New Podcast Series Exploring Daylight, Design & Safety in Commercial Rooflights

VELUX COMMERCIAL UK & Ireland has launched a brand new podcast series.

Designed to support architects, specifiers, and contractors, this fresh resource explores why daylight is vital in commercial buildings and highlights VELUX’s role as the ultimate solutions partner.

The series will be released in stages, allowing listeners to engage deeply with each critical topic and discover how VELUX Commercial UK&I uniquely supports every commercial rooflight project.

Aligned with VELUX Commercial’s brand campaign – “Others make products, we make it personal” – the series reflects the company’s commitment to personalised service, expert support, and tailored solutions that optimise both building performance and occupant wellbeing.

The podcast episodes will cover daylight benefits, the comprehensive design and support package VELUX offers, and safety as a fundamental cornerstone.

Essential Insights & Epertise

Paul Reid, VELUX Commercial Sales & Marketing Director

Paul Reid, Sales & Marketing Director, comments: “Our campaign says it all: Others may make products, but we focus on making it personal – delivering expert guidance, dedicated support, and trusted partnership to every project we’re involved in. This podcast is a natural extension of that promise, providing essential insights and expertise to help the industry deliver safer, brighter, and more sustainable buildings.”

“Our podcast is a natural extension of our commitment to personal partnership. We don’t just produce products – we provide expert support and tailored solutions throughout the lifecycle of a project. With this series, we’re excited to share essential insights that help professionals specify rooflights confidently, optimise building performance, and meet stringent safety standards.”

The new podcast series from VELUX Commercial UK&I is essential listening for architects, specifiers, contractors, building designers, engineers, and project managers focused on commercial construction and refurbishment. Whether navigating complex daylight requirements, ensuring safety compliance, or seeking expert guidance on rooflight specification, this podcast delivers practical insights, expert interviews, and case examples.

Key Podcast Themes & Episode Highlights:

• Part 1: Battle of the Roofs: Daylight & Wellbeing – Paul Reid Speaks to VELUX Commercial UK&I National Key Accounts & Major Projects Manager, Adam Neat
  A dive into the science and benefits of daylight in commercial spaces and how VELUX rooflights promote occupant health, productivity, and sustainability goals.
• Part 2: VELUX as Your Solutions Partner
  Focusing on VELUX’s comprehensive package – design support, product selection, technical expertise and consultation – that reduces risk and simplifies project success.
• Part 3: Safety & Compliance
  Explores UK regulations (including Future Homes Standard), fire safety, structural requirements, and how VELUX integrates safety as a fundamental cornerstone.

Listeners will gain:

• A deeper understanding of daylight’s impact on occupant health, wellbeing, and sustainability performance
• Clarity on evolving UK regulations including the Future Homes Standard and fire safety compliance
• Guidance on technical considerations unique to commercial rooflights, such as structural integration, U-values, and airtightness
• Insights into VELUX Commercial’s tailored approach that combines product quality with design support and risk mitigation

This series provides the critical knowledge and confidence to specify rooflights that meet client expectations and regulatory demands, saving time and reducing project risk.

Subscribe and listen from now via YouTube or the VELUX Commercial website.

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