This week, we are joined by Danielle Michalska, Group Technical Innovation Manager at Barratt Developments-one of the UK’s largest housebuilders. In this eye-opening conversation, Danielle shares her experiences as a woman in construction, offering valuable insights into balancing a demanding career with a young family, and discussing the challenges the construction industry faces with the upcoming legislative changes in 2025.
Danielle also delves into industry trends, including the shift towards low-carbon heating and the path to net-zero. She offers her perspective on whether the government’s pledge to build 300,000 homes annually will improve housing affordability and what housebuilders are doing to address this critical issue.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Danielle’s Role Evolution At Barratt
3:13 Advice On How To Get Into The Construction Industry
4:42 What Trends Are Going On In The Industry Right Now?
5:39 Who Do Barratt Collaborate With?
6:25 How Barratt Work Together With Their Collaborators
7:56 What Is Being Overlooked?
10:42 Consumer Feedback On Their Trust In Housebuilders
12:32 Where Do Barratt Take Risks?
14:30 What Is The Zed House?
15:23 Technologies In The Zed House
18:30 Lessons From The Zed House
19:25 How Will We Meet The Government’s Targets?
21:44 Is The Net-Zero Agenda Just A Financial Burden?
23:23 Being A Female In A Male Dominated Industry
28:15 Innovation In The Housebuilding Sector
31:02 The Biggest Problems Facing Housebuilders At The Moment
33:31 What Is The ‘Future Homes Hub’?
33:52 Demolition Zone
39:48 What Does The Public Need To Understand About The New Build Sector?
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Follow Danielle: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-michalska-0a34145b/
Barratt Developments: www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk/