{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"62. Building a Better Industry: Jon Davies on Construction's Culture Shift","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6d73b11d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2848,"description":"\nIn this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), to discuss how the construction industry is at a turning point. With rising costs, crippling skills shortages, and increasing pressure for sustainability, Jon explains why 2024 is the year for transformation—and how leaders, contractors, and clients can work together to drive real change.\nFrom modern methods of construction (MMC) to flexible work practices, Jon shares bold ideas for increasing productivity, creating inclusive workplaces, and making construction a more attractive career path. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to be part of the solution.\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\n\nLeadership, Culture & Change:\nWhy 65% of the construction workforce is considering leaving—and how to reverse this trend.\nHow clients, contractors, and leaders can work together to improve culture and productivity.\nWhy collaborative contracts and moving beyond \"lowest price wins\" are key to industry sustainability.\nModern Methods of Construction (MMC):\nHow innovative practices can close the 30% productivity gap between construction and other industries.\nThe shift from prescriptive specifications to performance-based outcomes.\nWhy technology and flexible working are game-changers for retaining talent.\nDiversity, Inclusion & Retention:\nHow the Culture in Construction Standard is tackling long hours and adversarial workplaces.\nWhy flexible rosters and job-sharing can keep parents and experienced professionals in the industry.\nHow recruiting from adjacent industries can fill skill gaps and bring fresh ideas.\nRebranding the Industry:\nWhy construction has a PR problem—and how to fix it.\nHow to promote the purpose, innovation, and legacy that come with building infrastructure.\nJon’s “It’s Possible” campaign, aimed at attracting more women into the industry.\nAbout Our Guest:\n\nJon Davies is the CEO of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJTQ5eXITvLdAogYDlhRpa2ZvZlMeipr6w7MvQqkqs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTExLzE2Njgz/OTU0OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}