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Humanoid construction robots: the key to onsite productivity?
The end of April saw two major announcements regarding humanoid robots, a technology the construction sector hopes can work with the human workforce to improve productivity. Firstly, Tilbury Douglas…
Warm Homes Plan: can housing retrofit meet future demands?
The government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan, launched in January, is aimed at upgrading the nation’s homes and cutting energy bills. By 2030, it is expected to upgrade five million homes as part of a…
Prostate cancer in construction: do you know the risks?
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the latest episode of the 21CC podcast sets out why men across the industry must prioritise their health. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting…
Construction clients: what do they want from the supply chain?
Every construction client brings a different set of priorities to a project, but all share the same goal: getting the best value from their supply chain.In this episode, we hear from the people…
Charting the path to 2026: what construction needs to know
In our final episode of the year, we take stock of the biggest issues that are defining construction and look ahead to what will be on the industry’s agenda in 2026. From reforms of the skills…
Cutting costly mistakes: how to tackle avoidable error in construction
This episode dives into one of construction’s biggest and most stubborn challenges: avoidable error. Ten years on from its launch, the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) has made real strides in raising…
Mental health maze: can construction break the stigma?
Construction is facing a mental health emergency, with alarming suicide rates reflecting the persistent stigma that prevents many people from speaking out. The conversation around mental health has…
New immigration rules: what construction employers need to know
Recent changes to the UK immigration system are likely to have a major impact on the construction industry, which relies on overseas workers. But with construction employers already facing a chronic…
Sizewell C: are we ready for a nuclear renaissance?
The UK government recently committed to a £14.2bn investment to build the Sizewell C nuclear power station, ending years of delay and uncertainty over the project. Now the project has been given the…
What does the fit-out sector look like after ISG’s demise?
Morris & Spottiswood boss Jon Dunwell joins the 21CC podcast to discuss the workforce issues impacting the contractor and the wider fit-out sector in the aftermath of ISG’s collapse.While many…
Do we have the skills for a retrofit revolution?
The UK’s ambitious target to reach net zero by 2050 requires significant change across the construction industry. The retrofit of historic building stock will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in…
Can we create buildings with positive psychological effects?
The built environment can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing, for better or worse.Factors such as quality of housing and infrastructure, as well as access to green spaces and…
S1E21 Can AI really transform construction? Experts weigh in
Artificial intelligence (AI) can speed up many processes in construction, from design and scheduling to contract and risk management, but it won’t lead to any across-the-board productivity gains as…
S1E20 Race equality in construction: Close the gaps and grasp the opportunities, say experts. Dr. Roni Savage leads
This month, we’re checking in to see how the industry’s doing on race equality.The stats vary, but most counts show that people of colour are still vastly under-represented in the industry, compared…
S1E19 Construction professionals: Your colleagues make you happier than your salary. New industry survey.
Your colleagues are likely to affect your happiness at work more than salary and benefits, the first Construction Happiness Barometer survey reveals.Nearly 300 construction professionals completed…
S1E18 Jumping off the ‘Conveyor Belt of Doom’: How we could build new buildings with old ones
We know that the linear way we build now – where materials make a one-way trip from the earth to landfill – is dangerously unsustainable.It assumes too many infinites: Infinite raw materials;…
Can construction be nature’s friend?
By now, many people in construction are used to thinking about cutting CO2 emissions.But the industry’s impact on nature – the planet’s and our life-support system – has been largely overlooked.That…
S1E16 Can Labour really build 1.5 million new homes by 2029?
The Labour Party pledged in its manifesto to build 1.5m new homes over the next Parliament if it got into power. But does the UK have the necessary skills, capacity and infrastructure to achieve this…
Could you lead a megaproject? Hear from the masters
In the latest episode of the 21CC podcast, three leaders of successful megaprojects delve into the nitty gritty of what it takes to lead them.On the panel are:• Jake Mumm, head of Bechtel’s global…
S1E14 What’s the future of construction machinery: should we go all in on electrification? Is hydrogen coming on stream anytime soon?
Veteran plant journalist Peter Haddock is with us this month to help make sense of the rapidly changing landscape of construction machinery and sustainability. Should we go all in on…
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