Welcome to Construction Disrupted, the ultimate podcast for the construction industry exploring the limitless possibilities at the dynamic intersection of construction and technology. Delve into the latest topics, news, events, expert insights and marketing that are shaping the industry right now and in the future and hopefully sprinkle a little humour in there. I’m your guide Peter Sumpton and I run a Marketing Consultancy, buildDifferent. If you're ready to embrace disruption and the unloc ...
…
continue reading
Construction Management Information Systems Podcasts
Ready to think beyond your common data environment and unlock what's possible when people, systems, and organizations are successfully integrated? Discover how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and project owners can save time, reduce risk, and drive ROI with modern collaborative project information management.
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Iprograms Podcast, The Art of Program Management. Join Dr. Bill Bersing, President of Iprograms, as he brings you insightful interviews with top leaders and professionals in the field. Each episode delves into the most challenging aspects of program and project management, offering expert insights, real-world strategies, and valuable tips to elevate your skills. Our guests share their invaluable experiences and expertise across various industries and regions, from cost control ...
…
continue reading
Dive into the Depths: Join Andrew Lewin on 'How to Protect the Ocean' – Your Gateway to Exclusive Ocean Insights! Explore the latest, uncharted realms of ocean science and conservation that you won't find anywhere else. Andrew takes you on an inspiring journey to uncover the hidden gems of oceanic discovery and initiatives. Tune in to discover how you can transform your life for a better ocean, one episode at a time. The How To Protect The Ocean is your resource to keep you informed on the l ...
…
continue reading
The President of Capitol Technology University explores various industry executives ideas on what best is needed from higher education to support the various needs of industry across the United States.
…
continue reading

1
How Predicting the Weather Can Improve Profit Margins - Episode 84 | Josh Graham
32:10
32:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:10Weather has always been the wildcard on a construction site, derailing schedules, inflating budgets, and adding that factor of risk the taller you build. Yet, for all the talk of digital twins and predictive analytics, weather risk is still too often treated as an unavoidable act of nature rather than a variable that can be measured, priced, and pr…
…
continue reading

1
Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Explained with Oceana's Dan Skerritt
57:29
57:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:29Fisheries subsidies are at the heart of one of the most important global trade agreements for the ocean. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Skeritt to break down the World Trade Organization’s new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, discuss why it matters, and explore its implications for countries around the world. We explore how harmful subsidies…
…
continue reading

1
Ocean Book You Need to Read: Amanda Leland’s Vision for a Sea Change
1:03:46
1:03:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:46Ocean Book you need to read introduces listeners to Sea Change by Amanda Leland, a powerful and hopeful exploration of how individuals and communities can unite to protect our oceans. Amanda draws from her expertise and experience to highlight the urgency of tackling climate change, overfishing, and pollution, while also showcasing the innovative s…
…
continue reading

1
Progressive Procurement - Episode 83 | Alastair Blenkin
32:14
32:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:14Procurement is where construction’s ambitions meet reality. The point at which programme, cost, risk and quality are either protected or quietly eroded. In a market drenched in price volatility, fragmented supply chains and rising ESG expectations, the old playbook of chasing the lowest number no longer delivers. What matters now is certainty, stan…
…
continue reading

1
Great White Shark Populations Have Interesting DNA
13:14
13:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:14Great white shark DNA is one of the most puzzling mysteries in marine biology. Recent research has revealed that despite being one species, great whites have split into three distinct genetic groups across the globe. What’s even stranger: their nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA tell conflicting stories, leaving scientists scratching their heads. Sh…
…
continue reading
Advocacy for scientists is a skill that can transform how research impacts the real world. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin reflects on an article by Melissa Varga from the Union of Concerned Scientists that encourages scientists to step into advocacy roles. Andrew shares why many researchers hesitate to speak out, the…
…
continue reading

1
Sustainable Fashion with Courtney Barriger: Protecting the Ocean Through Clothing Choices
52:55
52:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:55Sustainable fashion is more than a trend, it is a movement that connects what we wear to the health of our planet. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Courtney Barriger, CEO of Holding Court Inc., about how clothing design can reduce waste, prevent microplastic pollution, and empower people to make responsible choices. The discussion reveals …
…
continue reading

