Construction Sport Podcast

Episode #080 | Oliver PartingtonAnother 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----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Life as the MD of Stablia UK & German Engineering being the best13:11 How Oliver got into his position + The benefits of a Podcast19:00 Super Trowel - How a bricklaying event has such a positive impact on the industry27:35 The ins & outs of Stablia’s operations & Tool Theft Issues36:01 Mental Health in Construction: Neurodiversity + UK College System52:31 German Factory: Stabila Values & Beliefs56:42 Final Comments: Will Arsenal bottle the league…? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #079 | Geoff VincentToday 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----------------------------------------------------------⏲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 Community38:27 Discussion on state of Construction Industry: Economy, Pressures, Staff01:01:32 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #078 | Russell StilwellToday, 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----------------------------------------------------------⏲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 Accident42:26 Harsh truths to running an SME in Construction + Stress & Wellbeing Management57:49 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 Cultures01:31:18 Outro - Russ takes on the London Marathon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #077 | Ghitta BassonNext up on the Pod, we have psychotherapist & hypnotherapist Ghitta Basson - who shares what she’s seen working directly on UK construction sites - from Crossrail to Thames Tideway.Being at the forefront of Construction Worker Mental Health for some time now, Ghitta breaks down the real reasons people struggle in silence, what’s happening beneath the surface, and how the industry is (and isn’t) changing.🔵 Connect with Ghitta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghitta-basson-rym/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/MPu9qKDuIqo🟢 Listen On Spotify! - 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - ----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Ghitta’s background & becoming a psychotherapist in construction08:33 What is hypnotherapy? Unconscious mind + Focus state19:55 Leading workshops on Crossrail & The importance of building relationships 33:09 The Success of the Thames Tideway Project - Why?41:04 Other ways Ghitta educates construction workers on site51:37 Is positive mental health in construction even moving forward..?01:00:50 Abseiling down The Shard, Reformer Pilates, Wellbeing Centres & Breathwork 01:14:41 Final Comments: ADHD Campaign & Women in Construction01:18:33 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #076 | Garry StainesWhat does success in construction really look like?In this episode we sit down with Garry Staines - MD of GSQ Brickwork and CEO of Site Ready Solutions.From starting as a bricklayer to leading a 250+ workforce, Garry shares the real truth behind success, the pressures of running a business, and why he felt he had to give up alcohol - now 6 years sober.The pair also dive into skills shortages, industry challenges, site culture, egos, young people entering the trade, social media, pressure & mental health in construction.🔵 Connect with Garry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-staines-a75046160/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/_IQAManjQro🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mdvTHyZmEAz9vPnJlLNZd?si=woRRM0s8SzeZpCxdV78_AA🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bricklayer-to-ceo-the-truth-about-success-in/id1778487912?i=1000761522314----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Garry’s career & background: Becoming a bricklayer09:49 Having to give up alcohol: The highs & lows of owning a business (GSQ)30:56 Insights of growing a bricklaying firm: Relations, Politics, Skills Gap & Shortage47:24 On-Site Cultures: Young people, Social Media, Stigma, Education, Egos, Attitude59:49 Benefits of Online Presence & Digital Legacy + Mental Health Pressures & Fitness01:14:20 How women can have positive impact on site culture + Working with Ex-inmates01:18:54 Final Comments & Outro: Check out Site Ready Solutions & GSQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #075 | Yoshimi Douglas-Street #2Today - we’re back with legend in the game Yoshimi Douglas-Street!From winning awards & reshaping women’s golf: Yoshimi shares her journey, her rebrand, and why creating inclusive opportunities in sport is so powerful for mental health & general wellbeing.PLUS… we officially announce the Construction Sport x ForeHer Collective Golf Day 2026!!!More details to come in the following weeks..!🔵 Connect with Yoshimi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoshimi-douglas-street-3b41b71a/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/7u3tIi5USH0🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A4aAN9PL3t9srlHPbrbRp?si=U5uC0njRQe-RRZIaUjbraw🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-hosting-a-golf-day-women-in-golf-big/id1778487912?i=1000760237188----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Coming up!02:23 Intro - What award has Yosh won!?06:53 Yosh talks about her rebrand & what’s to come! + Being ‘good’ at golf11:59 Announcement: The ForeHer Collective x CS 2026 GOLF DAY!16:31 Yosh talks working with American Golf + Golf Day DJS!?21:09 Women in Golf + Holiday reset & Golf Abroad + Annual Cycle Event…27:14 Why creating sporting opportunities is beneficial to wellbeing + Final Comments34:16 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #074 | Lee Whitehead & Dan HaynesOn today's episode we sit down with Lee Whitehead & Dan Haynes from RiFi - a band that's all about giving the people what they want!The trio talk site-life, their journey, the power of music, Ed Sheeran, and how they’re raising money for The Lost City Campaign with On The Tools - which takes them onto the story behind releasing their World Cup song “Stand Together"... (Out this Friday 3rd April!)⚪ Follow Ri-Fi Band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rifi.band/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/hAnUMIx1i0M🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mLOxczO0nenIxwD973bgn?si=0344a1f7ae81443a🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-construction-sites-to-a-world-cup-song-rifi/id1778487912?i=1000758637612----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro!02:46 Who are RiFi? Songs they do, and definitely don’t play!09:45 The story behind ‘Stand Together’ Song + Life working in construction!21:04 How the pair got into doing music + Community & Hobbies + Power of Music35:12 From meeting in a marching band to forming RiFi + Meeting Ed Sheeran46:54 The Band’s World Cup Song Release Date + Live Sneak Peek..!?01:01:40 Work life, OnTheTools, & What’s Trending: Louis Theroux’s ‘Manosphere’01:08:10 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #073 | Ryan ParkeAnother special guest on the pod today: TEDx Speaker Ryan Parke: The Men's Coach.There’s a lot of noise around testosterone - what it is, what it does, and what men should be doing about it. In this ep, Ryan cuts through the misinformation and brings clarity to the real role testosterone plays, and gives insights on why & how he coaches on mental wellbeing.This isn’t about quick fixes, supplements, or scare tactics - it’s a grounded, honest conversation about how testosterone actually behaves in the male body, common myths, lifestyle factors & practical, natural habits you can build into daily life.🔵 Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanparketmc/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/yQDjNCjIf7M🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BRmX4t46O2lb5tzic3UDS?si=D2jnTcXjQlqOovB8eXjHJQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tedx-speaker-explains-the-true-role-of-testosterone/id1778487912?i=1000757264380----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro!00:59 We’ve got testosterone all wrong - Ryan’s Research & how it all began14:50 Why low testosterone is bad for men, how to boost it naturally, & measure it yourself.31:30 Explaining the significantly greater benefits of exercise38:39 How to properly ingest Vitamin D3 + Impact of alcohol & linking it to construction life51:56 Understanding Oxytocin: How it affects men vastly differently to women59:23 Effect of economic pressures on men + Ryan talks how his coaching works01:10:40 Men reaching out: Study on Purpose & Teamwork + Ryan’s work in construction01:18:22 Is talking therapy enough? + Truths of learning to ‘spot the signs’ before suicide.01:31:36 Final Comments: Ryan’s book, next steps, & how to get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #072 | Paul CaseyThis episode means a lot to us at Construction Sport:Legend Paul Casey, one of the original founding members that backed host Steve a very long time ago, has had a relatively tough past couple of years let's say... but now - he's back.Today, he talks all things scaffolding life, but mainly shares his unbelievable journey - liver cirrhosis, 18 months in hospital, suffering sepsis, falling into a 6-day coma, ultimately undergoing a life-saving liver transplant, and how he managed to get through it all.🔵 Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdcscaffoldingltd/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/RMTmD6RAslk🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/42ZZhjzCiA5tou1ZbzIC42?si=a3ec736985494fd6🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-scaffolding-to-5-chance-to-live-paul-casey/id1778487912?i=1000755952004----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Coming up…01:15 Intro: Paul’s route into construction: Scaffolding Then vs Now12:54 PDC Scaffolding: The birth of Paul’s business + Scaffolding Culture26:56 PDC being a founding member of Construction Sport & Being on BBC 134:58 Paul’s Story: 5% chance to live - Transplants & Transfusions52:02 Why the hell does Paul support West Brom54:50 What’s in store for Paul now he’s cleared from hospital01:10:00 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #071 | Stef BrennanWhat is it that drives someone to leave their comfort zone and take on one of the toughest endurance races on the planet?In today's episode we sit down with Stef Brennan, MD of fit-out company Hunters Furniture, who pushed himself to the limit by competing in The Ultimate Ice Ultra - an arctic self-sufficient 230km run/hike in just 5 days...Stef explains why on earth he took on such a challenge, & the pair go in depth on resilience, mindset, exercise & community and of course touch on the fit-out world of construction and how that's going.Link to Stef's Fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/stefan-brennan-10?