Will Barrett Interview - Francis Construction

Francis Construction is a long established construction firm that has been in business since the 1800s. In this edition, we take a deep dive into the realities of running a construction business steeped in history, hear how challenges in recent years have shaped the company as it is today, and get the current managing director’s perspective on what the coming years will bring to Francis Construction, and the wider industry. Jamie’s guest is Will Barrett of Francis Construction and together they discuss how construction has changed during their careers, the exciting opportunities presented by technology and much more in a fascinating 40 minutes. Will is a leading voice in the construction industry and during this episode shares his thoughts on everything from AI to MMC and more. So, if you’re keen to learn more about Francis Construction, what it takes to run a successful business in the industry or why a career in construction could be the most exciting choice - sit back and have a watch. You won't be disappointed. KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Who are Francis Construction and why are they special? 01:33 - Why is Francis Construction special? 03:06 - Recent challenges and how Francis Construction adapted. 04:14 - What does 2024 have in store for the industry? 07:52 - Will’s experience at the helm of Francis Construction 12:03 - Will’s three top tips to young people in the industry 15:08 - The importance of contribution, community and creating a legacy 20:32 - Technological advancement 23:27 - Digital twins 25:41 - Will the robots take over? 28:19 - Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) 32:04 - Sustainable construction 35:43 - Smart & connected infrastructure 38:32 - Development of talent and digital transformation ABOUT OUR CHANNEL This channel is about the UK’s construction industry. We cover everything from the services you may need on your construction project to our thoughts on the top issues faced by our clients. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WtmcVSmTncda2LUNKcy1w Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS How to improve client/contractor collaboration: https://youtu.be/XyLcrzBJ-Ns A deep dive into construction management: https://youtu.be/vn1MciDPkRo ABOUT OUR SERVICES For more about the services provided by Evolution5 click here: https://evolution5.co.uk/service/main-building-contractor-main-contractor/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/construction-management/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/project-management/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/cost-management-quantity-surveying/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/health-safety-cdm15-compliance/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/building-surveying/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/project-monitoring-due-diligence/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/employers-agent-contract-administration/ https://evolution5.co.uk/service/development-management/ FIND US AT https://evolution5.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH Contact us on [email protected] CONNECT ON LINKEDIN Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-barrett-evolution5/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolution5-ltd Connect with Paul Urben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-urben-evolution5/ Connect with Glen Obstancias: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-obstancias-evolution5/