1
Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions
1:10:59
1:10:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:59Terracycle is proving that almost anything can be recycled, from cigarette butts to ocean plastics, transforming how the world thinks about waste. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin speaks with Tom Szaky, the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, to explore how his company is creating global recycling programs that redefine sustaina…
…
continue reading

1
Shark Meat Fed To Students: Brazil’s Hidden School Lunch Scandal
1:05:31
1:05:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:31Shark Meat Fed To Students in Brazil’s public institutions has sparked outrage after Mongabay uncovered thousands of tons of mislabeled shark meat, including endangered species like angelsharks, being served in schools, hospitals, prisons, and elderly care centers. Labeled as “cação” or “angel fish,” these meals were consumed by thousands of unsusp…
…
continue reading

1
Oceana Working to Protect Endangered Species: How Legal Action Safeguards Whales and Sea Turtles
50:56
50:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:56Oceana, working to protect endangered species, is at the heart of this powerful episode featuring Tara Brock, an environmental lawyer advocating for ocean life. Tara unpacks how the Endangered Species Act is used to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, and how legal tools like this remain essential to ocean conservation. As threats like ship st…
…
continue reading

1
Real Insight from the Construction Tech Industry - Episode 82 | Peter Sumpton - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
26:49
26:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:49Quick-Fire questions from Digital Construction Week 2025, providing real insights from the construction tech industry. This is the final episode recorded live at Digital Construction Week 2025. A quick-fire Q&A session that captures the honest, unscripted, and occasionally outstanding responses of industry professionals as they tackle some big ques…
…
continue reading

1
Starting an Environmental Nonprofit: The Balean Founders Story with Bart Oor and Sander Brienen
55:20
55:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:20Starting an environmental nonprofit often begins with a vision and the determination to make a difference, but it also comes with challenges in funding, community support, and long-term sustainability. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Bart Oor and Sander Brienen share the story of how they created Balean, a platform designed to help ind…
…
continue reading

1
Pacific Islands Marine Monument Rollback and Court Reversal Explained
59:44
59:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:44Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument: For over a decade, these waters stood as one of the largest no-take zones on Earth, safeguarding corals, fish, and migratory species. But on day one of his presidency, Donald Trump erased the U.S. commitment to 30x30 and soon after issued Proclamation 10918, opening parts of the monument to commerc…
…
continue reading

1
Construction Conversations - Episode 81 | Amelia Fletcher-Blackburn - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
28:50
28:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:50As the construction industry continues to grapple with digital transformation, it’s clear that progress is being made, but also that many of the toughest questions still lie ahead. From skills and systems to expectations and execution, the gap between technological potential and everyday practice remains a central challenge. Those leading the charg…
…
continue reading

1
Less than 400 Left: How Media Coverage Shapes the Fate of North Atlantic Right Whales
1:07:57
1:07:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:57Less than 400 left — that’s how many North Atlantic right whales remain in the world. These critically endangered whales are at the center of an urgent conservation story, but how the media communicates about them plays a powerful role in shaping public awareness and action. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin sits down with D…
…
continue reading

1
Impactful Shared Workspace - Episode 80 | Greg Demchak - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
28:41
28:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:41Digital tools promise faster decisions, smoother collaboration, and greater clarity across construction projects, but the real work often begins after the software is switched on. Yet the adoption of such digital tools isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a behavioural one. On this podcast, we’re yet to explore the reality of digital transformati…
…
continue reading

1
Managing Fishing Vessels: Uncovering the Hidden Ownership of Industrial Fleets
59:43
59:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:43Managing fishing vessels goes far beyond tracking where a boat is registered. In this episode, we dive into Oceana’s Beyond the Flag report to explore how large-scale fishing vessels are often flagged in one country but owned in another, creating dangerous loopholes that allow illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to thrive. This legal…
…
continue reading

1
Plastic pollution in the ocean: How the Global Treaty Could Change Everything
19:33
19:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:33Plastic pollution in the ocean is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a public health crisis and an economic threat. In this episode, I break down the latest updates from the UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty, explaining why the talks in Geneva this month could set the course for the next generation’s relationship with plastic. Fro…
…
continue reading

