Professional Practice Podcasts

Austin Williams

Professional Practice Podcasts A series of interviews with leading commentators on Architecture and the practice of Architecture, hosted by Austin Williams (soundcloud download: https://soundcloud.com/user-486346414)

  1. Ian Walmsley, the Planning Geek, on Permitted Development & Use Classes

    09/19/2025

    Ian Walmsley, the Planning Geek, on Permitted Development & Use Classes

    Ian Walmsley is the man behind the Planning Geek phenomenon. Aside from the Planning Portal, Ian’s is the largest planning website in the UK. In this podcast he clears up some terms about Use Classes. Permitted Development and Article 4 Directions, and provides straightforward advice on simplifying our understanding of the planning process. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    50 min
  2. William Ringsdorf on Improving Business Efficiency

    08/24/2025

    William Ringsdorf on Improving Business Efficiency

    William Ringsdorf is an architect and business coach with 30 years’ experience in the UK and Germany. In this podcast he explains some simple rules for improving profitability in architects’ practices/ Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    35 min
  3. Roger Madelin on Challenges for Development

    07/12/2025

    Roger Madelin on Challenges for Development

    Roger joined British Land in February 2016 after 29 years at Argent and leads the project at Canada Water. Previously, he led major projects in Manchester, Birmingham, and the 58-acre King’s Cross Development. He was awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Development. This programme outlines some of the significant political and economic challenges faced by developers, the costs and risks involved, and what might be needed to turn the construction industry around. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    50 min
  4. Bill Barton on Practical Completion

    06/18/2025

    Bill Barton on Practical Completion

    Bill Barton is the Director at Barton Legal Ltd, and past-President of Leeds Law Society. He has specialised construction law for over 30 years, is a qualified mediator and a Fellow of the Institute of Arbitrators. He has particular expertise in drafting and negotiating specialist bespoke contracts. This programme will primarily look at JCT Practical Completion. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    50 min
  5. Matt Thompson on The HandBook of Practice Management

    05/24/2025

    Matt Thompson on The HandBook of Practice Management

    Matt Thompson on The HandBook of Practice Management by Austin Williams

    44 min
  6. Kate Marks on HR strategy and practice

    04/22/2025

    Kate Marks on HR strategy and practice

    Kate Marks is the founder of EVOLUTION HR, a London-based consultancy and the author of ‘HR for Creative Companies’. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and Specialist Practice Consultant to the RIBA. This podcast explores HR policy, shows the importance of Recognising, Rewarding and Retaining staff, examines changing legislation, and outlines some of the dos and don’ts of office management Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    36 min
  7. Sean Hanlon on Disproportionate Collapse

    01/22/2025

    Sean Hanlon on Disproportionate Collapse

    Sean Hanlon is the founding director of SPH Structures; a mixed discipline Structural Engineering design consultancy in London. He has contributed guidance on the industry’s approach on Structural Robustness and Disproportionate Collapse on behalf of The Institution of Structural Engineers He was awarded the Fellowship pf the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2024. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    37 min
  8. Adam Eaton on Fire Safety & Risk-Based Design

    01/13/2025

    Adam Eaton on Fire Safety & Risk-Based Design

    Adam Eaton is a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Fire Engineers and director at Trigon Fire Safety. He was previously a National Lead Director of Fire Engineering at a major engineering practice. This podcast deals with the issues of Fire Safety: performance and risk-based regulations. surface spread of flame, the update to BS9991, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, care homes & sprinklers, height rules of thumb, and protected shafts. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

    53 min
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