Construction’s Supply Crisis: Spec to Site – The Supplier Squeeze – Episode #19
No Fluff. Just Real Industry Conversations
What happens when global supply chains, rising manufacturing costs, and procurement pressures collide with project delivery deadlines?
In this episode of The Hard Hat Talks, Kenneth Martin sits down with Greig Denham of Moda Ceramics to explore the real-world challenges facing construction suppliers and the knock-on effects shaping today’s projects.
From Brexit-related logistics disruption to energy-driven manufacturing costs and extended lead times, Greig shares a rare supplier-side perspective on the forces influencing pricing, availability, and programme certainty across the sector.
The conversation highlights why early supplier engagement is becoming essential to successful delivery, how specification timing now directly affects risk, and what architects, contractors, and developers can do to improve procurement resilience in an increasingly volatile marketplace.
What you’ll discover from the podcast
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How global supply chain disruption continues to reshape construction delivery. Why international sourcing challenges still affect timelines, pricing, and material availability.
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Why logistics and post-Brexit import processes still impact procurement timelines. How customs, shipping delays, and cross-border administration extend project lead times.
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The growing influence of manufacturing energy costs on material pricing. How rising production energy costs are driving ongoing material price volatility.
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How late-stage specification decisions create programme and cost risk. Why delayed specification changes often lead to redesign, delays, and budget pressure.
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Why early supplier collaboration improves certainty and delivery outcomes. How early engagement with suppliers strengthens pricing accuracy and programme confidence.
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Practical steps project teams can take to strengthen procurement resilience. Simple strategies to improve planning, supplier coordination, and procurement certainty.
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