UK Construction Podcast
by UK Construction Blog
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About this podcast
Join us for your weekly deep dive into the beating heart of <a href="https://ukconstructionblog.co.uk/">UK construction</a>.
From ground-breaking projects to game-changing innovations, the UK Construction Podcast brings you face-to-face with the industry's brightest minds and boldest thinkers.
Each episode features candid conversations with construction leaders, architects, engineers, and on-site experts who share their hard-won insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives. We cut through the noise to deliver actionable intelligence on market trends, emerging technologies, and the forces shaping British building.
Whether you're a site manager in Scotland or a quantity surveyor in Cornwall, tune in for:
• Exclusive interviews with industry pioneers
• Data-driven analysis of market trends
• Expert breakdowns of major projects
• Practical insights for construction professionals
Hosted by: The UK Construction Blog
Your essential companion for staying ahead in UK construction. Subscribe now and join the conversation shaping Britain's built environment.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 26 episodes
- Construction Accreditation: Is a Badge Enough to Prove Competence? | Sam Lucas · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 25Are qualifications and accreditation enough to guarantee a tradesperson's competence? And how can manufacturers ensure consistent workmanship across their installer networks?…
- Public vs Private Sector Construction: Who Really Delivers? | Margaret Burrell MRICS · 1 h 20 min · Season 1 Episode 24Public and private sector construction often gets talked about as two very different worlds. But when it comes to building homes, regenerating communities and delivering major…
- How AI Is Changing Construction | Digital Twins, Data & the Future of Engineering · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 23AI is already changing the way construction and engineering work gets done. The question is no longer whether the technology is coming, but how the industry uses it without…
- How to Start a Career as a Crane Operator in the UK with Tim Milligan · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 22The crane industry can offer exceptional earning potential, yet many people don't realise the opportunities it presents—or how to break into the profession. Tim Milligan, founder…
- Blanket Bans, IR35 & Hiring Contractors: What Construction Businesses Need to Know · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 21Most discussions around IR35 focus on tax. But the real impact is being felt in the way construction businesses hire, retain and work with contractors. Matt Williams from Clear…
- British Construction Expertise Is In Demand Across The Middle East | Marcus Siddons · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 20The Middle East has become one of the world's most ambitious construction markets, attracting global contractors, consultants, and investors with its mega projects, rapid growth…
- How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 191.8 homes per minute. That's how many homes need retrofitting between now and 2050 if the UK is going to meet its energy efficiency goals. The challenge isn't just carrying out…
- Inclusive Personal Protective Equipment Is Changing Construction · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 18Jane Middleton and Charity Rose join the UK Construction Podcast to discuss the realities of inclusive PPE in construction, from oversized clothing and unsuitable footwear to…
- Why So Many Men In Construction Suffer In Silence · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 17Mental health on-site is often acknowledged, but rarely understood in practice. This episode looks beyond policies to explore what is actually happening across construction…
- "People First” Leadership Is Missing in Construction And It’s Costing You · 1 h 25 min · Season 1 Episode 16Construction doesn’t fail because of process alone — it fails when the people behind it are overlooked. This episode looks at how a People First approach to leadership is…
- Can AI Replace A Lift Plan? · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 15Most people on-site won't read a lift plan. Gheorghe Busuioc built an AI to fix that. In this episode of the UK Construction Podcast, Jimmy Webb sits down with Gheorghe Busuioc…
- How To Build A Home That Uses 80% Less Energy | PassivHaus UK Explained · 1 h 18 min · Season 11 Episode 14What Is PassivHaus and why aren't we building every home this way? Jimmy Webb sat down with Liam Schofield of LGS Airtightness for the latest episode of the UK Construction…
- UK Construction Skills Shortage 2026: Inside the Labour Crisis & Recruitment Frontline · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 13Welcome to the UK Construction Podcast. The UK construction industry continues to face mounting pressure from labour shortages, skills gaps and ongoing market uncertainty. While…
- CITB Funding Changes: The Questions the Industry Is Asking · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 12Welcome to the UK Construction Podcast, from the UK Construction Blog. Recent changes to CITB funding have prompted a lot of discussion across the construction industry. For many…
- The Gap Between Health and Safety Policy and Practice 📋➡️🏗️ · 1 h 33 min · Season 1 Episode 11Welcome to the UK Construction Podcast, from the UK Construction Blog. Health and safety policies are often well-written. But what happens when they meet the reality of a live…
- What 30 Years in Plumbing Reveals About Gas Safety · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 10Plumber of the Year 2022, Jimmy Hendry, joins the UK Construction Blog Podcast for a candid conversation on the realities of gas safety in the UK. Hosted by Jimmy Webb, the…
- Do Zero-Tolerance Drug Policies Really Work in Construction? 🏗️🔍 · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 9Welcome to the UK Construction Podcast, from the UK Construction Blog. Drugs and alcohol policies are meant to keep construction sites safe. But what happens when those policies…
- 💡🚧 The Construction Industry Needs to Move Beyond Tick-Box Training · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 8Welcome to the UK Construction Podcast, from the UK Construction Blog. Kevin Bennison, the founder of InspHigher and a respected voice in the lifting industry joins us to talk…
- Restore Trust’s Mission to Remove Employment Barriers in the UK Through Construction 🏗️🚀🔑 · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 7Jimmy Webb from the UK Construction Blog sits down with Chris Scriven, Director of Education at The Restore Trust, to explore how construction is helping people with complex…
- Retentions Are Costing the UK Construction Industry Up to 💰 £5 Billion a Year!! · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 5Welcome to the UK Construction Podcast, from the UK Construction Blog. Retentions have been used in UK construction since the 1840s. Yet today, many in the industry are…
