Podcast
23 August 2025
A fortnightly podcast in which veteran construction industry journalists Bishop and Taylor have a natter about some of the week鈥檚 events in the UK construction industry, seeking meaning even where none may exist.
11th May 2022
Bishop & Taylor reflect on this week鈥檚 state opening of parliament and the contents of the promised legislative programme, from planning to procurement. They also discuss the 鈥楩or Sale鈥� sale that has been hung on the still-great company formally known as Vibroplant. And, five years after tunnelling completed, the Elizabeth line is finally opening for paying passengers. Hurrah!
27th April 2022
The battle to dig the UK鈥檚 longest road tunnel enters the 鈥榗ompetitive dialogue鈥� stage;聽 MPs call for more action on asbestos removal; and Thames Tideway鈥檚 twisted chimneys turn ventilation shafts into public art.聽 Bishop & Taylor ruminate on it all in their usual manner.
20th April 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building is pressing for the development of an A level in construction 鈥� Bishop & Taylor approve. They also discuss the new BBC Three series, Brickies, and have been sent a list of the world鈥檚 smuttiest looking buildings, including the new Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar.
13th April 2022
Bishop & Taylor discuss the British Energy Security Strategy, talk innovation with Transforming 幸运快三 Challenge director Sam Stacey, and approve of a promised crackdown on fly-tipping. They also reveal themselves to be on Michael Gove鈥檚 side in his battle against construction product manufacturers.
6th April 2022
Bishop & Taylor discuss latest developments in funding fire safety remediation, the composition of top contractors鈥� management teams and RoSPA鈥檚 Safer Stairs campaign. They also discuss Liebherr鈥檚 decision to stay in Russia despite economic sanctions.
30th March 2022
聽Bishop & Taylor mull on the chancellor鈥檚 spring statement, the earthmoving industry and biodiversity net gain鈥� along with a few of their usual detours, of course.
23rd March 2022
Bishop & Taylor discuss, among other things, comments recently attributed to Cabinet ministers Michael Gove and Jacob Rees-Mogg. They also explore social value with Andrew Lowe of Social Value Portal.
16th March 2022
Bishop & Taylor look ahead to next week鈥檚 spring budget statement from Rishi Sunak but don鈥檛 expect any U-turns on red diesel. They also discuss non-executive directors (aka Neddies) and whether loyalty should be part of the job spec. But first they enjoy Sir Rod Stewart filling in potholes.
9th March 2022
Bishop & Taylor are joined by Brusk Korkmaz, CEO of AIM-listed Hercules Site Services, and his CFO Paul Wheatcroft
2nd March 2022
Bishop & Taylor discuss the vacant chair at the 幸运快三 Leadership Council, the Pallet Loop scheme and the lurking perils of expiring PFI contracts.
