Hard Hat Chat Podcast

In this episode, Dan and Curt are discussing how Artificial Intelligence (A.I. / AI) could change the construction industry around the world with the help of 'The HODCAST' host, Sam La Roche. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...Hard Hat Chat is your no-nonsense take on the UK construction industry, hosted by Dan Carey (founder, Core4) and Curt Hull (General Manager, Core4). Expect honest insights, industry talk, great guests, and a bit of banter from the front line of the world's most important sector.This episode is for entertainment purposes only.Hard Hat Chat is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan and Curt are discussing if Health and Safety culture can change for the better in the construction industry with the help of 'The HODCAST' host, Sam La Roche. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...Hard Hat Chat is your no-nonsense take on the UK construction industry, hosted by Dan Carey (founder, Core4) and Curt Hull (General Manager, Core4). Expect honest insights, industry talk, great guests, and a bit of banter from the front line of the world's most important sector.This episode is for entertainment purposes only.Hard Hat Chat is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan and Curt are discussing if the UK can REALLY build 1.5 million new homes by August 2029 as per the Government goal. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...Hard Hat Chat is your no-nonsense take on the UK construction industry, hosted by Dan Carey (founder, Core4) and Curt Hull (General Manager, Core4). Expect honest insights, industry talk, great guests, and a bit of banter from the front line of the world's most important sector.This episode is for entertainment purposes only.Hard Hat Chat is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan and Curt are discussing MONDAY'S in the construction industry, including some funny stories of employees failing to turn up to work, and some lessons to be taken away for everyone in the sector. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...This episode is for entertainment purposes only.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan and Curt are discussing how the LEGO group's incredible comeback story can provide valuable lessons to business - especially in the construction industry. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...This episode is for entertainment purposes only.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan and Curt are discussing what could easily be perceived as the biggest "scandal" in the UK construction industry - accreditations. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...This episode is for entertainment purposes only.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan, Curt, AND Ryan are discussing HOW to get the construction site motivated! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE PODCAST RETURNS! In this episode, Dan & Curt are back with a bang in this debut chapter of the third season of 'Hard Hat Chat'. Together they're discussing where they've been, winning some new BIG work, and what to expect in the coming batch of construction-centred episodes. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting with the legend that is Rob Wheeler. We find out what has changed in the industry over the last 40+ years, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Of course no chat with Rob would be complete without some of his unique phrases and unparalelled wisdom. Join us for chat ranging from demolition to underpinning and everything in between. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting with Ryan about legacy projects. Specifically what our sites will say about us in 50 years. Together, they discuss their favourite jobs and the need to take pride in our work. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about the world of 'social media marketing' with founder of the 71 Club, Olivia Smith. Together, they dive into the importance of social media - no matter the size of the business or trade, and get tips from Olivia for the online world. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are diving further into the difficulties of working in the construction industry after Curt's recent attendance at The B1M's 'Get Construction Talking' event in London - they emphasize the importance of attitude and leadership on-site, and the struggles of self-employment in the current climate. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about arguably London's most iconic skyscraper, The Gherkin, Curt's debrief from The B1M's Get Construction Talking event - where the lads both discuss the current state of mental health in the industry, and the NEW New Towns that have been announced by the government. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about the 'Hard Hat Chat' LAUNCH PARTY Networking Event - spoiler alert: it was a success. Throughout the episode, we chat to some of the other Core4 team about the future of construction. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about the trials and difficulties of being a leader of a construction firm - is it all that it's cracked up to be, or is it a case of "everybody hates Dan?" Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about the landscape of podcasting and what other podcasts they regularly listen to, and in turn, influence Hard Hat Chat. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt take a dive into construction history. They are considering engineering royalty, looking at just some of the accomplishments of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Expect the usual banter with an engineering twist as Brunel's innovative projects are discussed.Let's see how many suspension bridges Dan wants to build in 2026.As always, grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt have the roles reversed on them. They are asked the questions as they feature on The Uncleanables Podcast. Expect the usual banter with an uncleanable twist thanks to "The Uncleanables" hosts Ryan & Dan.You can see the podcast on their youtube channel https://youtu.be/fNGiV6tety8?feature=shared. Please let us know what you think and your thoughts on our first video pod appearance.As always, grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about Dan's DIY experiences and asking the question, what has Dan learnt from his home build project? Expect the usual banter and some Grand Designs inspired retrospectives. