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Dissecting Construction: The Industry's Broken - What Can Be Done? | Martyn Price MBE
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- Construction Sport Podcast
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- Mar 4, 2026
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- 4377
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Summary
Episode #070 | Martyn Price A very special guest this week - we sit down with Martyn Price MBE: a leading voice pushing the UK construction sector forward through industry leadership, training initiatives and cultural change. Martyn shares his journey from carpenter to industry leader, and gives an honest insight into the challenges facing construction today, but also what could be done to help bring positive change. This is a must-watch conversation for construction leaders, contractors, tradespeople, and anyone shaping the future of the built environment. 🔵 Connect with Martyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-price-mbe-mciob-08b46643/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/8lDPWmQyGsY 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V1jplhKqvAePoRI8fEFN3?si=2HIRenxGRAqfesD0uLuWQw 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dissecting-construction-the-industrys-broken-what-can/id1778487912?i=1000753039782 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: Martyn Introduces Himself: Career & Leadership Roles 02:11 The different ways youngsters fall into the industry + The IR35 Impact 06:31 How do different governments affect the Construction Sector? (HS2) 10:09 Martyn’s Carpentry Background 13:04 What is ‘Construct’? + Gateway Impact, Grenfell Repercussions & Accreditations 22:30 Relations within construction companies: Breaking hierarchies through sports 26:14 Get Construction Talking Campaign: Should the charities be handling this subject? 31:11 Site welfare & facilities + Culture Abundance in Construction 35:18 Martyn talks further on ‘Construct’ and ‘Constructure’ + Skills Shortage 48:09 How & Why Martyn Obtained his MBE + Being a proud parent: Logan Price 54:41 What’s…