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Blueprints To Buildings Podcast
by Glen Palmer
Blueprints to Buildings Podcast brings you conversations with the visionaries shaping the property development industry. From architects and developers to construction leaders, each episode explores the latest trends and insights driving the future of building. Whether you are designing, planning, or constructing, this podcast is your resource to learn from industry experts and discover how ideas on paper become the spaces we live and work in.
Episodes
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He Raised £1M+ for Property Deals While Working as a Police Officer
What can more than a decade in policing teach you about property investment, risk, negotiation and making decisions under pressure? In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Charles Brand, founder of Copernicus and Wolf, about his unconventional journey from police…
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Blockchain Is NOT Bitcoin! Raj Kapoor Explains the Difference
Blockchain Is NOT Bitcoin! Raj Kapoor Explains the Difference Blockchain isn't Bitcoin — and cryptocurrency may only scratch the surface of what this technology could eventually mean for property and construction. In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with...
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He Started as a Clerk… 28 Years Later He Became CEO | Abdul Kareem Adhia
He Started as a Clerk… 28 Years Later He Became CEO | Abdul Kareem Adhia There are no shortcuts to success — and Abdul Kareem Adhia's career is living proof of it. At 18 years old, Abdul entered his family's construction business not as an executive or manager, but as a clerk. Despite being born...
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Why Construction Projects Fail: Lessons From £500M+ of Projects | Richard Stone
🏗️ What separates a construction project that runs under control from one that descends into chaos? In this episode of Blueprints 2 Buildings, Glen Palmer is joined by Chartered Construction Manager, cost consultant, author, speaker and construction educator Richard Stone. With more than three...
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From Battlefield to Real Estate: Leadership, Purpose & Property | Rob Mastriano
🎙️ From Battlefield to Real Estate: Leadership, Purpose & Property | Rob Mastriano What does it take to transition from military service to helping families find a place they can truly call home? In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Rob Mastriano — a decorated...
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The Hidden Risks That Derail Major Projects | Earle Brady
🎙️ What really causes major construction projects to fail? In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Earle Brady, Partner at Bexley Beaumont and one of the UK's leading construction lawyers, to explore the hidden risks that can derail even the most ambitious...
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Why Building Handovers Go Wrong (And How To Fix Them) | Matthew Young
What happens when communication breaks down, documents disappear, and nobody knows who is responsible? In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Matthew Young, former London financial markets professional, court-appointed building manager, and founder of Syntonia, to...
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Why Great Design Is About More Than Looks | Heather Deitch
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with industrial designer and founder of Noteworthy Studio, Heather Deitch, to explore the deeper meaning behind timeless design. With a background spanning architecture, industrial design, furniture, lighting, and material...
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Multi-Generational Living: The Mistakes That Break Families With Elke Harder
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Elke Harder, a realtor specialising in multi-generational living, to explore why more families are choosing to live under one roof — and where it often goes wrong. As housing affordability continues to challenge families,...
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How to Control Cost, Quality & Chaos on Big Builds with Chad Kirkegard.
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Chad Kirkeguard, Director of Business Development at T Diamond Bar, to unpack how large-scale industrial projects are actually delivered — and why so many go wrong. Chad shares real-world insight from working across oil & gas,...
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Modular Isn’t Cheaper — And That’s the Point | Steve Dubin
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Steve Dubin, Business Development Manager at Rmax (a business unit of Sika Corporation), to uncover the real truth behind modular construction. With experience visiting over 80 modular factories across North America, Steve...
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Why Housing Is Broken (And What Comes Next) with Ethan DeSota
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Ethan DeSota — contractor, developer, and founder of Exponent Construction Group — to unpack one of the biggest challenges of our time: why housing has become so unaffordable, and what needs to change. Ethan shares a powerful...
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From 2D to Digital Twins The Future of Digital Engineering is here With Sameer Ramgoolam
In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, host Glen Palmer is joined by Sameer Ramgoolam, Director of Smart Build Engineering, to explore how digital engineering, Open BIM collaboration, and AI-driven design are transforming the construction industry. Sameer shares insights into...
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Timing the Vancouver Market with Rhiannon A. Foster
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer is joined by Vancouver-based real estate professional Rhiannon A. Foster to discuss market trends, buyer behaviour, and how regional dynamics shape property investment decisions. Rhiannon shares insights into the Vancouver market, including...
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Cleaner Handoffs, Faster Builds: Leadership lessons with Amy Brooke
Cleaner handoffs. Faster builds. Stronger leadership. 🏗️ In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Amy Brooke, CPA-turned-Lean Leadership & Communication Partner, to unpack why communication — not skill — is often the real bottleneck in property…
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From Homeowner to Property Investor: Alina Griva’s Journey
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Nova Scotia real estate agent and investor Alina Griva, who has built a portfolio of 11+ properties after purchasing her first home at just 23. Alina shares practical insights into today’s Nova Scotia property market…
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Robotics, AI & Modular Homes: The Future of Affordable Housing with David Johnson
In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, host Glen Palmer speaks with David Johnson, Founder and CEO of Gingerbread Homes, who is pioneering the use of robotics, AI, and modular construction to tackle the global affordable housing crisis. David shares how his upbringing working…
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Urban Design, Architecture, and Building Safety with Oriana Fernandez
In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, host Glen Palmer speaks with architectural and urban designer Oriana Fernandez, who works with DB3 Group and has over 16 years of international experience across London and India. Oriana shares insights on designing at both building and...
