{"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":"Unlocking 500,000 Houses | Episode 120","slug":"unlocking-500-000-houses-episode-120","published_at":"2026-06-17T07:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696/unlocking-500-000-houses-episode-120","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696","url":"https://www.builddifferent.marketing/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/98ffbe4b-64a3-4650-9bb4-f946a199b022.mp3","summary":"Construction Disrupted Episode 120 - Unlocking 500,000 Houses (17.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the latest in UK infrastructure, housing regeneration, and construction project delivery. From renewed investor confidence in infrastructure, to ambitious plans for housing-led regeneration in the North, and new evidence on how early contractor involvement can transform project outcomes. Let's go! Investment sentiment in UK infrastructure improving despite geopolitical instability, survey finds Investor confidence in UK infrastructure is at its highest since 2023, even amid global and domestic uncertainty. The UK now outperforms several European peers for infrastructure investment attractiveness. This optimism is driven by government efforts to address regulatory challenges, especially in the water sector, and to improve accountability. However, regulatory complexity and political instability remain significant barriers. Notably, more investors plan to deploy $2–3 billion in UK infrastructure over the next year, with a growing focus on net zero projects. Maintaining a strong project pipeline and a stable regulatory environment is essential to sustain this positive momentum. Housing-led regeneration could unlock 500,000 homes in the North with the right support, report says A Northern Housing Consortium report finds that targeted regeneration could unlock over 500,000 homes in the North of England. Key recommendations include a £500 million annual regeneration fund devolved to mayoral authorities, a dedicated regeneration finance facility via Homes England, and a minister for regeneration. The report suggests these measures could accelerate 100,000 homes through town centre densifica…","meta_description":"Construction Disrupted Episode 120 - Unlocking 500,000 Houses (17.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2169,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/construction-disrupted-6586696/episodes/unlocking-500-000-houses-episode-120/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/unlocking-500-000-houses-episode-120.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}