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020🔵 Connect with Stef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefbrennan/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/q1_oV0iLjI4🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zIENWxEgGJldVDuwVct0y?si=bOH4V0XuS_yjYTFzbnyA9Q🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-md-takes-on-the-worlds-toughest-arctic/id1778487912?i=1000754650350----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: Commercial Furniture World - How did Stef get into it? + F1 HQ..?07:15 Global supply chain: Difference in Manufacturers + How easy it is to go bust15:40 More on Stef’s fit-out work: Kitchens/Offices/Restaurants + Tender Processes20:00 Social Impact Platform: Why it’s a good idea25:09 Stef’s sports & exercise background: Running 230km in 5 days in the Arctic..!37:36 Eliminating risk in sports - “you know what you’re signing up for.” (Boxing/Rugby)40:31 What challenge is up next for Stef? (Golf…?) + Our next CS Cycle Event!47:59 Mind over matter: The body is capable of more than you think55:58 Trekking Marathons + How sport & exercise sparks community01:01:39 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #070 | Martyn PriceA very special guest this week - we sit down with Martyn Price MBE: a leading voice pushing the UK construction sector forward through industry leadership, training initiatives and cultural change.Martyn shares his journey from carpenter to industry leader, and gives an honest insight into the challenges facing construction today, but also what could be done to help bring positive change.This is a must-watch conversation for construction leaders, contractors, tradespeople, and anyone shaping the future of the built environment.🔵 Connect with Martyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-price-mbe-mciob-08b46643/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/8lDPWmQyGsY🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V1jplhKqvAePoRI8fEFN3?si=2HIRenxGRAqfesD0uLuWQw🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dissecting-construction-the-industrys-broken-what-can/id1778487912?i=1000753039782----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: Martyn Introduces Himself: Career & Leadership Roles02:11 The different ways youngsters fall into the industry + The IR35 Impact06:31 How do different governments affect the Construction Sector? (HS2)10:09 Martyn’s Carpentry Background13:04 What is ‘Construct’? + Gateway Impact, Grenfell Repercussions & Accreditations22:30 Relations within construction companies: Breaking hierarchies through sports26:14 Get Construction Talking Campaign: Should the charities be handling this subject?31:11 Site welfare & facilities + Culture Abundance in Construction35:18 Martyn talks further on ‘Construct’ and ‘Constructure’ + Skills Shortage48:09 How & Why Martyn Obtained his MBE + Being a proud parent: Logan Price54:41 What’s coming up next for Marytn & his organisations + Youth Unemployment01:00:44 10+ years on the board at CITB: Are they still fit for purpose?01:11:59 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #069 | Jennie ArmstrongOn this episode, Managing Director of Construction Health & Wellbeing Jennie Armstrong joins the podcast to talk about the real health crisis facing the construction industry.From her nursing background and working on big projects to do with the Olympics & Thames Tideway, to tackling long-term injuries, outdated site attitudes, and mental health stigma, Jennie explains why construction is still costing workers their long-term health - and what needs to change.🔵 Connect with Jennie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniearmstrong/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/AuKcRt2uDp4🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ifQ5IhlQ0PLB9ZJqVwuro?si=7MgAn-jWTyiqIOYyWuY-lg🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-is-breaking-workers-health-what-needs/id1778487912?i=1000751387108----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 How Jennie started her business + Tideway Work & On-Site Immersive Experiences09:44 How & When Jennie started in Construction (Olympics..?) + Working on Crossrail15:34 The way Mental & Physical Health Agenda is immersing into Construction23:32 Keeping up with everchanging standards & legislation + workplace suicides.34:25 The future for Construction Health & Wellbeing LTD! + Calculating Social Value?48:19 Are Padel Days going to take over Golf Days??? + Our next Big Cycle!51:48 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #068 | Rob HiseeWhat if real change doesn’t start consciously?In this episode, we sit down with Rob Hisee to break down unconscious mind therapy, why behaviour patterns repeat, and what actually helps people improve their mental health long term.Rob shares his journey from a working-class upbringing to helping people transform their lives through mindset work, breathwork and community. We also talk about why traditional therapy sometimes hits a ceiling, how elite performers think differently, and why small mindset shifts can create huge life changes!⚪ Follow Rob on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/roberthisee/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/luyjjMQZMRk🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0s7wfVAH0nUMYF1f7Di1bJ?si=iEfmjHzfSnqxO6CN692hzA🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconscious-mind-therapy-explained-mental-health-behaviour/id1778487912?i=1000750309768----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Rob’s Journey! Background & Working the Unconscious Mind09:48 Studying elite mindsets (Boxing) + Non-linear thinking16:34 What actually is spirituality? + Religions & believing in a god?23:29 Why Rob does what he does + Meeting Eddie the Eagle & his story30:34 Working w/ Dame Kelly Holmes, Wayne Lineker & more + Mind controls the body.37:05 Rob & Tom Skinner’s Mental Health Walks! + Why Steve started doing walks47:09 The future of the walks & Rob’s Unconscious Mind Therapy + Breathwork Experience58:18 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #067 | Jan CruickshankEx-CITB Employee Jan Cruickshank speaks publicly about her experience of alleged sexual assault in a workplace environment, and the battle for justice that followed.From the moment everything changed… to the aftermath, isolation, and the ongoing fight for accountability, this story raises urgent questions for the entire construction industry: Are workers truly protected? Are victims being heard? Who is being held accountable?Viewer discretion is advised.🔴 Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/irWtmgHQQlk🟢 Listen On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/11KwXUPn7IzesplMmhMfYl?si=mj69_Bi6SFqF8UrwhK5E1A🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-citb-employee-assaulted-at-work-then-silenced-jan/id1778487912?i=1000749247193----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro: The Fight for Justice00:15:15 Chapter 1: Evidence00:36:28 Chapter 2: 31.03.201500:46:00 Chapter 3: Aftermath01:03:33 Chapter 4: The Case01:33:07 Chapter 5: Will to Live01:42:31 Chapter 6: Two Sides01:54:07 Outro: Closing Comments----------------------------------------------------------DISCLAIMER:This conversation contains graphic language, strong descriptions of sexual violence, and other potentially distressing topics.All statements are the personal views and recollections of the guest, shared from matters already in the public domain, are not independently verified, and no liability is accepted for any claims or opinions expressed.Viewer discretion is advised.If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed within this episode, please understand that help is available via the following links:https://www.samaritans.org/https://rapecrisis.org.uk/https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/CITATIONS:https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/ms-j-cruickshank-v-construction-industry-training-board-s-4104567-2016https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/mrs-j-cruickshank-v-construction-industry-training-board-4107907-slash-2024https://bylinetimes.com/2024/08/21/survivor-of-alleged-rape-to-sue-police-2/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-woman-demands-rapist-brought-34379485.amphttps://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-11-21d.434.1https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/sex-assault-victims-anger-at-employers-refusal-to-say-sorry-kl932phrv?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcSvFUFq-q4Do67Hr05o9gD9Wse71eqZmWz_s7jsWJx1Sl8cT3HSeBF&gaa_ts=698a0725&gaa_sig=dIzoJXCBv7pjemti_1d_T-IOKf7xNwEZ5OxvNqsE_TXFviepUDww4TC4-OIwoik-HhwzCTJJoKcGyejEMJ3ooQ%3D%3Dhttps://www.constructionnews.co.uk/legal/mp-accuses-citb-of-targeted-campaign-against-worker-after-alleged-sex-assault-25-11-2024/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunday-mail-uk/20220313/281831467208226 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #066 | Dulcie Lewis & Dan PurkisIn this episode, we’re joined by Dulcie Lewis and Dan Purkis from VINCI Facilities Building Solutions to explore how modern construction can lead by example:🔹 Apprenticeships and early careers in construction🔹 How VINCI supports wellbeing, ESG and inclusion🔹 Major UK infrastructure and facilities projects🔹 Working with prisons and rehabilitation programmes🔹 Mental health, wellness days and team events🔹 Fundraising challenges, cycle rides and even skydives & bungee jumps!From site teams to senior leadership, this episode shows how construction is evolving - and why there’s a place for everyone in the industry.🔵 Connect with Dulcie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-purkis-98b15779/🔵 Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dulcie-lewis-b6086a246/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/riE2-RqQKGs🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pUUbcdGNXyK0Qj7mzqsJ4?si=xlWCHpGGSSeALc0jsmPxtQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinci-apprenticeships-major-projects-esg-collaborations/id1778487912?i=1000748046819----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Construction Sport x VINCI Events!01:46 How the pair fell into their roles + Vinci doing Apprenticeships right.04:49 How the trio met & the ConSpo x Vinci relationship began + Just how big is Vinci?08:40 What our 40-Mile Military Trek was really like! + Peloton, Rugby, Football11:08 ESG goals at Vinci - What does the company do? Getting people into Construction19:55 Why you MUST visit a Super Trowel Event!24:38 Big projects Vinci are currently working on + Working with Prisoners30:56 Wreath Workshop & Wellness days + Our next upcoming cycle event!36:02 Vinci 2026 Plans! Raising money for charities + Bungee jumping off a crane?42:37 Reform Pilates: What is it? & Learning Jiu Jitsu46:31 Final Comments: Xmas Eve vs New Years Eve?50:32 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #065 | Anthony HegartyWelcome to one of our most in-depth, intriguing & thought-provoking conversations yet.We sat down with former New Scotland Yard Detective Anthony Hegarty, who now works across the globe as a senior investigator in construction risk management.Anthony is also the author of The Crane Report, an extensive & investigative article on suicide, fatalities, culture, and systemic failure within the construction industry.Together, the pair explore issues with under-reported/misclassified deaths, RIDDORs, drug misuse, media & neurodiversity, influencing legislation and whether counselling is always the right solution.This conversation is essential viewing for anyone working in construction - from apprentices and tradespeople to directors, safety professionals & policymakers.