EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 1H 7M
Growth Consultant on Silly Expectations, 'Social Value' & Women in Construction | Lauren Rimmer
from Construction Sport Podcast
Episode #062 | Lauren RimmerHappy New Year!For the first episode of 2026, we have sat down with Lauren Rimmer, founder of Construct Change and a leading growth consultant in the construction sector.Lauren shares her honest experiences working with SMEs, in M&E, ESG strategy, & corporate responsibility, all while tackling the important truths construction is facing today:The pair discuss mental health and suicide, staff retention, unrealistic client expectations & why tick-box social value systems like the TOMs are failing real people.🔵 Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-rimmer-47160375/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jQL8xVBVHWA🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gWOSwn4vsSab611Yxlycy?si=iPvkdRs9Rfi-dX0DMAw5UQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-consultant-on-silly-expectations-social-value/id1778487912?i=1000744119352----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! What is Construct Change? World of Growth Consultancy06:57 Working in M&E + ‘Ridiculous’ Client Expectations?10:41 Focusing on ESG & Corporate Responsibility + Discussing EAPs15:53 Working with Stuart Wallis from MACE + What’s coming this year!18:26 Being ‘vocal’ on LinkedIn… Women vs Men on Social Media28:30 Investigating suicides in Construction (RIDDORS..?)37:41 Why the pair hate the Social Value Calculator (TOM System)45:14 Let’s take care of the people already in construction before getting more in??48:20 ‘Women Into Construction’ disappearing + Why we need Women in the Industry59:19 What to look forward to in 2026! + A degree in… dance?01:07:15 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #062 | Lauren RimmerHappy New Year!For the first episode of 2026, we have sat down with Lauren Rimmer, founder of Construct Change and a leading growth consultant in the construction sector.Lauren shares her honest experiences working with SMEs, in M&E, ESG strategy, & corporate responsibility, all while tackling the important truths construction is facing today:The pair discuss mental health and suicide, staff retention, unrealistic client expectations & why tick-box social value systems like the TOMs are failing real people.🔵 Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-rimmer-47160375/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jQL8xVBVHWA🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gWOSwn4vsSab611Yxlycy?si=iPvkdRs9Rfi-dX0DMAw5UQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-consultant-on-silly-expectations-social-value/id1778487912?i=1000744119352----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! What is Construct Change? World of Growth Consultancy06:57 Working in M&E + ‘Ridiculous’ Client Expectations?10:41 Focusing on ESG & Corporate Responsibility + Discussing EAPs15:53 Working with Stuart Wallis from MACE + What’s coming this year!18:26 Being ‘vocal’ on LinkedIn… Women vs Men on Social Media28:30 Investigating suicides in Construction (RIDDORS..?)37:41 Why the pair hate the Social Value Calculator (TOM System)45:14 Let’s take care of the people already in construction before getting more in??48:20 ‘Women Into Construction’ disappearing + Why we need Women in the Industry59:19 What to look forward to in 2026! + A degree in… dance?01:07:15 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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