The Build
The Build is a podcast focused on the challenges of providing housing and infrastructure. Hosted by real estate developer Rick Larkin, the show features interviews with a number of leading personalities working in the building and development sector both in Ireland and globally.
Episodes
17 episodes
Seeking Validation
Tom Phillips is a town planner and an art history buff. We sat down to discuss his somewhat unusual road to becoming a town planner, why so many planning applications get invalidated, what all the acronyms mean, why Children can lobby loc...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:18:45
Cirque du Planning Act
We speak to Brendan Slattery of McCann FitzGerald LLP about the new Planning & Development Act.Br...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:21:02
Family (Business) Matters
Kate Rhatigan, with her brother and sister, runs Winterbrook, a home builder based in Dublin.In our chat, Kate describes the contribution small builders like Winterbrook make to the supply of housing, describes what it is like working i...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:33
O, Canada
We talk about our domestic problems a lot, but do we have any worse than other places? This month on The Build I speak with
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:23
Numbers and how to count them
Kate English from Deloitte succinctly explains the overwhelming amount of data that exist on the need for housing, along with some upcoming demographic trends that really matter. This episode is a must listen if you care about the future ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:03:15
Money, Money, Money
Chris Wilson, the chief executive of Fairfield Real Estate Finance, takes us on a remarkable journey through his influential career in our latest episode. From his pivotal role at RBS during the financial crisis to navigating the complexities o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:36
But first...
I'm back, and I'm here just to say thanks.Disclosure of conflicts from Season 1:Episode 3 with John Downey, John did a little bit of work for a JV entity we were involved with a number of years ago but we have no current bus...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:52
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Join me in search of the elusive and fascinating cuckoo.I am joined by a great group of guests including Sean Keyes from the Currency who discusses the media's influence on policy. Pat Farrell for IIP defends his supposed winged m...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:12
The Agent Chronicles
Ken MacDonald's illustrious career has shaped the Irish real estate landscape across five decades. Starting with a humble leaflet campaign back in 1967, Ken's journey has seen him play a pivotal role in the emergence of apartment living. Brace ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:45
The Kitchen Sink (and other cost savings)
Paul Mitchell, Director and Co-founder of Mitchell McDermott talks about costs, viability, what is happening in other countries along with MMC and Sprawl.Note: There is now an AI-generated transcript with each new episode. Ple...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:15:29
On the Origin of Sprawl
UCD Economist and former member of An Bord Snip (and An Bord Snip Nua!) Colm McCarthy on the mistakes we have made and continue to make. Also, why the ECB was incompetent during the bailout and why the Army are still in Rathmines....
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:15:49
How to Build a House
Architect John Dobbin talks us through how to go about building a house, from the very beginning and why it can be difficult but rewarding. Also, bungalow bliss, high density but low rise housing and converting offices.Joint Oirea...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:18:21
The Law
On today's episode: the contributions waiver is explained and we talk to Fidelma McManus, partner and head of housing at Beauchamps LLP about conveyancing, AHB's and how the law touches every part of your life. And obviously we find a way...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:51
The System Will Change You
John Downey, a town planner with 20 years experience, talks to us about how the planning system is meant to work, why it is completely broken, and what could possibly be done about it.Please note that there is a small bit of colourful l...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:05:31
Nightmare on NIMBY Street
Brian Hanlon is the CEO of California YIMBY, a non-profit whose mission is to make California an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. As well as being every NIMBY's worst nightmare, he is a committed environmentalist with a long ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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57:52
