Construction Disrupted

Construction Disrupted Episode 89 - Invest in People or Tech? (29.10.25) In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking report by Barbour ABI, created in partnership with Futurebuild and the C&BE Network, which makes a compelling case for increased marketing investment in the built environment. The discussion highlights the critical role of skilled human capital, the strategic integration of...

Construction Disrupted Episode 88 - Mind the Gaps (22.10.25) In this episode, we’ve explored the challenges and opportunities shaping the construction sector, from policy delays and workforce development to the adoption of cutting-edge technology. ‘Emergency’ Planning Package to Boost London’s Housebuilding Delayed The much-anticipated government planning package aimed at revitalising London’s str...

Construction Disrupted Episode 87 - Make Do and Mend (15.10.25) Administrations hit ‘worrying milestone’ as year-to-date total passes 200 Financial instability in the construction sector. Over 200 business administrations in 2025, with September equaling February’s peak of 32. A third more failures in September compared to August, signalling economic pressures. Rising costs, supply chain issues, a...

Construction Disrupted Episode 86 - The £2 Trillion Question (07.10.25) Project uncertainty has wiped £2tn from global construction activity this year, according to Currie & Brown report Global Financial Losses in Construction : Project uncertainty has led to a £2 trillion loss in global construction activity in 2025, equivalent to 13.7% of the surveyed companies' pipelines. The financial loss...

Construction Disrupted Episode 85 - Build, Baby, Build (01.10.25) Three New Town Schemes to Begin This Parliament, Promises Housing Secretary Announcement Details : The UK government has pledged to initiate three new town schemes during the current parliamentary term. Locations include Bedfordshire, North London, and Leeds, with a taskforce identifying 12 potential sites for development. Sector Re...

Weather has always been the wildcard on a construction site, derailing schedules, inflating budgets, and adding that factor of risk the taller you build. Yet, for all the talk of digital twins and predictive analytics, weather risk is still too often treated as an unavoidable act of nature rather than a variable that can be measured, priced, and proactively managed. In this episode, we’re explorin...

Procurement is where construction’s ambitions meet reality. The point at which programme, cost, risk and quality are either protected or quietly eroded. In a market drenched in price volatility, fragmented supply chains and rising ESG expectations, the old playbook of chasing the lowest number no longer delivers. What matters now is certainty, standardised scopes, transparent comparisons, live mar...

Quick-Fire questions from Digital Construction Week 2025, providing real insights from the construction tech industry. This is the final episode recorded live at Digital Construction Week 2025. A quick-fire Q&A session that captures the honest, unscripted, and occasionally outstanding responses of industry professionals as they tackle some big questions about the future of digital construction...

As the construction industry continues to grapple with digital transformation, it’s clear that progress is being made, but also that many of the toughest questions still lie ahead. From skills and systems to expectations and execution, the gap between technological potential and everyday practice remains a central challenge. Those leading the charge in digital construction are not only implementin...

Digital tools promise faster decisions, smoother collaboration, and greater clarity across construction projects, but the real work often begins after the software is switched on. Yet the adoption of such digital tools isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a behavioural one. On this podcast, we’re yet to explore the reality of digital transformation on the ground, not from the perspective of dash...

Concrete forms the literal and figurative foundation of the built environment, yet its role is often overlooked in conversations about innovation. As pressure grows across the construction industry to deliver projects more sustainably and with greater resilience, the systems surrounding this material are beginning to shift. Digitalisation is no longer confined to design software or post-completion...

Robotics are emerging as a powerful tool to improve efficiency, enhance safety, and tackle the growing complexity of modern projects within the built environment. Yet introducing advanced technologies into active, often unpredictable, construction environments brings its own unique set of challenges. From addressing early-stage problems through innovation, to balancing research and development wit...

The way organisations manage knowledge, structure delivery, and learn from experience is rapidly changing with the built environment. As projects become more complex and teams more dispersed, traditional approaches to workflows, documentation, and process management are no longer enough. Success increasingly depends on how well teams can capture, share, and evolve their ways of working in real tim...

It hasn’t been that long since it was a buzzword we were told we should all be concerned about, as it would soon take our jobs, yet now Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept in the built environment, it’s an active force reshaping how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained. As the AEC/O sector faces growing pressure to deliver faster, smarter and more sustainably, AI i...

The construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. With mounting pressure to deliver projects faster, safer, and more sustainably, the role of technology is no longer a matter of future potential; it’s a present-day necessity. From automation and data-driven design to machine control and connected workflows, digital innovation challenges long-standing assumptions about what’s possible on a...

Digital innovation is driving profound changes across the construction sector, offering new ways to rethink how buildings and infrastructure are conceived, delivered and operated. From the emergence of advanced modelling technologies to the application of artificial intelligence and manufacturing principles, the industry is moving towards a more connected, efficient and sustainable future. We know...

Driven by the need to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve collaboration, digital solutions are at the forefront of the changes within the built environment, offering tools that streamline processes and connect various stakeholders across the construction lifecycle. However, digitalisation is not simply a matter of implementing new technologies, it demands a shift in mindset, culture, and...

Augmented Reality (AR) is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in the construction sector, offering new ways to bridge the gap between digital plans and physical sites. We’ve covered this topic already way back in episode 9 - Can AR be a True Reality? where founders of Gamma AR - Caner Dolas & Jayan Jevanesan were kind enough to open up about the benefits of AR within the built environment,...

As infrastructure demands grow across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, so too does the complexity of delivering them. From transport and utilities to large-scale urban development, the sector must respond not only to technical challenges but also to regional variation in policy, regulation, skills, and economic conditions. Digital tools and smarter processes are central to addressing this compl...

The construction site is one of the most dynamic, high-stakes environments in the modern economy, yet it's also one of the least digitally connected. As the industry grapples with increasing pressure around safety, compliance, and labour shortages, the gap between digital intent and on-the-ground reality remains stubbornly wide. For technology to genuinely improve how people work on-site, it needs...

Been a little quiet on releasing episodes recently as I'm back doing some more live podcasting at Digital Construction Week 2025. Following this episode, I'll have some recordings live from DCW to share with you, so if you haven't already, subscribe and you won't miss a thing. And that is what they call a seamless segway, because if you missed out on last year's recordings, you're in for a treat....

Digital transformation in the built environment is no longer a future ambition, it’s a present-day reality reshaping how we design, deliver, and manage our physical world. From automation and data-driven decision making to the pursuit of more sustainable, efficient and connected projects, it’s here, it’s now. But how do we know what the right here and now is for our own organisations, chasing the...

Anyone can be creative, and anything can be creative. But what transforms something creative into something useful in a business-to-business environment is how it engages an audience. Does it resonate? Is it memorable, functional, and appropriate for the intended channel? And that's just for starters. Using the right creative technology is crucial in a world where the dynamics of creative design e...

We know the construction industry is evolving at an incredible pace, I start most episodes by saying so, a scene setting if you like, and with it, the way companies market themselves is changing too. From digital transformation to shifting buyer behaviours, marketing teams are constantly adapting to new challenges and opportunities. But with so much data, technology, and strategy at play, what rea...

Today’s episode is slightly different from our usual format, we’re bringing you a special recording of a webinar I hosted with Causeway Technology, featuring Philip King - more on Philip later. In this session, we dive into the Fair Payment Code, a crucial topic for the construction industry. Late payments have long been a challenge in the sector, and ensuring fair, transparent, and timely payment...