🔵 Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hegarty/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/YQ78KDg9JLo🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O3GJIjZihCUplZMI0P0xB?si=eq1FW2C5SbG87Z6MQIRrXA🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-scotland-yard-detective-exposes-construction-deaths/id1778487912?i=1000747008822----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 About Anthony: His Interesting Career, & Investigating Construction Suicide.16:22 Avoiding RIDDOR Reports at all costs?23:58 Debating HSE Negligence & Anthony’s deep research into deaths31:08 Painkillers & Drugs Issue - Network Rail Anecdote & Talking solutions.42:42 The Crane Report: Section 1 - Suicidal Typologies in Construction01:00:59 Self-employed vs Employed: Finances & Being Young + Ant’s Olympics Work01:06:46 The Crane Report: Section 3 - Suicide Prevention Media01:17:03 The Unparalleled Power of Sport: Community & Culture01:24:03 The Papageno vs Werther Effects - What are they?01:28:02 The Crane Report: Section 4 - Construction & Neurodiversity01:32:49 Mental Health First Aid: Unqualified Providers (Steve’s Anecdote)01:46:36 Incorporating Investigative Research into Legislation + Global Differences01:54:05 The Crane Report: Section 5 - Construction Industry Recruitment (Prison Estate)02:00:30 The Crane Report: Section 7 - Macho Culture (Women in Construction) + Covid-1902:04:58 Is Counselling Counterproductive? Alternative Solutions + Machine Tickets02:20:21 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #064 | Ash HowardOn today's episode, we welcome Ash Howard from Kiely Group, one of the UK’s leading road resurfacing contractors.Ash discusses the harsh reality faced by road workers who put themselves in danger daily to keep Britain moving. The pair dive deep into working pressures, mental health, hierarchies & also find common ground in sports & rugby life.🔵 Connect with Ash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-howard-338b16181/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/-vDaDK6KqhU🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y0GBiDmNeGdQQBbTHHEyk?si=KDBX4Ge7S0uZ8fblsgUASg🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pothole-pandemic-roadworks-sector-communication-mental/id1778487912?i=1000746039901----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Reasons why Ash wanted to start a Podcast + Will AI take over Construction?04:57 Kiely Group: What is it & what does Ash do? - ‘Pothole Pandemic’ & Road Abuse14:53 Mental Health aspects + Doing work with Prisons & Inmates23:48 Thoughts on construction companies incorporating Digital/Social Media30:36 More on Kiely group: seasonal grafters, passion, & hierarchy - No titles?39:04 Ash’s career path: Retail, HR + Communication issues (are emails useless?)46:39 The boys talk rugby & American football! + Ash’s South African background55:08 The pair talk going back to sport after major a injury/operation (Steve’s Stoma)58:23 Steve praises Galleywood Cricket Club + The importance of Grassroots Sports!01:06:03 Anthony Hegarty: The Crane Report (Coming to ConSpo Pod soon) + HSE fines…01:13:28 Ashes results, 'Elite Level’ Mindsets & Rassie Erasmus01:22:18 Who will win the Rugby World Cup?! + Cycling to Paris with Rugby all-stars…01:28:17 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #063 | Gavin ElsonIs the construction qualification system broken? And why are so many men in construction struggling with their health?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gavin Elson, a highly experienced plant trainer & assessor, to break down the real state of construction training, tickets, and accreditation in the UK - before moving onto Gavin's personal story dealing with testosterone issues & the changes he's made to better his lifestyle.🔵 Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-elson-650301185/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/xwrBdY5EwWs🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sNu9eFNJg5pCBToJv14iJ?si=ecd9693f60674cba🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/testosterone-therapy-plant-trainer-nvq-assessor-spills/id1778487912?i=1000745129205----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: What Gavin does + thoughts on PlantWorx & other Exhibitions!05:16 How Gavin ended up working in Construction… (Machine driver)11:12 Accreditation & ticket processes: grandfather rights, assessor perspective23:25 NPORS vs CPCS & CSCS Cards + Negativity on Social Media41:43 Good vs Dodgy training companies + Being against a 5-day course…50:19 Gavin opens up on his mental, and physical, health journey: Testosterone Therapy01:12:46 Low testosterone cons + gut health, staying active, & what we put in our bodies…01:22:26 Gav talks through his new & improved diet & exercise routine01:27:00 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #062 | Lauren RimmerHappy New Year!For the first episode of 2026, we have sat down with Lauren Rimmer, founder of Construct Change and a leading growth consultant in the construction sector.Lauren shares her honest experiences working with SMEs, in M&E, ESG strategy, & corporate responsibility, all while tackling the important truths construction is facing today:The pair discuss mental health and suicide, staff retention, unrealistic client expectations & why tick-box social value systems like the TOMs are failing real people.🔵 Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-rimmer-47160375/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jQL8xVBVHWA🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gWOSwn4vsSab611Yxlycy?si=iPvkdRs9Rfi-dX0DMAw5UQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-consultant-on-silly-expectations-social-value/id1778487912?i=1000744119352----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! What is Construct Change? World of Growth Consultancy06:57 Working in M&E + ‘Ridiculous’ Client Expectations?10:41 Focusing on ESG & Corporate Responsibility + Discussing EAPs15:53 Working with Stuart Wallis from MACE + What’s coming this year!18:26 Being ‘vocal’ on LinkedIn… Women vs Men on Social Media28:30 Investigating suicides in Construction (RIDDORS..?)37:41 Why the pair hate the Social Value Calculator (TOM System)45:14 Let’s take care of the people already in construction before getting more in??48:20 ‘Women Into Construction’ disappearing + Why we need Women in the Industry59:19 What to look forward to in 2026! + A degree in… dance?01:07:15 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #061 | Rocky Clark & Sam SharpIt's the last episode of 2025 & we're going out with a bang!We were fortunate enough to have been joined by absolute rugby legend Rocky Clark - England Women’s rugby icon, over 100 international caps, and 2014 Rugby World Cup winner!Rocky sits down with host Steve and also returning guest Sam Sharp from WRS Contracts for a wide-ranging conversation of rugby careers, the growth of the women's game, in & outs of playing at the top level & also how NOT to train for a 3-day cross-border charity cycle...🔵 Connect with Rocky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-clark-mbe-03a6b4164/🔵 Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-sharp-066983b6/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Gid5F4QDnCs🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/48uD5HDZzDgHHCMobaR486?si=2592222875cc4383🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000743308008----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Worst intro yet00:49 Welcome Rocky Clark! Facts about Rocky Clark…06:25 Bike ride: how the trio met + Who are the ‘The Golden Girls?’13:54 Rocky was never going to play rugby at all?! - To paving the way for Women!17:58 The true feeling of Winning a World Cup + Rocky’s favourite club she played for…25:20 Who were the toughest scrum opponents? + The History of SWF Rugby Club…33:35 Fijians in the Women’s game & Offloads + Construction-based Women’s team?36:22 More on Cycling + Sam’s John Smit Saviour Story!40:43 Rocky’s first ever trip to the Casino - Cycling to Paris with Rugby Centurions!48:46 What is post-match at Twickenham like as an England player? + Women’s Rugby53:02 Who should win BBC Sports Personality of the year? (Ellie Kildunne)56:51 Why Henry Pollock is brilliant + Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Prediction...59:38 Is Rocky Clark going to do a Hyrox? + Construction ‘Strongman’ Competition?01:01:22 Quick recap on WRS Contracts + Rocky Drives Forklifts???01:04:40 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #060 | Dave Vickers & Katie KelleherIt's here!!!At Construction Sport, we believe that it's difficult to fight depression with depressing stats & chats. It can be important - but we focus on bringing people together through sports, exercise, and most importantly, having a right old laugh!!!Sit down & join us alongside legends of the game DiggingWithDave & KatieCranes as we celebrate the spirit & deserved downtime of the Christmas period with drinks, snacks, games, sh*t banter, and jokes that may or may not cross the line...MERRY CHRISTMASSSSSSSSSSS!!!