What's Holding Back Growth In Construction? | I’m the Gaffer! In this episode, host Gavin Coyle welcomes James Dunne, Managing Director - BDW Southampton at Barratt Developments plc, sharing over 18 years of leadership experience. Explore labor shortages, digital transformation, and the critical role of mental health in construction. Perfect for Construction Industry Trends. Subscribe and like to join our community, and share your thoughts below!

Key Points:

Insights from James Dunne on leadership at Barratt Developments.

Tackling labor shortages and digitalization in construction.

Open dialogue on mental health and personal growth.

Episode Highlights:

00:10 – Labor shortage: 65% of bricklayers over 45, 10% under 25.

00:20 – James Dunne’s 18+ years in leadership roles.

00:30 – Transition to helping others via Barratt Developments.

02:10 – Journey from apprentice to Managing Director.

06:20 – Navigating the 2007 financial crisis.

15:20 – Debate on middle management roles.

17:40 – Ensuring credible feedback from senior managers.

21:10 – Promoting a learning culture over blame.

25:20 – Empowering teams to solve issues independently.

27:40 – Reflecting on micromanagement pitfalls.

33:10 – Post-Grenfell focus on quality assurance.

35:10 – Digitalization benefits for SMEs.

40:10 – UK housing labor shortage challenges.

46:20 – Personal burnout and value of therapy.

50:10 – Advocating for mental health in construction.

56:20 – Would seek professional help earlier.

58:20 – Favorite movie: A Bronx Tale; book: A Short History of Nearly Everything.

59:40 – Connect with James Dunne via LinkedIn.

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