Best Peter Sumpton Podcasts (2025)

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Digital Construction Week 25 - Episode 68 | Karolina Orecchini 36:13

7d ago36:13

36:13

Digital transformation in the built environment is no longer a future ambition, it’s a present-day reality reshaping how we design, deliver, and manage our physical world. From automation and data-driven decision making to the pursuit of more sustainable, efficient and connected projects, it’s here, it’s now. But how do we know what the right here …

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Adobe Express: How to Bring Creativity into Construction - Episode 67 | Peter Sumpton 16:06

1M ago16:06

16:06

Anyone can be creative, and anything can be creative. But what transforms something creative into something useful in a business-to-business environment is how it engages an audience. Does it resonate? Is it memorable, functional, and appropriate for the intended channel? And that's just for starters. Using the right creative technology is crucial …

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Construction Marketing Insights - Episode 66 | Ryan Jones 47:08

2M ago47:08

47:08

We know the construction industry is evolving at an incredible pace, I start most episodes by saying so, a scene setting if you like, and with it, the way companies market themselves is changing too. From digital transformation to shifting buyer behaviours, marketing teams are constantly adapting to new challenges and opportunities. But with so muc…

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The Fair Payment Code: What You Need to Know - Episode 65 | Philip King 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

Today’s episode is slightly different from our usual format, we’re bringing you a special recording of a webinar I hosted with Causeway Technology, featuring Philip King - more on Philip later. In this session, we dive into the Fair Payment Code, a crucial topic for the construction industry. Late payments have long been a challenge in the sector, …

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Water and Wildlife - Episode 64 | Terry Wilkinson 37:44

3M ago37:44

37:44

Highway infrastructure plays a crucial role in modern transport networks, but it also presents significant environmental challenges. Surface water management is a key concern, with increasing urbanisation and a growing population driving the need for more effective systems to collect, store, treat, and release water safely. Poorly managed surface w…

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The Low Bar of Marketing - Episode 63 | Peter Sumpton 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Today we’re tackling a topic that I feel is long overdue – the low bar of marketing within the construction industry. Why is the standard so poor? Why do so many marketing teams feel stuck, following outdated or ineffective strategies? And more importantly, what can we do to change it? In this episode, we’re going to explore why marketing in constr…

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Protecting Your Workforce - Episode 62 | Rhys Elavia 36:05

3M ago36:05

36:05

In today’s construction industry, the safety and well-being of workers are paramount. As the sector evolves with new technologies, materials, and methods, so too must the solutions that protect the workforce. Take safety footwear, something we all probably take for granted. An essential line of defense, keeping our little piggies protected. But did…

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The Preconstruction Process - Episode 61 | Anita Soni 38:35

4M ago38:35

38:35

In the construction industry, the pre-construction phase is critical in setting the stage for successful project outcomes. It involves thorough planning, coordination, and analysis to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Central to these efforts is the effective use of data and digital to…

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Impactful Creativity in Construction - Episode 60 | Daniel Moore 58:28

4M ago58:28

58:28

In the construction industry, creativity is often seen as an auxiliary skill, in fact, marketing in general can be very much overshadowed generally and more specifically within boardrooms, usually overshadowed by technical prowess, manual labour and project management capabilities. However, as the industry evolves in more ways than one, creative ex…

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Ecological Consultancy - Episode 59 | Sarah Stone 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

Ecological consultancy plays a vital role in shaping a more sustainable future within the construction industry. As environmental regulations tighten and the importance of biodiversity becomes more widely recognised, the expertise of ecological consultants is increasingly in demand. These professionals are essential in guiding projects towards comp…

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Placing People at the Heart of Construction Technology - Episode 58 | Robert Claridge 39:59

6M ago39:59

39:59

We have a tendency to only focus on the technological advancements we make and create and not what made it in the first place, a human. The true potential of these advancements is realised when we place people at the centre of any innovative solution. After all, if it doesn’t benefit someone in some way, what's the point? It’s about time we had an …

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The Power of Automation in Construction - Episode 57 | Allister Lewis 42:53

6M ago42:53

42:53

Automation is revolutionising the construction industry right before our eyes, in plain sight, but we don’t generally notice it, and thats the point. Good automation, not only offers new opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality but should go about its business unheard and undetected. As the demand for sustainable and h…

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Smart Buildings - Episode 56 | Georgios Grigoriou 37:56

7M ago37:56

37:56

As urban environments continue to evolve, the integration of technology into our cities and buildings is changing the way we experience and interact with our surroundings. Smart cities and smart buildings represent the next frontier in creating spaces that are more responsive to the needs of their inhabitants. These advancements promise to enhance …

