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Built Environment MattersAdvanced Nuclear Energy: Aalo Atomics & the Future of PowerJoin Jaimie Johnston MBE on the Bryden Wood Podcast for an insightful discussion on the innovations within advanced nuclear energy and their impact on global power security. Featuring Jon Guidroz, SVP at Aalo Atomics, this episode explores how cutting-edge reactor technologies are addressing fundamental challenges in energy supply, including the drive for passive safety features and the benefits of modular deployment. The conversation highlights the wider potential of advanced nuclear to accelerate the energy transition and achieve decarbonisation targets, with Aalo Atomics' work providing a tangible example. Learn more about the strategic importance of dispatchable clean energy for a...2025-06-2633 min
Built Environment MattersRebuilding Ukraine: Industrialised Construction & Energy Solutions | Martin Wood & Jaimie Johnston MBEJoin Bryden Wood's Jaimie Johnston MBE and Martin Wood for an important discussion on Ukraine's reconstruction. Inspired by a recent UCL report in which Martin contributed, this episode explores how industrialised construction, enhanced energy security, and advanced digital tools offer compelling ideas to drive efficient and sustainable rebuilding efforts. While acknowledging that no one company holds all the solutions, this conversation provides insight into the innovative approaches Bryden Wood has been discussing. Discover the challenges and opportunities, emphasising international collaboration and innovative approaches to urban planning and infrastructure development. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be...2025-06-2022 min
Built Environment MattersNavigating the Energy Debate: Challenges and Solutions | Martin Wood, Adrian La Porta and John DysonJoin Bryden Wood's co-founder Martin Wood, Technical Director Adrian La Porta, and Professor John Dyson as they discuss the critical state of the global energy grid. Triggered by recent power outages in Spain and Portugal, this episode uncovers the hidden complexities of integrating renewables, the intensifying demand from new technologies like AI, and the debate over centralised vs. distributed power. They explore the concept of ‘network value’ for energy sources, the challenges and opportunities of energy storage, and the political and commercial influences shaping our energy future. Discover why a more nuanced and collaborative approach is essential for a stab...2025-06-1139 min
Built Environment MattersRedefining Data Centers: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Construction | Lincoln Wood, EdgedWelcome 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 energy demands, and how sustainable design practices are shaping the future of data centers. Discover how industrialized construction and cross-sector...2024-09-0437 minBuilt Environment MattersIn Short: Revolutionising Small Molecule API Manufacturing: Embracing Miniaturisation and AutomationIn 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 limitations of traditional batch chemistry in API manufacturing and explores the revolutionary shift towards miniaturisation, process intensification, and automation. Join Adrian as he dissects the groundbreaking technologies r...2024-02-2008 minBuilt Environment MattersExploring Lean Construction and the Future of Building Design with Iris TommeleinIn 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 intersection of lean principles, project management, and the evolving challenges in the construction sector.The conversation pivots around lean construction's impact on efficiency, sustainability, and...2024-01-1135 min
Built Environment MattersPlatform II Explored: Revolutionising Construction with Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBEWelcome 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 brings to building key infrastructures like hospitals, offices, and schools. Hear about the groundbreaking research led by Dr. Danny Murguia at the University of Cambridge and understand how Platform...2023-12-1505 minBuilt Environment MattersIn Short: Delivering Clinical Excellence & Better Patient Experience with Bryden Wood's Reference Design For The New Hospitals ProgrammeThe New Hospitals Programme has set an ambitious goal to deliver 48 new hospitals by 2030. With the adoption of Bryden Wood’s innovative and flexible reference design, it will be possible to achieve both cost and time savings, while ensuring best clinical practice and patient experience. This design approach has the potential to deliver 20% productivity gains, 30% cost reduction, and 20% programme reduction. Learn more from Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBE, now.To learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn and Twitter.2023-06-2711 min
Built Environment MattersReference 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 each project. This approach is particularly appealing to our major repeat clients, who have a national or global presence an...2023-04-0408 minBuilt Environment MattersAdvancing Prefab with Amy Marks, Queen of Prefab and VP of Enterprise Transformation Practice at AutodeskAmy 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 textTo learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn.2023-03-0220 minBuilt Environment MattersDefining customer value to drive innovation in design and construction | Will Lichtig, Chief of Staff at The Boldt CompanyWill 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 integrated project delivery movements. Listen in to hear his fascinating story and w...2023-01-1824 minBuilt Environment MattersDigitising supply chain data, Built Environment Matters podcast with Brett Rogers, CEO of KatalystDIOn this month's Built Environment Matters podcast, Brett Rogers, CEO of KatalystDI, talks to Head of Global Systems Jaimie Johnston MBE about integrating supply chain data into the design and construction process and how new digital platforms are enabling a new world of data-led collaboration. Brett Rogers is CEO of KatalystDI, a tech company that develops and sells SaaS solutions that map and manage the supply chains behind many of the world's largest construction programs. Brett has over 20 years of experience building teams and delivery programs in support of global critical infrastructure delivery. Throughout his career with G...2022-09-2231 minBuilt Environment MattersHospital Design and Construction with Zig Rubel, President and CEO of Forsight DigitalListen to our latest podcast with Zig Rubel, president and CEO of Forsight Digital. He talks to podcast host Jaimie Johnston MBE about using data to create better healthcare facilities, the role of standardization and componentization how we can meet the healthcare needs of the future with new technology, and the evolution of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).Send us a textTo learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn.2022-07-0533 minBuilt Environment MattersNorth America's first B Corp Certified General Contractor, Advancing Collaboration and Innovation in Construction with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) - Tim Coldwell, President, Chandos ConstructionThis episode Bryden Wood Head of Global Systems Jaimie Johnston MBE is joined by Tim Coldwell, President of Canada's Chandos Construction. Tim talks about being purpose-driven, 100% employee-owned, and the first and largest B Corp certified commercial general contractor in North America. In addition to recycling construction waste on 100% of projects, Chandos is also working to advance collaboration and innovation in the construction industry through Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Send us a textTo learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn.2022-06-0835 min