The Future of Construction: Technology & Collaboration Insights with Gaynor Tennant

This week, we are delighted to be joined by Gaynor Tennant, who offers valuable insights into the future of the construction industry. As the founder of Offsite Alliance, a non-executive director at Lundell, and a board member at ReThink Construction, Gaynor brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the conversation.
In this episode, Gaynor explores the future of the construction industry, including the role of modern methods of construction (MMC) and whether they are beneficial for the sector. She also considers alternative approaches, such as upskilling the existing workforce. Additionally, Gaynor highlights the importance of collaboration across all levels of the industry and discusses the significant impact that younger generations entering the workforce are having.

Throughout the podcast, Gaynor emphasises the need for innovation within construction and shares how Offsite Alliance is leading the charge in driving progress and transformation.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Why Gaynor Set Up ‘Offsite Alliance’
3:11 What Is The Objective of ‘Offsite Alliance’?
9:01 Is The Word ‘Collaboration’ Misused?
13:09 What Innovations Is Gaynor Observing in the Industry?
20:00 Why Would Someone Stay, Or Come Into The Construction Industry?
20:46 Demolition Zone
24:17 Recent Notable Projects Gaynor Has Worked On
27:05 Gaynor’s Work Alongside The UK Government

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[michaelbrogden]

Great description of modern methods of construction spanning manufacturing, construction and technology - bringing those together or exploring opportunities within each of these as being improvements in how we build