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FUTURE BUILDING PODCAST

Professor Mathew Aitchison
FUTURE BUILDING PODCAST
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    Ep 24. Essay: The Big Factory Idea (A Cautionary Tale)

    11/02/2026 | 29 mins.
    The 'Big Factory Idea' is often proposed as a solution to housing shortages – both in Australia and overseas.

    Prof. Mathew Aitchison interrogates this idea in his latest essay for the Future Building Podcast, exploring the 'Big Factory' approach versus an 'Ecosystem' approach.

    The post Ep 24. Essay: The Big Factory Idea (A Cautionary Tale) appeared first on Building 4.0 CRC.
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    Ep 23. Essay: The gearing is wrong in housing

    27/11/2025 | 19 mins.
    Prof. Mathew Aitchison launches a new content series for the podcast – Essays – where he shares his ideas and opinions on the pressing issues facing building and construction. This first essay explores the ever-rising costs of construction.

    The post Ep 23. Essay: The gearing is wrong in housing appeared first on Building 4.0 CRC.
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    Ep 22. MMC in the UK: A decade of learning with Cast Consultancy’s Mark Farmer

    08/09/2025 | 1h 15 mins.
    Mark Farmer, Founder of Cast Consultancy, speaks to Prof. Mathew Aitchison on what he's learned about applying Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in the UK.

    The post Ep 22. MMC in the UK: A decade of learning with Cast Consultancy’s Mark Farmer appeared first on Building 4.0 CRC.
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    Ep 21. 50 Things I’ve Learned Writing Construction Physics, with author Brian Potter

    02/07/2025 | 1h 19 mins.
    Brian Potter, author of the Construction Physics newsletter, speaks to Prof. Mathew Aitchison on the things he's learned about the opportunities and barriers to innovation in the construction industry.

    The post Ep 21. 50 Things I’ve Learned Writing Construction Physics, with author Brian Potter appeared first on Building 4.0 CRC.
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    Ep 20. How to Unlock Offsite Construction for Affordable Housing with Prof. Ivan Rupnik from MOD X

    29/05/2025 | 1h 6 mins.
    Prof. Ivan Rupnik, Founder of MOD X and Associate Professor at Northeastern University, speaks to Prof. Mathew Aitchison on how to unlock offsite affordable housing and shares his insights on working with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

    The post Ep 20. How to Unlock Offsite Construction for Affordable Housing with Prof. Ivan Rupnik from MOD X appeared first on Building 4.0 CRC.

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About FUTURE BUILDING PODCAST

Over the last 100 years, the building industry has been deeply resistant to change. It is now regarded by many as a last frontier, ripe for disruption. Future Building takes a fresh look at the opportunities for change, examining news and trends along with research and developments from the field.Join Professor Mathew Aitchison for interviews with experts who share their knowledge and insights into the industry and what is coming down the pipeline. Future Building is sponsored by Building 4.0 CRC, a cooperative R&D hub leading innovation in the building industry.
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