Housebuilders are under more pressure than ever to deliver homes on time, with little margin for error. In this episode, Michelle speaks with Krisa, Housebuilding Team Manager at Tobermore, about the real challenges facing housing developments today - from supply uncertainty to programme pressure.

They explore why early engagement with suppliers is critical, how reliable delivery keeps sites moving, and how working closely with the right partners can reduce risk across phased developments.

If you’re responsible for keeping housing projects on track, this episode offers practical insight into how early decisions can make housebuilding easier from start to finish.

Flooding is no longer a seasonal issue - it’s a design failure. In this episode, we explore why traditional drainage systems are struggling under extreme rainfall and how SuDS-compliant permeable paving reduces flood risk by slowing water at source. Tobermore specialist Michael McIvor-New debunks maintenance myths, explains real-world performance during heavy rainfall, and shares what designers must rethink to build resilient developments.

In our debut episode, Michelle sits down with Alex Walther, Head of Retaining Walls at Tobermore, to explore why retaining walls are becoming a common feature on more and more projects. We unpack the mistakes that can quietly cost projects time and budget, and what customers really want from a retaining wall solution -beyond just strength and structure. Alex also shares insights into longevity and performance that might surprise you.

If you’ve ever wondered how retaining walls really work or wanted straight-talk advice from someone who lives and breathes them, this is an episode you won’t want to miss