Construction Disrupted

Construction Disrupted Episode 98 - Is Change Destroying Construction? (14.01.26) It's good to be back (Happy New Year everyone). 2026, the year construction builds more than just homes, it's the year for building positivity, one episode, three headlines, two opinions and one takeaway at a time. Let's get to it: 1. Market Forecast: Strong Order Books Drive Tender Inflation as Smaller Firms Struggl...

Construction Disrupted Episode 97 - 2025: A 2025 Review That Doesn't Mention AI (23.12.25) In this episode, we take a concise look back at the most significant UK construction news stories of 2025. The projects, policies and pressures that shaped the year. Every item we discuss in this episode has previously featured in our co-host Ryan Jones’s weekly LinkedIn Construction Round-Up , (here's a lin...

Construction Disrupted Episode 96 - Blackpool, Bilbao and the Future (17.12.25) From groundbreaking architecture to transformative infrastructure projects and the future of construction technology, we dive deep into the topics that are redefining industries and communities. Frank Gehry: from LA experimentalist to the architect of the Bilbao effect In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy...

Construction Disrupted Episode 95 - Grinding Gears (10.12.25) The UK construction industry is at a crossroads, facing challenges that range from economic recovery to skills shortages and infrastructure costs. But with the right strategies and investments, there’s hope for a brighter, more sustainable future. This episode highlights this perfectly. UK Construction Grinds Back into Gear The UK const...

Construction Disrupted Episode 94 - Skills to Pay the £10bn Bill (03.12.25) From groundbreaking safety achievements to transformative urban projects and workforce challenges, here are the top three headlines this week: BSR Sees Record Gateway 2 Determinations to November 2025 The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has achieved record-breaking progress in processing Gateway 2 applications for high-ris...

Construction Disrupted Episode 93 - Becoming Rachel Reeves (26.11.25) From government initiatives to boost housing and infrastructure, to the challenges of balancing fiscal policies and keeping consumer confidence, if you were in charge of the red box! Let's go. Reeves Set to Hire Hundreds More Planners Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce this initiative, which aims to "get Britain buildin...

Construction Disrupted Episode 92 - Featuring Robert De Niro (19.11.25) From Hollywood glamour in Manchester to AI’s untapped potential, and the challenges facing colleges, we’ve got this week covered. Let’s get started! AI potential “being wasted” in construction AI could revolutionise construction, but the industry is falling behind. A survey shows 81% of professionals lack advanced AI knowledge...

Construction Disrupted Episode 91 - Constructions Big Numbers (12.11.25) In this episode, we dive into the latest developments shaping the UK’s construction and housing sectors. From cutting-edge AI investments to ambitious housing programmes and major infrastructure updates, we’ve got all the insights you need. Join us as we explore the stories making headlines and their impact on the industry. B...

Construction Disrupted Episode 90 - Invest in the Future of Construction (05.11.25) In this episode, we dive into three major developments shaping the future of the UK’s economy and industries. From addressing the £400 billion AI skills gap to rebuilding Britain’s infrastructure and analysing industrial advertising trends, we explore how these initiatives are driving growth, innovation, and sustai...

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...