We bring together curious individuals interested in a specific topic to discuss, dissect and interrogate it. The style is conversational/inclusive, featuring experts from Buro Happold, plus an invited external guest to join us in each episode who will add another angle to the narrative. Listeners are encouraged to gather around our podcast, so that we can explore the latest advancements in various fields and expand our collective horizons. Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a…
What could the future of forensic engineering and building safety look like? In the latest episode of our Sandbox podcast, ‘What’s the Crack? Investigating buildings through structural forensics,’ our panel looks ahead to 2046 and explores how structural forensics could evolve over the next two decades. The conversation covers the growing role of AI, supporting legislation, data analysis, and…
How does the Building Safety Act support forensic engineers in creating more resilient buildings? The Building Safety Act 2022 shapes how structural performance is thought about across the full life of a building, not just at design and construction, but long after completion. As discussed in the latest episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, the Building Safety Act responds to a long‑standing need for…
When a building raises questions, structural forensics helps uncover the answers. Unlike traditional structural engineering, structural forensics looks back by examining existing buildings to understand what went wrong, why it happened, and what needs to change moving forward to ensure the resilience of a building. In this week’s Sandbox FOMO5, taken from our latest episode ‘What’s the crack?…
How does Structural Forensics ‘crack the case’ on our buildings? Forensic engineering might sound like something out of CSI but in reality, it is a vital discipline keeping our buildings safe, resilient, and fit for the future. In the latest episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, we explore how engineers analyse buildings: investigating cracks, hidden defects, and design decisions to understand how…
How does ESG leave a lasting legacy? In our latest Sandbox FOMO5 short, taken from our latest podcast episode, ‘ESG: Beyond the Buzzwords’, our experts explore how ESG moves from ambition to action, and what it really takes to create impact that lasts beyond individual projects. From setting portfolio-wide standards, to embedding ESG into design, procurement and company culture, this episode gets…
What really counts when it comes to measuring the ‘S’ in ESG? In this week’s FOMO5, taken from our latest ‘Sandbox’ podcast episode, ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords,’ Bianca Laura Latini, Associate Director, Buro Happold, breaks down what meaningful social impact measurement should look like in practice. As she puts it: “You are talking about complex things like community impact, individual health,…
Think You Know ESG? Our experts break it down. ESG is everywhere, but what does it actually mean for your organisation, your projects, and the decisions being made behind the scenes? In our latest podcast episode, ‘ESG Beyond the Buzzwords: Inside the decisions shaping our lives’, Buro Happold experts break down what ESG really looks like in practice - beyond headlines and high-level policy. In…
What if three letters were quietly influencing the decisions that shape your daily life without you even realising it? ESG. We hear this ‘buzzword’ everywhere - but do we really understand what it means, why it matters, and how it is transforming the built environment? In the latest episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, host Andy Duncan is joined by Buro Happold experts - Trevor Keeling, Bianca Laura…
How does infrastructure investment shape lives and communities? Find out why future-focused planning matters in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 episode... When it comes to our infrastructure systems in the UK, focusing on the short-term can often lead to more extensive long-term costs. From potholes and power outages to rail disruptions and water shortages, under-investment impacts everyone. As…
Building for Resilience: How can our UK infrastructure be future-proofed against a changing climate? Find out more in this week’s Sandbox FOMO5 episode... The UK has seen a rise in extreme weather. Storms that were once ‘one-in-20-year' events now happen annually, while flooding and heatwaves dominate headlines. These events are no longer rare and our critical systems are under stress like never…
