Innovation Deciphered

In this episode, we're joined by Duncan Reed, Business Development Manager of Trimble and Chair of think BIM. Duncan is an expert on all things robots, tech, and data, and today we delve into the impact of these advancements on the construction industry. Duncan shares his deep insights into the transformative potential of technology in making the construction industry more efficient and sustainabl...

In this episode, we're joined by Tom Northway, the CEO of Zed Pods, a company that provides innovative, affordable net-zero homes on underutilized spaces. Tom shares his journey of how he turned his idea into a reality and the challenges he faced in making it happen. Tom talks about the importance of innovation in the built environment and the need for sustainable housing solutions that are access...

In this episode we are joined by Scott Lenik, CEO of Neverbland, a pioneering Digital Product Agency that are building amazing digital business solutions. Our Director, Brendan Morahan and scott talk about how innovation applies to society and businesses in general and focus on the holistic nature of innovation and how this can be utilised to provide immense value

In this episode of the podcast, host Tim Fitch talks to Padraig Delaney, London Regional Manager for Digital Construction, and Josh Harding, Digital Construction Manager, about a project by Sir Robert McAlpine called The Forge. This 139,000 square foot office development is pioneering a new approach to construction known as platform design for manufacture and assembly (P-DfMA), which sees a standa...

This episode, our host  Ben Pritchard  is joined by  Sam Stacey  who is the Chief Executive of Stacx International. The pair discuss the best practise when turning ideas into value. As well as Sam's journey with innovation and his key lessons and tips to anyone who is about to embark on their own innovation journey.

Welcome back to Innovation Deciphered! Our last episode was a great success and if you enjoyed it, please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes. This time, we are delighted to have Paul Lowe, Partner at Kennedy’s Law, join us as a guest. We will be exploring the legal side of innovation in construction, covering topics such as technology, data, contracting methods, su...

We are lucky enough to be joined by Claire Smith in this episode, who is the Editor of New Civil Engineer. Claires tell us about how organising and celebrating EMAP’s 50th anniversary allowed her to see how the construction industry has changed and developed and the innovation over time. As well as, discussing how disasters stimulate innovation and in essence how the construction industry is react...

Welcome to the very first episode of Innovation Deciphered! Today’s special guest is Howard Mitchell, the Head of Innovation at High Speed 2. Howard has a wealth of experience leading innovation teams across complex projects, and he’s here to share his insights into how to develop a successful innovation culture and process. We’ll hear about the importance of having a strong vision for innovation,...

And that is a wrap….. This episode of the Construction Big Breakfast will be our last! We are making some exciting changes at Invennt and that also means for our podcast. Tune in to find out our founding directors favourite episodes and highlights from the last three seasons of CBB. You will also hear some exclusives about what our new podcast will be called and the new direction we are taking at...

Our host Ben Pritchard speaks to, Nigel Walley, the CEO of Chimni which is a free online tool that utilizes BIM to transform the homeowner experience. The pair discuss how homeowners have been left behind with regard to the digitization of the property market and how Chimni offers a middle platform to connect the two. Chimni is designed to create a unique digital record by recording your house his...

We have a special edition episode this week on the Construction Big Breakfast.   We decided to use this episode to tell you all about the Breakfast Briefing event we are running on the 3rd of November at the Institution of Structural Engineers.   The breakfast will consist of a panel discussion with guest speakers, who will explore how structural engineers can meet the demands of structural change...

In this episode of The Construction Big Breakfast, three of our amazing team at Invennt discuss all things Salesforce and CRM. Ben, Aidan and our Salesforce Administrator and enthusiast, Lydia discuss how at Invennt we utilize the data Salesforce collects and creates and the importance of having sophisticated CRM tool. They also go into depth about how through ustising and maximising Salesforce it...

Our host Aidan Baun speaks with Tyler Suomala who is part of the business development team at Monograph. Tyler and Aidan go into depth about the challenges Tyler has identified when winning work for architecture practices. And they discuss three actions companies can take to improve their business development systems. They also discuss the stage after winning work, and the operational challenges t...

