In this episode of Taking the Con Out of Construction, Michelle Carr explores a subject that is both deeply personal and professionally urgent: belonging.Reflecting on her own journey; building a freelance career, moving frequently as a single parent, and recognising that her daughter’s sense of belonging was closely tied to her own stability, resilience and identity, Michelle examines how confidence, leadership and professional identity are shaped by whether we feel we truly belong.But this isn’t just personal. It’s happening across construction.Many leaders no longer feel they “belong” in an industry that looks nothing like the one they entered. The old handshake culture has been replaced by layers of compliance, collateral warranties, increased use of bonds, rapid AI adoption, stricter adjudication rules penalising missed payment notices, and sweeping regulatory reform following the Grenfell Tower fire that reshaped standards across the sector.Michelle urges businesses to prepare for Making Tax Digital and growing labour status risks, and makes a compelling case for listening to the administrative backbone of construction companies; the people who often identify risk long before it escalates.Belonging in today’s construction industry isn’t about clinging to the past.It’s about adapting. Raising standards. Strengthening accountability. Embracing diversity. And increasing the number of women in construction so the industry better reflects the society it builds for.This episode is a call to stop resisting change, and start leading through it.Visit <a href="https://h2construction.uk/%20">https://h2construction.uk/ </a>to learn more.Find Michelle Carr on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-d-carr/%20%20">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-d-carr/  </a>H Squared Construction: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/h2-commercial-consultancy">https://www.linkedin.com/company/h2-commercial-consultancy</a>.Find out more about Construction Alchemy here: <a href="https://constructionalchemy.co.uk/">https://constructionalchemy.co.uk/</a> CREDITS:'Taking the Con out of Construction’ is a OneZeroCreative production.Discover how podcasting can grow your brand: <a href="https://www.onezerocreative.co.uk/">https://www.onezerocreative.co.uk/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-zero-creative">https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-zero-creative</a>Contact us at <a href="mailto:enquiries@onezerocreative.co.uk">enquiries@onezerocreative.co.uk</a>DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based on the personal experiences of Michelle Carr and her guests. They are for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional or legal advice. Always seek your own independent advice before making decisions. Neither Michel

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