⚪ Follow Dave on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/diggingwithdave2023/⚪ Follow Katie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/katie_cranes/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/KD-CFXZTQrc🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Rhy5dHkcTTBQmyrFM6pUz?si=9WuJ9FurQyy1uIssRFScag🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cranes-vs-diggers-the-hilarious-christmas-special/id1778487912?i=1000742587729----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Disclaimer.00:22 Entrance: Grand Reveal & Guest Settle-In!02:03 Intro! What’s to come in this Special Episode + Costume Review!06:00 What’s the best chocolate? + UK North vs South Debates & Comedians!20:59 Spooky circumstances with Dave…24:53 Dave Comes Bearing Gifts!!!31:13 DiggingWithDave on Tele! (ITV’s You Bet! on Tour) + Digger Simulators!37:34 Katie talks Cranes: Licences, Experience, Career + What Does The CPA Do?48:02 Katie & Dave tell us their FAVOURITE Brand of Crane & Digger56:40 THICK AS A BRICK QUIZ IS BACK!!! Round 1: General Knowledge!01:21:16 Thick As A Brick Quiz! Round 2: Closest Wins!01:30:24 Thick As A Brick Quiz! Round 3: Finish The Lyric!01:46:14 Intermission: Dave hosts a silly little game… (Don’t show us ya teeth Keith!)01:55:06 Crane VS Digger VS Curveball QUIZ!!! (Round 4)02:14:10 HILARIOUS Chat about Old School TV Shows!!!02:35:36 Time to reveal the WINNER of this year’s special!02:39:47 A Crackers Outro!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #059 | Yoshimi Douglas StreetOn today's ep we sit down with Yoshimi Douglas-Street, Operations Director at MACE, to talk honestly about working on high-end London construction sites & navigating careers as a woman in a male-dominated industry.The pair also discuss how sport can shape mindsets, skills shortages, educating trauma & how we can attract the next generation into construction.This episode is for everyone: trades, managers, directors, apprentices & anyone who believes the industry can do better.🔵 Connect with Yoshimi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoshimi-douglas-street-3b41b71a/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/-bNEt6LW3IU🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NILxTuohIAVcKxrHFRv4L?si=RFyw7CDfRI6hhuVHiM87jg🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operations-director-on-high-end-sites-female-leadership/id1778487912?i=1000741674388----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro to Yoshimi: Co-Founder of ‘Ladies Can Golf’ - Golf Club Stigma06:23 Communities in & learning from Sports + Yosh’s Basketball & Netball Career!12:49 Construction Background & Roles! + Working on Battersea Power Station20:34 Being in Construction in London + How the pair worked through Covid…25:07 What it’s like actively Championing Women in Construction + Work/Life Balance33:18 Personal story & how exercise and therapy made a difference + Educating Trauma42:37 Integrating sport into Construction like the police, army do + Titles mean nothing47:39 What it’s like working on high-end London sites & being a woman in a senior role01:00:40 Pros vs Cons of Electric Vehicles + Company Sustainability's & Going Green01:06:42 Are we running out of good Tradies? + Why Super Trowel is an amazing event01:12:55 Promoting the industry to youngsters + mentoring programmes?01:16:32 Yosh’s Japanese background & heritage (And Steve’s ffs)01:19:13 Steve recounts his experience driving vintage tractors across the UK…01:24:27 Yosh’s Women & Allies + Creating Change in Construction Event01:30:02 Final Comments: Recapping the GCT Gherkin Summit Event01:33:02 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #058 | Logan PriceToday we welcome an inspiring young man Logan Price who climbed an astonishing 15,000 feet up the treacherous Matterhorn in Switzerland for mental health in construction - and raised over £20,000 in doing so for  @TheB1M  Get Construction Talking campaign!Logan has always been involved in construction, from working on HS2, Quantity Surveying, & Engineering. The pair discuss site life, a 'construction tax,' rugby, and his own reasons for why he took on one of the toughest climbs in Europe...🔵 Connect with Logan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-price-813716203/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/9Sr5niO0euk🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RAuN4fzFGzLo0cVPkbpdu?si=xmhPbTQpRl-k-WSVRfN4AQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-man-who-climbed-15-000-feet-for-mental-health-in/id1778487912?i=1000740654557----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Always be prepared (not)01:54 Intro! Logan’s roles in construction & working on HS205:18 Transitioning from Engineering to QSing + back home from working away08:57 CITB reigning back grants: Levy System & Training Courses13:31 Playing rugby for Holt RFC (it’s not going great…) + Our Military Trek19:32 Veterans coming into Construction + Travelling for rugby & post-match stories!25:25 Logan’s story on ending up meeting Fred Mills, B1M (Mental Health Awareness)39:33 What Climbing Mont Blanc & The Matterhorn is really like… (vs Ski Season)52:29 Another mental challenge: Ben Banaghan Running Iceland Recap55:24 What’s next then? + Can ANYONE just go and run a marathon???01:04:28 Final Comments: Honest thoughts on the GCT Gherkin Summit01:11:24 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #057 | Kathryn EvansAre prenups really worth it? What rights do you actually have in a breakup or divorce? How can you protect your mental health during separation?Today we sit down with Kathryn Evans, an experienced divorce lawyer, to talk all things custody, legal rights & fees and emotional recovery.Whether you work in construction or not, this episode is packed with real-world advice for anyone going through a breakup, relationship trouble, or divorce.🔵 Connect with Kathryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-evans-a4a6a741/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Kh-GthrGk2A🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zXec9nzD5c0vSbsShners?si=425b8f20d0b644ae🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-lawyer-reveals-the-truth-about-breakups/id1778487912?i=1000739495571----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! About Kathryn & the work she does + Are prenups worth doing?04:50 When is a Divorce Lawyer most busy? + Covid Impact & Funding07:53 Difference between an ‘urgent’ & ‘non-urgent’ case11:11 The most common ways Kathryn is contacted + ‘silver divorces’13:18 Men vs Women custody rights & False stats in construction17:52 Mental Health support issues + Stress in the workplace21:41 When should you contact a divorce lawyer? + Divorce Tips24:31 How to navigate legal fees (House equity, loans) + standard procedures27:25 Dealing with abusive relationships + non-court dispute resolutions29:38 Splitting money & sorting custody after divorce + being the bigger person32:18 Jurisdictional disputes, case law + final comments from Kathryn35:08 How accurate are legal drama tv shows? + Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #056 | Chris RodgersIn this hard-hitting episode of the Construction Sport podcast, mental-health advocate and former Army man Chris Rodgers opens up about running 500 miles in full PPE this year in order to raise awareness for suicide in the construction industry.Chris talks in depth about his relationship with the mental health topic as a whole, and the pair also discuss leadership & hierarchy issues on site, accreditations, pushing limits and also keyboard warriors...🔵 Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-rodgers-a38773154/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/e1XceebVjgU🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5t0XR1oOtsOwAHECD6MsB0?si=lv_sXJKlRzOIk0XB18Iz0w🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-man-who-ran-500-miles-in-ppe-for-mental-health-in/id1778487912?i=1000738514433----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Who is Chris, What he does & 50 Mountains in 5 Days Challenge!?03:14 Running/Eating habits (or lack thereof) + More about Chris (army background)20:53 Life in Weston-super-Mare + Getting hacked on LinkedIn & Keyboard Warriors30:45 GCT Summit Recap: Discussing Mental Health in Construction.44:06 Benefits & downgrades of different leadership roles/types on different sites54:17 Chris’ Journey: Personal reasons for Running 500 miles in PPE01:09:46 The true credibility of Awards Nights and Accreditations01:14:05 The pair’s very different ways of looking after their wellbeing!01:19:20 Planning issues leading to extra pressures from top down01:22:26 Next steps: Chris’ Ideas + Plan for a Charity & How CS is run…01:35:35 Final thoughts: Mental vs Physical systems, NHS + Learning your limits01:44:42 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #055 | Ben King & Harry ReeveLong-term friends of Construction Sport Ben King & Harry Reeve of Pyramid Scaffold Design are on the pod today! Two guys who have been on the tools, and are now changing the scaffolding game in design & consultancy. The trio discuss the reality of courses, promoting the industry, issues with money chasing & more on construction sport events + an exciting 24hr Treadmill Challenge that YOU can sign up to! Watch on to find out more...🔵 SIGN UP to the Treadmill Challenge: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cugd3w1CMxk7vKr-tTpLj0x5jDR4VjOR68I5-KvikCo/edit?usp=sharing🔵 Check out Pyramid Scaffold Design: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7393908466274443265/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4Q8xeaLYbK4🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CO55dL4IzO9e3selFM0Ri?si=U8IOmWX5S5CJ_Xg1tANX0w🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Harry’s (dodgy) Moustache, coming off the tools, Stag Do’s & Propa Cafes!08:44 What is & who are Pyramid Scaffold Design?18:00 Promoting the industry, courses, & Steve’s previous job roles on the ground23:55 Scaffolding Education, Degrees + Learning on the job?30:16 How can the scaffold industry become more desirable? + Looking after yourself36:10 Long Hours & The issues with always chasing the money…40:36 Actually getting to people on the ground + Some interesting projects the pair have had45:38 The pair’s honest thoughts on our ConSpo Treks + Harry’s life as a reservist52:20 How Steve’s ‘military journey’ ended with him moving to Austria?56:21 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge! Giving Blood, & Steve’s operation story01:05:39 Recapping the ConSpo Military Trek + What’s coming up next..?01:09:40 What’s next for Pyramid Scaffold Design? + Getting beaten up at Jiu Jitsu01:13:14 Sign up to Harry & Ben’s 24hr Treadmill Challenge! + Hardest Geezer01:17:41 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #054 | Andrew CurtinIn this topical episode of the Construction Sport Podcast, host Steve sits down with Andrew Curtin, founder of Construction Wave, to unpack one of the biggest stories in UK construction - the rise and fall of ISG.Once a huge construction powerhouse behind major UK projects, ISG went into administration in September 2024. Andrew’s article exposed how data, hierarchy, and decision-making led to the company’s collapse - and how the industry responded.