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Cost Clarity in Retrofit with David Shaw
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer sits down with David Shaw, chartered quantity surveyor and Director at Torridon, to explore the critical role of cost clarity in property development. David shares where projects most commonly go wrong when budgets and briefs aren’t...
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High-Rise Construction and Digital Delivery with Ken Farnon
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer is joined by Ken Farnon of Cooley Construction Management to discuss the realities of delivering complex, high-rise developments across the UK. Ken shares insights from his career progression from site engineer to construction director,...
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Clarity Driven Real Estate Decisions with Fay Brink
Glen Palmer sits down with Fay Brink, Founder of Renaissance Premier Realty Group, to explore how clarity and strategy outperform emotion in Houston’s fast moving real estate market. Fay shares how buyers and agents can avoid costly mistakes by focusing on clean negotiations, hyperlocal insight,...
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Reducing Construction Waste with Emma Porter
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer speaks with Emma Porter, founder of Rebuild Site, about tackling construction waste and rethinking sustainability in the built environment. Emma shares her journey from infrastructure leadership to building a circular reuse hub that...
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Real Building Performance Beyond Greenwash with Paul Patterson
In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, host Glen Palmer speaks with Paul Patterson, founder and owner of Elevation Carbon, about cutting through greenwash to focus on real building performance. Paul shares why compliance-driven sustainability has failed to deliver results, and...
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Smarter Construction Through Technology with Erik Zimmerman
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer speaks with Erik Zimmerman, CEO of SiteTech Solutions, about the rapid transformation of construction through technology, safety innovation, and smarter site systems. Erik shares insights from his experience leading multiple ventures,...
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Facade Risk and Performance with Jeff Heymann
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer speaks with Jeff Heymann of Island Facades about the hidden risks and complexities of modern building envelopes. Jeff shares insights from decades of experience on why early collaboration, clear scoping, and facade-led thinking are...
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Building Trust and Scale with Josie Legido Correa
In this episode, host Glen Palmer sits down with Josie Legido Correa of JWR Construction Services Incorporated to unpack what really drives trust, growth, and long term relationships in construction. Josie shares why early pre construction involvement, clear communication, and relationship led...
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Qatar Ultra-Luxury Real Estate with Abid Hussain
Abid Hussain, founder and owner of FGRealty, joins host Glen Palmer on Blueprints to Building to break down what’s driving Qatar’s ultra-luxury real estate market, with a focus on long-term demand in Lusail City, The Pearl, and Qetaifan Islands. Abid explains how overseas buyers gain confidence...
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Pre Construction Clarity with George Murray
Host Glen Palmer sits down with George Murray, founder of Worthington Construction Managers, to unpack why pre construction is where project success is truly decided. George shares how reducing uncertainty early comes down to surfacing assumptions, aligning stakeholders, and creating clarity…
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Architectural Water Features and Design with Rosa Aguilar
Glen Palmer sits down with Rosa Aguilar, Business Development Manager at Bluworld of Water, to explore how architectural water features elevate commercial spaces beyond aesthetics. Rosa shares how sound, motion, and thoughtful design can create calmer, more welcoming environments for the people…
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Construction Education and Immersive Learning with Julia Stevens
In this episode, Glen Palmer sits down with Julia Stevens, CEO of Constructionarium, to explore how hands on learning is transforming construction education and early careers. Julia shares why immersive, real site training builds confidence, teamwork, and job ready skills faster than classroom...
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Real Estate Strategy and Lifestyle Guidance with Jon Stroud
In this episode, Glen Palmer sits down with real estate expert and coach Jon Stroud to explore how strategy, emotional intelligence, and hyper-local knowledge shape better buying and selling decisions. Jon breaks down how immersive tech like video walkthroughs and 3D visualization is transforming...
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Redefining Quantity Surveying for the Next Generation with Dylan Pritchard
In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, host Glen Palmer sits down with Dylan Pritchard of Ward Williams Associates to explore how the role of the quantity surveyor is misunderstood and why early QS involvement is critical to delivering value, certainty, and viable projects. Dylan...
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Building Predictable Systems with Stephen Duggan
On this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Stephen Duggan, Managing Director of BHA Construction, who has led more than €3 billion worth of projects across Ireland, Africa, and the Middle East. Stephen breaks down why systems-driven delivery, contractual clarity, and...