1
How 5 billion sea stars died and what we can do to save them
8:35
8:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:35How 5 billion sea stars died is a story that shook marine ecosystems along North America’s Pacific coast. This episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida, the pathogen responsible for sea star wasting disease, which decimated up to 90% of sunflower sea stars. We explore how the loss of these predators caused…
…
continue reading

1
Building Smarter Concrete Foundations - Episode 79 | Djelal Osman - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
28:25
28:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:25Concrete forms the literal and figurative foundation of the built environment, yet its role is often overlooked in conversations about innovation. As pressure grows across the construction industry to deliver projects more sustainably and with greater resilience, the systems surrounding this material are beginning to shift. Digitalisation is no lon…
…
continue reading

1
Scientist Identifies New Manta Ray Species: Dr. Andrea Marshall’s Discovery of the Atlantic Manta
8:43
8:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:43Scientist Identifies New Manta Ray Species—the Atlantic Manta Ray, Mobula yarae—in a groundbreaking announcement from Dr. Andrea Marshall and her team at the Marine Megafauna Foundation. In this episode, Andrew Lewin shares the story of how Dr. Marshall, already renowned for identifying two distinct manta species in 2009, confirmed a long-suspected…
…
continue reading

1
Climate Crisis and Capitalism: David Suzuki on Why We Must Rethink Everything
36:07
36:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:07Climate Crisis and Capitalism are at the heart of David Suzuki’s powerful message in this episode. In a candid and impassioned reflection, Suzuki warns that if we continue to prioritize politics and the economy over protecting the environment, we may as well give up on climate action. He challenges the cultural obsession with perpetual economic gro…
…
continue reading

1
A Robotic Future - Episode 78 | Michael Ren - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
19:40
19:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:40Robotics are emerging as a powerful tool to improve efficiency, enhance safety, and tackle the growing complexity of modern projects within the built environment. Yet introducing advanced technologies into active, often unpredictable, construction environments brings its own unique set of challenges. From addressing early-stage problems through inn…
…
continue reading

1
Map the Deep Sea: How Ocean Mapping Drives Conservation, Equity, and Innovation
46:24
46:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:24Map the Deep Sea to protect what we don’t yet understand. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Tim Kearns from Map the Gaps, a global initiative working to close the knowledge gap beneath the waves. With over 75% of the seafloor still unmapped in high resolution, the ocean remains Earth’s final frontier—and unlocking its secrets is essential f…
…
continue reading

1
Ocean Books and Solarpunk Stories: Todd Medema’s Climate Heist Novel to Inspire Action
43:54
43:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:54Ocean Books can do more than entertain—they can inspire action, hope, and a fresh way of thinking about climate change. In this episode, Todd Medema introduces his new novel, How to Surf a Hurricane, a solarpunk heist that imagines a near-future world adapting to climate change. Todd and Andrew Lewin explore how fiction can shift the narrative from…
…
continue reading

1
Coffee and the Environment: The Hidden Cost of Your Daily Brew
1:07:55
1:07:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:55Coffee and the environment are deeply intertwined, yet few consumers realize just how damaging the coffee industry can be. In this episode, Etelle Higonnet, a Yale-trained human rights lawyer and founder of Coffee Watch, joins Andrew to explore the environmental and human rights crises associated with global coffee production. From deforestation an…
…
continue reading

1
Smarter Systems, Clearer Playbooks - Episode 77 | Pip Morpeth - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
33:23
33:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:23The way organisations manage knowledge, structure delivery, and learn from experience is rapidly changing with the built environment. As projects become more complex and teams more dispersed, traditional approaches to workflows, documentation, and process management are no longer enough. Success increasingly depends on how well teams can capture, s…
…
continue reading

1
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: Why It’s Time to Ban Styrofoam for Good
1:00:22
1:00:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:22Plastic foam pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous threat to ocean health. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Oceana’s Christy Leavitt breaks down their 2025 report exposing the true environmental cost of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) used in foodware across the US. With shocking statistics and real-life examples, Christy…
…
continue reading

