Design and construction industry podcasts

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.

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.

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.

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

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