AI is no longer a buzzword in property development. In this episode, Dave Cummins breaks down what AI is, where it is already being used and how it can improve design, delivery, safety and sustainability.

Why it’s important?

AI can help cut delays, reduce cost overruns and lower building emissions by optimising energy, materials and construction planning. The question is no longer if AI will shape the sector, but how quickly we choose to adopt it responsibly.

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Leadership is not about job titles or hierarchy. It is about responsibility and the willingness to influence decisions across design, procurement, delivery and building operation so projects deliver better outcomes over time.

Why is it important? Because construction and buildings carry a major environmental footprint, and the decisions made early can lock in costs, performance and impact for decades. Dave unpacks how strong leadership shifts teams from minimum compliance to maximum value, improving energy and water performance, supporting healthier indoor environments and creating long term benefits for clients and communities.

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This episode explores the role of urban development in shaping healthier, more resilient cities. From walkability and green infrastructure to transport, density and inclusive design, it examines how the way we plan and build cities directly affects wellbeing, equity and environmental outcomes.

Why it’s important

With most of the world’s population now living in cities, urban development decisions shape climate impact, public health and social connection at scale. When done well, urban development can reduce emissions, improve quality of life and strengthen communities. when it is done poorly, it deepens inequality and environmental harm. The choices we make today will define how cities function for generations.

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This episode explores the role of hemp in sustainable construction and property development. From hempcrete and engineered fibres to carbon sequestration, energy performance and soil regeneration, it examines why this ancient material is re emerging as a powerful solution for low carbon, healthy buildings.

Why it’s important

With the built environment responsible for a significant share of global emissions, hemp offers a regenerative alternative that stores carbon, improves thermal performance and supports healthier homes and landscapes. Embracing hemp based materials could help reduce emissions at scale while creating more resilient and affordable communities.

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This episode explores the role of timber construction in shaping a lower carbon built environment. From engineered timber and embodied carbon to fire safety, resilience and wellbeing, it examines how timber can transform the way we design and build our cities.

Why it’s important
With construction responsible for a significant share of global emissions, timber offers a regenerative alternative that stores carbon, improves wellbeing and supports long term resilience. Embracing timber construction is a critical step toward buildings that give back more than they take.

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This episode explores the importance of diversity in user groups and how inclusive design shapes stronger cities and communities. From research and real world examples to housing, workplaces and public spaces, it examines why designing for real people leads to better social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Why it’s important
Diversity in user groups is central to sustainable development. Inclusive places build trust, resilience and wellbeing, support long term property performance and create communities that thrive over time rather than exclude most people by design.

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This episode explores the impact of solar panels on energy, health and emissions. From rooftop savings to global solutions, it shows why solar should become standard in every development.

Why it’s important
Solar is clean, affordable and lifesaving. Making it the norm helps cut carbon, lower bills and build healthier communities.

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This episode explores the concept of nature-positive design — a shift from minimising harm to actively regenerating ecosystems. From its historical roots to leading global examples, we examine how buildings and communities can give back more than they take. It’s not just about greener buildings but better outcomes for people, places and the planet.

Why it’s important
Nature-positive design improves health, reduces emissions and creates long-term value. When developments prioritise biodiversity, climate resilience and community wellbeing, they become part of the solution, not the problem.

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