1
Shark Week 2025 Why Shark Week’s “Dancing With Sharks” Episode Got It So Wrong
12:52
12:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:52Shark Week 2025 opened with a spectacle that left many conservationists and shark advocates frustrated. The premiere episode, Dancing With Sharks, featured handlers hugging, hand-feeding, and even riding sharks—behaviors that distort shark biology and promote a dangerous misunderstanding of these wild animals. In this episode, we examine how the us…
…
continue reading

1
How to Protect Sharks: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
7:46
7:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:46How to Protect Sharks isn’t just about banning shark finning or posting awareness videos. It’s about understanding what really works—supporting science-based policies, enforcing marine protected areas, backing local researchers, and stopping the spread of misinformation. In this episode, we clear up the confusion around shark conservation and focus…
…
continue reading

1
AI - Faster, Smarter, Sustainable - Episode 76 | Charlie Sheridan - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
25:53
25:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:53It hasn’t been that long since it was a buzzword we were told we should all be concerned about, as it would soon take our jobs, yet now Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept in the built environment, it’s an active force reshaping how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained. As the AEC/O sector faces growing pressure to …
…
continue reading

1
How Marine Conservation Works: From Community Action to Global Policy
18:06
18:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:06How Marine Conservation Works is the foundation for protecting our oceans, but it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we break down how marine conservation really happens—from grassroots community efforts and local fisheries management to scientific input and national policies. You’ll learn why effective conservation requires more than just goo…
…
continue reading

1
Texas Flood 2025: Smarter Tools Needed To Save Lives
53:03
53:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:03Texas Flood 2025 revealed just how urgently we need smarter tools in disaster response. In this episode, Dave Jones, founder of StormCenter Communications, explains how his team used satellite imagery and real-time mapping to support emergency responders during the catastrophic floods. Their data helped identify stranded residents, blocked roads, a…
…
continue reading

1
Conservation Is About Collaboration And Balean Is All About Collaboration
56:28
56:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:28Conservation is about collaboration, and collaboration is what we are discussing today. Ocean collaboration is at the heart of many conservation success stories, but what happens when it breaks down? In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin talks with Bart Oor, the founder of Balean, a platform created to support i…
…
continue reading

1
Technology Adoption Gaps - Episode 75 | Stuart Campbell - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
34:58
34:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:58The construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. With mounting pressure to deliver projects faster, safer, and more sustainably, the role of technology is no longer a matter of future potential; it’s a present-day necessity. From automation and data-driven design to machine control and connected workflows, digital innovation challenges lo…
…
continue reading

1
Orca Allokelping: Newly Documented Mutual Grooming Tool Use in Marine Mammals
14:40
14:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:40Orca Allokelping is the newly documented behavior where southern resident killer whales use bull kelp as a tool to rub against each other—possibly to remove dead skin and soothe irritation. Captured via drone, this social spa-like behavior, known as allokelping, reveals a rare example of cooperative tool use in the wild. Scientists believe it serve…
…
continue reading

1
All The Sharks Netflix Review: It's A Must Watch
17:56
17:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:56All The Sharks Netflix finally delivers what ocean lovers and science communicators have been asking for: a show that gets shark science right. In this episode, Andrew breaks down how the new game show sets itself apart from misleading content like SeaSpiracy and Shark Whisperer, and instead showcases real marine scientists, environmental journalis…
…
continue reading

1
Ocean Networks Canada: What It’s Really Like to Work in the Deep Sea
1:04:14
1:04:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:14Ocean careers are often imagined as adventurous and exciting, but what does it actually mean to work in the ocean every day, especially in the deep sea? In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew speaks with Megan Paulson from Ocean Networks Canada, Josh Tedarenko from Campac Marine Services, and Dirk, who all work in partnersh…
…
continue reading

1
Lean Construction - Episode 74 | Remi Dornier - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
32:42
32:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:42Digital innovation is driving profound changes across the construction sector, offering new ways to rethink how buildings and infrastructure are conceived, delivered and operated. From the emergence of advanced modelling technologies to the application of artificial intelligence and manufacturing principles, the industry is moving towards a more co…
…
continue reading

