Construction Disrupted

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...

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...