HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with James Collinson

James Collinson: Rebuilding Architecture, Culture and the Future of Construction.

'Architecture is fundamentally broken — from top to bottom.”

That’s what James Collinson, Managing Director of Design Spec, told us — and he didn’t hold back. In this episode of The Hodcast, James shares his brutally honest view of what’s going wrong in the built environment — and what we can actually do to fix it.

We talk about:

🏗️ Why most architectural design is missing the mark

👷‍♂️ How collaboration between trades and designers is the missing link

🏡 Creating spaces that serve people, not just planning policies

📉 The disconnect between drawings and what gets built

💼 How mergers and acquisitions can help older generations pass on their businesses, knowledge and legacy

🧠 The leadership mindset construction needs right now

Whether you’re on the tools, behind the plans, or leading the next phase of the industry — this one’s for you.

Watch on YouTube through this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXiHtw4VuWI or click on the image below