Skill Builder Roger Bisby & Dylan Garton
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Roger Bisby and other guests talk about their experiences in the building industry, look at the latest products and troubleshoot problems listeners are having. Find out more at https://skill-builder.uk.
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#30 ~ Hard Hat Guide with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety
Roger has a chat with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety about staying safe on-site and how to choose the correct head protection.
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures.
Check out the full range of head protection from MSA Safety:
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#29 ~ Is It Cheaper to Leave Your Heating on Constantly?
Should you be running your heating constantly or are you better off using your timer?
Roger gives us his money-saving advice to reduce your fuel bills this winter.
Energy myth-busting with Money Saving Expert:
The energy market is in crisis. There are no cheap energy deals due to record wholesale prices (what providers pay), so using less is the best way to save right now.
There are obvious ways to cut your usage, such as wearing jumpers and turning lights off, but this guide aims to crack the less-obvious energy conundrums, including if it's cheaper to keep your heating on low all day, or whether painting your radiators black can help.
READ MORE: Energy Mythbusting - 12 energy-saving conundrums explored
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#28 ~ Secrets of Structural Engineering with John Cranna
Roger has a chat with Abergavenny-based Structural Engineer John Cranna.
John started his consultancy in 1992, having worked for major engineering consultants Ove Arup, Scott Wilson and Halcrow.
He has worked on large buildings, including constructing the Lloyds of London building. Since becoming self-employed, he has gained experience in the smaller scale of construction for domestic and commercial design.
He provides a personal, friendly, cost-effective solution to your engineering and building needs.
He's a chartered engineer, a full Institution of Civil Engineers member, and has professional indemnity insurance.
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#27 ~ From Carpenter to Inventor with Dan Cox
Roger Bisby chatted with Dan Cox about his life as a carpenter and how becoming an inventor came naturally.
Dan's Ultimate Roofing Square and Essential Hinge Jig.
https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk
OTHER DAN COX VIDEOS
The Oast House
https://youtu.be/2_LNrxL2gvE
6 Roofing Squares Compared
https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
Dan Demonstrates The Ultimate Roofing Square
https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI
How To Fit Herringbone Joist Struts
https://youtu.be/8rgIu8XeLLE
Roof Framing Masterclass
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#26 ~ Motivation & Self-Employed Builder Burnout
Roger and Sam discuss working with type 1 diabetes and how to stay motivated and energised as self-employed tradesmen (sorry, tradespeople).
FURTHER VIEWING
Quoting Jobs & Price Conditioning
Reasons for Going Self-Employed
Mental Health & Dealing with Stress
Special thanks to Sam & Jen from SJ Ward Builders.
Check out Sam and Jen on Facebook
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#25 ~ Tool Theft Campaign Update with Ian Elliott
Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign.
https://www.cits.uk.com
Founded in 1958, Clancy is one of the UK's largest privately owned construction firms.
https://www.theclancygroup.co.uk