🔵 Check out Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/🔵 Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtinandrew/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/6seAPUo-yuM🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kxUdhkUsieEpwyo7ScrW2?si=8_1hkjT_RNCvBBk0nVHPTg🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-fall-of-isg-what-really-happened-andrew-curtin/id1778487912?i=1000736415492----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Life at Construction Wave & CFO Summit + Tick-boxing Mental Health?07:02 The rise & fall of ISG: How Andrew’s article came about11:06 How ISG Began & Key Projects + Steve’s UKREiiF event experience18:50 Closing their Residential Business & Poor Data Centres + Hierarchy Issues24:14 Rebounding under new ownership + Losing a 3 Billion-pound factory project32:22 Gross profits vs turnover, company assets, & the ‘beginning of the end’39:52 What are some good things that Steve is seeing in the industry? + On-Site Content46:20 Negative news is what thrives + the huge effect of a company going under50:32 ISG’s last few straws on the camel’s back + Invoice financing58:22 Final takeaways on ISG: Were they really a bad company? + Ashville Aggregates01:03:47 Andrew’s final thoughts & comments + What’s next for Construction Wave01:08:03 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #053 | John Holliday & James MelhuishWhat does the Autumn Budget, tax changes, and the IR35 Rules really mean for construction businesses & the economy?In this jam-packed episode of information, John Holliday and James Melhuish from Pocknells Accountants join us to go through everything finance - from minimum wages, employers NIC, education & cashflows to fraud and the brutal truth about profitability in the construction world.🔵 Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnholliday1/🔵 Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifajames/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/BGtsGGtJxxU🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IX8y259hIhCeCSTib6pXz?si=aUWCdgmdSSegkX-ZknXwDA🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tax-systems-fraud-autumn-budget-the-real-cost/id1778487912?i=1000735383145----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Coming up & what to expect in this pod...02:26 Intro! Who are our guests + Their accountancy firm is a prison..???08:12 The pair’s new accountancy practice + Talking Newborns11:08 How changes to tax system, employers NIC, minimum wage have affected businesses.18:33 Remembering that money isn’t everything + Adapt or die mindset23:26 Different types of advice for different situations + Nov 26th Autumn Budget31:35 The talent of mums during maternity & juggling PA jobs + Harder to switch-off36:46 What are the IR35 Rules? + Investigating fraud & dealing with vulnerable/legal cases46:54 Why schools aren’t teaching all things finance & why we should.52:29 Are all successful people moving to the middle east…? + Qualifications & Licenses01:01:03 Steve rounds up what he’s been up to (walking 100km in 24 hours..?)01:07:24 How we are genuinely making a difference. + Going to therapy01:16:19 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #052 | Mark AnthonyIn this eye-opening, one-year anniversary podcast episode, we welcome Mark Anthony of Demolition News who dives deep into the heart of the demolition & construction industries.Mark speaks very openly about the politics of the industries, mental health negligence, the shocking 2016 Didcot incident, huge multi-million pound scandals and even his own personal anecdotes around suicide, trauma & mental health.Prepare to be educated in this thought-provoking 2-hour special where nothing is off the table.🔵 Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-anthony-998458b/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/9cgCbaTm-6Y🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1D5K1JanZI7LVIIIi8Ve?si=7sOiwGksTXiuhapk5ff7xw🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/industry-secrets-from-major-scandals-to-fatal-incidents/id1778487912?i=1000734036869----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: How the pair met, the effect of Covid Lockdowns & Mark’s Career Path05:36 Why Mark gravitated towards Demolition & Construction + Are they different sectors?12:37 Political side to the sectors - Will we get to ‘zero emissions by 2050’?17:02 Didcot Incident 2016 - What went wrong? + Consequences of Incompetence25:20 The impact of Mental Health negligence in Construction + ‘Social Value’34:04 Women in Construction, Diversity in Workplace, & Calling out Tick-Boxing41:50 Shortage of workers: Brexit & Migrant Workers + Apprenticeships & CITB issues…50:01 Construction ‘Lack of’ Leadership Council… + Weird rules working through Covid01:02:12 Mark’s insights on CMA investigation into Demolition Colluding Scandal01:09:56 The reality of constant badgering & pressure in Construction01:15:23 Exhibitions: ConExpo, Bauma, & Mark talks going to Utility Expo in Kentucky01:20:05 Grenfell Tower: Reached Demolition stage but why Mark won’t report on it.01:23:39 Mark’s Story: Personal reasons for his passion towards Mental Health.01:40:40 The benefits of opening up, + Witnessing suicide trauma & Learning from mistakes.01:53:49 Ending Light-heartedly: Supporting West Ham & Grassroots Profanity!01:58:19 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #051 | Mikaela JubbOn today's episode - Mikaela doesn’t hold back.She's dabbled in many different careers until eventually building her own construction recruitment business, Underdog Recruitment, and has plentiful experience in the sector.From dealing with all sorts of people, to leadership, insolvencies, mental health funding & the effect women have in construction, this episode dives straight into the realities of the industry - pressures, stigmas, and what needs to change.🔵 Connect with Mikaela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelaunderdogrecruitment/🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/zbBdRkT01JE🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2h6w7s2vNROueq0tRQ7np2?si=gs5MIChvQ4yILoYedKmKyQ🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/telling-it-how-it-is-people-skills-finding-balance/id1778487912?i=1000732966315----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Growing up in Southampton + What is it that Mikaela does in Construction?05:56 Ben Banaghan’s Record Iceland Run + Why the pair are getting into Running15:07 Working with Mechanical & Electrical SMEs + Cold Calling, Communication21:42 How the pair first met + Mental Health Funding27:43 Men vs Women expectations & pressures. + The struggle of finding balance33:57 Should we be forcing ‘women in construction’ or let nature take its course?44:01 Mikaela’s client list + Her experiences & insights regarding insolvencies50:40 Supporting mental health in construction + Leadership & People skills58:58 Mikaela’s honest testimonial on our ConSpo Marathon Treks! + Morning People01:09:56 Construction Sport Sailing? + Mikaela Goes on X Factor???01:13:51 Mikaela’s many career changes before starting her business…01:20:24 The stigma of construction… especially how it's sold to students.01:28:25 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #050 | Dr Luke HandsThis is a big one.For nearly a decade, we at Construction Sport have been shouting it from the rooftops: sport is one of the most powerful, stigma-free ways to support ones mental health, especially in construction.Now, we have Dr Luke Hands joining us on the pod, a man with a whole PhD in Mental Health in Construction, and who has the data and research to prove that what we've been advocating is spot on.This is the moment we’ve been waiting for - Luke breaks down his papers & findings that confirm that every match, every trek, every run, every event - it all matters.Watch the full episode and join the movement to make mental health in construction about action, not just awareness.🔵 Connect with Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-luke-hands-62b52943/🔴Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/RIBGZY3azkM🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QTrGmVcuD2zYPEBX4IXDC?si=K85XLaDKRq2trZY_Wf_-7g🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-proof-is-in-sport-can-save-lives-in-construction/id1778487912?i=1000731972763----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro - Who is Luke Hands? Upbringing, Education, Careers, and Professional Hurling07:23 Is amateur sport suffering due to work/life pressures?12:27 Luke’s a Bodybuilder!?17:33 Life working at Murphy’s, HSQE + NEBOSH & Prevention + Mitigation24:48 How Luke became Doctor Luke: Research Paper on Mental Health Data.37:11 Luke’s Conclusion: Sport is the most natural stigma-free way to de-stress.42:26 The terrible state of on-site welfare facilities still now in 2025 + Wallpaper Effect45:09 How accurate really are the statistics? Suicides + Fatalities52:03 What’s next? Data Response + How often should a DASS form be completed?01:04:19 GCT Mental Health Summit: What we want to get out of it. + UK Pressures01:08:05 How Luke & previous guest Karl Edwards know each other & their work!01:12:01 Luke’s work with Ardmore - Infrastructure & Engineering01:14:57 Outro + Final Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #049 | Ben Banaghan #2Ben Banaghan is BACK - as a World Record holder!As the records stand, Site Manager Ben is now the fastest person to run the entire length of Iceland - from the most northern point to the southern tip - he did 590 km in UNDER 8 days!?Find out EVERYTHING there is to know about what a challenge like this entails as Ben goes in depth on logistics, injury, calorie intake, weather, mindset, supplementation & much more (including why his time is technically an unofficial record, but what's being done to get into those history books!)Whether you work on site, run marathons, or just need a shot of motivation - this episode will light a fire under you.If you'd like to show some support for Ben's achievement, please donate here ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-banaghan-running-for-construction-sport?