Business of Architecture UK Podcast

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Joe Morris, the architect spearheading Morris+Company across two studios, one in the creative district of London's Hackney, and the other in Copenhagen. In a career spanning 25 years of professional practice which has achieved widespread international recognition, Joe has increasingly advocated a sense of urgency for fair and transparent practice, inclusivity, and equality, through open dialogue and critical debate, whilst encouraging the broader company to take ownership of projects and develop their own careers and interests. Joe has represented the practice on a global platform, lecturing on the work of the studio in many leading UK universities, as well as in Barcelona, Bilbao, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Liege, and Romania. He has taught at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London, the Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona and the La Salle School of Architecture in Barcelona and has been a visiting examiner at Plymouth and Oxford Brookes universities. Joe is a founding participator in London on a global self-initiated research program exploring a world view on cities across Europe and has also contributed to a number of local authority design review panels, including Lewisham, Brent, Hackney, and currently, Southwark. In today's episode, we will be discussing: Moving towards a B - Corporation Practice Ethos, and values and find harmony with clients' business agendas Creating a new office in a new city To learn more about Joe visit his: Website: https://morrisand.company/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moco_arch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moco_arch/?hl=en

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Herb Cannon, one of the nations leading experts in the management of A/E firms. With 30+ years of "hands-on" experience in the A/E Industry, Herb has held top management positions in a number of high-profile firms. Prior to founding AEC Management Solutions, LLC he held senior executive positions at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects, Burns & Roe Engineering, and a CPA firm specializing in the A/E industry. Mr. Cannon has served these organizations in a variety of executive roles including Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. Throughout his 30+ year career, he has recognized that design professionals create extraordinary value for their clients. To a large extent, the extraordinary value these design professionals create is not rewarded with a fair economic return. Herb founded AEC Management Solutions in 2000 with the simple goal of helping A/E firms of all sizes earn and keep the money they deserve. To achieve this goal, he conducts numerous webinars throughout North America on Ownership Transition and Valuations. Strategic Planning, Incentive Compensation, Project Management, and Financial Management. He helps firms to develop and implement strategic plans, incentive compensation programs, and project management systems that dramatically improved profitability. He also counsels firms on valuation and ownership transition issues to facilitate a smooth transition to the next generation of owners. Herb is an accomplished speaker, speaking to hundreds of A/E professionals each year at webinars, seminars, and professional association events. He has been a featured speaker for the American Institute of Architects, NSPE, ACEC Texas, SMPS, ASHRAE, and numerous State and Regional events. Herb has a BSBA from Thomas Edison State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. In this episode we will be discussing: Succession planning Identifying the right partners Understanding where the value of an architecture firm actually lies To learn more about Herb visit his: Website: www.aecmanagementsolutions.com Email: hcannon@aecmanagementsolutions.com

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Richard Holland and Jonathan Harvey, founders of Holland Harvey Architects. The practice is on a mission to celebrate the everyday through design. It is committed to high environmental and social impact standards, galvanized through its status as a Certified B Corporation. The studio creates extraordinary sustainable buildings and interiors across the UK and abroad. Richard's focus within the studio is creating aspirational hospitality environments, recently having completed Inhabit Hotels' second site at Queen's Gardens in London's Paddington, alongside several other ongoing hotel refurbishment projects. He sees London as the world's largest refurbishment project, which fuels his passion for the conservation and adaptive reuse of existing and historic buildings – breathing new life into the unloved. Jonathan studied architecture at The Bartlett, University College London, Sheffield School of Architecture, as well as Westminster University. During his early career, Jonathan worked with Michael and Henry Squire at Squire and Partners as well as for Michaelis Boyd Associates, working on a range of high-profile commercial and residential projects. During his time both at university and in his early career, Jonathan found a passion for the role the architect can play in magnifying social impact. He founded 'Free Architecture', a social enterprise that facilitates pro bono design to the third sector. Alongside running Holland Harvey, Jonathan commits actively to the academic sphere by teaching Architecture at the University of the Creative Arts in Canterbury." In this episode, we will be discussing: The economic and business benefits of becoming a B Corp The benefits of Financial transparency inside a business 1% Pro bono offering To learn more about Richard & Jonathan, visit their: Website: https://hollandharvey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollandharvey/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hollandharvey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HH_Architects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollandharveyarchitects ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Hello and welcome to the Business of Architecture. I'm your host Rion. Willard, and this is part two of my interview with Jeronimo van Schendel, where he focuses on his own entrepreneurial ventures, as the CEO and co-founder at Bildia, an estimating and procurement software platform for the construction industry. ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeronimo Van Schendel Erice, co-founder, and CEO of BILDIA, the top estimating and procurement software for construction. Jerónimo is a Spanish-Colombian Architect, who has studied at Harvard University, MIT, Sloan School of Management, Madrid Poleticnica, and Lisbon. He has previously served as Office Manager in a renowned architect's office working, with several projects in Spain, China, and Latin America. His independent work is focused on identifying scalable entrepreneurship opportunities in the intersection of design, AEC, and technology, mainly through platform business models. Jeronimo has worked with some of the most renowned architects in Spain, such as Cruz y Ortiz, Rafael Moneo, or AS+, and is an IDEO SF CoLab Fellow 2016 (Iot & Blockchain Innovation Lab). And he is currently Academic Director, IE Master in Business for Architecture and Design, MBArch In today's episode, we will be discussing: The 3 principles for an architecture practice to raise fees The importance of meeting a client upstream before they know they need an architect and delivering value How design is currently taught and how the over-emphasis on design is problematic To learn more about Jeronimo visit his: Website: https://www.bildia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bildia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bildia_es Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bildia_es/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with fellow podcaster Marketing Consultant and Director of Abbas Marketing, Ayo Abbas. Ayo is an award-winning marketing consultant who specializes in working with built environment firms delivering strategic marketing content and campaigns. She was recently named and took the overall title of Digital Woman of the Year 2022 at the Digital Women Awards. She has 21 years of experience working across the construction sector for major firms including Arup, Mace, and Ramboll. Since founding her own consultancy Abbas Marketing in February 2020, Ayo has worked with a host of construction, proptech, and consultancy firms including 5 of the top 10 engineering firms as listed in Building Magazine's Top Consultants list. She has a particular interest in working with firms that are driving forward innovation and sustainability-led projects. Ayo is a fellow of the RSA and a non-executive director for the Make An Impact Community Interest Company. She also hosts her own podcast The Built Environment Marketing Show. Ayo has a business studies degree with a marketing specialism from the University of Hertfordshire and a postgraduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. In today's episode, we will be discussing: The stages of creating an impactful marketing campaign to win your ideal work How to strategically plan a campaign to best amplify your message Why user-generated content is one of the best hacks you can deploy inside a campaign] To learn more about Ayo visit her: Website: https://www.abbasmarketing.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ayoabbas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoabbas/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ayoabbas/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Today I will be speaking with Roxie Sarhangi of Roxie PR, a full-service public relations, social media, consultancy, and branding firm, founded in 2013. Roxie PR works with influential brands, businesses, and individuals in the fields of art and culture, architecture, interior design, hospitality, consumer products, luxury lifestyle, and wellness. Based in West Hollywood, Roxie PR attracts best-in-class clients and tastemakers who are working across the U.S. and internationally. She thrives in shaping creative narratives to targeted audiences. Roxie's dynamic, multi-tiered strategy involves a multitude of platforms for her clients, including securing top-tier media placements, business development through the right introductions, and panel opportunities, and positioning brands for long-term success and growth. A former professional actor, Roxie brings a unique perspective, honing the narrative and storytelling of each brand for a personal, layered, and detailed approach. Her past and present clients include top interior designers Sophie Goineau, and Ryan Saghian, EMI Interiors, JHL Design, and luxury interior and furniture designer Ross Vincent. Since 2017, Roxie has led public relations for the Farhang Foundation, which partners with prestigious institutions in Los Angeles including LACMA, the Getty Museum, The Getty Villa, The Broad, Broad Stage, and other notable organizations. For nearly a decade, Roxie was the senior PR consultant for Communication Arts + Design Inc., which specializes in the cultural landscape of California. During her time at the firm supervising PR and marketing campaigns, she managed clients such as PHX Architecture, Mark Weaver & Associates, Snyder Diamond showrooms, and All Coast Construction. She leads public relations for the Farhang Foundation, a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established in 2008 to celebrate and promote Iranian art and culture for the benefit of the community at large. Farhang partners with prestigious institutions in Los Angeles including