Épisodes

  • Different Insulation Options

    Different Insulation Options
    Jun 29 2025
    Mark Millar takes a look at two options for insulating a home that may seem unconventional, but actually have more history and prove more effective, than many of the more conventional options. Mark talks to Michael Leung from Balanced Earth Architects in Byron Bay about the use of hemp. Paul Lynch from Ecococon discusses using straw elements to insulate and build.
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    27 min
  • Are Heat Pumps The Future?

    Are Heat Pumps The Future?
    Jun 22 2025
    Mark Millar is joined by two notable names from the heating and low carbon heating tech industry to discuss heat pumps in the run up to The Installer Show at the NEC next week. Mark asks Gareth Roberts from Carbon Zero Renewables about his doubts around heat pumps and talks to John Hancock, COO of Wolseley Group, about their work trying to train and educate the installer and end user
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    24 min
  • Major Changes Coming For Landlords & Tenants

    Major Changes Coming For Landlords & Tenants
    Jun 15 2025
    Mark Millar looks into the massive legislative changes coming for landlords and tenants in the rental market, here in the UK. Mark talks to Eleanor Bateman, Public Affairs Manager for the National Residential Landlords Association and gets some helpful information for those struggling to get their head around it all. Mark speaks with Property Developer, Stuart Wyeth about how he's keeping on top of the rule changes and Mark shares some final thoughts as well
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    21 min
  • Passivhaus Architect - Gil Shalom

    Passivhaus Architect - Gil Shalom
    Jun 8 2025
    Mark Millar is joined by Passivhaus Architect, Gil Shalom so that he can get a further insight into how Passivhaus works and approach to design. Gil talks about why he got involved with Passivhaus, the project with Sarah and Steve Barr (from last week's episode) and also other notable projects. Gil also gives some advice for those seriously considering this method of building/renovation
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    31 min
  • An Ambitious Passivhaus Project & Starting A Self Build

    An Ambitious Passivhaus Project & Starting A Self Build
    Jun 1 2025
    Mark Millar is joined by new guests so that he can begin to follow their renovation and self build projects. Mark talks to Sarah and Steve Barr about the 17th century Schoolhouse that they're aiming to turn into a Passivhaus domestic dwelling. Mark also talks with Ben Rayner about his 4-5 bedroom self build project with an 8-month build time
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    31 min
  • A Look Into Brick Cladding

    A Look Into Brick Cladding
    May 25 2025
    Mark Millar is joined by Paul Richards from Aquarian Cladding to discuss options for brick cladding. Mark asks about the pros and cons, design and colour options, what it's like to work with and fire safety when compared to other cladding options
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    25 min
  • Good Business Practice & Project Management

    Good Business Practice & Project Management
    May 18 2025
    Jon Ransome from Ransome Flooring joins Mark to discuss his experiences running a business in construction and shares his cautionary tale that can be applied to many getting into property development as a full time business plan. Jon shares some good practice for project management and discusses the importance of being able to delegate and bring others into your business
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    30 min
  • The Incredible Story of Athelhampton House

    The Incredible Story of Athelhampton House
    May 11 2025
    Mark Millar is joined by Giles Keating, the owner of Athelhampton House, A stunning Tudor manor house in Dorchester which is open to the public and full of history. Giles talks about the incredible work he's gone in slashing the energy costs to the house to practically zero, using modern low carbon heating technology
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    23 min