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLFollow Ben on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/b_banaghan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/I8vNgWDdtsYListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/31orjIbfnRSDfn3stFjziQ?si=m6wtwC9rTG6YMKZZcxBVlgListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-record-fastest-man-to-run-across-iceland-ben/id1778487912?i=1000730795477----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Ben is BACK with a World Record! + How it almost failed before starting…07:14 Ben explains keeping a fierce mindset + What the Roads & Weather was really like16:36 How was Ben's time so much faster than the previous record? + Dealing with Hills24:38 How Ben’s comrade Ciaran played a huge part in getting this run complete!26:48 In hindsight, what’s something Ben would/n’t do differently? + The Next Challenge!30:34 What Ben was eating & His daily calorie consumption + Phone Signal Issues36:27 Injuries that came up during the run - and how Ben dealt with them40:07 Going from a size 9 to 10.5 in 8 days! + Back to work & gym43:24 Why running Iceland was easier than work life (despite hallucinating mid-run…)48:35 Seeing the northern lights + tackling geysers & glaciers, and sun & wind burn51:57 What’s up next? Ben’s training plans & roadmap to Running Portugal..!53:20 Ben’s inspiring nature & showing what’s possible + Producer Al is doing a marathon!56:41 How to fuel yourself DURING an (ultra)marathon (Food + supplements)01:01:39 Guinness World Records NOT accepting Ben’s achievement???01:04:27 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #048 | Alice LesterSenior Brand & PR Manager at On The Tools Alice Lester joins us for a raw conversation on stigma & how construction workers are portrayed, the challenges they face, overall pressures and why campaigns like Project 7K and the Construction Industry Alert System are vital for change.Alice also opens up about her own therapy sessions & the pair explore why people in construction find it harder to indulge in counselling, as well as covering almost every other problem the industry is currently facing.Whether you’re a groundworker, brickie, project manager, or site director, this episode is for you.For more info about Project 7K: The Lost City, click here: https://thelostcity.org/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jBp1KvRRW30Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KVVLfTDA7NvbHIbVCW9Ud?si=gVXdNzhhSMyCgyS_X-ju6AListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/constructions-tough-truths-stigma-pressure-accountability/id1778487912?i=1000729502862----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-into waffle: UK Accents00:51 Intro! Who is Alice? & Her role at On The Tools. + Next OTT Awards Night!10:20 Is ‘Groundworker’ a Trade? College Courses & Working through Covid.16:27 The Stigma towards Construction and What We Should be Promoting!30:14 The housing situation: Pressure Kills. + Super Trowel Controversy & UK Attitude.37:46 Alice’s White Papers at On The Tools: Tool Theft, WIC, Banter/Camaraderie46:46 People who are an Inspiration in the Industry53:28 Why it can be tough to get Construction Workers into Therapy + Ice Baths & Wellness59:38 Project 7K: The Lost City (Campaign) What is it + Why Sport & Exercise is a solution01:07:01 Why we created our Industry Alert System + CITB Top100 Influential WIC Awards01:10:36 Final Thoughts: Site Fatalities, Accountability, Construction Mental Health Support.01:20:10 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #047 | Nicola & Josh PhillipsToday we have Mr & Mrs Phillips on the pod!The pair dive into how they ended up working at the same tiling firm, and talk openly through their perspectives of why the construction industry can be an absolute neckache! Also covered is marketing, accreditations, & some honest feedback for the CITB...This conversation is for anyone in construction - from apprentices to directors, with touches on mental health, equality, and the realities of working in the trades.Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/NQH97SKfMBAListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KnbVLBZOs1cKBM7FPxgl1?si=YVerWDHvSqSdn-eLciWg-QListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-construction-getting-tougher-to-work-in-mental-health/id1778487912?i=1000728212013----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 pre-intro waffle01:06 Intro! Who are these 2 & where do they come from?09:07 Construction Sport Wellness Retreats: Why they’re great! + Our 1st Cricket Match!30:25 Mental Health through Sport + Groundworkers vs Tilers & Project Overpromising…39:25 How can we promote the industry in the right way? + Josh’s route to Construction.54:19 What it’s like working together as a married couple… 2 minutes from home57:29 Is the industry getting tougher to work in..? Accreditations, Revenues & The CITB…01:17:49 Equality & Why ‘Women into Construction’ folded..? + Marketing in Construction01:25:55 What do the pair actually know about tiling? + The Best Construction Exhibition..?01:29:32 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #046 | Stuart WallisOn today's ep, we warmly welcome Stuart Wallis! A construction veteran with a trade union background and a powerful voice for change in the industry.The pair cover everything from site culture and welfare conditions to mental health, politics, educating the younger generations & night shifts at Heathrow Airport. Stu also speaks openly & honestly about his personal struggles with family & mental wellbeing.Follow Stu's Podcast Here: https://youtube.com/@hardhatsandheadspace?si=uivN5y0NSxtxZVGRWatch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/FKlHrg7O7AkListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hMGhwDADolX8pzPNjAHre?si=_wWP8spkR9mBdbuRJpriIAListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixing-construction-culture-site-welfare-young-people/id1778487912?i=1000727188624----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Who is Stu & What does he do? + When the pair first met!07:53 How Free Haircuts Changed a Construction Site for the Better…16:35 Stu’s Background: Growing up, past jobs (trade union), values & ethics.25:58 How Stu’s helped to fix the bad ways we educate construction to youngsters44:03 Employed/Self-employed, payment terms & What it’s like working night shifts56:13 What working at Heathrow Airport is really like + MACE’s biggest UK jobs01:07:29 Site conditions: Poor welfare. How can we change that?01:12:29 ‘The Big Divide’ - Talking Politics in Construction01:19:21 Stu’s Anecdotes: People who love the job vs bringing his teenager to work..!01:26:03 Site Inductions: Stu Gets Personal on Family Health & Mental Wellbeing Issues.01:42:51 Another random (and unexpected) Story... Stu doing Panto!1:49:05 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #045 | Ben BanaghanBen Banaghan has been on construction sites from the age of 14. Now, as in RIGHT now, he’s out in Iceland attempting something unbelievable: running the full length of the country - approx 570km from north to south - in just 8 days. (8th - 15th September 2025)This isn’t just about running. It’s about mental toughness, graft, and proving what’s possible when you come from a working-class background and push your limits.If you’re in construction, trades, or the running world - this one will hit home. Ben’s journey is about more than sport. It’s about mental health, resilience, and showing working people what’s possible, & why it's worth doing.If you'd like to show some support for Ben, please donate here ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-banaghan-running-for-construction-sport?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLFollow Ben's journey ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/b_banaghan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/LOjlmiYSDSsListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/75TELLueBAQn9snQXU78Wb?si=mH3LGb4hSnCDrEq6crpaPwListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-building-sites-to-breaking-records-570km-in-eight/id1778487912?i=1000725878129----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Ben’s Journey - in construction from 14, always been mad about sports.02:31 Ben’s past experiences: Running the length of Ireland AND the UK!09:01 So… Ben is RUNNING ICELAND! Logistics & how he’s feeling…17:52 How Ben Deals with Injuries & Niggles + Applying for Guinness World Record24:54 Ben’s experience with Mental Health Struggles in Construction, & Why sport works.31:03 Dealing with Recovery & Fatigue + Calories In vs Out & Why food is so important.38:59 More Logistics: Icelandic daylight and wildlife & rescue teams + Alcohol Ban?43:14 Why Ben’s taking 4 pairs of Running Shoes to Iceland…45:05 Ben’s Flight Plans + A word for the companies who have generously supported him.49:06 The power of Social Media on big running adventures. (HardestGeezer in Africa)53:19 Final Thoughts & Comments57:20 Ben’s Target Pace & Heart Zones + Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #044 | Steve's Solo PodSteve goes solo in this episode of the Construction Sport Podcast to break down shocking new data from the HSE - obtained via a Freedom of Information request.Over the last 3 years, too many accidents, incidents, and fatalities have occurred on UK construction sites. In this episode, Steve exposes the statistics, asks why workers are still dying on site, and explores who is (or isn’t) taking responsibility. From that, he talks plans moving forwards and what needs to change in the industry.Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/57725JKRE1IListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/69tpyGOqEhNurN09PVGaEX?si=dkG5AMZNQA2PkSQXKgChGQListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hse-stats-reveal-shocking-reality-of-site-fatalities/id1778487912?i=1000724728383----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro - Why is Steve doing a solo pod today?01:50 Steve’s ‘Freedom of information’ Request to the HSE. Stats & Dates05:12 Steve dives into the stats + Pie Chart Graphics: Fatalities on Site10:29 What are we doing for those affected by what they have witnessed? + TRiM17:55 Final Anecdotes & Moving Forward21:46 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #043 | Joli RileyThis week we sit down with business coach, scuba instructor, and wellbeing advocate Joli Riley to explore the connection between mental health and performance.We dive into Joli’s adventures scuba diving around the world, breathwork therapy, imposter syndrome and how nutrition & sports helps protect our mental wellbeing.Whether you work in construction, business, or simply want to improve your mental health, this episode is packed with tools to help you live and work better.Connect with Joli on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joliriley/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/eJCRYGy0wZcListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dipSrAQZf83UQEYoDJNQ4?si=QjI1lMg_QtOQb5TbVhY-4gListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bettering-mental-health-breathwork-scuba-diving-beating/id1778487912?i=1000723711669----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Joli’s Career Background(s!)06:04 Joli’s Scuba Diving Life Travelling the World + Exploring Cultures!13:44 We hosted an Ice Bath Challenge, but why? + Breathwork & Therapy21:50 Joli’s current role as a Business Coach, how she helps people.31:44 Difference between Business & Executive Coaching + Imposter Syndrome39:14 Being in Singapore when Covid struck… Will it ever happen again?45:38 Coming together through breathwork, yoga, wellbeing sessions. + SOMA Breathwork52:17 You are what you eat - Exploring good nutrition for positive mental health57:25 Where is the BEST place to Scuba Dive in the World? + Diving Logistics01:02:33 Why does playing/doing sports work so well for mental health?01:05:07 Final Comments & Outro (Bungee Jumping with Anton Oliver..!