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Decarbonising the Building Industry with Jason Hughes

In this episode of the Decarbonising the Building Industry Podcast, host Fanni Melles, PhD, speaks with Jason Hughes, Director of Spark Projects, about revolutionising the building sector through prefabrication, modularisation, and low-emissions technologies. 

Jason shares his journey as a founding member of the DBI network, the misconceptions around decarbonisation costs, and how innovative construction methods can boost productivity while slashing carbon emissions. He also discusses Spark’s upcoming projects with the University of Melbourne, aimed at creating faster, cheaper, and greener housing solutions to support net-zero 2050 goals.

Jason Hughes is the Director of Spark Projects, a Melbourne-based property developer focused on low-emissions concrete and modular precast technologies. As a founding member of the DBI network, Jason advocates for innovative construction methodologies to address skill shortages, rising costs, and decarbonisation challenges in the industry.

Key Discussion Points:
[00:01:00] Jason’s Role at Spark Projects and Connection to DBI
[00:02:10] Why Jason Joined DBI: Filling the Gap in Decarbonisation Leadership
[00:03:40] Addressing Housing Affordability Alongside Decarbonisation
[00:05:30] Biggest Challenges: Misconceptions, Design Issues, and Profit Pressures
[00:07:40] Biggest Opportunities: Prefabrication, Modularisation, and Automation
[00:11:30] Defining Decarbonisation: A Whole Life-Cycle Approach
[00:13:10] Current Projects: Automated Precast Plants and Low-Carbon Housing
[00:15:50] What DBI Offers: Collaboration and Access to Global Expertise
 
Find out more about Jason, Spark Projects, and DBI through these links:
 
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