laura Latini, and Richard Twinn - to strip ESG back to its foundations and explore what it actually looks like in practice.  Tune into discover:   What ESG really is beyond the ‘buzzwords’  The shift from box‑ticking to genuine mindset change  How ESG shows up on real projects, from design standards to long‑term legacy  Measuring the social side of ESG   The practical challenges organisations face  What ESG could, and should look like 20 years from now  Whether you are working in the ESG space or simply interested in how our built environment shapes how we live, this episode is full of sharp insights and practical takeaways.  Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.

    45 min
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We bring together curious individuals interested in a specific topic to discuss, dissect and interrogate it. The style is conversational/inclusive, featuring experts from Buro Happold, plus an invited external guest to join us in each episode who will add another angle to the narrative. Listeners are encouraged to gather around our podcast, so that we can explore the latest advancements in various fields and expand our collective horizons. Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiousity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour. To join the conversation use #BHSandbox on all your usual social media platforms, and for even more insights visit our podcast page on www.burohappold.com. Happy listening - don’t forget to tell your friends!

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  • Creator
    Buro Happold
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
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