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First Site by Construction News

Construction News
Construction Industry
Sustainability
Social Value
Recruitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Cn100
Building Safety Act
Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Ex-Offenders
Underrepresented Groups
Net Zero
Gender Balance
Community Engagement
Life Sciences
UK Government
Modern Slavery
Labor Shortage
Carbon Accounting
Construction Leadership Council
Construction Industry Profitability

Introducing First Site, the podcast by Construction News, in Partnership with Speedy Hire. Each month on First Site we’ll bring you in-depth discussions with industry experts on the hot topics in construction. Join editor of Construction News, Colin Marrs, and his editorial team as they explore the challenges, opportunities, and very best in case studies, standard setting, and innovation Subscribe... more

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In this episode we look at the effects, both immediate and lingering, of Brexit on the construction industry. It’s now 10 years since the British electorate voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. Are the ramifications of that decision, wh... more

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 measures aimed at tackling late payments across the... more

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 standards be raised and the number of fatalities and non... more

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, but how will they make a difference to the worker ... more

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John Wilkinson
Chief Operating Officer at Bam UK & Ireland
Bam UK & Ireland
Episode: Episode 31: Brexit – 10 years after the vote with John Wilkinson, Kelly Boorman and Graham Robinson
Kelly Boorman
Head of Construction at the Audit, Tax and Consultancy firm RSM
RSM
Episode: Episode 31: Brexit – 10 years after the vote with John Wilkinson, Kelly Boorman and Graham Robinson
Graham Robinson
Global Infrastructure and Construction Lead at Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics
Episode: Episode 31: Brexit – 10 years after the vote with John Wilkinson, Kelly Boorman and Graham Robinson
Rob Driscoll
Director of Legal and Business at the Electrical Contractors' Association
Electrical Contractors' Association
Episode: Episode 30 - Retentions: Retain or remove? With Rob Driscoll, Melanie Leech and Chris Hallam
Melanie Leech
Chief Executive at the British Property Federation
British Property Federation
Episode: Episode 30 - Retentions: Retain or remove? With Rob Driscoll, Melanie Leech and Chris Hallam
Chris Hallam
Partner at CMS
CMS
Episode: Episode 30 - Retentions: Retain or remove? With Rob Driscoll, Melanie Leech and Chris Hallam
Tom Jewell
Co-founder of the Soteria Group; operational with Essex Fire and Rescue Service; disaster zone responder
Soteria Group; Essex Fire and Rescue Service
Episode: Episode 29 – Putting Safety First with Peter Bennett OBE, Tom Jewell and Dr Keith Whitehead
Peter Bennett
Chair of the No Falls Foundation
No Falls Foundation
Episode: Episode 29 – Putting Safety First with Peter Bennett OBE, Tom Jewell and Dr Keith Whitehead
Keith Whitehead
Senior consultant with the British Safety Council; experienced health and safety trainer
British Safety Council
Episode: Episode 29 – Putting Safety First with Peter Bennett OBE, Tom Jewell and Dr Keith Whitehead

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Matthew Davies
Host and Features Editor at Construction News; hosts the podcast and contributes editorial perspective.
Ben Vogel
Deputy Editor of Construction News; participates as a host in multiple episodes and steers industry discussions.

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Episode 30 - Retentions: Retain or remove? With Rob Driscoll, Melanie Leech and Chris Hallam
Q: Let's start with you, Rob. Retentions in construction contracts have been a thorny issue for decades. Now the government is proposing a ban on them. Would this ban, if implemented, be a good thing?
Rob argues that while banning retentions could address abusive practices and help with fair payment, it must be designed to avoid unintended admin burdens and preserve access to cash for project delivery, with a need for careful transition and consideration of alternative security.
In conversation with Mark Reynolds, Chief Executive of Mace
Q: What do you see as the role of government in driving productivity in the construction industry?
The government needs to engage in effective long-term planning and reduce inefficiencies in the planning system, which currently costs the industry billions.
In conversation with Mark Reynolds, Chief Executive of Mace
Q: What prompted the recent governance restructuring at Mace?
It's part of a long-term plan to adapt our governance structure as Mace has grown over the years, allowing for a more structured approach with future leaders stepping up.
Spotlight on carbon accounting with Geraint Rowland and James Low
Q: What benefits could arise from making Scope 3 reporting mandatory?
Making Scope 3 reporting mandatory would improve transparency and acknowledgment of the significant part of emissions being reported, driving better action towards reduction.
Spotlight on carbon accounting with Geraint Rowland and James Low
Q: Are there practical benefits of using AI in carbon reporting?
AI can process data from invoices and assist in capturing Scope 3 emissions effectively by applying carbon factors to materials procured.

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First Site concentrates on the most pressing issues shaping the UK construction industry, with episodes often featuring senior industry executives, regulators, and policy-focused analysts. Recent conversations center on Brexit impacts, labor markets, safety and competency standards, procurement reform, and emerging technologies like digital product passports and data interoperability. The show blends practical industry insights with regulatory and policy context, offering actionable viewpoints for builders, developers, lenders, and suppliers. A notable strength is its ability to assemble diverse, high-level perspectives (from trade associations, consulting firms, and major contractors) to dissect complex topics and translate them into concr... more

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