{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"DIRT The Straight-Talking Construction Podcast","title":"Episode 4. DIRT - \"The UK Government know nothing about Construction!\"","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ced613f0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3461,"description":"In this episode, Mike Wharton and Angela Mansell discuss the current state of the UK government and its relationship with the construction industry. They explore the economic impact of construction, the communication breakdown between government and industry, and the crucial role of specialist contractors. \n❓ The UK government lacks understanding of the construction industry.\n❓ Communication between the government and construction sectors is severely lacking.\n❓ Value engineering often compromises quality for cost savings.\n❓ A dedicated construction czar could advocate for the industry's needs.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nHixMHkeUEa0EmNf8scO0JeONGrUbznmqvKON0XwyAk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZTAz/MDA2NTk4YjE3Yjcw/YjMwN2Q2ODJhOWE0/OGExOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}