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting to Garry Staines of GSQ Brickwork about bricklaying, attracting youth to the construction industry, and more. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about their own world record (yes, really!), as well as what other construction industry records they could attempt to break. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting about the state of the UK construction economy and the greater challenges around the industry at present. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are talking about Core4's anticipated event that's taking place on 26th September 2025 - come along! 401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7LJ From 2PM-6PM. There's also some general catching up AND construction quizzing. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan & Curt are talking to Dan's father-in-law and former "master craftsman", Brian LIVE from Türkiye (well, Curt's remoting in, but you get the idea). Brian lives in the Turkish countryside and has a few ongoing personal building projects. Together, the lads chat construction in Türkiye vs the UK, the worrying state of the British construction industry brain-drain, and our usual quickfire(ish) questions. Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting to Building Inspector, Jason Shaw. Together, the lads reminisce about some stories from site. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting to Dan & Ryan from The Uncleanables Podcast! Together, the lads talk marketing, content, podcasts and lots of off-topic subjects. It's a good one! HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting everything CASHFLOW and what's entailed in running a construction business alongside what can be an extremely precarious issue. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting to Core4's very own Operations Manager, Liam Pegrum. We discuss his experience of working within the construction industry in his role as a Operations Manager. Expect wasp stories and Diggerland banter. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are chatting to Core4's very own apprentice, Jackson. We discuss his experience of working within the construction industry so far. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are looking back at the TV shows from the 1990's and 2000's that inspired their own careers in the construction industry. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are busting (or proving) common myths that from within the construction industry. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, we talk to Rhys Pegrum on what's involved in being an Occupational Health Practitioner in the construction industry.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, Dan & Curt are LIVE from the world-famous Billericay Soapbox Derby! TEAM HARD HAT CHAT was present with their very own *UNIQUE* soapbox racer for the event, so the lads go over some details AND challenge themselves to a quick quiz...HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, we talk to Dan's other half, Mrs "Cat" Carey! Together, as we discuss what it's like being married to someone that's heavily ingrained in the construction industry - the pro's and con's.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, we talk to our very own RYAN TURNER as we go over what it's like to have a career change within the construction industry. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, it's THE COMEBACK SPECIAL after being away for a few weeks. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode, it's just Dan & Curt, and we're recording on-site for the first time - it's just a taster of what's to come!HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Andy Frye about metal fabrication in the construction industry.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Rob Howes about supplying the construction industry one brick at a time. Also, did you hear the one about the skid pan?HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Jason Hills about all things Project Management in Construction (and curry). HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode it's just us (Dan and Curt, in case you forgot)! This week' were both having an honest and transparent chat about stress in our work lives. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Jason Shaw about all things Quality Control in Construction. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode it's just us, Dan and Curt, as we update you on our plans for the podcast and give thanks to everyone that's supported us so far.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Luke Sowerby (AKA: Big Luke) about all things Construction Business Branding - something that's seriously underrated in the industry. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to TikTok SUPERSTAR Ben Chapman to discuss all things customers.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Harry and Ben to discuss all things Scaffolding Design.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core 4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Simon (Si) Lane to discuss all things Health and Safety.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core 4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode we chat to Charlie & Matt from PERI UK to discuss all things System Scaffolding.HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core 4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the pilot episode of HARD HAT CHAT, where we talk all things construction from the ground up! Grab your PPE, it's about to get serious... in this episode you get to know your hosts, Dan Carey and Curtis Hull. HARD HAT CHAT is Powered by Core 4. Learn more here: https://core4s.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a sneak peak into what we've been cooking up... keep an ear out for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.