The Construction Industry's Guilty Pleasures, Revealed.

Construction Disrupted Episode 124 - Constructions Guilty Pleasure (15.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio. Check them out and show them some love - https://creatorlink.shop/4fCJF1H In this episode, we're discussing calls for stronger safety reforms, the use of robotics on building sites, and what’s really playing in the vans of Britain’s tradespeople. Let's go! Hackitt-led group calls for ‘firmer approach’ to industry https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/bu... A recent report from the Industry Safety Steering Group, chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, highlights that the construction sector has not changed enough in response to post-Grenfell safety recommendations. While some industry bodies have engaged with government and regulators, the group is concerned that many companies have not acknowledged underlying problems or taken ownership for meaningful change. The report stresses the need for the industry to work together to create a future focused on high building safety standards. It criticises clients for prioritising cost over quality and perpetuating mistrust through practices like retentions, which undermine safety and quality. The group urges the government to lead by example in procurement and contracting, and to accelerate overdue reforms in construction product testing and regulation, emphasising that both incentives and sanctions are needed to drive real progress. Annual Report February 2026: the construction industry: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica... McLaren employs robot army for site quality checks https://www.constructionenquirer.com/... McLaren Construction has partnered with FieldAI to introduce autonomous quadruped robots to its UK sites. These robots are being used to capture 360-degree site imagery and generate data that supports safety compliance and quality assurance. The robots conduct regular automated scans, creating a detailed visual and spatial record of ongoing work. AI-driven analysis compares this data against design models, allowing for quicker identification of quality issues. Unlike previous generations of robots, these machines can navigate complex, changing environments without relying on pre-mapped routes, adapting as the site evolves. This deployment marks a significant step in McLaren’s five-year digital transformation strategy, with plans to expand the robots’ roles from monitoring to logistics and multi-robot coordination, all while working alongside human teams to enhance productivity, safety, and quality. Radio still dominates van listening – and today’s tradies are Swifties https://www.installeronline.co.uk/bui... According to new research from InstallerSHOW, traditional radio remains the top choice for UK tradespeople while driving or working, with nearly three-quarters preferring it over other audio options. Only a small percentage regularly listen to podcasts, while personal playlists are the second most popular choice. When it comes to music tastes, nostalgic acts like Oasis, Queen, Taylor Swift, and ABBA are the most common “guilty pleasures,” though some newer artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Coldplay also make the list. The findings suggest that, despite the rise of podcasts in the wider market, radio still holds a strong place in the daily routines of tradespeople. The InstallerSHOW 2026 and National Heat Pump Week are also highlighted as key upcoming events for the sector.