Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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 as we chat with industry experts around best practice, new legislation, trends, and technology.
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's Construction Business Area Director Richard Brayshaw, caught up with Mark Thorley, Co-founder of KOPE.ai - the first, purpose-built software platform for offsite construction designed to bridge the gap between design, manufacturing and construction.
For more information, contact us via the details below:
Website: symetri.co.uk
Email: info@symetri.co.uk
Telephone: 0345 370 1444
For more information about KOPE.ai, visit their website:
kope.ai
View more podcasts here symetri.co.uk/insights?s=podcasts
#SmarterBuilding #Symetri #OffsiteConstruction #KOPE
Podcast Overview:
0:52 Could you tell us a little bit more about yourself, your background and your passions?
4:00 Any favourite sports teams that you'd like to talk to us about?
4:19 Could you give us an overview of offsite construction? How do you define offsite construction?
6:47 Over the last short period of time, you've really gone all in on KOPE. Was there something that really drove it forward. Why now?
9:41 Were there any specific companies or projects that have kickstarted this? Can you tell us a little bit about some of the projects you're working on?
13:02 Do you think the pressure for offsite construction has come from the market in terms of small modular house builders starting up? What are the key drivers and advantages?
16:35 In terms of challenges in moving to offsite construction, what do you believe are the key things that need to be overcome in order for organisations to thrive, be more profitable and begin to push more business down this channel?
18:38 What about the owner/client side and the way they purchase? Does there need to be an education piece with clients and everyone involved in the procurement of buildings?
20:39 What do you think the key reasons are for some of these offsite construction companies that have sprung up and then are suddenly gone in a short space of time?
23:09 Have you seen a pattern in those that are performing well? Is the tech helping some of these organisations overcome typical challenges?
26:10 In terms of the future, what needs to be addressed from a non-technology standpoint to see growth in the sector?
29:15 Where do you feel the UK is on a worldwide stage?
30:44 Where will we be in 5, 10, 20 years time?
32:34 In terms of offsite modular construction, it's been done a lot in housebuilding now. Do you think there are other subsectors where this is going to become more prevalent?
34:00 What do you see for construction organisations who don't have at least an off-site element existing in the mid-term future?
36:05 Where will we see KOPE in 5, 10, 20 years time?
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 as we chat with industry experts around best practice, new legislation, trends, and technology.
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's Construction Business Area Director Richard Brayshaw, caught up with Mark Thorley, Co-founder of KOPE.ai - the first, purpose-built software platform for offsite construction designed to bridge the gap between design, manufacturing and construction.
For more information, contact us via the details below:
Website: symetri.co.uk
Email: info@symetri.co.uk
Telephone: 0345 370 1444
For more information about KOPE.ai, visit their website:
kope.ai
View more podcasts here symetri.co.uk/insights?s=podcasts
#SmarterBuilding #Symetri #OffsiteConstruction #KOPE
Podcast Overview:
0:52 Could you tell us a little bit more about yourself, your background and your passions?
4:00 Any favourite sports teams that you'd like to talk to us about?
4:19 Could you give us an overview of offsite construction? How do you define offsite construction?
6:47 Over the last short period of time, you've really gone all in on KOPE. Was there something that really drove it forward. Why now?
9:41 Were there any specific companies or projects that have kickstarted this? Can you tell us a little bit about some of the projects you're working on?
13:02 Do you think the pressure for offsite construction has come from the market in terms of small modular house builders starting up? What are the key drivers and advantages?
16:35 In terms of challenges in moving to offsite construction, what do you believe are the key things that need to be overcome in order for organisations to thrive, be more profitable and begin to push more business down this channel?
18:38 What about the owner/client side and the way they purchase? Does there need to be an education piece with clients and everyone involved in the procurement of buildings?
20:39 What do you think the key reasons are for some of these offsite construction companies that have sprung up and then are suddenly gone in a short space of time?
23:09 Have you seen a pattern in those that are performing well? Is the tech helping some of these organisations overcome typical challenges?
26:10 In terms of the future, what needs to be addressed from a non-technology standpoint to see growth in the sector?
29:15 Where do you feel the UK is on a worldwide stage?
30:44 Where will we be in 5, 10, 20 years time?
32:34 In terms of offsite modular construction, it's been done a lot in housebuilding now. Do you think there are other subsectors where this is going to become more prevalent?
34:00 What do you see for construction organisations who don't have at least an off-site element existing in the mid-term future?
36:05 Where will we see KOPE in 5, 10, 20 years time?
