Blueprints To Buildings Podcast

Navigating Australian Building Compliance with Nat Andrews

Glenn Palmer speaks with Nat Andrews, director and founder of Certifiers to You, about navigating Australia’s complex planning and building compliance. Nat explains how early engagement, private certification, and real collaboration can cut red tape, while warning that prefab growth, outdated NSW laws, and close enough non compliance still undermine quality and safety. He also shares how visual tools can align stakeholders and calls for national reform to modernize approvals and rebuild trust.
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Occupiable Sculpture and Residential Design with Greg Frucci

Glenn Palmer sits down with U.S.-based architectural designer, photographer, and storyteller Greg Frucci, owner of Greg Frucci, Photography LLC, to explore how he turns homes into “occupiable sculpture” that blends artistic soul with technical rigor. Greg traces his journey from an art-first architecture education to a co-creative practice, explaining why he now treats building codes as collaborators and uses a deep, three-part client questionnaire to uncover what truly matters. He also shows how Revit, immersive walkthroughs, and fast-evolving AI are shrinking workflows from months to afternoons and boosting client confidence long before the first brick is laid.
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Building Wealth Through Relationships with Carmen Queral

In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Carmen Queral, owner of Beach One Carmen Real Estate in Beverly Hills. Carmen shares how her relationship-driven approach, creative eye, and deep market knowledge have helped clients turn property goals into lasting wealth. She also discusses the evolving California real estate landscape, the growing role of visual storytelling, and why authentic human connection remains essential in today’s digital-first market.
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AI and Property Sales with Jordan Ng

In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Jordan Ng, Country Head of Acoty Group, a company driving digital transformation through IT solutions, AI models, and ERP systems. Jordan shares how clarity over speed and strong relationships have helped him guide real estate investors toward smarter decisions, including one client who achieved a $400,000 gain. He also discusses the growing role of AI and immersive technology in property sales, helping buyers overcome fear and act with confidence.
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Living Heritage and Digital Conservation with Lakshimi R

Lakshimi R, architect, conservation specialist, and co-founder of Cultural Heritage Narratives, joins Glen to explore heritage as a living, evolving experience shaped by people, rituals, and place. She shares lessons from hands-on work with CRCI and Beyond Built, the role of ICOMOS India’s Emerging Professionals, and how immersive digital tools like 3D modeling and photogrammetry can bridge expert–public understanding. From five-year goal setting to on-site problem solving, Lakshimi outlines practical ways technology can enrich conservation practice and make heritage more inclusive and engaging.
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Streamlining Real Estate Systems with Ashley Mckella

On this episode of the Blueprints and Building podcast, host Glen Palmer sits down with Ashley Mckella, founder and managing director of Agent Hub. Ashley shares his journey from two decades in real estate to creating a Salesforce-based CRM platform designed specifically for property professionals, solving the long-standing issue of fragmented systems in the industry. He also discusses the growth of Agent Hub MLS, a community helping agents across the UK and Europe work smarter and collaborate more effectively in today’s global property market.