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER:Viewers may find some topics and themes discussed in this podcast distressing.This recording has been shared for informational and educational purposes only. We do not intend to cause any harm or offence.If you or anyone you know has been affected by issues raised in this podcast, please reach out to the following for help & support:Samaritans - Call 116 123 (24/7, free) or visit https://www.samaritans.org/Thank you.Episode #042 | John HoulihanHealth & Safety Manager John Houlihan worked for the main scaffolding contractor on Grenfell immediately after the disaster of June 2017.In this impactful & poignant episode of the Construction Sport Podcast, he shares his first-hand perspective on the treatment of construction workers & mental health struggles, the immense logistics of the scaffold, and the politics of accountability.This isn’t just a story about scaffolding. It's a rare insight into one of the most sensitive projects UK construction has ever faced, told by someone who was there day by day.📝Citations/Reports:- https://drive.google.com/file/d/19iWqn-oIoLI9uS77kOuap0OIjVgFqWR6/view?usp=sharing- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCfeVKzSFW82FJz5yivFH8vO_OuPm4WX/view?usp=sharing- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YfJXjyLwP7orEov8_a7_AJjMlvgZY8Bv/view?usp=sharing🔗Connect with John on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-houlihan-cmiosh-57149b19/Watch On YouTube - https://youtu.be/TrcexNQZKqUListen On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JiUC4o0UejAyOPNrDhdBY?si=uV_8Q5fcTO6u58wMPDEvCAListen On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grenfell-tower-behind-the-scaffold-john-houlihan/id1778487912?i=1000722792601----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! John’s Irish Background, & SUPER TROWEL + Ice Skip Recap!09:03 John’s Story of Heading up the Scaffold for Grenfell Tower.21:42 Why working on Grenfell was unfair & worse for Scaffolders (Mental Health)27:43 In-depth Logistics of how & why Scaffolding was Erected + Monitored33:00 How Construction Workers were treated vs All other teams on Grenfell39:45 More Post-Disaster Logistics & Scaffold Dismantling + Staff Turnover43:25 Lack of Health Support for workers + Why John got Exiled from the job…51:59 Scaffold Politics + How & When will Grenfell’s Scaffolding be taken down?56:41 Accountability, Government, & HSE. Enforcing Legislation? + Health & Safety01:02:13 How the Industry was affected + Grenfell Today & Scaffolder Stereotypes01:09:47 John’s Invention: ScaffGap & His Consulting Work + Supporting Construction Sport01:22:45 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #041 | Katy GlenNewest Team Member Katy is now in the hot seat!The pair discuss our very special Construction Sport Hundred Club & newly-released Impact Report which you can find more about in the links below!On from that they delve right into personal wellbeing, cons of modern society & the politics of construction giving us reason to do what we do.Hundred Club - https://constructionsport.com/hundred-club/Impact Report - https://constructionsport.com/impact-report/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/5-Kam81Sx4IListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dO0SvUzEFx9HJeyUDn1iU?si=033318e4f45e42a5Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000721797237----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Who is actually running construction? + Impact Report & Hundred Club06:18 Wellbeing, Stress, Cons of Mobile Devices & iPad Kids + Meditation & Breathwork14:12 Watching what you eat - Addiction to energy drinks17:00 Our NEXT Members Meeting! & The next Rugby Match at Saracens’ Stadium!19:42 Our 2025 Highlights so far! + The ‘Head of Social Value’ Job Role & Competitiveness26:04 Politics in Construction… Productivity & Investing into your people29:54 Katy’s opinion on Women in Construction + Networking via Golf Events33:58 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #040 | Steve KerslakeWith arguably the most special guest yet... Stephen Kerslake dives deep into the biggest challenges facing the UK construction industry today - from government inaction, scandals, HSE oversight to mental health, diversity, and the reality of working conditions on-site.We therefore reveal our Theory of Change + introduce Construction Industry Alert and explain how Construction Sport is saving lives through proactive reform and community-led action.Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/FrE3dY8X84QListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Riq2NTLFOVP35T9mEsoTi?si=IL0dG7R7SlWgwKjtiszyIQListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-sport-what-were-doing-to-save-lives-in/id1778487912?i=1000720880925----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! Why you should listen to our most recent Episodes02:53 Our Theory of change, NEW Hundred Club Ambassador + Podcast REVIEW19:01 What is our Peloton Challenge? + Inclusivity, Diversity & Youngsters in Construction29:50 Scandals, Longer Hours + more Construction Politics (Grenfell)34:02 What we’re doing about it - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ALERT52:56 Why aren’t the Government/HSE trying to change the construction industry..?01:02:43 Final Comments - Our UPCOMING Construction Sport Events! Open to ALL!01:07:56 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #039 | Alex Gotts & Craig CopelandIn this episode, we’re joined by Alex Gotts of Sigmacore & Craig Copeland of WillU for an unfiltered, honest discussion on the behind the scenes of the construction industry.From fraud & foul play, demographics, career pressures and how hierarchy affects workers on site, nothing is off the table. This episode speaks directly to anyone on the tools, in management, or anywhere in between.Connect with Alex on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-gotts-b4a84711a/Connect with Craig on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-copeland-a10908147/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/-tMrUAhUWm0Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r4KPaAuO0zbsV4DVXXRwc?si=Ab37zKGCSse0Pz8DZRjePQListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-uk-construction-fraud-insurances-cancel-culture/id1778487912?i=1000719780059----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! London Travel, Ben Banaghan, & Our London 10km Run!05:24 Sigmacore X WillU, How Timpson’s Actually Operates? & UK vs US Podcasts09:24 Giving construction workers a voice, cancel culture + Main Contractor fraud?14:28 Craig talks WillU: What is it? + Insurances, Self-employment, Anxiety28:07 Swapping Golf for Padel? + Bringing people together at work + Alex’s Business40:58 Craig’s Motorsport Career! Importance of Sports X Work + Steve goes to Wimbledon!51:57 Alex’s ridiculous luck winning raffles… Going Monaco Grand Prix for FREE!?56:24 Miscommunication through hierarchy & benefits of transparency01:02:26 Why Construction needs, & how to appeal to, Youngsters + Career Progression01:11:00 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #038 | Richard Stewart & Remi MartinelliWhat’s it really like running a scaffolding business in the UK?We sat down with Rich & Remi from Rule One Scaffolding to talk about life on site, payment terms, accreditations, employment benefits, mental health in construction and some wild scaffold stories on the job.🛠️ Real talk for scaffolders, tradespeople, and anyone working in construction.🎧 Also featuring: site safety, whistleblowing laws, the London Marathon, tattoos, and more!Connect with Richard on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stewart-75a7b8218/Connect with Remi on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-martinelli-aatqb-37835a246/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/KV1QnzFvIjgListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/70LoOqCPfwSJuonaOLHTlG?si=fSzcgun3TcmVkSCau6IRdgListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-graft-guts-life-running-a-scaffolding-business/id1778487912?i=1000718667762----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! What it’s like running a Scaffold Business: Rule One Scaffolding04:18 Rich’s Scaffolding Knowledge & History + Remi’s role with accounts & AAT Exams,12:49 Rich talks Scaffolding Purpose, Law, Cladding & Working With Clients23:14 Delving into construction fatality statistics + Alert System + Whistleblowing Laws34:39 Why being Self-employed in Construction needs a total revamp39:52 Rule One Scaffolding’s Experience with Payment Schedules/Terms44:20 Steve’s anal ways on Covid Lockdown Motorway Job…51:00 Rich & Remi’s Loyal Involvements in many Construction Sport Events!01:00:08 Rich on what it’s like doing the London Marathon! + Upcoming ConSpo Events01:05:45 Social Value, Inclusivity & Diversity + Youngsters in Construction01:10:12 Remi’s Italian Background, Rich’s Scottish Background and… TATTOO Reveal!01:19:57 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #037 | Phil SaundersMental health in construction is at a crisis point.In this episode, Phil shares his personal struggles, the pressures of site life, and what needs to change in the industry.From burnout and stress to the role of grassroots sports, AI, workplace culture & also cycling around the whole world – this is a raw and honest conversation every tradie needs to hear.Connect with Phil on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-saunders-mior-2332972b/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/RnZq83AamZUListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EI83HVXBhX4sqYXtzhfEv?si=XjwyYbDdR8ekYzFWwTkN3QListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-health-in-construction-is-broken-heres-how-were/id1778487912?i=1000717510855----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro! About Phil: University, Redundancy & Working in Construction07:03 Phil Talks Roofing: Flat roofs, Water Wastage & Drainage12:41 Industry Pressures, Cutting Corners + Grenfell Tower & Building Safety Act19:50 How is AI going to take over the construction industry? + WhatsApp vs Emails27:20 Benefits of playing Grassroots Sports + Robbed of winning Reading 7s33:33 Drinking cultures: is there something wrong with you for being sober?39:16 Dealing with stress & pressure + Super Trowel & Attracting Apprenticeships47:07 All things Wales: Working/Living in + Language. & ConSpo Events!52:46 Phil’s story of Cycling around the whole planet.59:15 Stress, Trauma, Depression, Death. How we’re fixing Mental Health in Construction.01:41:18 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #036 | Jimmy HendryWhat’s REALLY going on in the UK plumbing & gas industry?Today we sit down with experienced plumber Jimmy Hendry, who’s seen it all, to expose:🔧 Why the industry is broken – and how to fix it🔧 Hidden dangers & regulations everyone should know🔧 Are we heading for another Grenfell-level disaster?