1
Ocean Ramsay's Shark Whisperer, A Review of the Conservation Claims and Controversies
25:58
25:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:58Ocean Ramsay's new documentary, called Shark Whisperer, is out on Netflix, and this is my review. This episode investigates Ocean Ramsey’s viral shark interactions, including her approach of touching and redirecting sharks in open water. We explore how these encounters influence shark behavior and why marine scientists warn about potential stress, …
…
continue reading

1
Ocean Conservation Disconnect with People: Straws, Sharks, and Science Barriers
21:39
21:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:39Ocean Conservation Disconnect defines the state of ocean conservation today, where public enthusiasm rarely translates into real impact. The viral plastic straw campaign proved that a simple symbol could spark global conversations, yet it shifted focus away from the systemic changes needed to reduce ocean plastic. Swapping plastic for metal straws …
…
continue reading

1
Tuna Sustainability and The Work of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
1:22:46
1:22:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:46Tuna sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a complex challenge tackled head-on by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). In this episode, Susan Jackson, ISSF President, joins host Andrew Lewin to unpack their groundbreaking 2024 Annual Report. From developing biodegradable jelly-FADs to advancing electronic monitoring sta…
…
continue reading

1
A Data-Driven Future - Episode 73 | Paul Devlin - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
28:23
28:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:23Driven by the need to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve collaboration, digital solutions are at the forefront of the changes within the built environment, offering tools that streamline processes and connect various stakeholders across the construction lifecycle. However, digitalisation is not simply a matter of implementing new technol…
…
continue reading

1
How French Polynesia Protected 4.8 Million km² of Ocean: The World’s Largest MPA
10:46
10:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:46French Polynesia marine protected area is now the largest in the world, covering nearly 4.8 million square kilometers of ocean. This groundbreaking conservation effort was announced during the United Nations Ocean Conference and includes large no-take zones near the Society and Gambier Islands, along with expansive areas that restrict harmful activ…
…
continue reading

1
Augmented Reality Check - Episode 72 | Alexander Sidorov - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
17:22
17:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:22Augmented Reality (AR) is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in the construction sector, offering new ways to bridge the gap between digital plans and physical sites. We’ve covered this topic already way back in episode 9 - Can AR be a True Reality? where founders of Gamma AR - Caner Dolas & Jayan Jevanesan were kind enough to open up about the…
…
continue reading

1
The Problem with Seaweed Aquaculture: Hidden Threats to Marine Life
10:43
10:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:43The problem with seaweed aquaculture is that it’s not always as ocean-friendly as it seems. While seaweed farming is often praised as a climate solution—able to sequester carbon, improve water quality, and support sustainable food systems—scientists are now warning that its rapid, unregulated expansion could be damaging vital marine ecosystems. In …
…
continue reading

1
UN Ocean Conference 2025: Big Promises, Global Funding, and the Push for Ocean Protection
10:48
10:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:48UNOC 2025 brought major headlines in ocean conservation—from billions pledged to protect biodiversity, to significant movement on the High Seas Treaty. In this episode, Andrew Lewin returns from the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with a firsthand account of what was announced, what was promised, and what might actually happen. Ocean finance w…
…
continue reading

1
Construction Tech Across EMEA - Episode 71 | Nathan Marsh - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25
19:27
19:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:27As infrastructure demands grow across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, so too does the complexity of delivering them. From transport and utilities to large-scale urban development, the sector must respond not only to technical challenges but also to regional variation in policy, regulation, skills, and economic conditions. Digital tools and smar…
…
continue reading

1
Why Cayman Islanders Voted to Stop a Cruise Ship Pier and Save Their Reef
11:44
11:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:44Why Cayman Islanders Voted against a massive cruise ship pier is a rare and powerful story of reef protection over profit. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin unpacks the bold decision by Cayman citizens to reject a development project that would have severely damaged their coral reef ecosystem. The vote sent a clear message: …
…
continue reading

1
How US Climate Policy Affects Renewable Energy and Ocean Conservation
55:14
55:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:14Climate policy in the U.S. has taken a wild ride in recent years. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I speak with Chris Moyer, founder of Echo Communication Advisors, about the turbulent shifts in federal policy—especially during the Trump and Biden administrations, and how these shifts have disrupted progress in renewable energy. We exam…
…
continue reading