LACMA, the Getty Museum, The Getty Villa, The Broad, Broad Stage, The Hollywood Bowl, and other notable organizations. Standout projects for Farhang include public relations for the monumental, permanent public artwork, The Freedom Sculpture, on Santa Monica Blvd., which garnered over 70,000 attendees at the unveiling, as well as the annual celebration of Nowruz at UCLA attended by over 25,000 visitors yearly. Roxie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at UCLA. She worked at the Getty Museum's Research Institute during her final year in college, handling scholars' requests regarding Frank Lloyd Wright correspondence. She has also been a chairperson for the ICAA's Southern California Neoclassicists. In this episode we will be discussing: - The importance of telling your story - What is PR and why it is the key element in your Marketing - When is the right time to begin PR and how do I get the most from it To learn more about Roxie visit her: Website: http://roxiepr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxiesarhangi/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Scott Whitby, founder of ScottWhitbyStudio, an award-winning architecture and urban design practice based in London. Alex is currently leading projects that range from a maypole on the Strand to a large private house in Riyadh, from a public space in Winchester to a new square outside St Paul's Cathedral. Passionate about education, Alex combines leading ScottWhitbyStudio with being an admissions tutor and senior lecturer at the University of East London. Previously, he was a Unit master at the Architectural Association, visiting lecturer at The Welsh School of Architecture, and a visiting professor at the International University of Architecture, Venice. Alex's interest in the profession's future saw him sit on RIBA Council for 10 years. During that time, he sat on the Board of the British Architectural Trust as well as Education, Membership, and International Relations committees, and was a member of the British Architectural Library committee. He first studied architecture at Newcastle University after which he spent several years working in Advertising and Filmmaking, after which he completed his studies in 'the Free Unit' at The Cass School of Architecture, London. He has won many awards and honors for his work and the work of the studio has been exhibited and published internationally. In 2016 he was named by the RIBA Journal as one of the Rising Stars of British Architecture. In today's episode, we will be discussing the following: Slow architecture what this is and how it can work in business The art of listening and being a doctor of space Working internationally from the middle east to Russia Learn more about Alex on his: Website: https://www.scottwhitby.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scottwhitbystudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottwhitbystudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexScottWhitby ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Today I will speak with Jonathan Morrison, an architecture correspondent for The Times. In this role, he has written about subjects as diverse as life on Mars, drone-killing lasers, billion-pound football stadiums, and a pink unicorn glove puppet named Mr. Grunwald. His articles have also been published in Medium, The Sunday Times, Medium, The American Surgeon, JAMA Surgery, The JAMA Network, Physical Review B, The Good Men Project, KnowTechie, and AIR MAIL. In today's episode, we will be discussing the following: Succession Planning in leading architecture firms It's one of the biggest challenges a firm will face: what happens when the founder or founders move on? Precedent examples of how practices such as RSHP, NBBJ, Arups, Grimshaw, and others To learn more about Jonathan visit his: Link: https://www.ing-media.com/insights/the-practice-of-succession Website: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/jonathan-morrison?page=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMorrison_Times ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Chun-Qing Li (AKA Lee) is an award-winning entrepreneur, the founder and CVO of KREOD companies, consisting of an architectural design practice, an AEC Tech start-up and a construction company. Li spearheaded the finance, design, build and creation of the KREOD Pavilion during the London Olympic Games in the summer of 2012. He developed a new workflow with advanced technology and manufacturing processes and created the efficient design, engineering and delivery solutions with intrinsic beauty and financial viability. In 2020, Li formed an AEC Tech start-up named KREOD Integrated Smart Solutions (AKA KISS). It develops KREOD Integrated DfMA Intelligent Automation (AKA KIDIA) software Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, which automates and generates detailed design, manufacturing code, Bill of Materials (BOM) and making meaningful changes in AEC Industries. Li is a Deputy-Chairman of the City of London Westminster Conservative Association Chinese Group, a Conservative West End Ward committee member, and an International Board Member of the Creative Industries Federation. In today's episode we will be discussing: The revolution that awaits modern procurement An understanding of the financial lending challenges our developer clients face and how technology can assist How we can borrow from aerospace to assemble high performance buildings with cost certainty To learn more about Chun visit his: Website: https://www.kreod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kreodgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kreod?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreodarchitecture/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreod-architecture/?viewAsMember=true ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!