DIRT The Straight-Talking Construction Podcast

DIRT is here—and we’re kicking off with a bang 💥🎙️ CITB CEO Tim Balcon joins us for Episode 1 to talk levy, leadership, and the future of construction training.We asked the questions you’ve been shouting from the site: ❓ Is the levy fair?❓ Who’s really benefiting?❓ What happens if the industry says “no”?This is your Construction podcast. Your voice. Your industry. Let’s get stuck in 👉 #DIRTPodcast #ConstructionCommunity #CITB #RealTalk

This is part 2 of our two-part interview with CITB CEO Tim Balcon.❓If you could rip up the whole [structure of CITB] and start again, how would you do it differently?❓To ease the way for monies to get to SMEs and Micro[businesses] what's holding you back?❓A 'Training Board', that doesn't actually train? It's a misnomer.❓Training Gas Engineers to fit air-source heat pumps? Is that what we need as a set of skills?This is your Construction podcast. Your voice. Your industry. Let’s get stuck in 👉 #DIRTPodcast #ConstructionCommunity #CITB #RealTalk

Many subcontractors sign agreements they don't fully understand, leading to financial pitfalls. Mike and Angela discuss:❓ Contract literacy❓ Negotiating terms ❓Understanding and challenging contract implications before signingThis is your Construction podcast. Your voice. Your industry. Let’s get stuck in 👉 #DIRTPodcast #ConstructionCommunity #CITB #RealTalk

In this episode, Mike Wharton and Angela Mansell discuss the current state of the UK government and its relationship with the construction industry. They explore the economic impact of construction, the communication breakdown between government and industry, and the crucial role of specialist contractors. ❓ The UK government lacks understanding of the construction industry.❓ Communication between the government and construction sectors is severely lacking.❓ Value engineering often compromises quality for cost savings.❓ A dedicated construction czar could advocate for the industry's needs.