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I'm The Gaffer
by Gavin Coyle
I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with p
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PPE Wasn't Designed For Women? | Jane Middleton (AtkinsRéalis)
If you have ever hopped into a site truck because your trousers were too tight to climb, tucked your glasses under your hard hat to keep them on, or been asked "is that your dad's coat?" this episode is about why that was never good enough, and the new British Standard that says so. Jane…
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Mast Climbers Beat Scaffolding | Rob Munns (BFT Mastclimbing)
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer 👷 If scaffolding is your default solution for working at height, this episode may change your perspective. Gavin Coyle sits down with Rob Munns, Head of Sales at BFT Mastclimbing, to explore how mast climbing work platforms can improve safety,...
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Lean Doesn't Mean Less People — It Means Better | Kelley Huss (JE Dunn Construction)
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you've ever thought of lean as corporate jargon — or a polite word for layoffs — this conversation will change how you look at your crews, meetings, and margins. In this episode, Kelley Huss, Manager of Lean at JE Dunn Construction, joins Gavin...
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Quality Isn't Paperwork — It's Profit | Lorna Hagan on ISO 9001 Done Right
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer If you've ever wondered whether ISO 9001 is worth the bureaucracy — or written off quality as box-ticking that lives in a filing cabinet — this conversation will change how you look at your bottom line. In this episode, Lorna Hagan joins Gavin Coyle to...
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The Billion Dollar Blindspot Every Construction Leader Has | Hacia Atherton
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner wondering whether the next stage of growth is worth what it might cost your culture, this conversation will stop you in your tracks. In this episode, Hacia Atherton joins Gavin Coyle to discuss what success...
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How To Own A Construction Business Without Being A Contractor
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer 👷♂️ What if you could own a successful construction business... without ever picking up the tools? In this episode, Max Emma, CEO & Founder of FranchiseWithMax.com, joins Gavin Coyle to explore why construction franchising is becoming one of the…
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Why Great Leaders Reward Mistakes (The Human Business with Glen Bostock)
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer 👷♂️ What if the biggest mistake leaders make is punishing mistakes? In this episode, Glenn Bostock, Founder of SnapCab and author of The Human Business, joins Gavin Coyle to share how changing the way he treated employees transformed his company…
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Tender Writing Secrets: What Buyers Really Want (Bid Expert Explains)
Welcome to a new episode of I'm The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a contractor, construction business owner, project manager, engineer, estimator, consultant, or SME looking to win more government and public sector work, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply to your next tender. In...
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Why Architects Are Losing Influence in Construction | Lance Cayko
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner, architect, engineer, contractor, project manager, developer, or someone involved in designing and delivering projects, this conversation offers valuable insights into architecture, construction,...
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Why Great Engineers Focus on Prevention, Not Just Problem Solving
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner, engineer, project manager, contractor, safety professional, or someone responsible for delivering projects, this conversation offers valuable insights into engineering leadership, safety, technology, and the...
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Why Inclusion in Construction Is More Than an HR Policy | Anne Okafor
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner, contractor, project leader, safety professional, or someone responsible for building better teams, inclusion is not just an HR policy or a box-ticking exercise. In this episode, Anne Okafor, Founder of...
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Mental Health Support in Construction | Mary Grady & Alan Worrall
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you work in construction, health and safety, contracting, site management, or lead teams on site, this episode is an important conversation about mental health, support, and looking out for people before they reach crisis point. In this episode,...
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How Contractors Can Turn Revenue Into Real Profit | Daniel Bamper
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a contractor, tradesman, roofer, HVAC business owner, or home service business owner, more revenue is not always the answer. In this episode, Daniel Bamper, Founder of Black Belt Ledgers, joins Gavin Coyle to discuss why construction...
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How Construction Businesses Can Find Hidden Risks Before They Cost Money | Bryan Guess
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner who only reacts when projects go wrong, you may already be losing money, time, and control without realising it. In this episode, Bryan Guess, Founder and Principal Consultant of Bartizan Strategic Group…
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Why Small Contractors Keep Losing Money on Jobs | Roy Coughlan
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner who only checks your numbers once a year with your accountant — you're running your company blind and it's costing you real money. In this episode, Roy Coughlan, entrepreneur and host of multiple top-charting...
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The $200K Business Trap: Why Construction Owners Struggle to Scale | Chaz Wolfe
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner stuck around £200k–£300k in revenue and constantly firefighting staff problems, cash flow pressure, and operational chaos — you're likely overstaffed, under-systemised, and bleeding money. In this episode…
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Poor Communication Is Costing Your Construction Business
Welcome to a new episode of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ If you're a construction business owner trying to scale but constantly feel like stress, staff problems, and chaos increase as the business grows — this episode explains why your current thinking is holding your company back. In this episode, Anil...
