{"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":121,"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":"2026-06-24T16:19:13.741283+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696"},"episode":{"title":"Did We Mention 1.5 Million Homes? | Episode 121","slug":"did-we-mention-1-5-million-homes-episode-121","published_at":"2026-06-24T06:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/did-we-mention-1-5-million-homes-episode-121","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696","url":"https://www.builddifferent.marketing/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bae2d37f-eba3-4a96-8594-40526ee0edd6.mp3","summary":"Construction Disrupted Episode 121 - Did We Mention 1.5 Million Homes? (24.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the future of the UK's built environment if the King of the North was elected, the impact of AI on planning, and the architectural lowlights of the past two years. Dive into our three featured stories for a comprehensive look at policy, technology, and design in Britain. Let's go! What would prime minister Burnham look like for the built environment? Andy Burnham's potential as UK Prime Minister signals a major shift for housing, infrastructure, and skills. His agenda prioritises: Social Housing : Burnham advocates for a massive increase in council housebuilding, aiming for 500,000 new social rent homes by 2030 and ending Right to Buy. He proposes redirecting existing funding and exploring innovative financing, such as local tax supplements and land value capture. Infrastructure : He supports reviving HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester, but with a slower, cheaper model funded partly by local taxpayers. Burnham also champions the Northern Powerhouse Rail and improved regional transport links. Skills & Education : Burnham’s MBacc program in Greater Manchester offers a technical education pathway, focusing on sectors like construction and the green economy. He envisions nationwide rollout, guaranteeing work placements for 16–18-year-olds. While ambitious, these plans may face fiscal and political constraints, but they mark a clear intent to reshape the built environment. AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes The UK government has introduced two AI tools to modernise England’s planning system: AI Prototype for…","meta_description":"Construction Disrupted Episode 121 - Did We Mention 1.5 Million Homes? (24.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2427,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/did-we-mention-1-5-million-homes-episode-121/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/did-we-mention-1-5-million-homes-episode-121.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}