🔧 Tool theft, mental health, and what life on site is really like🔧 The insane amount of water we waste daily in the UKWhether you’re a plumber, gas engineer, or work anywhere in construction, this conversation will open your eyes and give you the real stats and stories that you need to hear.Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-hendry-327799133/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/13Ejn4FdppEListen On Spotify! -https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oEI794bO0X1Guqu8AnOcm?si=yPf3KMqARrSJmWFv035jowListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-plumbing-gas-in-the-uk-exposing/id1778487912?i=1000716481439----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-Intro Waffle: What’s to come in this Ep!01:09 Intro! How & When Jimmy & Steve first met!04:30 About Jimmy: Teaching in Namibia, apprenticeships & accreditation tickets16:53 Are plumbers allowed to also deal with gas? + Insurances & Regulations30:32 Outrageous Politician Promises/Actions + Defibrillators, Prosecutions, Agendas43:20 Is it going to take another Grenfell incident to be taken seriously? Gas Safe Register54:59 UK Tool Theft: Steve’s van gets broken into. + Commending Construction Influencers01:03:18 Construction Life: Fatalities, HSE incompetence, PTSD, Suicide, Legislative Change.01:21:32 Mental Health Struggles + Why budgeting will make a big difference to your life01:32:46 Jimmy talks working & living in Antarctica! Work/Life Balance…01:49:03 Jimmy warns how we waste an insane amount of water every day01:56:27 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #035 | Paul RosserToday we dive deep into the REAL stories that builders and tradespeople face every day.Paul bravely shares his honest journey through construction life from fighting through work stress, toxic site culture, & mental health struggles facilitated by drug & alcohol abuse.If you work in construction—or care about the people who build the world around us—this conversation will hit home.Connect with Paul on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rosser-140896112/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/qF2DE2o5TmIListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2930GRGdkDDhhjXGvDv1mn?si=oiv9tVHnTfyQWWgBD_IMlAListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/drugs-debt-disrespect-the-reality-of-uk/id1778487912?i=1000715423433----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: Paul’s background - journey into, and life in construction (all different jobs)07:24 “convid”, Work stress equalling Mental Health Slipping + Drug & Alcohol Abuse15:06 Paul’s experience with Awful Payment Structures & Disrespectful Colleagues24:46 Difference in clients during covid? + Not having the vaccine28:09 Mental Health in construction: ‘unnecessary spending’? + Sexual Harassment Stats36:04 Paul’s Open & Honest take on Mental Health + Stories from At Work46:06 Tickets & Accreditation Cards Processes + Keir Starmer is a ******48:39 Moving onto more upbeat stuff: Paul’s route into DJing + Breathwork55:54 Final thoughts & Comments (Breathwork Therapy, Youngsters in Construction) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #034 | Will PolstonIn this powerful episode, Will shares his 7-year journey of sobriety, how his childhood shaped his beliefs about money and his passion for working on personal development.From redefining success to building resilience, Will opens up about how small habits can change your life.Connect with Will on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/Check out North Star Conversations: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dq4Bm4ztTVT7eRgGp3pXh?si=1cf620a514f34a96Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/YGNuShHmYdIListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6I3n8lUk12ZjAn8DHB6ZwG?si=EGmS7X_7T6a58fCG7wZ2XAListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-success-business-strategist-on-accountability/id1778487912?i=1000714492076----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-Intro Waffle: Which UK Names are Going Extinct?00:30 Intro! How Will & Steve Know each other (poor teachers)01:49 Money = Happiness? How & Why Will got into what he does08:32 Defining success, Will’s range of Clients, + Focusing on yourself, not others.17:14 Been 7 years sober - why?22:15 The benefits of holding yourself accountable & Will’s recommended positive habits27:04 How Will’s childhood shaped his monetary beliefs. + Construction Sport’s ‘Mission’34:47 3 types of people: Personal Development. + Make America Healthy Again38:45 How Different Content Consumption will affect you, & Morning Routines44:57 The importance of sharing a story, the right way. + Law of attraction48:20 Will’s Podcast: North Star Conversations, Construction, + The Chinese Farmer Fable58:51 Email [email protected] - FREE Book Giveaway. + Final Thoughts1:05:22 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #033 | Shoaib Awan & Clair FrameOn today's ep, legends in the game Shoaib & Clair tackle the growing issue of tool theft in the construction industry. From police raids to proactive community solutions, they share practical advice, personal experiences, and even a live demo on how to mark & protect your tools and what to do when theft strikes. A must-watch for tradespeople, contractors, and anyone serious about site security & industry change.Connect with Shoaib on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoaib-awan-725b3998/Connect with Clair on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clair-frame-186148113/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/0wHv6O3FLz0Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QaSHt3NbkNUNokGVnm1Uo?si=4of9JhqPSTaaJT_IdcAUHQListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tool-theft-how-to-prevent-take-action-with-live-demo/id1778487912?i=1000713420608----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-intro: Selecta DNA Newsletter01:37 Intro! Shoaib & Clair’s background: It’s a small world! + When the trio first met05:35 Tool theft: Looking back at the rallies/protests at Westminster Square15:52 The art of stealing tools22:14 Step-by-Step guide: The benefit to marking your tools + enforcing action34:13 LIVE DEMO: How to securely & safely mark your tools with SelectaDNA!39:35 The consequences & effects of having your tools stolen49:55 What’s next? Police & community engagement + more info on Marking Events!59:32 What to do once you’ve marked your tools: Account set-up + Newsletter01:03:15 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #032 | Jack Rixon & Bayley HallAnother couple of legends join us on today's pod!Jack Rixon & Bayley hall join us to talk through all angles of mental health in the construction sector, and what proactive actions they take & how people should be educated on keeping their wellbeing in check. The trio discuss young people in construction via apprenticeships & also talk sports, fitness & the use of AI...Connect with Jack on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-r-24a595123/Connect with Bayley on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayley-hall-985a861a6/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/3SmVu6Kz4RUListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iUaQwe0NXgQPG1LmmbybC?si=d3820ff207274a70Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-you-can-easily-improve-your-wellbeing-industry/id1778487912?i=1000712424038----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Pre-intro - Mental Health laws: The french are doing it right01:08 Intro! Introducing Jack, Bayley & PhoenixME + Jack’s ice bath morning routine…08:04 Bettering mental health in construction: Working with Ryan Parke: The Men’s Coach15:56 Quarter life crisis..? Bayley does a Hyrox21:58 Using sport as a medium for teamwork & camaraderie: PhoenixME 20km Project Walk25:33 Jack’s background on the tools & Health & Safety + PhoenixME’s long lasting history31:47 Apprenticeship Schemes at PhoenixME… Are they worth it?39:55 The stats are bad, but here’s why the industry is good.43:03 Is AI being properly utilised within companies? Data Collection/Employee Data46:50 Mental x Physical Health: Low testosterone, breathwork, ice baths, hydration52:21 How PhoenixME Projects Work. Regs & Acts + Social Value58:27 Jack & Bayley’s workplace fitness challenge + Peloton Challenge & Athlete Downfalls01:09:02 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #031 | Ashley Francis & Joe ShortToday on the pod: more fantastic guests!Ash & Joe - hosts of the legendary proactive bricklaying event Super Trowel are with us to discuss what their unique idea is all about! Ins & outs, the birth of it all & behind the scenes are covered, as well as the trio then discussing fitness & mental health in the industry & how addictions can hugely impact one's life.Connect with Ash on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-francis-mciob-acabe-31496864/Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-s-90547452/Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/q0ka2HPU1YsListen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/67tvAyZokgryUZWNDdJAKM?si=RwRcm7S9T-CW374pmtlz9AListen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bricklayers-become-hosts-of-huge-unique-event/id1778487912?i=1000711150140----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro - What is Super Trowel?!08:32 Ash sets up the Bricklayers Social Club + The birth of Super Trowel23:13 Super Trowel goes to Vegas! What went right, and wrong…29:32 Bricklayer Ryder Cup? More on Vegas + NEXT Super Trowel Event!40:15 Ash’s Day Job as a Project Manager: Youngsters in Construction & Foreign Labour50:04 How common are Female Bricklayers? + Joe’s Day Job: Inventor of Brickjackets!56:47 Brick makeover/tinting + Stories from old Jobs!01:03:05 Construction Sport - What’s coming up?! + Keeping up with Sports/Fitness01:11:17 Mental Health struggles: Alcoholism & Drugs + Negatives of DnA Tests…01:18:51 Ash opens up about his issue with gambling. + Getting people into Bricklaying01:24:06 What’s next for Super Trowel??? & How it operates behind the scenes01:32:24 What’s next for the Charity & Steve? How he operates behind the scenes…01:36:58 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.