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The Build

Rick Larkin
Infrastructure Development
Planning Law
Housing Shortages
Housing Crisis
Dublin
Housing Market
Environmental Law
Mccann Fitzgerald
Bòrd Plenála
Ireland
EU Regulations
Real Estate
Urban Planning
Housing
House Prices
Supply Shortages
Taylor Swift
Housing Development
Co-Living
Real Estate Development

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.

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Latest Episodes

What if Ireland's cities were planned with the same vision and coherence as Barcelona, Copenhagen, or Helsinki? Tony Reddy, Director of Reddy Architecture and Urbanism, reveals how our planning system has trapped us in a development model where uncer... more

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Housing shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all proposition. Yet in a decision that stands alone in Europe, Ireland banned an entire category of housing with a ministerial pen stroke. Why?

Peter Horgan, co-founder of Lucas Capital and Grayling Properties, ... more

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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 local councils... more

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We speak to Brendan Slattery of McCann FitzGerald LLP about the new Planning & Development Act.

Brendan is a partner at McCann in the Environmental and Planning law division.  He does an incredible job of breaking down the new law and what its likel... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Reddy
Director of Reddy Architecture and Urbanism, an international firm headquartered in Dublin
Reddy Architecture and Urbanism
Episode: Reddy! Steady! Plan!
Kate English
Director and head of real estate research at Deloitte.
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Episode: Numbers and how to count them

Host

Rick Larkin
Host of The Build

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    The Build is the smartest, most open conversation happening today around property, planning, and development in Ireland. Rick’s open style of conversation makes it easy to feel part of the conversation. He has a rare ability to draw out meaningful insights while keeping the issues grounded and accessible. Asking the hard questions with curiosity and optimism. Refreshing not to be pummelled by political agendas. Essential listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sirmr awesome
    Ireland3 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Very informative, insightful and entertaining. Makes complex construction/building issues easily understood to the layperson.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gibbo701
    Irelanda year ago
  • The best property industry podcasts out there!

    Great insight into the property industry from people who have been deeply involved. Looking forward to more content from Ricks interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeD345
    Ireland2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining discussions that simplify complex construction and building issues.
Many highlight the excellent insights provided into the property industry, particularly from knowledgeable guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#51
Ireland/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts
#189
Ireland/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Money, Money, Money
Q: If you could fix one thing in the development process, what would it be?
Irish Water connections need to improve to facilitate faster housing sales.
Money, Money, Money
Q: What is the main issue you see affecting the development market in Ireland?
Viability is a major issue due to construction cost inflation and high interest rates.
Numbers and how to count them
Q: What are the three main variables used to estimate housing needs?
The three variables are population growth, average household size, and the rate of obsolescence within housing stock.
Numbers and how to count them
Q: How could we arrive at such differing views on housing unit estimates?
English explains that discrepancies arise from differing population growth forecasts, particularly after census data has been updated, which had been lagging due to COVID-19.
Numbers and how to count them
Q: Did she really have any impact on the economy?
English mentions that there was a boost in Dublin's economy coinciding with Taylor Swift's concerts, indicated by spikes in occupancy rates and increased consumer spending during that weekend.

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What is The Build about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intricate challenges faced in the housing and infrastructure sectors, this podcast offers insightful discussions from industry experts, including real estate developers and legal professionals. Key topics include various aspects of planning law, the ongoing housing crisis, and emerging trends in construction and development, especially within the context of Ireland. It distinguishes itself by exploring both local and international perspectives, giving listeners a well-rounded understanding of the current state of building and development. The conversations are not only informative but often provide anecdotes that illustrate the human side of these pressing issues, making it particularly engaging for those interested in the i... more

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The Build launched 3 years ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Tony Reddy
2. Kate English

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