As client demand for smarter and more sustainable buildings grows, so do the challenges and opportunities for everyone involved in the design, construction, and ongoing operation process. Tune in to the Smarter Building podcast as our hosts chat with industry experts around best practice, new legislation, trends, and technology. If you need help keeping up with the evolving digital landscape in construction and want to learn how to increase your capability and capacity through the optimisation of technology, processes, and people – be sure to tune in!
Episode 33 | Agentic AI and the Future of Smart Buildings
In this episode of the Smarter Building Podcast, host Bob Cicero from Cisco discusses the evolution of hybrid work and sustainable real estate projects. With over 25 years at Cisco, Bob emphasises the importance of integrating technology into the built environment, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.
2 Dec 2025
Episode 32 | Podcast What We Can Learn from Brazil’s Young, Creative Construction Teams
Brazil is a country of massive scale, ambitious projects, and bold ideas, but what happens when there are limited hands to build it all? In this episode, we go inside Brazil’s digital construction scene with FF Solutions, a Symetri Company, sharing the unique challenges and opportunities of digital construction in Brazil compared to Europe. We explore how young, diverse, and creative teams are tackling workforce shortages while embracing innovation, BIM, and digital solutions.
4 Sept 2025
Episode 31 | Can We Achieve 40% Women in Construction by 2040? | Smarter Building Podcast
Why does one of the world’s most critical industries still struggle to attract, support, and retain women? And what would it take for construction to finally move beyond being labelled “male-dominated” and instead just be… construction? In this episode of Smarter Building, host Nicole sits down with Amanda Bulow, founder of Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC), to explore the grassroots movement that’s changing the face of the industry. Amanda shares how a simple breakfast with 14 women grew into a national network, why connection and mentorship matter more than ever, and how AWIC’s school roadshows are inspiring the next generation to see that building isn’t all “dirty trucks and tool belts.” Along the way, Amanda reflects on leaving behind the security of a 25-year career to run a non-profit, the challenges women face re-entering the workforce, and why male allies, visibility, and collaboration across borders are essential to making change stick. We also dive into AWIC’s ambitious goal of 40% female representation by 2040, what government and industry support gets right (and wrong), and why sometimes the most powerful impact comes from small gestures—like providing a pair of boots or a toolkit to someone starting out.
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