On this episode I am joined by Dave Forster, the Chairman of FHP Limited – a dynamic property engineering and sustainability services support in the real estate space. FHP were, and still are, at the forefront of economic movement to private real estate investment and ownership.  Dave started his career at the Brightside engineering company at age 16, later moving on to the NHS and MOD as an engineering manager. His experience in the life cycles of buildings beyond completion and occupation would be the bedrock of his future career.  He is now one of the owners of FHP and we are going to get an insight into his fascinating 45 year career in the real estate engineering industry.     Here are the highlights:  (00:00) Introduction  (08:46) I knew absolutely nothing  (11:38) The private sector was going to lead our industry  (18:14) Championing a 30 year ethos at FHP  (25:19) FHP is not a box-ticking business  (30:28) Adapting to a faster-paced, ever-changing world  (34:19) Technology is the winner  (39:33) Environmental impacts on consumer needs  Business of Building celebrates the normal and the regular; the inspiring risk taker; the dreamer in all of us and hear from those who have walked the path before us and dared to dream. We will hear their journey, their stories, and what they learned along the way.  So please subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts, and remember to leave a review so others can find us. This podcast is produced by The Podcast Boutique.