What's Wrong with the Industry?

07/10/2025 1h 2min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
What's Wrong with the Industry?

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Michelle Carr takes a hard look at the issues that continue to hold the industry back. Drawing on her journey, she unpacks cultural barriers, gaps in training, and damaging practices like 'subbie bashing' that still shape the way many projects are run.Through a mix of personal stories and professional insight, Michelle highlights how poor communication, ingrained habits, and lack of education can derail progress, and what needs to change to create a fairer, more transparent industry. She also explores why contracts, client expectations, and ethics play such a vital role in setting projects up for success.An episode of honest reflections, practical advice, and a vision for how construction professionals can feel more empowered to challenge the status quo and build a stronger future for the industry.Visit https://constructionalchemy.co.uk/ to learn more. Find Michelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-d-carr/ Find Construction Alchemy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction-alchemy-limited Contact us at [email protected] CREDITS: 'Taking the Con out of Construction’ is a OneZeroCreative production. Discover how podcasting can grow your brand: https://www.onezerocreative.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-zero-creative Contact us at [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based on the personal experiences of Michelle Carr and her guests. They are for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional or legal advice. Always seek your own independent advice before making decisions. Neither Michelle Carr nor Construction Alchemy accepts liability for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from actions taken based on this podcast.

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