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Why Pre-Construction Is the Most Strategic Phase in Construction
Welcome to Episode 106 of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ Gavin Coyle is joined by Steve Dell'Orto, Founder & CEO of Concentric, to explore one of the most overlooked — yet most strategic phases in construction: pre-construction. Too often in construction, the focus goes straight to building. But the…
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People, Performance & Process: Leadership Lessons for Construction Owners
Welcome to Episode 105 of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ Gavin Coyle is joined by Michaela Anderson, Founder of LoyaltyOps™, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing construction businesses today: people, performance, process, and communication. As companies grow, most owners focus on the visible…
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Zoning Made Simple: How FutureLot Uses AI to Unlock ADU Builds
Welcome to Episode 104 of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ Gavin Coyle is joined by Avi Kaufman, Co-Founder and Chief Real Estate Officer of FutureLot, to unpack one of the most overlooked (and most expensive) parts of any build: zoning + pre-planning. Zoning bylaws can be 50 to 2,000 pages long, layered…
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Stop Being the Bottleneck: Build a Construction Team That Runs Without You
Welcome to Episode 103 of I’m The Gaffer 👷♂️ Gavin Coyle is joined by Liz Chism, a construction coach and business expert, to break down how contractors can stop being the bottleneck and start building a business that runs with systems, standards, and the right hires. If you’re stuck doing...
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Suicide Prevention in Construction: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Welcome to Episode 102 of I'm The Gaffer Gavin Coyle is joined by Darren Barden, Founder and CEO of iTalk MH Ltd, for a powerful and sensitive conversation on suicide prevention in construction and how businesses can build psychologically safe workplaces. If you’re a construction leader asking,...
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Healthcare Benefits for Construction Companies – How to Attract & Retain Top Talent with Strategic Health Plans
Welcome to Episode 101 of I'm The Gaffer Gavin Coyle talks healthcare strategy & employee benefits with Donovan Pyle – Founder & CEO of Health Compass Consulting, author of "Fixing Healthcare," and the expert who's helping construction companies save millions while delivering better care to their...
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Government Contracts: The Stable Revenue Stream Most Construction Businesses Ignore
Welcome to Episode I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle sits down with Melinda Colon expert in helping 6–7 figure businesses (and beyond) win government contracts globally. If you want consistent, stable revenue, guaranteed payments (as long as you price right), and a hedge against private-sector…
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How Construction Can Attract the Next Generation (Before It’s Too Late)
Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle discusses talent attraction, culture & mental health in construction with Tom Prendergast, HSE Director UK at H&MV Engineering. If you’re struggling to find good people, keep them, or build a culture that doesn’t burn people out –this episode is…
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How to Hire & Keep Great People in Construction (Even When Everyone Else Is Struggling)
Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle talks hiring, retention & culture with Traci Austin, the HR expert who builds high-performing teams for blue-collar businesses. If you’re tired of bad hires costing you time/money, rockstars leaving, or struggling to build a real team culture –…
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LinkedIn for Construction Leaders – Practical Strategies for Building a Strong Professional Network
Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle discusses LinkedIn mastery & AI in content creation with Al Kushner, founder of LinkedVantage®, an award-winning author, and the individual who transformed insurance sales into a LinkedIn empire. If you’re a construction owner wondering “Is…
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Beyond the Incident: Real Crisis Management in Construction | I’m The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle talks crisis management & incident investigation with Desai Link, ex-lawyer turned safety pro, who moved from Australia to New Zealand because “they were 10 years behind in safety”. If you’ve ever wondered what to do the second someone gets hurt on...
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The Secret to Winning Tenders Without Being the Cheapest | I’m The Gaffer
Welcome to a solo episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle finally answers the #1 question he gets asked every single week: “How the hell do I win tenders without being the cheapest bidder?” If you’re a small-to-medium contractor sick of losing work, getting undercut, or telling yourself “it’s all...
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Stop Working 80 hrs for Pennies – Brad Huebner Tells You Exactly How to Charge More Tomorrow
Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle sits down with Brad Huebner, ex-Marine, multi-business owner, and the coach who has quietly helped hundreds of contractors finally get paid what they’re worth. If you’re working yourself to death, barely paying yourself, and still stuck under…
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From Addiction Hell to 15 Years Sober: A Raw Construction Story | I’m the Gaffer
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer – a raw, gut-punching episode! Host Gavin Coyle dives deep with James Ford, founder of JT MOTIV, on the double-barrel crisis of addiction and mental health in construction. James bares all: from gambling at 16 to violent benders, rock bottom, and 15 years…
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The Construction Leadership Gap Why We’re Running Out of REAL Leaders
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer Gavin Coyle delves deeply into the biggest crisis nobody talks about: the construction leadership gap. Why can’t we find proper leaders? Are we doing enough to nurture their growth? And what happens when you put the wrong person in charge? If you own a...
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Live Video, AI & Construction Efficiency with James Hatfield | I'm The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle sits down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch.com, to explore how live video + AI is transforming construction sites. From remote inspections to instant AI diagnostics, James reveals how contractors are skipping truck...
