Episode #080 | Oliver Partington

Another special guest today!

Managing Director of STABILA UK Oliver Partington joins us to chew the fat on the Mental Health topic, tool theft, college systems & neurodiversity, the impact Super Trowel has on construction culture & what makes a company successful for 130+ years.

Oh & why the pair think Arsenal will bottle the league...

🔵 Connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-partington-16232225/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/T4OY7SYugNM

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JE78db8CjQFSId1ZPCbtr?si=iXUtkUYTTS-TL3fQ3AeZ7A

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stabila-uk-md-on-mental-health-tool-theft-construction/id1778487912?i=1000767567509

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Life as the MD of Stablia UK & German Engineering being the best

13:11 How Oliver got into his position + The benefits of a Podcast

19:00 Super Trowel - How a bricklaying event has such a positive impact on the industry

27:35 The ins & outs of Stablia’s operations & Tool Theft Issues

36:01 Mental Health in Construction: Neurodiversity + UK College System

52:31 German Factory: Stabila Values & Beliefs

56:42 Final Comments: Will Arsenal bottle the league…?

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Episode #079 | Geoff Vincent

Today we have a familiar face on the podcast - we sit down again with Geoff Vincent, founder & MD of GVR Solutions, this time as a solo guest, to talk about the reality of the UK construction industry right now.

From recapping our 140-mile cycle event from Buckingham Palace to Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to discussing the pressures facing tradespeople, mental health on site, life in recruitment, community & camaraderie and the future of construction.

🔵 Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-vincent-gvr/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/kqXVVDvW9y8

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pjr3Z9l5pkIwN7Zjjdfxv?si=xrxRaJBpS0mNMbR18QFR3Q

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-industry-under-pressure-mental-health/id1778487912?i=1000766469033

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Life at Geoff’s Recruitment Company: GVR Solutions + CS Peloton Days!

09:19 Geoff Recaps our Huge Annual Cycling Event: London to Sizewell! + What next…

26:10 Talking through 2 big accidents on the bike ride… + The ‘woke’ Youth of Today!?

31:30 Being accompanied by Rugby Legends The Golden Girls! + Building Community

38:27 Discussion on state of Construction Industry: Economy, Pressures, Staff

01:01:32 What it’s like working alongside the Aviation Sector!

01:09:17 Final Comments: What 2 big events are we doing next..?

01:11:48 Outro

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Episode #078 | Russell Stilwell

Today, we have a powerful chat with Russell Stilwell, founder of The Padded Cell, to uncover the raw truth behind mental health in the construction industry.

From a life-changing site accident to losing his best mate and dad, Russ opens up about trauma, substance abuse, and the harsh realities many tradespeople face but never talk about.

The pair dive deep into site cultures & stigmas, the good & the bad in coping mechanisms and the pressure of running SMEs.

🔵 Connect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stilwell-3b3a7417/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/_WfK9-VtKfI

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xvx3OgcNw5vsq44cC8bJE?si=iP1pvojaQvG7p3qS1D89Pg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Recovering from injury - is skipping the way forward? Winning a World League!

11:47 Learning & Understanding the Human Body & Mind (Seven Chakras)

20:31 How Russ ended up in the Construction Industry: Backstory & Site Accident

42:26 Harsh truths to running an SME in Construction + Stress & Wellbeing Management

57:49 Substance Abuse: Coping with the loss of a best mate & dad, the wrong way…

01:06:40 Supporting Mental Health in Construction: Reality of some Site Cultures

01:31:18 Outro - Russ takes on the London Marathon!

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