# Investment v Waste | Episode 118 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/investment-v-waste-episode-118 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/investment-v-waste-episode-118.md Podcast: [Construction Disrupted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696) Published: 2026-06-03T06:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.builddifferent.marketing/ Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/581756dc-bdb3-4c6d-8cfe-31e7edac7835.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/investment-v-waste-episode-118 Duration seconds: 2166 ## Resource 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 headlines this week: CITB publishes its Business Plan for 2026–27 setting out how Levy payers’ money will be invested The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has unveiled its 2026–27 Business Plan, focusing on transparency and impactful investment of Levy funds. Over £136 million will directly support employers through grants, apprenticeships, and workforce development. The plan prioritizes getting more people into construction, ensuring high-quality training, and upskilling the current workforce. CITB’s approach is shaped by industry feedback and aims to address immediate and long-term skills challenges. A consultation on the Strategic Plan is set for later this year, inviting further industry input. The full Business Plan for 2026–27 is available at: https://www.citb.co.uk/about-us/plans-and-performance/business-plan ‘It’s like Dunkirk for the construction industry!’ The small team rescuing London’s precious building materials Based on general knowledge, this story highlights a dedicated group working to salvage and repurpose valuable building materials from demolition sites across London. Their efforts not only preserve architectural heritage but also promote sustainability by reducing waste and supporting the circular economy. The team’s work is likened to a rescue mission, emphasizing the urgency and importance of saving resources that would otherwise be lost. 'I… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/investment-v-waste-episode-118/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/investment-v-waste-episode-118.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.