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The Critical Role of an SAP with Joseph McFall | I'm The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Joseph McFall, Operations Director at SFTS - HV and Lead Senior Authorized Person at BOSLAN Ingeniería y Consultoría, to unpack the vital role of a Senior Authorized Person (SAP) in the construction and electrical industries. From...
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Top 5 Rules for Construction Business Success | I'm The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle goes solo to share the Top 5 Rules of Success for construction business owners. Packed with practical insights, this episode reveals how to build a stronger, more profitable business while reducing stress and gaining freedom. From hiring the...
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Transforming Mental Health with Tom Chapman | I'm The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Tom Chapman, founder of the Lions Barber Collective and HereToTalk Training, for an inspiring discussion on mental health in construction. As a multi-award-winning author and TEDx speaker, Tom shares how barbers create safe spaces...
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Electrifying Future Reveals Shocking Truth About Sustainable Energy | I'm The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer Podcast! Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, for an electrifying conversation about the future of vehicle electrification in construction. With a stellar background at Ford and BP, Mike shares insights on transitioning fleets to electric…
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Nurturing New Talent in Construction | I'm The Gaffer Podcast
Welcome to Episode 86 of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle dives into a critical topic: nurturing new entrants and apprentices in the construction industry. This solo episode explores how to onboard, train, and mentor the next generation of leaders or skilled tradespeople. With practical insights…
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Unpacking the QS Role with Michelle Carr | I'm The Gaffer
Welcome to Episode 85 of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle teams up with Michelle Carr, Director of Construction Alchemy and H Squared Construction Ltd, for a riveting dive into the Quantity Surveyor (QS) role. With her wealth of experience, Michelle sheds light on trust issues, unethical…
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Systemizing Your Construction Business | I’m the Gaffer
Systemizing Your Construction Business | I’m the Gaffer. In this episode, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Ian Morris, a seasoned director, to reveal how to systematize your business, plan for succession, and leverage Simpro software. Perfect for Construction Industry Trends. Subscribe and like to join...
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What’s Holding Back Growth in Construction? | I’m the Gaffer
What's Holding Back Growth In Construction? | I’m the Gaffer! In this episode, host Gavin Coyle welcomes James Dunne, Managing Director - BDW Southampton at Barratt Developments plc, sharing over 18 years of leadership experience. Explore labor shortages, digital transformation, and the critical...
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Transforming Construction with Starcoz Consulting | I’m the Gaffer
In this episode, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Brendan Mullan, Founder of Starcoz Consulting, who shares transformative insights on leadership, the STARS framework, and digital integration for construction SMEs. Perfect for Construction Industry Trends. Subscribe and like to join our community, and...
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Leadership Secrets in Construction | I’m the Gaffer
Unlock leadership secrets in construction! In The Episode "I’m the Gaffer," host Gavin Coyle welcomes Brian Brogen, Chief Inspiration Officer at Build Consulting Services, host of The Build Your Success Podcast, and founding author at Voices for Leadership. Brian shares practical insights on...
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Building a Brand in Construction | I’m the Gaffer
Master building a brand in construction! In The Episode I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Peter Finn, Owner & Managing Director of MDS Construction Ltd, TV builder, and presenter of Constructive Voices podcast. Peter shares his journey from Room to Improve to co-presenting RTE’s Home...
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Waste Management Secrets in Construction | I’m the Gaffer
Unlock waste management secrets for construction! In the Episode of I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Alasdair Meldrum, Managing Director of Albion Environmental Ltd, from Scotland. Alasdair shares 35 years of waste expertise, tackling construction waste challenges and sustainability...
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AI Revolution in Construction Efficiency | I’m the Gaffer
Discover how AI transforms construction efficiency! In the Episode I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Nick Bartella and Agustino, co-founders of Revalate, from Canada. They unveil an AI tool reducing admin burdens for SMEs, enhancing estimating, and boosting time management. Ideal for…
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Master Delegation & Growth in Construction | I’m the Gaffer
Unlock Delegation and Growth Strategies for Construction Success! In the Episode " I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Jerry Aliberti, Principal at Pro-Accel, from New York. Jerry shares his 22-year construction journey, transitioning to executive coaching to help owners overcome risks and...
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Unveiling the Spirituality of Business in Construction | I’m the Gaffer
Explore the spirituality of business and its impact on construction! In the Episode of I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Elinor Moshe, Founder of The Construction Coach, from Australia. Elinor shares her journey from construction to spiritual coaching, tackling mental health, ego, and...
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Revolutionize Construction with Mental Health & Tech | I’m the Gaffer
Elevate your construction career and business with mental health and tech innovations! In the Episode of I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Dan Bradley, Founder of BPM Ltd, to dive deep into his journey of integrating mental health initiatives and digital transformation in construction....
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Master Lean Construction with Barry Connolly | I’m the Gaffer
Revolutionize your construction business with lean principles! In the Episode" I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Barry Connolly, Contracts Manager at GEM Construction, to explore lean construction. Learn how Barry’s journey and lean strategies improve predictability and efficiency....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with p
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