Yes, We're Still Talking About Brexit | Episode 122

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Yes, We're Still Talking About Brexit | Episode 122

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Construction Disrupted Episode 122 - Yes, We're Still Talking About Brexit (01.07.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio. Check them out and show them some love.In this episode, we're discussing the aftershocks of Brexit, the fierce debate over product safety rules, and a bold new approach to training the next generation of tradespeople. Let's do this!Poll shows construction professionals believe Brexit was wrongA recent YouGov poll of 136 construction professionals reveals that 59% believe leaving the EU was the wrong decision, with only 33% supporting Brexit. If a new referendum were held, 52% would vote to rejoin the EU.The poll highlights ongoing concerns about Brexit's impact on employment and supply chains. While construction employment has declined since 2019, experts note that the primary cause is an aging workforce rather than Brexit alone. However, Brexit continues to disrupt supply chains, with about 10% of UK firms still attributing delays to it. The episode features industry leaders discussing both immediate and lingering effects of Brexit on construction, including labor shortages and increased delivery times.If product safety matters, the rules must apply to everyonePaul Morrell critiques the UK government's construction product safety reforms, arguing that new safety duties should apply to all products, regardless of origin. The current white paper proposes stricter regulations for UK businesses while allowing EU CE-marked products to enter the market without additional requirements.This dual system creates complexity and potential safety risks, as CE marking does not guarantee product safety. Morrell warns that imposing higher standards only on domestic producers is both unfair and counterproductive, potentially driving manufacturing and testing overseas. He calls for a unified approach: if safety measures are necessary, they must be universal to ensure public protection and industry clarity.FMB pilot aims to build pipeline of site-ready tradespeopleThe Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with support from the Construction Industry Training Board, has launched Build Academy—a pilot program designed to address the construction skills shortage. The academy offers hands-on, multi-trade training in a simulated site environment, preparing students for real-world work.The first cohort of 20 graduates has progressed from no site experience to being job-ready, with many reporting increased confidence and ambition. The FMB hopes to expand the program, emphasizing the importance of employer-led training in building a skilled workforce to meet the UK's housingBiosRyan Jones - SLG AgencyFor almost 20 years, Ryan’s focus has been on helping brands in the construction and manufacturing sectors tell their story.His career began in PR, working for global businesses across a variety of sectors, before opting to focus on construction and the built environment.In his role as Managing Director, Ryan works to ensure that SLG Agency continues to be one of the construction industry's leading specialist strategic and creative agencies, having seen its work recognised by the likes of Campaign, Marketing Week and The Drum in recent years.Ryan is regularly asked to speak at trade shows and events, and to contribute thought leadership pieces to trade media. He is also a member of several industry advisory boards, including Constructing Excellence and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.His passion for the construction sector has seen him work with clients on CSR campaigns that tackle the sector’s public perception, culminating in him recently launching a not-for-profit called Deconstruction.Peter Sumpton - buildDifferentPeter is a construction–marketing strategist and co-host of Construction Disrupted. With two decades’ experience spanning manufacturers, contractors and agencies, he helps organisations swap scattergun activity for clear strategy, joined-up planning and measurable outcomes.His approach is practical and plain-spoken: cut the noise, focus on what moves the numbers, and build repeatable systems that teams can actually use.Having seen first-hand how unfocused tactics waste time and budget, Peter works with leaders to align commercial goals, customer insight and content so marketing supports delivery rather than distracting from it.Peter's passion lies in diagnosing organisations' marketing functions' capabilities and existing market, assembling what’s required to create a functional strategy, fit for purpose and scalable.Marketing should create value, not just cost, and Peter’s work is about making that the norm.

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