Our host, Ben Pritchard has a really interesting conversation with Matthew Osment, the Product Director at 3D Repo. Mathew goes into depth about 3D Repo and how their cloud-based BIM platform stands out in the market, facilitating collaboration and allowing transparent communication on AECO projects. The pair discuss the benefits of cloud based systems, 3D Repo’s SafetiBase feature and their lates...

Today's host Tim Fitch and Invennt's Senior Consultant, Ben Pritchard, had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Godwin , a policy specialist. This episode covers the political thinking surrounding construction. And why the construction sector is continually overlooked with regard to public affairs, despite its immense contribution to the economy. If you would like to know more you can connect wit...

Switch up your morning commute and tune into our latest episode of The Construction Big Breakfast. Today's host, Tip-Top Tim Fitch, is joined by Alan Phelan and Matt Banks from SourceDogg as well as our very own Ben Pritchard. This episode covers several interesting topics such as procurement and procurement platforms and how to use data to improve your supply chain process. Alan and Matt also she...

In today's special episode of The Construction Big Breakfast podcast, your host, Tip-Top Tim Fitch is joined by Robbie Owen, a planning partner at Pinsent Masons. Robbie explains the ins and outs of what a parliamentary agent does and his insights into Crossrail, HS2 and the A66.

In today's special episode of The Construction Big Breakfast podcast, your host, Tip-Top Tim Fitch is joined by Andy Trewick, CEO of Graham - all the way from Canada! The pair discuss inflation and its effect on early construction, resourcing in Canada and strategy and how acquisitions support the strategy at Graham. They also touch on mental health, an ongoing concern across the industry and inte...

Sit down with a cuppa and some breakfast for a new episode of The Construction Big Breakfast podcast! Today's host, Tip-Top Tim Fitch, is joined by Carlo Dade all the way from Canada to discuss CWF's new report 'From Shovel Ready to Shovel Worthy', which is live on their website for download now! Click here to grab your free copy hot off the presses: https://cwf.ca/research/publications/new-report...

Join us for today's episode of The Construction Big Breakfast with your host, Ben Pritchard. Ben is joined by Michael Stromgren and Niklas Strannefors of Bimfire to discuss the building safety build and the implications they have on the construction industry. They also dive into what we can learn from Scandinavia to adapt and adopt their building safety changes here in the UK. To learn more about...

Join us for today's episode where your host, Tip-Top Tim Fitch talks railway safety and communication on large scale construction sites, with special guest, Stuart Ladbrook, CEO of Onwave. Onwave is a telecoms and technology business leading the industry with innovative advances. One of those advances being OWL, (Onwave locator) which takes the challenge of what happens on-site after briefings hav...

If you know Invennt, then you know that several of our team are always up on the hottest data topics! Today's episode has host Ben Pritchard sitting down with fellow data expert, Sree Vinayak, to dive into all things data in construction!   Hosted by Invennt www.invennt.com   #data #technology #construction

In today's episode of 'The Construction Big Breakfast', your host, Ben Pritchard, is joined by Henry Fenby-Taylor of the Centre for Digital Built Britain. Ben and Henry discuss information management and digital twins and more! To learn more about the Centre for Digital Built Britain visit: https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/   Hosted by Invennt www.invennt.com #digitaltwins #informationmanagement #constr...

Join us for a special release of 'The Construction Big Breakfast' podcast with Ben Pritchard and Brendan Morahan of Invennt. Today Ben sits down with Brendan to discuss last week's Building Safety First Conference, hosted by Building a Safer Future Charter, The Code for Construction Product Information and UK Construction Week.   The event was attended by over 300 people and was well-received by a...

In today's special release episode of 'The Construction Big Breakfast', your host, Ben Pritchard, is joined by Invennt's COO and newly appointed Director, Cameron Foley! They dive into the fantastic MIPIM 2022 event that happened last week in Cannes for the first time in over 2 years, after many cancellations and pushback due to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.  In this interview, Ben talks to Ca...