{"podcast":{"title":"Construction Disrupted","slug":"construction-disrupted-6586696","podcast_index_feed_id":6586696,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/construction-disrupted/","website_url":"https://www.builddifferent.marketing/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/43ceec8a-b650-4c26-af1a-4611581ef246/Podcast-Sponsor-Artwork.png","author":"Peter Sumpton & Ryan Jones","episode_count":119,"summary":"Construction Disrupted is a podcast for people working in the construction industry who need to stay current without drowning in noise. With a focus on the current, real-world issues across the built environment, the stories behind the headlines, the shifts worth your time, and the ideas to get you thinking. No froth, all coffee. Each episode follows a clear 3, 2, 1 structure: 3 headlines. Covering the most relevant and interesting topics from the world of construction. 2 opinions. Straight-talking analysis and debrief that digs deep beyond each headline. Why it matters and what it means for the future. 1 takeaway. Sometimes practical, sometimes actionable, or perhaps something to make you think. Hosted by Peter Sumpton and Ryan Jones, who bring a combined 40 years in construction and marketing, Construction Disrupted is designed for thought-leaders and decision-makers who prefer podcasts with more substance and less spin. We know the backdrop, fragmented supply chains, rising costs, skills gaps and sustainability pressures, and we won’t rehash doom for the sake of it. Instead, we move past the headlines and delve into the topics that are shaping the industry today, tomorrow, and…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T16:17:54.414364+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696"},"episode":{"title":"39bn reasons to learn from mistakes | Episode 99","slug":"39bn-reasons-to-learn-from-mistakes-episode-99","published_at":"2026-01-21T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/39bn-reasons-to-learn-from-mistakes-episode-99","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696","url":"https://www.builddifferent.marketing/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/274dd3a8-dcb2-4e2a-9e04-309581d6202c.mp3","summary":"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 robotics are reshaping the sector (again)! Let's go: Construction Ends 2025 on High as Analysts Predict ‘Structural Shift’ Due to Data Centre Demand As 2025 comes to a close, the construction industry is poised for a significant shift, driven by the growing demand for data centres and other infrastructure projects. Analysts predict a \"structural shift\" in the sector, with data centres becoming a major focus due to the increasing reliance on digital technologies. This trend is expected to drive substantial growth and investment in the industry. Looking ahead to 2026, Glenigan’s market analysis highlights the Top 100 construction projects set to generate £39 billion worth of work. Civil engineering projects will lead the charge, contributing £23.8 billion across 29 major initiatives. The largest project is the £10.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing in Kent, which includes tunnels and approaches. Other significant projects include the A5 Western Transport Corridor in Northern Ireland (£1.7 billion) and Network Rail’s £1 billion Project Reach for trackside fibre optic cable installation in London. The office and commercial sector is also rebounding, with 23 projects valued at £6.3 billion, including the £750 million Bidder Street Data Centre in East London and a £700 million British Library extension. The housing sector is set to see 37 projects worth £6.9 billion, with private residentia…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1859,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/39bn-reasons-to-learn-from-mistakes-episode-99/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/39bn-reasons-to-learn-from-mistakes-episode-99.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}