Construction News launches podcast

The first episode of First Site, Construction News’ new podcast, has been released today (23 August).

CN has partnered with tool and equipment-hire specialist Speedy Hire to create a series of podcasts exploring the hottest topics in construction with experts every month.

The first episode, Decarbonising steel and concrete, dives into the challenges faced by two of the most carbon-intensive materials used in the construction industry. The production of concrete and steel jointly accounts for 14 per cent of global carbon emissions.

In this episode, CN editor Colin Marrs sits down with Ian Riley, chief executive of the World Cement Association, and Dr Michael Sansom, sustainability manager at the British Constructional Steelwork Association.

They discuss parallels between the two materials, including efficiency improvements in the past few decades, global demand for lower-carbon production methods, and barriers to reducing embodied carbon in buildings.

To be the first to receive new episodes each month, subscribe now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. First Site is also coming soon to Google Podcasts.

Listen to the First Site podcast