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The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford

Mark Wakeford

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led construction and built-environment show focused on practical solutions across construction, renewable energy, sustainability, project finance, and industry change, typically featuring specialist professionals, academics, and sector leaders. Credible pitches include construction executives, renewable-energy developers, sustainability and infrastructure-finance experts, policymakers, and academics with applied insights; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 145

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dinah.downes@evoenergy.co.uk

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Host

Mark Wakeford - Director of the National Federation of Builders, Strategy Director of the Global Solar Council, Chair of the West Midlands Solar Taskforce, and Chair of Evoenergy. He has also run a large regional ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Practitioners, executives, academics, policymakers, and specialist advisers with direct experience in construction, renewable energy, sustainability, project finance, or related built-environment issues.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of industry initiatives or specialist organizations, Academic research or professorial expertise, Advisory roles with development banks or major institutions, Delivery of renewable-energy, construction, or community-energy projects, First-hand experience that offers practical educational value

Recent Guest Discussions

Hannah Vickers - Mandatory Net-zero Targets, Construction-sector Carbon Reduction, Industry Priorities, And The Role Of Construct Zero.

Sarah Burgess - Community Energy Schemes, Project Development, Community Engagement, Local-government Support, And Energy Investment.

Paul Behrens - Low-carbon Economies, Food Systems, Land Use, Diet, Climate Change, Farming Communities, And Renewable-energy Land Use.

Nik Stone - Solar-project Finance, Bankability, Investment Risk, Development Banks, Environmental And Social Standards, And Project Governance.

Elliott Turner - Testicular-cancer Awareness, Early Detection, Treatment, Recovery, Emotional Resilience, And NHS Support.

Recent Topics

Construction, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainability, Built Environment

Episodes

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Businesses as Advocates and Leaders in Society

October 19, 2026

Send a Text - Feedback WelcomeWith political leaders around the world moving and changing at ever increasing speeds, businesses find themselves as one of the few constants in their communities.  This gives them opportunity to act in concert for changes that they believe will benefit their communities and meet their long-term business goals.Listen to Ben Tolhurst, a Director of Business Declares talk about the responsibility placed on businesses to act dutifully and to use the strengths of cap...

Carbon Capture in our Soils – The sustainable and best way to make farmland more resilient and productive

October 16, 2026

Send a Text - Feedback WelcomeFarmland with high levels of organic carbon will be more resilient to periods of high or low rainfall and to greater swings in temperature.  Achieving this requires both the knowledge of what level of organic carbon exists in the soil and best practice farming methods.   Working in this way can help secure the food supplies that we need during times of climate stress, ensure an income to farmers and replace much of the carbon capture figures that Government hopes...

Residential Electricity Supply – Matching variable supply with demand

September 22, 2026

Send a Text - Feedback WelcomeOne of the biggest challenges of renewable energy generation is that it is intermittent, even when averaged out over a country.  This makes matching demand with supply, or vice-a-versa difficult.  Add to this the challenges of a warming climate that increase variability in wind and sun levels, then there is an opportunity for clever businesses to find a solution.Nigel Banks is the Technical Director for Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest residential energy provider...

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How do I get in touch with The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford?

The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford is hosted by Mark Wakeford. Its publicly listed email is dinah.downes@evoenergy.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford?

The publicly listed email for The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford: dinah.downes@evoenergy.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford have?

Podseeker estimates The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford?

The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Practitioners, executives, academics, policymakers, and specialist advisers with direct experience in construction, renewable energy, sustainability, project finance, or related built-environment issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership of industry initiatives or specialist organizations; Academic research or professorial expertise; Advisory roles with development banks or major institutions. Recent guests include Hannah Vickers, Sarah Burgess, and Paul Behrens.

How hard is it to get booked on The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford cover?

Recent episodes cover Construction, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainability, and Built Environment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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