Once more the HAALO Team ask some difficult questions:Does the construction industry care about the homeless?Blacklisting post-Grenfell Yay or nay?Can Modern Methods of Construction save the terminal decline of the construction industry?‘Modernise or Die’ - did Mark Farmer call it right in 2016?Does UK Construction need a ‘disruptive’ shake-up? Calling Elon Musk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On at HAALO do you get professionals willing to question the unquestionableCan we ever hit the housing target? What does the NHBC think?Are we trapped in an endless downward spiral of an ageing construction workforce? Are we all doomed?Have we just got a new "Building Safety Minister"? Did we mislay the previous Minister? Are we back to playing revolving doors in Government....but only after lunch?Is the much vaunted BS 9991 ever going to be published? How much will it cost us all? - "what a nice little earner Rodders!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brace yourselves for another podcast from the HAALO team. We take a look at how Housing policies only seem to benefit the large monopoly builders? Do you need a Lawyer to understand the Law - well not according to the Government? Naughty Developers who won't remediate unsafe buildings will feel the full weight of the Law - but don't worry you won't need a Lawyer? and when is a "Principal Designer" not a "Principal Designer - be very wary of "snake oil salespeople"?Enjoy....we like digging into the dirt! Be a "Popular Monster"......if you know, you know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another podcast and this time from the HAALO team. We take a look at the demise of ISG, why the industry likes to "change as little as possible"? Just what is Sugarcrete? Who is responsible for Regulation 38? How long really is a "minute"? and why you should consider "heat" when choosing a fire door? Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another podcast and this time from the wider HAALO team. We look at hat happened to the Construction Minister? What happened to 'The Line' megaproject? and what do the new amendments to Approved Document B: Fire mean?In addition we talk Xmas presents from "HAALO Evolution".EnjoySFX from Soundsnap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is going on with Building Control in the run up to 8th April 2024? Why does it appear like the industry is in meltdown? Who is and who is not competent - and why not?Once again the HAALO team rip the lid off industry gossip and say the things we all think!oh...and are you paying too much for your standards and regulations - you will be shocked to find out!!! We guarantee that.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OMG! It's been way too long! But, we are back and to kick of 2024 we have the second part of our interview with Tony Grindrod (Vinci). We also take a pop at why it costs so much to try to be compliant in the construction industry! Happy listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAALO never pull punches in our topical assessment of the challenges facing the industry. Today we introduce you to Project Lead extraordinaire - Tony Grindrod - for Part One of a two part exclusive interview and pose the question to him as to what makes a successful project delivery team. It's not rocket science...it's plain common sense...so why aren't all projects run this way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This could be an award winning show!We tackle the topics that no other podcast would, could or should! We aren't scared!Today we look at the new draft secondary legislation to the Building Safety Act - and there is a lot to get through there. We reinforce our view on who the Principal Accountable Person is - yes - it is a "person". We also jump on the 'Escalator' and wonder where this modern marvel came from....you'd be surprisedThanks to ZapSplat and SoundSnap for the SFX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This could be an award winning show!We tackle the topics that no other podcast would, could or should!Today we try to make 'sprinkler systems' sexy...there is controversy, history, bomb-making, cookery and lots and lots of water. Hey, we could even give you the 'Mona Lisa" to add to the plot.......listen and see!Most of all 'Slav Ukraini. Heroyam Slava'Thanks to ZapSplat for the SFX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we explain what's the difference between a 'Bit' and a "Byte", why Peter has been waiting 7 years to watch 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy and poses a question about the architecture at 2 Marsham Street, London.....bloody exciting stuff! Contact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unafraid to tell it how we see it....HAALO asks the fundamental question "Who is the Accountable Person?" Could it really be the mild-mannered Janitor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we take a caustic look at the "Fifth Facade". Wondering how the industry can spend £billions remediating combustible materials across the facades of high rise residential buildings and ignore what is on the roof? Total lunacy in our view.We also look at who is hot and who is not in the Construction News Top 100 Construction Contractors 2022, and who is forking out big bucks to clean up their shoddy developments.....all this and more....ENJOY and BE SAFE! Sounds by zapsplat.comMusic by Thorr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep5: With more news and views on recent developments in the construction and real assets sectors, HAALO opens the trunk and rummages around the latest EV charging regulations in the UK.....we even explain what an "Ice Box" is. How about that for great value.....FREE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep4: "Crazy from the Heat!" - the HAALO team take a look at 'overheating' in residential buildings and how some poorly conceived designs give parents the stark choice between increasing the risk of children falling from height or overheating. Additionally we take a look at CIBSE's TM59 Overheating Assessment methodologies and the 2021 introduction of Approved Document O: Overheating. All hot stuff! Tweet us on @HAALO_Ltd if you agree or disagree with our views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep1: In this episode of HAALO: Construction & Real Assets Industry Insights, we discuss why gas safety installations are so important. What could go wrong if those installations are not correctly fitted. A real life example of discovering a dangerous installation in a domestic residence. What UK regulations apply to gas installations. Who should be checking the safety of such installations and whether they actually can be bothered about the quality and compliance of those installations. We almost name and shame a UK housebuilder whose gas installations give us cause for concern.All of that in just under 5 minutes....that's go to be worth a listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.