18 episodes

I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.

Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.

As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

I'm The Gaffer Gavin Coyle

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I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.

Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.

As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    Protecting Yourself Against Payment and Contract Disputes (Without Expensive Legal Fees!)

    Protecting Yourself Against Payment and Contract Disputes (Without Expensive Legal Fees!)

    How can construction companies protect themselves when it comes to payment disputes and contracts? Gavin discusses avoidance of payment issues with guest Martin Burns from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Martin provides a detailed explanation of the construction adjudication process in the UK and how even oral contracts can be covered. He highlights the simplicity and affordability of adjudication compared to court proceedings.
     
    Martin has over 30 years of experience in dispute resolution. He works to help businesses, organisations, and governments avoid, manage, and resolve disputes out of court. As the longest serving member of RICS, Martin explains the adjudication process that construction companies can use to quickly resolve payment disputes in a cost-effective manner.
     
    For more information about Martin’s work, head to https://www.rics.org/drs
     
    Check out Martin’s starter document on resolving contract disputes: https://tinyurl.com/ITG-LowValueAdjudication
     
    For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
     
    I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.
    Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.
    As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    • 48 min
    How to get the Experience in order to Scale (and Sell) a Construction Business

    How to get the Experience in order to Scale (and Sell) a Construction Business

    How do you gain the knowledge and skills needed to take on your first major construction project? Even though you can learn from a mentor, leading an entire construction build requires significant expertise. You have to show great ability through hands-on experience to be trusted with such an important undertaking.
     
    Rob Williams is a successful construction professional who grew up in the industry, learning from his father from a young age. Rob began his career building custom homes and leading construction projects. Through hard work and experience, he scaled his business to be a large volume homebuilder. With decades of experience in the construction field, Rob now focuses on coaching and advising other contractors.
     
    This extensive foundational experience no doubt helped him successfully complete challenging projects and set him on the path to success.
     
    To join Rob’s community and learn more about scaling your business, head to http://scalingupconstruction.com/
     
    For more information on Rob’s work, head to https://irongateess.com/
     
    For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
     
    I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.
    Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.
    As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    • 40 min
    Why You Need a Culture that Prioritises Safety

    Why You Need a Culture that Prioritises Safety

    What insights can be gained around integrating safety practices into the construction industry? As a former executive with experience across many industries, John Mullen understands the unique challenges of construction for ensuring worker safety at scale.
     
    Ensuring worker safety at multiple construction sites poses unique challenges. During his chat with Gavin, John discusses the importance of understanding the perspectives of frontline workers to identify safety risks, as hazards can vary at each location. He also stresses the value of treating safety as a profit centre rather than just a cost to achieve long term business success. 
     
    By communicating changes to workers and involving them in collaborative problem solving, John believes safety can be built into the culture while maintaining business success. His approach focuses on coaching workers and analysing business processes to provide an effective way to manage safety as projects are undertaken across multiple construction locations.
     
    Get in touch with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mullen-mba/
     
    For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
     
    I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.
    Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.
    As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    • 39 min
    How using AI will save you money on your construction site

    How using AI will save you money on your construction site

    Are you struggling to effectively oversee multiple construction projects? Managing large jobs can be challenging, but tech is making it easier to remotely track progress and the quality of work being done on site from any location. 
     
    Disperse is helping contractors gain better visibility on site using regular photo updates. Their trained operators capture detailed 360 images to document the state of the build. Their software analyses photos and by remote monitoring of schedule adherence will identify any issues. 
     
    By offloading routine inspections to automated photo reviews, site managers will save time running around and between sites and reduce risks like signing off on undocumented extras. Emerging options for virtual site visits using video also further streamline project management from a distance. New tools may be worth exploring to take the strain off travelling to each job and keep close tabs on multiple important builds.
     
    Will’s website: http://disperse.io/
    Will’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-synnott/
     
    For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
     
    I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.
    Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.
    As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    • 45 min
    How to Ensure You’re Hiring the Right Person for Your Company

    How to Ensure You’re Hiring the Right Person for Your Company

    Have you been struggling to find the right employees for your construction business?
     
    Scott Lechley, an expert headhunter in the construction industry, shares invaluable advice on how to properly hire new staff. He discusses the importance of taking a holistic view of your business needs and finding candidates that are the perfect cultural fit. 
     
    Scott also emphasises the value of thorough planning, research, and reference checks to avoid potential problems down the line. From delegating tasks to trusted employees to capitalising on industry connections, Scott provides practical tips that could help reduce risks and support the scaling of your company. 
     
    Have you taken the time to properly vet candidates and understand your own strengths and weaknesses? Following Scott’s recruitment strategies could help you bring the right people on board to take your business to the next level.
     
    Learn more about the Lechley recruitment strategies at https://www.lechley.com/
     
    For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
     
    I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.
    Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.
    As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    • 40 min
    How to Forge a Career in Construction Without Formal Education

    How to Forge a Career in Construction Without Formal Education

    Wondering how to break into construction without going to school?
     
    Shane Manogue went from struggling in the classroom to thriving in the construction industry. Starting out as a plumber in the UK, Shane climbed the ladder from steel fixing to project management. 
     
    Through hands-on learning and mentorship, he mastered civil engineering and modular construction. But Shane didn't stop there; he built his own recruitment and facility management empire.
     
    His tale is a testament to the power of determination in the face of educational barriers. 
     
    Shane's story teaches us that with determination you can overcome obstacles. He didn't let struggles in school hold him back. Instead, he worked hard and learned on the job - now, he's a success in construction.
     
    You can connect with Shane on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shane-manogue-43a6b760, or learn more about all of his project on his website
    https://w12group.co.uk/
     
    For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
     
    I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you.
    Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.
    As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.

    • 51 min

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Im the Gaffer gives construction owners great information and practical advice on how to implement areas into their construction business that will set them up for success regardless of their size or revenue or status - must listen podcast

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