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Built Environment Matters

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.

  1. 09/04/2024

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

    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 design with an engineering-first mindset. In this conversation, they delve into the rise of AI, the increasing e...

    37 min

  2. 02/20/2024

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

    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, challenged by the increasing demand for more complex, potent, and targeted molecules. Adrian unveils the limitati...

    9 min

  3. 01/11/2024

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

    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 in project production management. She shares insights from her extensive research and teachings, highlighting the ...

    35 min
  4. Platform II Explored: Revolutionising Construction with Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBE

    12/15/2023

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

    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 the P-DfMA approach. Uncover the benefits of sustainability, efficiency, and customisability that Platform II brin...

    6 min
  5. Reference Design - with Jaimie Johnston MBE, Built Environment Matters 'In Short'

    04/04/2023 · BONUS

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

    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 can customise our designs to specific sites and conditions, ensuring that they meet the unique needs of e...

    9 min

  6. 03/02/2023

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

    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 text To learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn and X.

    20 min

  7. 01/18/2023

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

    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 that promotes project success. In his role at The Boldt Company, he is now a recognised leader in the lean and in...

    24 min

  8. 10/23/2022

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

    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 Structural Engineer from Bryden Wood. We'll be discussing some of the most important topics in the construction indu...

    30 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Bryden Wood
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Built Environment Matters
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    Built Environment Matters

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