Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK AEC Marketing Manager Nicole Georgiou, caught up with Benjamin Hall, Product Manager/Designer at Green Canopy NODE. Listen to this episode to hear his thoughts on sustainability in the Construction industry.
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 Green Canopy NODE, visit: greencanopynode.com
View more podcasts here: symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri
#SmarterBuilding #Symetri #Sustainability #GreenCanopyNODE #ConstructionPodcast #constructionpodcast
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
00:00:45 Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, your interests, and hobbies?
00:02:09 In terms of your professional history what brought you to Green Canopy Node and what makes you passionate about what you are now doing there? And what do Green Canopy NODE do?
00:07:06 Sustainability is in sharp focus right now and rightly so, but there are lots of different definitions and aspects of what sustainability means in the industry. Could you briefly describe what it means in relation to our industry and why it is important?
00:08:16 Where do you think the construction industry is currently in terms of the adoption of more sustainable practices and materials?
Where does this level of adoption put construction in comparison to other industries?
00:10:33 Do you think we are getting to that point to address those issues within embodied carbon, or what more do we need to do to help address that?
00:11:40 How is this changing? How fast?
00:12:11 How do your solutions at Green Canopy NODE help drive sustainable construction?
00:13:52 Apart from adopting your software, what are the big steps or areas of focus that construction companies should be looking at to drive more sustainable construction across their organisation?
00:14:54 From your experience and projects you've been involved with, would you say there are any particular notable examples that you would consider as exemplary or leading the way in the this space?
00:17:32 A lot of the focus and pressure to drive more sustainable construction comes from Government emissions targets/commitments and legislation. Do you think current targets and legislation goes far enough, quickly enough?
00:18:42 Cost – often implementing greener processes, practices and adopting greener materials is seen as more costly, is this right?
00:19:51 As consumers, should we be doing more, should we be prepared to pay ‘x’ percent more to have a sustainably built home/school/hospital? Are we prepared to do this?
00:21:03 What are your thoughts on partnerships which claim to start creating homes with zero carbon footprint and zero energy bills? Do you think we can ever reach that point?
00:22:53 Do you see this as challenging in the construction environment of today – labour shortages, tech, material cost increases, legislation increasing, general long term uncertainty around everything?
00:27:35 What enhancements/new solutions are planned at Green Canopy Node to help your clients and future clients drive more sustainable construction?
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK AEC Marketing Manager Nicole Georgiou, caught up with Benjamin Hall, Product Manager/Designer at Green Canopy NODE. Listen to this episode to hear his thoughts on sustainability in the Construction industry.
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 Green Canopy NODE, visit: greencanopynode.com
View more podcasts here: symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri
#SmarterBuilding #Symetri #Sustainability #GreenCanopyNODE #ConstructionPodcast #constructionpodcast
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
00:00:45 Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, your interests, and hobbies?
00:02:09 In terms of your professional history what brought you to Green Canopy Node and what makes you passionate about what you are now doing there? And what do Green Canopy NODE do?
00:07:06 Sustainability is in sharp focus right now and rightly so, but there are lots of different definitions and aspects of what sustainability means in the industry. Could you briefly describe what it means in relation to our industry and why it is important?
00:08:16 Where do you think the construction industry is currently in terms of the adoption of more sustainable practices and materials?
Where does this level of adoption put construction in comparison to other industries?
00:10:33 Do you think we are getting to that point to address those issues within embodied carbon, or what more do we need to do to help address that?
00:11:40 How is this changing? How fast?
00:12:11 How do your solutions at Green Canopy NODE help drive sustainable construction?
00:13:52 Apart from adopting your software, what are the big steps or areas of focus that construction companies should be looking at to drive more sustainable construction across their organisation?
00:14:54 From your experience and projects you've been involved with, would you say there are any particular notable examples that you would consider as exemplary or leading the way in the this space?
00:17:32 A lot of the focus and pressure to drive more sustainable construction comes from Government emissions targets/commitments and legislation. Do you think current targets and legislation goes far enough, quickly enough?
00:18:42 Cost – often implementing greener processes, practices and adopting greener materials is seen as more costly, is this right?
00:19:51 As consumers, should we be doing more, should we be prepared to pay ‘x’ percent more to have a sustainably built home/school/hospital? Are we prepared to do this?
00:21:03 What are your thoughts on partnerships which claim to start creating homes with zero carbon footprint and zero energy bills? Do you think we can ever reach that point?
00:22:53 Do you see this as challenging in the construction environment of today – labour shortages, tech, material cost increases, legislation increasing, general long term uncertainty around everything?
00:27:35 What enhancements/new solutions are planned at Green Canopy Node to help your clients and future clients drive more sustainable construction?
