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The Built Environment Marketing Show: marketing strategies and tactics for architects and engineers

Ayo Abbas, Marketing Consultant 110 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

The Built Environment Marketing Show is an independent podcast hosted by marketing consultant Ayo Abbas. It focuses on marketing strategies and tactics specifically for architects and engineers. Each episode shares useful hints and tips from a built environment marketing context, featuring interviews and solo thoughts on digital marketing, social media, websites, and marketing strategy. The show aims to bring forward voices that are not ordinarily heard in the industry.

Episodes

The rise of Manchesterism, collaborative development and growth with Tim Heatley
The rise of Manchesterism, collaborative development and growth with Tim Heatley Jul 24, 2026 33:06 Welcome back to The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by strategic marketing consultant Ayo Abbas. This week I'm joined by Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital&Centric, an investor, developer and operator spending three to four million pounds a week on regeneration across the UK.We talk about how he builds trust with communities before a single plan is shown, why his advice to architects a
Is marketing a 'dirty' word in architecture? with Rachael Bernstone
Is marketing a 'dirty' word in architecture? with Rachael Bernstone Jun 26, 2026 46:35 In this episode, Ayo talks to Rachael Bernstone, founder of Sounds Like Design and former architecture journalist of nearly 25 years, about why marketing has such a bad reputation inside architecture practices — and what changes when firms stop avoiding it.Topics covered:Why marketing feels like a "dirty word" to architects, and where that resistance comes fromThe link between university crit cult
What to do when things don't go quite to plan with Ayo Abbas
What to do when things don't go quite to plan with Ayo Abbas Jun 12, 2026 12:48 The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by Ayo Abbas, strategic marketing consultant from Abbas Marketing. Book an intro call with AyoToday's episode is all about what actually happens when things go sideways midway through marketing execution? In this episode, I get honest about two moments where marketing didn't go to plan — a content cliché bingo card for a campaign that was derailed by Wi-
101 Episodes In: My Honest Reflections on Built Environment Marketing with Ayo Abbas
101 Episodes In: My Honest Reflections on Built Environment Marketing with Ayo Abbas May 15, 2026 26:38 Episode 101 of The Built Environment Marketing Show is a solo milestone, a chance to reflect, celebrate and take stock of six years of conversations about marketing in one of the most complex, overlooked sectors in business.Ayo Abbas shares what 101 episodes, 20,000+ downloads and 70+ guests have taught her about the state of built environment marketing in 2026, and what separates the firms who ar
Getting ready for UKREiiF 2026 with Nathan Spencer
Getting ready for UKREiiF 2026 with Nathan Spencer Apr 24, 2026 55:12 Today's episode of the podcast features Nathan Spencer, MD of UKREiiF which is taking place at the Royal Armouries in Leeds from May 19 - May 21.We talk through:What's happening at the event this year including must see sessionsHow to navigate the programme and events so you reach your business goalsHow to manage your marketing and BD approach so you get the biggest bang for your buck.Resources DO
The seven deadly sins of built environment comms with Aceil Haddad, Lisa Levy and Ayo Abbas
The seven deadly sins of built environment comms with Aceil Haddad, Lisa Levy and Ayo Abbas Apr 10, 2026 25:21 What does it look like when comms professionals get fed up of seeing the same mistakes and decide to do something about it? That's exactly how the BE Comms Collective was born.In this episode, I’m joined by Aceil Haddad (founder of Matt PR) and Lisa Levy (independent comms consultant) to introduce the BE Comms Collective, a group of senior strategic communications specialists tackling the chronic
"I'm just not seeing your stuff on LinkedIn" with Ayo Abbas
"I'm just not seeing your stuff on LinkedIn" with Ayo Abbas Mar 20, 2026 12:27 Welcome back to The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by me Ayo Abbas.In this solo episode, I share real data from my own LinkedIn performance (impressions down 17%, engagement up 19%), unpacs how the new 360Brew algorithm is changing the rules, and explain why passive scrolling is quietly killing your reach. If you've been wondering why fewer people seem to be seeing your content, or whose
25 Years on: what's really changed in construction marketing
25 Years on: what's really changed in construction marketing Mar 6, 2026 31:08 Welcome back to The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by me Ayo Abbas.To mark me working for 25 years in the construction industry, this epsiode is an interview with my very first boss, Anna Hern from Ridgemount. Together we chart the evolution of construction marketing: from the old PR vs advertising divide, through the explosion of digital channels, to the AI era we're now navigating.Anna
Are you networking in the right rooms? with Ayo Abbas
Are you networking in the right rooms? with Ayo Abbas Feb 20, 2026 13:43 Welcome back to The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by me Ayo Abbas.Most built environment firms know networking matters but are they actually in the right rooms? In this solo episode, I share a real decision I had to make between two events on the same day, and why choosing the less familiar option led to two potential project conversations by the time I got home.This episode looks at why
Lost in translation: UK–US AEC marketing, AI, and business growth tips with Keelin Cox
Lost in translation: UK–US AEC marketing, AI, and business growth tips with Keelin Cox Jan 30, 2026 18:44 Welcome back to The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by me Ayo Abbas.In this special crossover episode with Keelin Cox from The AEC Marketer podcast. In this episode we're talking about what's really happening with AI in marketing (spoiler: quantity is up, quality is questionable), why AEC marketers still aren't getting the strategic recognition they deserve, and what UK firms need to know
Communicating your value: lessons learned from 25 years in marketing
Communicating your value: lessons learned from 25 years in marketing Jan 16, 2026 10:15 This month is the 25th anniversary of podcast host Ayo Abbas starting work in the construction sector so she shares some lessons she's learned about the importance of articulating value that will help you whether you work in-house or elsewhere.Key takeawaysWhy you must understand that clients aren't buying your timeIdentify your unique value proposition and share it via real-world examplesApply th
2025 reflections and a nod to '26
2025 reflections and a nod to '26 Dec 19, 2025 21:46 Today's episode is a veritable ride around The Built Environment Marketing Show podcast in 2025 in our End of year reflections and predictions.It's one where I round up and share the main facts and figures for how this show has performed, who has been on, the topics we've covered and where I'm planning to take the show in 2026.Thanks so much for listening to the show and to everyone who has taken

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