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Building Biodiversity - Episode 55 | Lloyd Collins and Alexa Culver 40:09

7M ago40:09

40:09

In an era of rapid urbanisation, the importance of integrating nature into our cities has never been more critical. As concrete jungles expand, the delicate balance between urban development and the natural environment faces unprecedented challenges. Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is essential for maintaining the health of ecosystems a…

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The Golden Thread - Episode 54 | Robert Norton 36:00

8M ago36:00

36:00

One of the most crucial concepts within construction at this moment in time is the "Golden Thread" approach—a comprehensive and transparent record-keeping method that spans a building's entire lifecycle, from design to demolition, driven by the need for safety, compliance with regulations, and seamless communication among stakeholders. The Golden T…

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Transforming Infrastructure - Episode 53 | George Floros 38:06

8M ago38:06

38:06

The intersection of digital technology and urban development is paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in infrastructure and energy management. Digital construction is driving significant transformations in ways previously unimaginable. As we move towards smarter, more connected cities, the role of data-driven solutions becomes increasingly…

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Smart Cities, BIM and the AEC Industry - Episode 52 | Shadan Dwairi 32:52

9M ago32:52

32:52

The emergence and potential for data-driven smart cities represent a transformative shift in urban planning and management, leveraging advanced digital technologies to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and livability of urban environments. At the forefront of this transformation is the integration of a variety of software and hardware, all of…

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Future Technology in Construction - Episode 51 | James Garner 46:32

9M ago46:32

46:32

As AI continues to revolutionise various sectors, its impact on construction is particularly noteworthy, presenting both significant opportunities and challenges. One fundamental question that we never seem to get around to talking about is whether AI, as commonly understood, truly exists in practical applications today. We talk a good game, but ar…

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Digital Twins - Episode 50 | Anand Mecheri (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 26:51

10M ago26:51

26:51

Anand Mecheri is the co-founder and CEO of Invicara, the company behind the industry’s first fully composable digital twin platform, Twinit. With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in building ventures involving enterprise software, solutions, and services, with a proven track record of envisioning, bootstrapping, scaling and creating…

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Supply Chain Transformations - Episode 49 | Neeral Shah (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 23:59

10M ago23:59

23:59

Neeral Shah is the founder and CEO of YardLink, a B2B marketplace digitising the $1TN construction supply chain. As a former investment banker, it took a move into Supply Chain Finance to discover a real issue (or opportunity should I say): A fragmented supply chain and inefficient procurement strategies within construction, with too much resource …

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Machine Learning - Episode 48 | Varun Bhartiya (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 24:48

10M ago24:48

24:48

Varun Bhartiya is the Co-Founder, and CEO of nCircle Tech, a company at the forefront of empowering passionate innovators in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing industry, providing disruptive solutions that reduce time to market and exceed business goals. From Varun's early days blending coding and 3D visualisations along …

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Streamlining Processes - Episode 47 | Jose Oliveira (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 23:10

10M ago23:10

23:10

Jose is the Founder and CEO of DiRoots, a Custom Software and BIM consultancy company, with over 15 years of experience in the AEC and manufacturing industries aiming to transform global communities. As an expert in BIM strategies and automation, Jose and his team at DiRoots develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and produ…

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Cloud Construction Technology - Episode 46 | Kristina Poluyanova (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 35:43

10M ago35:43

35:43

Kristina’s Autodesk journey started out in the construction customer success team, helping hundreds of customers understand how to use cloud technology. Progressing within the organisation Kristina has experience in onsite training and upscaling people on technology, as well as exploring opportunities to minimise costs and reduce risks. With six ye…

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Project Management and Objective Data - Episode 45 | Andy Steele (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 40:37

11M ago40:37

40:37

Andy Steele initially served as a mentor to the founders of Buildots before transitioning to the role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With a career spanning nearly four decades, Andy brings an extensive blend of expertise from both the construction and legal sectors. Prior to joining Buildots, he held the position of Group CEO for a top 40 UK-base…

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Site Efficiency and Management - Episode 44 | Roger Bradbury (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 26:35

11M ago26:35

26:35

With over 25 years of experience in the Construction Industry, Roger Bradbury has gone from tea boy to Managing Director of a £30 million construction company. Like most construction businesses, Wren was run with spreadsheets, pen and paper. Not only was record-keeping (timesheets, H&S compliance, etc) a huge burden, but this meant that the whole c…

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Digital Transformations - Episode 43 | Kris Lengieza (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 41:35

