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Episode 30 - Retentions: Retain or remove? With Rob Driscoll, Melanie Leech and Chris Hallam
In this episode we look at retentions. In late March, the government announced it was proposing to ban the use of retentions in construction contracts. The proposed ban is part of a wider package of…
Episode 29 – Putting Safety First with Peter Bennett OBE, Tom Jewell and Dr Keith Whitehead
In this episode, we’re taking a look at safety. Even though UK construction sites have some of the strictest regulations in the world, accidents still happen and fatalities still occur. So, can…
Episode 28 – Improving competency standards with Jon Vanstone, Gill Hancock and Faye Burnett.
In this edition, we take a closer look at competence, an issue that’s been under scrutiny since the Grenfell tragedy and the advent of the Building Safety Act. Competence frameworks are being set up,…
Looking back at 2025 with the Construction News editorial team
In a special end-of-year episode of First Site, the CN editorial team picks out the big themes in our coverage over the past 12 months. CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by features editor Matt…
Making sense of digital product passports with Peter Caplehorn, Stephen Hamil and Matt Brinklow
In this edition of First Site, Construction News deputy editor Ben Vogel explores the fast-emerging world of digital product passports and their implications for transparency, accountability and…
Spotlight on the CN100 with Atul Kariya and Max Jones
In this episode of First Site, Construction News Deputy Editor Ben Vogel is joined by MHA’s Atul Kariya and Lloyds Bank’s Max Jones to unpack the latest CN100 index of the UK’s top construction…
Getting to grips with the infrastructure strategy with Jonathan Willcock and Rachel Skinner
In this edition, we ask if the government’s £725bn infrastructure strategy will deliver on time and on target? And is £725bn enough to boost the UK’s attractiveness as an investment…
Spotlight on life sciences with Nick Abbey and Lee Hutchinson
To coincide with CN’s Life Sciences & Research Clusters event, we look into the factors behind life science construction growth, the state of the market and the near-term outlook. CN Deputy…
Building Women – How everyone in construction can win, with Fay Allen
Construction News editor Colin Marrs is joined by Faye Allen, director at J.S. Held, to talk about her new book exploring how improving the situation of women in the industry can also help men.
PAS 2080 in construction – are we at the tipping point? with Mark Fenton and Matt Pygott
Mark Fenton, carbon lead at Sizewell C and Matt Pygott, head of net zero at Speedy, join CN deputy editor Ben Vogel to discuss the PAS 2080 standard for carbon management. Why does it matter, and how…
Building safety beyond Grenfell with Michael O'Connor, Amanda Long and Stuart Green
In this episode of First Site, we delve into the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report – and its implications for contractors and the broader construction sector. CN deputy…
New Towns with Hugh Ellis and Rico Wojtulewicz
What kind of pipelines can contractors expect from a new generation of New Towns? CN features editor Charlotte Banks speaks to Hugh Ellis, policy director at the Town and Country Planning…
Live from Leeds at Speedy Hire Live Sustainability Summit: racing to net zero and battling modern slavery
CN deputy editor Ben Vogel speaks to industry insiders at Speedy Hire’s Live Sustainability about what’s fuelling the race to net zero on construction sites, and what’s on the horizon. He also sits…
2024 in review with the Construction News editorial team
In a special end-of-year episode of First Site, the CN editorial team looks back at the most significant stories that made the headlines in 2024, and takes a look ahead to 2025. CN deputy editor Ben…
Spotlight on carbon accounting with Geraint Rowland and James Low
Are rules requiring contractors to quantify their carbon footprints fit for purpose? CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by Geraint Rowland, group environmental director, Costain and James Low,…
Gender balance in the construction industry with Clare Francis, Angela Hughes and Jennifer McNab
Is the construction industry doing enough to attract, retain and progress women? CN editor Colin Marrs is joined by with Clare Francis, head of recruitment at Willmott Dixon, Angela Hughes, ESG…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report with Gill Hancock and Tom Thurlow
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry delivered its final report in early September. Construction News editor Colin Marrs discusses the findings and the potential impact of the inquiry's recommendations on the…
How will Labour's housing and growth plans impact contractors? With Viral Desai and Mike Reader
What can contractors glean about their future pipelines after the Labour government’s first month in power? CN editor Colin Marrs is joined by former-Mace-executive-turned-MP Mike Reader MP and Viral…
Social value and construction recruitment with Amelia Woodley, Emma Grigson and Liz Squire
Social value and construction recruitment How can a social value approach to attracting new workers into construction help to deal with the industry's well known labour and skills shortage? To look…
In conversation with Mark Reynolds, Chief Executive of Mace
CN First Site talks to the Mace chief executive and chairman about governance changes at his company, his role at the Construction Leadership Council and what the construction industry needs from…
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