Episode #089 | Callum Foy

In this ep, Steve sits down with Callum Foy, director of a commercial fit-out business and host of the SQFT-Stories Podcast, to discuss the realities of running a construction company in today's market.

The pair discuss day rates, consequences of non-payment, content creation & transparency in construction, and burnout, resilience & mental health.

🔵 Connect with Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-foy-87a306179/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/R5yTQyinpSo

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uDFEXGFOD6uS5uM12593g?si=dv_3oT32TDKW2xjMQZbNaQ

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-uk-construction-is-broken-fit-out-non-payment-ai/id1778487912?i=1000776894811

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Fit-out Company from Bournemouth, state of construction & typical day rates?

10:52 Construction Content Creation: Why are we scared to be transparent? + Next Gen

22:15 Why is UK construction the way it is? Pressures, Payments, Transparency, Ai.

42:14 How Callum got into podcasting + How to monetise it & Why we do this Podcast!

01:01:51 Why Steve burned out & How he remains positive around a dark subject

01:11:19 Talking direct to construction people dealing with struggles (Non-Payments)

01:20:45 Big companies scamming workers - Construction Financial Faults

01:26:32 What’s next for Cal? Podcasting & Why it’s beneficial + Our Top Episodes

01:36:55 What running a fit-out firm is like & Final Comments

01:41:38 Outro

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Episode #088 | Shannon Sullivan

Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up, or anything to do with the action. It affects thousands of people, and many don't realise or even believe that recovery is possible.

Today, Shannon Sullivan is here to share how she overcame emetophobia, before becoming a coach to help others transform their lives using the same proven programme.

The pair also explore how anxiety, OCD, depression and other mental health struggles are often connected, and how recovery is possible.

⚪ Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive.with.shannon.s?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/m0z6D2JdW7g

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/32NKH7YIvKNmE364LWdYPM?si=tOnRxy81SBuMtvLE2GTKDg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-emetophobia-a-proven-path-to/id1778487912?i=1000775946223

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Who is Shannon & Why she does what she does

06:00 Shannon’s story: What is her programme & how does it work?

20:32 Who is the programme for, how long is it? + Success Stories

27:42 Cake Baking & Mental Health Coaching: How it started

36:27 What is common between clients? + “It’s not ok to not be okay..?”

43:17 ‘Thrive’ gone global: Coaches all over the world + school system integration?

45:09 Cake baking tips! + How to find Shannon & Final Comments

51:09 Outro!

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Episode #087 | Aaron Robbins

Construction has one of the lowest productivity rates of any industry... but why?

In this ep, we welcome Aaron Robbins to discuss his research on why construction continues to struggle with productivity, workplace culture, wellbeing and attracting the next generation.

The pair also discuss the issue of apprentices being dropped, quantity surveying, Envac systems & procurement and why learning to adopt a positive attitude can be paramount to change.

🔵 Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-robbins-283a5b141/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jmBNU2Wja_0

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XguGLdEIFj7b9AGJ47Xlz?si=jMoLuD2WQ4OH9oDDfEPfbw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-has-the-worst-productivity-how-can-we/id1778487912?i=1000774995885

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Working in Procurement with L&Q + What is an Envac System?

06:07 How Aaron got into QS-ing + Lack of work? Apprentices being dropped?

10:53 Padel vs Pickleball???

12:52 Productivity in construction: Why it’s the worst industry for it

24:55 Effect of HardestGeezer running Africa + Ross Edgeley Swimming the UK

30:05 How are we going to increase productivity & wellbeing in construction? + Cultures

47:30 Treating Mental Health in the wrong ways: Let’s be positive

52:27 Final Comments: What’s coming up & Women in Construction

57:59 Outro!

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Episode #086 | Elvin Box

Very special guest Elvin Box is with us today -

From carpentry to leading major projects, witnessing tragedy on site, battling prostate cancer and becoming a passionate advocate for men's health, he's seen it all.

Elvin opens up about the moment he was told "It's cancer" & educates us on how to spot the signs, what the first port of call is, the impact on mental health, why men tend to ignore said warning signs and what every tradesman, site worker, manager and business owner can do to help save their own lives - and others.

🔵 Connect with Elvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinkbox/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4mFzgvQ2l8M

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ucpGzKF7F9Jd9hs2Mo3sn?si=zS5WkFt0RzSuIAWV4_eDKg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prostate-cancer-the-conversation-every-man-needs-to/id1778487912?i=1000774025540

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introducing Elvin Box: Semi Pro Football, Carpentry Apprentice & Ongoing Career

06:59 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Witnessing a Site Fatality & Mental Health Talks

21:03 Why construction fatalities are different to other industries + Behavioural Safety

34:00 Why behavioural health & safety on site needs more investment + Thames Tideway

44:39 Recognising if someone is suicidal. Bad Habits & Picking Struggles.

54:50 Cultural differences we can learn from + Spreading positive news & Good Leadership

01:06:06 Are we getting there? What’s still to improve in Construction?

01:11:08 Elvin’s work with Movember - what does it entail?

01:19:03 Educating men: Elvin’s journey battling prostate cancer. + Steve’s Stoma

01:41:32 The impact an illness will have on your mental health. + Success Stories

01:54:19 Final Comments & Outro

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Episode #085 | Steve Gearing

Today construction recruiter Steve Gearing joins us for a brutally honest conversation about the issues holding the UK construction industry back.

