Skip to content
Things that really matter podcast artwork

PODCAST · business

Things that really matter

by Cundall

Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Mar 23, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Alternative routes into the built environment

    Rob Marney, Cundall Associate in London is joined by Judy Ngan, Project Manager where they share the unconventional ways in which they entered the construction industry. At a juncture where the industry grapples with a skills crisis, allowing and encouraging non-traditional routes into…

    more
  2. Why we need to be focusing on retrofit (Part 2)

    Robin Pritchett, Building Performance Service Lead at Cundall is joined by Anna Hollyman, Head of Policy and Places at UKGBC to talk all things retrofit. Part 2 of our retrofit focused podcast puts the focus on sectors. Robin and Anna discuss what sectors are leading the way and which ones have...

  3. Why we need to be focusing on retrofit (Part 1)

    Robin Pritchett, BPS Lead at Cundall is joined by Anna Hollyman, Head of Policy and Places at UKGBC to talk all things retrofit. Part 1 of the two part series looks at what the current market for retrofit looks like in the UK to the opportunities and challenges the industry faces to decarbonise.

  4. Future Foundations - What do occupiers truly want?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this final episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette...

  5. Future Foundations - What is greener? Building new or retrofitting?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. Our third episode tackles the age-old debate: is it...

  6. Future Foundations - How do we balance practicality, viability and sustainability?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette...

  7. Future Foundations - Longevity: Too hard to think about?

    In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this first episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette...

  8. Joining the dots for healthy communities: practical approaches to wellbeing and urban renewal

    Cities have always been seen as a source of social and economic opportunity – the challenge now is to achieve these aspirations while protecting our global home. We need ‘climate positive’ thinking – shifting from crisis mode to taking deliberate and proactive steps toward betterment of places…

    more
  9. The ethical, social and professional dimensions of creating a resilient built environment

    In a compelling, wide-ranging discussion hosted by Cundall Associate Director, Hannah Morton, a panel of experts address the tough challenges for Australia’s urban communities, and what we must do to improve resilience to climate impacts. The podcast was created for World Green Building Week, and...

  10. Eden – Creating a “greenprint” for net zero carbon buildings

    In this episode, Bianca Spoeala, Senior Marketing and BD Executive in Manchester, talks to the key people behind Eden, New Bailey concept, design and sustainability strategy. Listen to this podcast to delve into the story behind the project that’s creating a ‘greenprint’ for net zero carbon...

  11. Insights on GRESB 2023 - What respondents need to know

    In this podcast, Sonya Ku, Cundall Sustainability Strategy and ESG Associate, and Ruben Langbroek, Head of Asia Pacific at GRESB, discuss the latest insights on GRESB and what respondents need to know for the 2023 assessment cycle.

  12. Embassy Village – the journey from a bus to a home

    In this episode, Rob Turner, Acoustics Partner in Manchester, together with Sid Williams, Co-founder & Director of Embassy, discuss the journey of delivering a new permanent community facility for the city’s homeless and vulnerable men. Sid describes the initial use of a tour bus as an emergency...

  13. How safe is your building?

    Can buildings get ‘hacked’? The simple, and alarming, answer is Yes! In this podcast, Cundall Head of Clients and Marketing, Ric Navarro, catches up with Waterstons Director, Charlie Hales, to discuss themes presented in the recently launched white paper, ‘How safe is your building?', a...

  14. Building Performance Matters - BPS 101

    Elaine Chan and Cundall Building Performance Services (BPS) specialists from Asia Pacific, Mathuran Marianayagam, Annie Nguyen, and Chris Leung will discuss what BPS is, why you should care about how buildings perform, and why BPS is so important in the big global picture.

  15. “You can’t have a modern sustainable commercial building that isn’t smart”

    In this podcast, Ric Navarro catches up with Tommy Crowley, global director of APAC at Wiredscore to discuss the growing importance of Wiredscore accreditation, explore the intersection of smart buildings and decarbonisation, and uncover how Wiredscore and Smartscore provide a fundamental focus…

    more
  16. “Your time is now”

    In this podcast, Ric Navarro catches up with the CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, Davina Rooney, to discuss her foundations and early career as an engineer, her seamless move from Stockland into the CEO role at GBCA, and the rapid and necessary embrace of electrification within the...

  17. In conversation with Richard

    In this podcast, Ric Navarro catches up with Partner and Managing Director of Cundall MENA, Richard Stratton, to uncover the origins of his passion for engineering, discuss his ambitions for expanding Cundall into Saudi Arabia, and explore how his time out alone cycling provides the perfect...

  18. In conversation with Carole

    In this podcast, Ric Navarro catches up with Cundall global Managing Partner, Carole O’Neil, to discuss the key drivers behind her successful career, the additional scrutiny that come with being a non-engineer, and her passion for competing in the sport of power lifting.

  19. The importance of design and biophilia for wellness

    In this podcast, Ric Navarro catches up with Senior Sustainability Manager, Jay Dee Dearness, to discuss the importance of the WELL rating system, biophilia, and the synergies between engineering and interior design.

  20. Driving optimal efficiency in existing buildings

    In this podcast, Ric Navarro chats with Principal Sustainability Consultant and BPS lead, Mathuran Marianayagam, on optimising building performance and how zero carbon can realistically be achieved in existing buildings.

  21. Let's go digital

    In this podcast, Gavin Bonner and Maciej Krezolek from the digital engineering team talk all about digital engineering. They address the importance of going digital and how this will have an effect on productivity, cost and sustainability.

  22. What the $%^& is zero carbon?

    Sarah Linnell and David Clark from the Cundall sustainability team address a question that has been raised again and again over the past year, what exactly is zero carbon? They discuss the reasons why there is confusion around the term, what we need to consider when designing, building and...

  23. Everybody needs good NABERS

    In this podcast Jennifer Elias and Nick Stokoe, NABERS accredited assessors, draw on their experience of designing and delivering NABERS rated buildings. They discuss how NABERS UK and Design for Performance can provide accurate data on how your commercial building is performing and identify…

    more
  24. Things that really matter - Cundall

    This is “Things that really matter”, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards…

    more

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.

HOSTED BY

Cundall

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Things that really matter have?

Things that really matter currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Things that really matter about?

Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more...

How often does Things that really matter release new episodes?

Things that really matter has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Things that really matter?

You can listen to Things that really matter on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Things that really matter?

Things that really matter is created and hosted by Cundall.
URL copied to clipboard!