{"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":"Self-Belief and Smart Planning | Episode 101","slug":"self-belief-and-smart-planning-episode-101","published_at":"2026-02-04T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/self-belief-and-smart-planning-episode-101","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696","url":"https://www.builddifferent.marketing/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fffca479-208e-4a55-becd-dfbef027f40c.mp3","summary":"Construction Disrupted Episode 101 - Self-Belief and Smart Planning (04.02.26) This week we're discussing three key topics, covering the importance of self-belief in delivering the UK’s infrastructure ambitions, the progress of HS2 tunnelling into central London, and why construction leaders must plan without delusion. Let’s dive in. ‘We need more self-belief’… Chris Ball of AtkinsRéalis explains how the industry can deliver the UK’s infrastructure ambitions Chris Ball, UK and Ireland president of AtkinsRéalis, highlights the need for self-belief in the construction industry to deliver the government’s ambitious 10-year infrastructure strategy. He stresses the importance of collaboration with the government, developing strong business cases, and attracting private investment to ensure project success. Self-belief and pace : Regaining confidence and moving projects forward efficiently is crucial. Collaborative contracting : Alliancing models foster trust and improve outcomes. Attracting investment : De-risking projects and delivering reliable returns are essential for investor confidence. Ball calls on the industry to take ownership and work proactively with the government to achieve infrastructure goals. HS2 Begins Tunnelling to Central London The HS2 high-speed rail project has reached a major milestone with tunnelling into central London. At Old Oak Common station, the first of two massive tunnel boring machines began its 4.5-mile journey to Euston, marking a significant step in the project’s progress. Engineering marvel : The 1,624-tonne tunnel boring machine showcases cutting-edge technology. Economic impact : Regeneration of the Euston area could contribute £41 billion to the UK economy and create 34,000 jobs. Project reset : HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild has implemented…","meta_description":"Construction Disrupted Episode 101 - Self-Belief and Smart Planning (04.02.26) This week we're discussing three key topics, covering the importance of sel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1996,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/self-belief-and-smart-planning-episode-101/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/self-belief-and-smart-planning-episode-101.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}