From the apprenticeship crisis and recruitment struggles to mental health, leadership, and why so many good ideas never make it beyond the boardroom.

Steve also opens up about living with a vestibular disorder and the role sport & exercise has played in his life.

🔵 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gearing-mep-meica-civil-water-recruitment?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/AczJhKDFjAc?si=Bzo1wX_SUeEo1R_S

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xXZzFr57cSvR3RjYc6Syh?si=f949e9fa22354cc6

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000773107833

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Clarkson’s Farm & Future of Automation

03:56 Intro! How Steve got into Construction Recruitment + New tech in the M&E World

10:41 Construction Sport’s first ever event 10 years ago with Costain!

16:05 Steve talks about his Vestibular Disorder + How Sport can impact your life

25:31 Kerslake’s dream of being able to run for 4 hours. Is it possible..?

31:58 Steve’s water industry work + Apprenticeships: Why can't young people find work?

46:19 Demographics, Ex-army, Age of Steve’s recruits + Why’s everyone happier up north?

50:35 Finding peace in random things… the tip run..? Solutions to Alleviating Pressures!

01:03:15 Construction Sport Industry Alert System: Why aren’t tier 1s listening???

01:14:07 Final comments (on golf) & Outro

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Episode #084 | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee Williams

Today we sit down with Alfie & Brad of SPEAK to discuss their personal journeys, addiction, the reality of mental health in construction, and why the industry needs more than just toolbox talks.

The trio explore the pressures facing tradespeople, subcontractors, site managers and business leaders across the UK, including the cost of living crisis, isolation, suicide prevention, workplace culture, collaboration across the industry, how organisations can create real change and finally where does charity money actually go?

🔵 Connect with Alfie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-ruffell/

🔵 Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlee-williams-00b218332/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Fb_KPvtmwa8

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GayLIhmZ34bIAeBOWjOj0?si=WdHM62YsTMeKTrleRi1klw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-addiction-to-saving-lives-suicide-in-construction/id1778487912?i=1000772017947

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 SPEAK: Alfie & Brad’s Story - Growing Cannabis & Struggling with Addiction

09:34 Why doing more than just a Site Talk is crucial. + Collaboration

17:42 Construction’s Sport’s very first event + Banging that drum.

24:25 Collaborating for Mental Health in Construction + The Lost City Campaign Day

35:44 Where does charity money go? + What are companies really doing for Mental Health?

49:08 Why Brad moved to Rail Work + Something that would shut construction down…

01:00:23 Consequences of cost of living + More on SPEAK’s Goals & Prepping for AI

01:13:17 What the future holds for the lads + Final Comments on Mental Health…

01:29:28 Outro! + Arsenal league win & Being a Portsmouth Fan…

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Episode #083 | Dan Carey

Next up on the pod!

Dan Carey, founder of Core4 - a nationwide construction business specialising in groundworks, scaffolding and commercial projects - shares his journey through the industry.

The pair discuss accreditations, growing a business, communication, health & safety, parenting, UK Construction Week, property investment, scaffolding systems and the future of construction.

Whether you're a labourer, apprentice, tradesperson, site manager, business owner or company director, there's plenty of value in this conversation.

🔵 Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-carey-core4s/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/7OrIepHPLLs

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AGVQd1t5XBEi5EBg5W31h?si=ojqmG-zZTYeSK7_7-DoMrw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-groundworker-to-nationwide-construction-boss-dan/id1778487912?i=1000770957741

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 What is Core4? Working nationwide + Art of Communication & Parenting

11:12 Moulding young people to a trade & getting ‘found out’!

17:33 Dan talks Scaffolds: Systems, methods & finance + Buying Churches & Police Stations

35:01 Is UK Construction Week still worth visiting? Should learning a trade be compulsory?

40:53 Did the pair always want to get into construction..? + Silly Accreditations

51:54 How our Podcast Studio came to life! + What is Dan’s Mobile Podcast?

59:11 Health & Safety & Conspiracies in Construction + Cons of Night Shifts

01:17:50 Final Comments: What’s coming up for Dan

01:24:13 Outro!

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Episode #082 | Josh Gilbert

This week, bricklayer from Essex Josh Gilbert joins host Steve for a real conversation about life on site, bricklaying culture, hard graft, boxing & sports, accountability & mindset and the realities of working in construction. As well as bravely discussing the effects of losing someone close to you.

Whether you're a bricklayer, labourer, chippy, sparky, plumber, groundworker, plant operator or just someone who understands hard work, this one will hit home.

🔵 Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-gilbert-5a96a9242/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/eUOhepfN0sQ

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UT18WNpv9PBz7KZc8bxlA?si=6ej-8IUwS5GWmyh3StsTtw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bricklayer-on-site-culture-grit-accountability-loss/id1778487912?i=1000769812873

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Life in Essex: Burnham-on-crouch + Brickwork Business & ‘useless’ college kids?

20:35 Characters on site now vs then & Types of Brickwork

28:12 Ins & Outs of Construction & Bricklaying culture

33:35 Josh’s 10-acre plot of land story + Cons with Travelling for work

42:36 Old site habits & How different jobs used to get done

47:30 Going into Development? Impacts of COVID, Loving the job & is Bricklaying an art?

01:01:46 Are we losing our sense of grit, determination & accountability? + Upbringings

01:13:08 Sports: Football, then getting hooked on golf

01:18:18 Josh talks on the loss of his older brother

01:28:33 Right vs Wrong: Final bits of advice

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