11M ago41:35

41:35

Kris Lengiesa is the Global Technology Evangelist at Procore Technologies, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the intersection of construction and technology and playing a pivotal role in Procore’s product strategy. Previously serving as the VP of Global Partnerships & Alliances, Kris oversaw a diverse ecosystem spanning channel, ISV, p…

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Digital Adoption - Episode 42 | Ben Huskisson (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 26:30

11M ago26:30

26:30

With 21 years of construction experience in numerous countries including U.A.E, U.K, Australia, India, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Ben Huskisson is a member of the RICS and holds a Bachelor of Science. Currently the Managing Director of Gleeds India since 2010, successfully expanded from 1 office in Bangalore with 20 people to 6 offices across India an…

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Construction - Episode 41 | Andrew Knight 37:52

12M ago37:52

37:52

In the ever-evolving landscape of construction technology, one innovation stands out as a game-changer: Artificial Intelligence, or AI. Now I could go into the specifics of what is classed as AI, what most class as AI and what platforms are just LLMs (Large Language Models), but I won’t, as the simplification of classing the newest technology that …

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Digital Construction Week Preview - Episode 40 | Ollie Hughes 25:43

12M ago25:43

25:43

What's better than an event focussing on the built environment? OK, there may be quite a few things but I’m thinking of an event that focuses on the built environment AND new technology! Yes, I am of course talking about DCW (Digital Construction Week). As we are only a few days away from DCW, I’m delighted to get Ollie Hughes back on the podcast. …

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Building Safety Act - The Need to Knows - Episode 39 | Lorna Hagan 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

The Grenfell Tower fire changed everything, but it was a tragedy that not only shouldn’t have occurred but was completely avoidable. In an industry where tight margins and the utilisation of cheaper alternative products to remain competitive can take president, we look forward to today, tomorrow and thereafter to ensure that the safety and integrit…

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Maximising Your Event Budget - Episode 38 | Peter Sumpton 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

There is always a healthy debate around events and exhibitions in terms of cost vs return, especially within construction where one order can make an event lucrative, but on the flipside, a poor exhibition can leave a large dent the marketing budget and a sour taste in the CFOs mouth. Done right, exhibitions can serve as powerful platforms for netw…

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UK Construction Week (UKCW) 24 Preview - Episode 37 | Peter Sumpton 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

I spent last year covering some of the best (and not so best) events and exhibitions within the UK Construction space - You can find my reviews on my YouTube channel (link in the show notes as ever). So this year, instead of creating the reviews, I thought I’d try my hand at previewing - First up, UK Construction Week. For anyone who doesn't know w…

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Exoskeleton Technology - Episode 36 | Meghan Kennelly 32:12

1y ago32:12

32:12

In 1991 Terminator 2: Judgment day was released, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the first film. On its release, we were all treated to the latest in CGI technology, cyborgs and other robots n’shit. Over 30 years later, we still hear murmurings that the robots are going to kill us all and that one day AI will become smarter than us and destroy th…

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Sales and Marketing BS - Episode 35 | Andy Hamer 44:35

1y ago44:35

44:35

Today's episode promises to be an eye-opener as we explore the often-overlooked synergy between sales and marketing two-bed fellows cut from the same cloth but at different ends of the table…. usually. In an industry where precision and collaboration are paramount, the integration of sales and marketing functions holds the potential to be a game-ch…

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Digitising Temporary Works - Episode 34 | Ste Baldwin 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

It’s easy, as humans, to focus on the end goal, what we set out to achieve and whether we’ve achieved this or fallen short. It’s the same in construction, be it remedial works or a new build there is always an end goal in mind. It’s easy to forget the peripheral, the support functions, the necessary ones that will help achieve this end goal but wil…

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Utilising Power BI - Episode 33 | Samuel Arsenault-Brassard 37:05

1y ago37:05

37:05

In an era where every nail hammered, every beam placed, and every brick laid can be augmented by technology, Power BI emerges as a beacon of efficiency and insight. From project management to resource allocation, from cost estimation to risk mitigation, this robust business intelligence tool has been making waves across the construction sector, rev…

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Geospatial Solutions - Episode 32 | Stuart Gilling 40:58

1y ago40:58

40:58

If you’re going to host a podcast, make sure you always cover subjects you know something about so that you can engage with your guests and make sure you don’t look the fool when asking questions or inviting healthy debate. Well, let’s try something different this week and go with a topic I know very little about, even though we touched upon it in …

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Healthy Buildings, Healthy Minds - Episode 31 | William Stewart 41:43

