Design and construction industry podcasts

2026-02-10T12:08:08Z

James Parker:

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The past decade has seen a significant growth in podcasts across a wide range of sectors, as a powerful medium for education, storytelling, professional development and marketing. The architecture and construction industries, traditionally grounded in physical practice and face-to-face collaboration, have also seen a marked increase in the use of podcasting to share knowledge, experience and information. These trends reflect broader shifts in digital engagement and the evolving needs of modern practitioners.

Podcasts offer a convenient, on-the-go format for busy professionals who may lack time to engage with traditional media or attend seminars. Whether commuting to a job or working at a desk, listeners can absorb current trends, technical insights, and industry commentary. This passive yet engaging form of learning can cover a wide array of topics, supporting continuous professional development without interrupting daily workflows.

Podcasts can serve as platforms to gather knowledge from established institutions, foster global conversations or amplify underrepresented voices. In a field often critiqued for a lack of diversity and cross discipline approaches, podcasts enable designers, builders, and thinkers from varied backgrounds and regions to share their perspectives easily.

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It could be said that the pandemic certainly assisted the growth of online mediums and helped build the spectrum of podacsting in all fields, including architecture and construction. As in-person events were cancelled, many professionals turned to digital platforms to stay connected and informed, as conferences, panel discussions, and CPDs transitioned online.

Technology has played a significant role in enabling this growth. The rise of user-friendly recording tools and hosting platforms means that even small firms or independent practitioners can launch high-quality podcasts. Social media and industry networks help distribute content and foster engagement, creating dynamic feedback loops between creators and listeners. Podcasts can also integrate multimedia features through websites or show notes, linking to project visuals, research papers, or interactive tools.

The growth of podcasts reflects a broader digital transformation in how professionals share knowledge and engage with their field. As the industry becomes more interdisciplinary and globalised, podcasts provide a useful medium for fostering dialogue, promoting innovation, and democratising access to expertise.

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Below we have created a simple list of podcasts that we have come across, these are in no particular order but feel free to add comments or reviews and tell us about any we might have missed.

* Building Insights [https://insights.netmagmedia.co.uk/series/building-insights/ https://insights.netmagmedia.co.uk/series/building-insights]
* 21st Century Construction CIOB's Podcast: [https://www.ciob.org/podcast https://www.ciob.org/podcast]
* ECA Webinars and podcasts: [https://www.eca.co.uk/member-support/podcasts-videos https://www.eca.co.uk/member-support/podcasts-videos]
* CIAT podcast: Where it's AT: [https://whereitsatpodcast.captivate.fm/episodes/3#showEpisodes https://whereitsatpodcast.captivate.fm/episodes/3#showEpisodes]
* IHBC you tube podcasts: [https://www.youtube.com/c/IhbcOrgUkbuildingconservation/videos https://www.youtube.com/c/IhbcOrgUkbuildingconservation/videos]
* Podcast by The RIBA: [https://open.spotify.com/show/4nyRFCcOoiRz9k7fuBOGMA https://open.spotify.com/show/4nyRFCcOoiRz9k7fuBOGMA]
* Architecture Business Club podcast: [https://architecturebusinessclub.com/podcast/ https://architecturebusinessclub.com/podcast/]
* Archispeak: [https://www.archispeakpodcast.com/ https://www.archispeakpodcast.com/]
* Achitecture Social podcast: [https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/ https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/]
* National Retrofit Hub Podcasts and Webinars: [https://nationalretrofithub.org.uk/podcasts/ https://nationalretrofithub.org.uk/podcasts/]
* Constructive Voices podcasts: [https://constructive-voices.com/ https://constructive-voices.com/]
* Building Progress podcast: [https://www.buildersmutual.com/insights/podcast https://www.buildersmutual.com/insights/podcast]
* Digging Deeper podcast: [https://www.forconstructionpros.com/podcasts/digging-deeper https://www.forconstructionpros.com/podcasts/digging-deeper]
* The Futurebuild Podcast: [https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/the-futurebuild-podcast/ https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/the-futurebuild-podcast/]
* Zero Ambitions podcast: [https://zeroambitions.transistor.fm/ https://zeroambitions.transistor.fm/]
* The Building Safety Group Podcasts: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuildingSafetyGroup https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuildingSafetyGroup]
* The Construction Index Podcast [https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/podcast https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/podcast]
* About Buildings + Cities: [https://aboutbuildingsandcities.org/ https://aboutbuildingsandcities.org/]
* The Young Architect Podcast: [https://youngarchitect.libsyn.com/ https://youngarchitect.libsyn.com/]
* EntreArchitect Podcast: [https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/ https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/]
* Business of Architecture Podcast: [https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/ https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/]
* SAHGB The Architectural History Podcast: [https://www.sahgb.org.uk/podcast https://www.sahgb.org.uk/podcast]
* Business of Architecture: [https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/]
* Life of an Architect: [https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/ https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/]
* Scaffold. The Architecture Foundation: [https://open.spotify.com/show/2poVUUYWhBTqTEDweXu872 https://open.spotify.com/show/2poVUUYWhBTqTEDweXu872]
* Talking Architecture & Design: [https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/editorials/podcast?pageSize=32 https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/editorials/podcast?pageSize=32]
* Material Matters [https://materialmatters.design/Podcast https://materialmatters.design/Podcast]
* USModernist Radio - Architecture You Love [https://usmodernist.org/usmodernistradio.htm https://usmodernist.org/usmodernistradio.htm]
* Archinect Sessions [https://archinect.com/sessions https://archinect.com/sessions]
* ARCHITECT-ING [https://www.youtube.com/@ARCHITECT-ING_PODCAST https://www.youtube.com/@ARCHITECT-ING_PODCAST]
* The Circular Economy Show [https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy-podcast/all-episodes https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy-podcast/all-episodes]
* Design Dash Podcast [https://designdash.com/our-podcast/ https://designdash.com/our-podcast/]
* Dezeen [https://www.dezeen.com/podcasts/ https://www.dezeen.com/podcasts/]
* AJ Podcasts [https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/podcasts https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/podcasts]
* Theory of architecture [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHj_Ua98vT6h3dNppszSGGC8FdE2-Lqd https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHj_Ua98vT6h3dNppszSGGC8FdE2-Lqd]
* The Building Podcast [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394957/episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394957/episodes]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* APM Enabling Change SIG podcast series.
* CIOB Podcast: 21st Century Construction.
* CIAT articles.
* CIOB articles.
* CIOB Podcast: 21st Century Construction.
* Constructive Voices podcasts.
* ECA articles.
* IHBC articles.
* New ECA learning zone and industry focus videos.
* The Architectural Technology podcast: Where it's AT.

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