Jason Paget on Why Thermally Broken Facade Systems Are Asia’s Next Big Leap | Episode #8

Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Visit: https://www.aga-ca.com/your-trusted-partner/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Jason Paget of Gutmann SE AsiaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-paget-86383630/ Gutmann: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gutmann.me/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchChapters00:00 Introduction to Jason Paget's Journey02:53 The Facade Industry's Challenges in Southeast Asia05:53 The Importance of Thermally Broken Systems08:53 Government Incentives and Developer Motivation11:57 The Retrofit Market Potential15:02 Gutmann's Role in Southeast Asia18:10 Education and Collaboration with Local Fabricators20:51 Feedback and Challenges in Implementation24:09 The Positive Impact of Embracing New Systems26:59 Future Prospects and Market Recovery29:55 Quick Fire Questions with Jason PagetHey guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focus podcast, where I aim to connect the global facade industry by sharing knowledge and experience for others to learn from. Over the coming weeks, I'll be interviewing leaders and industry experts across the globe to discuss common problems people are facing and explore the innovative solutions that will help you in your learning journey. This week, I’m joined by Jason Paget, Southeast Asia Manager at Gutmann and a true global veteran of the facade world.Jason’s journey spans over 35 years and four continents—starting as an apprentice in the UK before building a dynamic international career across Hong Kong, Dubai, China, and Southeast Asia. From consultant roles at Arup, Meinhardt, and Inhabit to now spearheading Gutmann’s expansion in Asia, his experience runs deep.What’s fascinating is Jason’s unique perspective—he’s seen the industry from every angle: design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply.Today, he’s on a mission to drive higher-performing facade systems across Asia, bringing thermally broken solutions into a region where they’ve long been overlooked.We talk about how improving face system performance isn’t just a sustainability goal, it’s a practical business opportunity for developers, architects, and asset owners.We also explore:- The overlooked retrofit opportunity across Southeast Asia- What international standards can teach emerging markets- Why thermal performance matters more in hot climates than we think- And what it really takes to change an industry mindsetWhether you're working in Southeast Asia or just interested in how facade standards evolve globally, there's a lot to take away from this conversation.