{"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":"Is Change Destroying Construction? | Episode 98","slug":"is-change-destroying-construction-episode-98","published_at":"2026-01-14T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/is-change-destroying-construction-episode-98","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696","url":"https://www.builddifferent.marketing/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c7992449-d7e9-4de8-8f50-1a24e769202c.mp3","summary":"Construction Disrupted Episode 98 - Is Change Destroying Construction? (14.01.26) It's good to be back (Happy New Year everyone). 2026, the year construction builds more than just homes, it's the year for building positivity, one episode, three headlines, two opinions and one takeaway at a time. Let's get to it: 1. Market Forecast: Strong Order Books Drive Tender Inflation as Smaller Firms Struggle The UK construction industry demonstrated resilience in 2025 despite economic uncertainty. While overall sentiment suggested a slowdown, data revealed that construction output grew faster than services or manufacturing. However, this growth came with challenges: Tender Price Inflation : Tender prices increased by 3.0% in 2025, driven by persistent inflation and subdued demand that failed to yield cost savings. Building Costs : Building costs rose by 3.5%, with significant price hikes in imported materials like wood, aluminium, and electric water heaters. Smaller Firms Struggling : Smaller construction firms faced difficulties due to rising costs and economic pressures, highlighting the need for targeted support to ensure their survival. In parallel, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) reported a record year-end performance in processing Gateway 2 building control applications. Key highlights include: A 250% increase in Gateway 2 determinations in the final quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter. A focus on resolving legacy cases, with 83% of older applications approved. The establishment of an Innovation Unit to streamline approvals for new build applications, achieving results in just 12-13 weeks. These developments indicate a positive trajectory for the industry, but challenges such as cost inflation and the struggles of smaller firms remain critical issues to addre…","meta_description":"Construction Disrupted Episode 98 - Is Change Destroying Construction? (14.01.26) It's good to be back (Happy New Year everyone). 2026, the year construct…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2240,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/is-change-destroying-construction-episode-98/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/is-change-destroying-construction-episode-98.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}