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Future of Prefab Building with Peter DeMaria
On this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Peter DeMaria, award-winning architect and co-founder of MID-RISE Modular, about how modular construction is reshaping the future of housing. Peter explains how treating buildings like products manufactured in a factory can solve...
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Luxury Property Insights with Goel Kumar
On this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Goel Kumar, a luxury real estate specialist at One Broker Group, known for his data-driven insights and client-first approach in Dubai’s fast-evolving property market. Goel breaks down how buyers can cut through the noise of new...
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Geotechnical Innovation with Nikos Kontopoulos
On this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer interviews Nikos Kontopoulos, founder and Chief Engineer of Orycta, a geotechnical consultancy specialising in complex subsurface engineering across the GCC. Nikos shares insights from his 15+ years in the industry, emphasizing why early...
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Smart Homeownership Decisions with Darrell Self
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer speaks with Darrell Self, Broker and Owner of DMD Realty, about his journey from corporate engineering to more than two decades in real estate. Darrell shares how losing his corporate job reshaped his mindset and fueled his mission to...
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Guiding New Homeowners with Megan Munoz
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer sits down with Megan Munoz, a licensed Realtor at RE/MAX Results and Vice President of NAHREP (the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®). Megan shares how she empowers first-time buyers, especially those…
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Unlocking SME Growth with Joseph Savage
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer interviews Joseph Savage, founder and CEO of Savvy Projects. Joseph shares insights from four decades of operational and leadership experience, revealing how he helps SME contractors break through frustration, regain control, and build...
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Designing Lifestyle-Led Homes with Andrew Edwards
In this episode, Glen Palmer sits down with Andrew Edwards, Chartered Architect and Director of EDG Architecture, to explore the realities of designing lifestyle-led homes across the UK. Andrew shares candid insights on managing client expectations, navigating complex planning challenges, and how...
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Integrating Security Early with Geva Barash
In this episode, Glen Palmer speaks with Geva Barash, founder and CEO of Secure Our City, about why security and low-voltage systems must be built into projects from day one rather than bolted on as an afterthought. Geva explains how his brand-agnostic firm helps architects, municipalities,...
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Modern Building Strategies with Michael Lyons
In this episode, Glen Palmer sits down with Michael Lyons of Asher Group to unpack the challenges and evolving landscape of construction, restoration, and government contracting in the US. Michael shares hard-earned lessons from years in commercial and residential building, highlighting how...
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BIM Innovation and Automation with Jeff Drews
In this episode, Glen Palmer speaks with Jeff Drews, co-founder and president of BIMTM, about the real-world challenges and future direction of BIM across US construction. Jeff shares insights from building and rescuing BIM departments, emphasising the need for process consistency, better...
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Next-Gen Construction Thinking with Daniel Ginn
In this episode, Glen Palmer sits down with Daniel Ginn, founder and director of GinJo Construction, to explore the urgent mindset shifts needed across the construction industry. Daniel shares insights from delivering multi-billion-pound programs and explains why reducing red tape, embracing...
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Bridging Tech and Trades with Tamara
In this episode, Glen Palmer speaks with Tamara, founder of DrawAFence, about her unique ability to bridge the technical and creative sides of the construction industry. Tamara shares how her 25 years in estimating, project management, writing, and digital marketing led her to build DrawAFence, a...
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Luxury Real Estate Insights with Marc Cottrell
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, host Glen Palmer sits down with luxury real estate advisor Marc Cottrell, a founding broker with Aperture Global, to explore his journey from hospitality into the world of high-end real estate across the UK and abroad. Marc shares how his hospitality...
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Modern Real Estate Strategy with Michael Crow
In this episode on Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Michael Crow, owner of Crow Companies and Rezy, about the challenges and opportunities in modern property operations. Michael shares how managing over $600M in real estate led him to build Rezy to solve recurring issues in...
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Design, Adaptability, and Radical Optimism with Anthony Lowe
In this episode, Glen Palmer sits down with architect and designer Anthony Lowe to explore his unique journey from law school dropout to creative industry leader. Anthony shares how adaptability, radical optimism, and relationship building have shaped his approach to design and real estate....
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PropTech Innovation in Africa with Bolaji Adigun
In this episode, Glen Palmer speaks with Bolaji Adigun of Misa Limited, where he shares how PropTech, sustainability, and data-driven development are reshaping real estate across Africa. Bolaji discusses the challenges of operating in rapidly growing markets like Lagos and explains how Misa…
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Authentic AEC Storytelling with Kirk Kistner
In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Kirk Kistner, founder of AEC Pathfinders, to explore the power of clarity, leadership, and authentic connection in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Kirk shares insights from four decades in major...
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Blueprints to Buildings Podcast brings you conversations with the visionaries shaping the property development industry. From architects and developers to construction leaders, each episode explores the latest trends and insights driving the future of building. Whether you are designing, planning, or constructing, this podcast is your resource to learn from industry experts and discover how ideas on paper become the spaces we live and work in.
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