Construction Disrupted

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...

Construction Disrupted Episode 114 - Bridging Gaps in Construction (06.05.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we discuss the resurgence of regeneration under new models, to the rise of AI-assisted dispute resolution, and the launch of a marketplace for steel reuse in bridge works - yes, that's right, marketplace for steel reuse in...

Construction Disrupted Episode 113 - UK Construction 2.0 (29.04.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we dive into the evolving standards for affordable housing design, the government's investment in technical skills for high-growth industries, and CITB's Industry Impact Fund that we're struggling to work out why we haven't heard ab...

Construction Disrupted Episode 112 - Women and the Wharf are Winning (22.04.26) Constructing Excellence AI Roundtable Registration (22.04.26 @ 2pm) In this episode, we examine the conflicting perspectives on the impact of the Middle East conflict, celebrate the surge in women completing construction apprenticeships, and hear from Canary Wharf’s development director about the estate’s remarkable tr...

Construction Disrupted Episode 111 - Opportunity and Optimism (15.04.26) In this episode, we take a look at the efforts to accelerate cladding remediation, the transformative power of apprenticeships and the resilience of architects amidst global challenges. Let's go! BSR Aims to Beat 12-Week Decision Time on Cladding Applications The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is taking significant steps to...

Construction Disrupted Episode 110 - Graduates in Hard Hats (08.04.26) In this episode, we traverse from government funding initiatives to infrastructure investments and surprising career trends, it's what's shaping the industry right now, so let’s dive in! MHCLG Announces £70m for Building Inspector Training and Safety Reforms The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has...

Construction Disrupted Episode 109 - The Great British Build-Up (01.04.26) In this episode we cover groundbreaking policy changes, ambitious housing plans and strategies to improve project delivery, exploring how these initiatives aim to transform the industry and impact communities across the country. Let’s get going! Construction retentions to be banned The UK government has announced the abolit...

Construction Disrupted Episode 108 - Gamification of Construction (25.03.26) In this episode we're going youthful, exploring how the next generation is shaping the future of construction, from leveraging gaming skills to government initiatives and promising data on the industry’s age profile. Let's all drink from the fountain of construction youth. But first: Check Adobe Acrobat PDF Spaces which h...

Construction Disrupted Episode 107 - 706,000 Workers Wanted (18.03.26) In this episode, we're covering a record-breaking infrastructure pipeline, calls for a streamlined planning system and a transformative housing project in London. Plus a bonus intro to congratulate Ryan and the SLG Team for reaching the top spot in the CMA Agency League 2025 . Updated UK Infrastructure Pipeline tops £700bn and...

Construction Disrupted Episode 106 - Women, Warnings and Wins (11.03.26) In this episode we take a loom into record-breaking growth in manufacturing output under the threat of material price increases to critical updates on gateway 2 cases and efforts to improve inclusivity on job sites, we’ve got a lot to cover. Let’s get started! Manufacturing Output Growth at 17-Month High in February February...

Construction Disrupted Episode 105 - Safety First, Robots Second, and a Really Big Church (04.03.26) In this episode we take a look at groundbreaking government reforms in building safety, the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, and the awe-inspiring milestone of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia. An episode packed with insights and intrigue. Government Cracks Down on Unsafe and Unregulated Build...

Construction Disrupted Episode 104 - The 61-Year Renovation Project (25.02.26) From signs of recovery in the building sector to the importance of prioritizing quality, and the ambitious restoration plans for the Palace of Westminster. Let's dive in! Signs of a Building Recovery as Pipeline Begins to Stir The construction sector is showing early signs of recovery, with tender price inflation foreca...

Construction Disrupted Episode 103 - Bottlenecks and Blueprints (18.02.26) Three compelling topics: the challenges of regulatory delays in high-risk building approvals, the transformative power of trauma-informed design, and why being an architect remains a rewarding and vital profession despite industry challenges. Let’s dive in! Gateway Three Delays Trigger Fears of Bottleneck The construction i...

Construction Disrupted Episode 102 - Are Robot Dogs the Answer? (11.02.26) From rising costs in the UK construction sector to the impact of data center growth on labor markets, and even the futuristic use of robot dogs in nuclear decommissioning, we’ve got a fascinating lineup of topics to discuss. UK Construction Costs Set to Rise by 3.6% as Uncertainty Stalls Development, Says Currie & Brown...

Construction Disrupted Episode 101 - Self-Belief and Smart Planning (04.02.26) This week we're discussing three key topics, covering the importance of self-belief in delivering the UK’s infrastructure ambitions, the progress of HS2 tunnelling into central London, and why construction leaders must plan without delusion. Let’s dive in. ‘We need more self-belief’… Chris Ball of AtkinsRéalis explains...

Construction Disrupted Episode 100 - Fraud, Funding, and Frozen Frontiers (28.01.26) From the UK’s ambitious Warm Homes Plan to calls for fraud investigations in insulation schemes, and the completion of a groundbreaking Antarctic construction project, exploring the southernmost, coldest, driest, and windiest construction project we could find, showing that delivering a project on time, even "when...

Construction Disrupted Episode 99 - 39bn reasons to learn from mistakes (21.01.26) We start by exploring the industry’s high note as 2025 wraps up, which may go some way to explaining the £39 billion worth of projects driving growth in 2026. There is a word of caution, though, for the government’s ambitious Northern Powerhouse Rail plan, and we wrap it all up with how innovations like AI and robot...