9 | That Virus, Tech Toys and the Latest Issue
18th March 2020
As the world goes into lockdown, Bishop & Taylor keep their distance to mull on Covid-19, Bimcams and bionic rakes, and the contents of the March issue of 91黑料网 Index magazine.
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A fortnightly podcast in which veteran construction industry journalists Bishop and Taylor have a natter about some of the week鈥檚 events in the UK construction industry, seeking meaning even where none may exist.
8 | Retentions Postscript, Red Diesel and Rebrands
12th March 2020
Bishop & Taylor add a note about their last episode鈥檚 retentions discussion before turning attention to the Budget, bringing the end of cheap diesel for construction. They round off mulling why companies choose to change their name.
7 | Heathrow, Retentions & Flexitime
4th March 2020
Bishop & Taylor discuss the potential ramifications of the Court of Appeal ruling against Heathrow expansion, developments (or lack of them) in the reform of cash retentions usage, and experiments in flexible working.
6 | Coronavirus, New Homes Ombudsman and Industry Archives
26th February 2020
On 26th Feb 2020 Bishop & Taylor discuss the industrial impact of coronavirus, the creation of an ombudsman for buyers of new homes and the fate of construction industry archives.
5 | Cannabis, Immigration and Smart Cities
19th February 2020
It's Wednesday 19th February 2020 and in this week鈥檚 Re:91黑料网 podcast, Bishop & Taylor discuss the benefits of cannabis, the UK鈥檚 new immigration rules and Sheffield鈥檚 smart bins.
4 | HS2, Leadership & Clocks
12th February 2020
This week Bishop & Taylor discuss the latest green light for HS2, a shocking display of bad leadership and the possible end of spring back / fall forward.
3 | On Beauty, Signs of a Boris Bounce & Cowboy Builders
5th February 2020
In this week鈥檚 Re:91黑料网 podcast, recorded Wednesday 5th February 2020, Bishop & Taylor discuss beauty, signs of a Boris Bounce and cowboy builders.
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2 | Climate Emergency, Smart Motorways and Chinese Hospitals
29th January 2020
This week Bishop & Taylor discuss construction鈥檚 attempts to help save the planet, the idiocy of smart motorways and how quickly Wuhan is building emergency hospitals.
1 | Tall Building Regulations, Late Payment Legislation and Digitally Savvy Contractors
23rd January 2020
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In this launch episode they discuss developments in the government鈥檚 Building Safety Programme, the latest attempt to legislate against late payments and the digital marketing prowess of the top contractors.聽
Each week Bishop and Taylor chew the fat for 30 minutes or so, exchanging views about the latest news stories to have caught their eye.