1y ago41:43

41:43

You are what you eat. Not literally true, but technically, yes. Bad eating habits are just one way to get yourself into ill health, but not the only way. We could all reel off the things that are good for us and those that are classed as bad, from food to the amount you sleep, the exercise you do, what you drink, the content you consume and even th…

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The 3 Step Marketing Plan - Episode 30 | Peter Sumpton 32:51

1y ago32:51

32:51

3 Step Marketing Plan Template Link: https://www.builddifferent.marketing/post/3-steps-to-implementing-a-basic-integrated-marketing-plan In today's fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, a well-coordinated marketing approach is essential for success in the UK construction industry. An integrated marketing plan brings together various tac…

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Marketing in a Tech Start-Up - Episode 29 | Garrett Chamberlain 59:07

1y ago59:07

59:07

When you’ve been in marketing as long as I have there are a number of topics that crop up over and over again. Lack of resources limiting what can be done, difficulty targeting decision-makers and the most common topic - what to do on a limited budget. Regardless of budget, you can still make your marketing work for you, as long as you are realisti…

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Collaborative Working in Construction - Episode 28 | Peter Sumpton 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

19:34

Thought it was about time I jumped back behind the mic for a solo episode, been a while hasn’t it? But this episode has been sparked by the previous 20 or so guests who have given up their valuable time to chat about topics and news that are disrupting the industry. With this in mind, I wanted to turn your attention to the one thing that connects a…

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The Importance of BIM - Episode 27 | Paul Wilkinson 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

36:14

Within the ever-expanding world of technology, there is one process that is a constant, it can sometimes feel like it is the only way to create that single source of truth which most tech needs to function and more organisations need to successfully deliver projects. I am of course talking about BIM (Building Information Modelling) and even though …

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Digital Transformation - Episode 26 | Henry Fenby-Taylor 1:04:40

1+ y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Transverse, diverse, universe, metaverse, versatile. Odd way to start I know, but for most there doesn’t seem to be a solidified answer to what the metaverse is. Ask most people and they will say that the metaverse is a mere extension of what Facebook is developing—a misconception that it's "Facebook on steroids." This could not be further from the…

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Capturing Reality - Episode 25 | Derek Lawrence 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

45:06

A picture is worth a thousand words was a statement invented by an advertising executive, Fred R. Barnard in 1921. We’ve come a little bit further than static images in the one hundred and two years since then, with technological advancements within both digital and imagery. 3D is now a reality, virtual walk-thoughts are possible and project manage…

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Building Health - Episode 24 | Becky Valentine 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

When it comes to our own physical and mental health it’s always a good idea to engage and talk to others about what should we be doing, who can help us and what steps need to be taken to achieve our goals. Buildings don’t have this luxury (well that was a step change I didn’t see coming), they rely on us to build them and keep them upright, in shap…

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Packaging Problems - Episode 23 | Roger Wright 56:31

1+ y ago56:31

56:31

When we analyse the construction industry, we often focus on the building cost. However, the true cost of inefficiencies, rework and waste is frequently underestimated. In episode 9 we spoke to Caner and Jayan from Gamma AR and how augmented reality can help to reduce some of these reoccurring problems. But what about the tangible, construction is …

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Bio-fabrication - Episode 22 | Olivia Page 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

40:51

Carbon neutral, carbon negative, net zero and other similar words are banded around like a dutchie to the left-hand side (one for the younger generation there), with commitments and targets to a more sustainable future set decades away do nothing to help what many believe to be the biggest problem the construction industry faces. It can be frustrat…

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Projects and Tendering - Episode 21 | Demetrios Yianni 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

51:47

One critical part of the construction process that can be detrimental to success is the tendering process. Without this there would be less competition for work available and although at times it can be painstaking, lengthy and if you’re on the wrong end of a result disheartening, the industry cannot do without it. Whether you’re at a PQQ stage, co…

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Decarbonisation - Episode 20 | Tom Robinson 54:06

1+ y ago54:06

54:06

One thing that has been a constant on this podcast is the fact that most of our guests are the kinda people that are actually doing something they care about and you’ll hear a lot of that on this episode – more on that later. When you hear the word Decarbonisation it’s easy to be flippant about what is being discussed. It is one of the buzzwords in…

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2023 Construction Industry Recap - Episode 19 | Andrew Curtin 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

25:35

Today I welcome back Andrew Curtin, CEO of Construction Wave, providing news and insight into the UK construction industry. If you haven’t already, sign up for their daily email newsletter that covers infrastructure, commercial, residential, regulations, and strategic news. Alongside this Construction Wave have recently announced their first Constr…

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