Construction Disrupted

Construction Disrupted Episode 139 - UK Construction Welcomes Budget Measures (04.11.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing a budget that brings fresh support for housing and regional growth, while the government plans to tighten what counts as a UK supplier on public projects. At the same time, AI, robotics and digi...

Construction Disrupted Episode 138 - Local Plans, For Local People (28.10.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing regional leaders seeking control of housing and regeneration, to award-winning council homes that challenge low expectations of public delivery, and Heathrow’s attempt to convert a contested runway into th...

Construction Disrupted Episode 137 - Radical New Plans (21.10.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing what a credible Budget could unlock—from viable homes and long-term retrofit to the apprentices needed to deliver them. With housing consents running at just 58% of the level needed to meet the government’s annual tar...

Construction Disrupted Episode 136 - Pre-Budget Conditions in Construction. Pause or Play? (14.10.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing one number, one bottleneck and one new delivery model. An PMI edging upward but still below 50, specialist capacity keeping pressure on project costs, and Liverpool gaining a direct...

Construction Disrupted Episode 135 - Can UK Construction Really Deliver? (07.10.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this, our 50th episode, we're discussing how the new government is promising radical reform, but facing entrenched challenges, the brutally fast construction of AI data centers and the generation of young people dangling between a...

Construction Disrupted Episode 134 - UK Constructions 3% Margin Barrier (30.09.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, as political winds shift and regulatory reforms take hold, the construction and housing sectors are experiencing both renewed optimism and fresh uncertainty. From bold government pivots that could reshape social housi...

Construction Disrupted Episode 133 - UK Construction: A Great Idea, Poorly Executed? (16.09.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check out Adobe Acrobats NEW Interactive Report feature and turn static documents into insightful, engaging reports. In this episode, we're discussing the quiet end of a government initiative that has some of us fuming, the urgent need for productivity as a cor...

Construction Disrupted Episode 132 - The Construction Jobs Plan (09.09.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing new insights on salaries and workplace expectations, government plans to address workforce shortages, and bold ideas to accelerate housing delivery around train stations. High salaries but higher expectations...

Construction Disrupted Episode 131 - Construction Supply Chain Strength (02.09.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the government’s major affordable homes funding announcement, the strengthening industrial construction pipeline, and Foster + Partners’ innovative research into robotic swarm construction systems. Le...

Construction Disrupted Episode 130 - Bold Moves in Construction (26.08.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing a surge in government confidence for major infrastructure delivery, a transformative shift in national planning policy, and a bold government commitment to end rough sleeping. Each story carries significant i...

Construction Disrupted Episode 129 - Does Construction Have A Jesus Complex? (19.08.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. Here's what we're discussing in this episode - Years of fragmented reforms have left education and training pathways confusing for young people and employers alike, with a persistent divide between academic and technical routes....

Construction Disrupted Episode 128 - Stop, Collaborate and Listen (12.08.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing record housing starts, the urgent need for supply chain collaboration, and the visionary clients behind the UK’s most celebrated new buildings. Let's go. Housing starts hit the highest level since 2023 The...

Construction Disrupted Episode 127 - Reforming Construction (05.08.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing industry confidence, the future of technical education, and the complexities of reforming construction professions. Let's go! Construction confidence jumps to highest level this year Construction firms in the UK...

Construction Disrupted Episode 126 - Shuffling Cabinets (29.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing key cabinet appointments, regulatory changes in building safety, and the rapid rise of AI in architecture, each with major implications for the UK construction industry. Let's go Andy Burnham’s cabinet: Faces the con...

Construction Disrupted Episode 125 - Build it and they will come, but won't stay (22.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing government intervention in housebuilding, the real challenge of retaining talent, and how data-driven innovation is transforming development and community trust. Let's go! State housebuilder...

Construction Disrupted Episode 124 - Constructions Guilty Pleasure (15.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing calls for stronger safety reforms, the use of robotics on building sites, and what’s really playing in the vans of Britain’s tradespeople. Let's go! Hackitt-led group calls for ‘firmer approach’ to industr...

Construction Disrupted Episode 123 - UK Government Clearing the Sewage (08.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the latest developments shaping the UK construction and housing landscape. We’ll explore political pledges, breakthrough infrastructure deals, and the critical skills gap threatening new-town ambitions...

Construction Disrupted Episode 122 - Yes, We're Still Talking About Brexit (01.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the aftershocks of Brexit, the fierce debate over product safety rules, and a bold new approach to training the next generation of tradespeople. Let's do this! Poll shows construction professionals...

Construction Disrupted Episode 121 - Did We Mention 1.5 Million Homes? (24.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the future of the UK's built environment if the King of the North was elected, the impact of AI on planning, and the architectural lowlights of the past two years. Dive into our three featured stories...

Construction Disrupted Episode 120 - Unlocking 500,000 Houses (17.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the latest in UK infrastructure, housing regeneration, and construction project delivery. From renewed investor confidence in infrastructure, to ambitious plans for housing-led regeneration in the North, and ne...

Construction Disrupted Episode 119 - A Familia Story For UK Construction (10.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're delving into the evolving landscape of the UK construction industry, examining market trends, workforce initiatives, and efforts to address skills shortages. Each headline provides insight into a major developm...

Construction Disrupted Episode 118 - Investment v Waste (03.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we explore innovation and resilience in the UK’s construction and healthcare sectors. From strategic investments shaping the future workforce, to creative solutions for sustainability and patient care, here’s what’s made our podcast...

Construction Disrupted Episode 117 - Burnham, Baby, Burnham (27.05.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're covering the government’s ambitious £120bn construction framework renewal, the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) call for city architects, and Manchester’s ongoing urban transformation under Under Mayor Andy Bur...

Construction Disrupted Episode 116 - The Kings of Construction (20.05.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're covering recent growth trends, legislative changes from the King’s Speech, and RIBA’s push for higher professional standards. Let’s get started. Construction output growth accelerated in March despite impact of Iran war,...

Construction Disrupted Episode 115 - Leaky Roofs and Leaky Budgets (13.05.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we discuss new guidance for competency management, the financial case for transparency in infrastructure, and the ambitious restoration of Blenheim Palace. Let's go! Built environment competency guidance nears publication...