Construction Sport Podcast

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Giving Construction A Voice. Brand new episodes available to watch & listen EVERY Wednesday at 12pm. Join founder of Construction Sport, Steve Kerslake, as he welcomes all sorts of guests to dive deep into the world of the construction industry and its faults, problems, strengths and controversies. Accompanied by the significant subject of mental & physical health, with the notion of sports & exercise being explored fully. Oh and we don't mind having a few laughs while we're at it too. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained & educated. Watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/kd7Km Listen on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/01uEq Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/Xap4X - Our website: https://constructionsport.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    The Strongman Bricklayer Fighting For His Daughter | Dean Pearson

    Episode #091 | Dean Pearson Britain's strongest bricklayer? Meet Dean Pearson. Dean holds the British bench press record for a man under 90kg and is taking part in our UK's Strongest Builder Competition this Friday 31st July at Super Trowel. Today, Dean is on the pod to share what it takes to win strongman competitions, a devastating bicep injury, failed drug tests and most importantly his deeply personal reason for why he's competing in our event this Friday... Dean's youngest daughter, Ella, was born with one of the rarest gene mutations in the world. There are believed to be only around 25 known cases globally, with Ella being the first diagnosed in the UK. Dean explains why he's using his strength to help raise money for her ongoing physiotherapy and specialist support. If you can, please donate to support Ella's growth here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hopeforella ⚪ Follow Dean on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deanpearson_u80kg 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/5Ee6q3WlP9Q 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GUoJw83AUGv9d8oeFgYg7?si=qXVgJv3RQGuox6rerFz5hg 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strongman-bricklayer-fighting-for-his-daughter/id1778487912?i=1000778884175 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Bricklayer Dean’s Competing Background & Taking part in Strongest Builder 09:52 How Dean got the British Bench Press Record + Bicep snap injury… 20:58 Dean’s Daughter’s Story: Personal Reasons for taking part in Strongest Builder. 32:57 The role that Training plays in Dean’s life + How to win a Strongman Comp 39:02 Best way to shred + Getting into Bricklaying & Final Comments 45:04 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Strongman Bricklayer Fighting For His Daughter | Dean Pearson

  2. Jul 22

    Running a Multi-Million Pound Business: National Grid, Rail, Apprentices & Wellbeing | Brad Lucas

    Episode #090 | Brad Lucas Brad Lucas join us today! Founder & Managing Director of Seen Services - a specialist contractor delivering electrical, mechanical, fire, security and critical infrastructure projects across the UK. Bradley shares his journey from working on the railways to building a successful construction business working across National Grid, rail, aviation, prisons and major infrastructure. The pair then discuss Mental Health & being surrounded by pointless negativity, as well as the consequences of always chasing a high... 🔵 Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-lucas-/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/26kNi_nx4ns 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LJI8OyB5igQ7uJjZYYc54?si=WnI5NaIQTmqwFRD1JB7bdg 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-a-multi-million-pound-business-national/id1778487912?i=1000777867481 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Seen Services: How they operate, big jobs + benefits of not working as main contractor 06:22 Stories from Brad & Steve’s railway background 15:40 Working on National Grid projects & How Brad takes on Apprentices 30:49 Chasing a feeling - Mental Health reality check: Pointless Negativity 45:36 Working on The Eurotunnel, Prisons, Aviation + Advancement of Ai 54:37 Final Comments: Good vs Bad Golf Days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Running a Multi-Million Pound Business: National Grid, Rail, Apprentices & Wellbeing | Brad Lucas

  3. Jul 15

    Why UK Construction Is Broken: Fit-Out, Non-Payment, AI & Mental Health | Callum Foy

    Episode #089 | Callum Foy In this ep, Steve sits down with Callum Foy, director of a commercial fit-out business and host of the SQFT-Stories Podcast, to discuss the realities of running a construction company in today's market. The pair discuss day rates, consequences of non-payment, content creation & transparency in construction, and burnout, resilience & mental health. 🔵 Connect with Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-foy-87a306179/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/R5yTQyinpSo 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uDFEXGFOD6uS5uM12593g?si=dv_3oT32TDKW2xjMQZbNaQ 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-uk-construction-is-broken-fit-out-non-payment-ai/id1778487912?i=1000776894811 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Fit-out Company from Bournemouth, state of construction & typical day rates? 10:52 Construction Content Creation: Why are we scared to be transparent? + Next Gen 22:15 Why is UK construction the way it is? Pressures, Payments, Transparency, Ai. 42:14 How Callum got into podcasting + How to monetise it & Why we do this Podcast! 01:01:51 Why Steve burned out & How he remains positive around a dark subject 01:11:19 Talking direct to construction people dealing with struggles (Non-Payments) 01:20:45 Big companies scamming workers - Construction Financial Faults 01:26:32 What’s next for Cal? Podcasting & Why it’s beneficial + Our Top Episodes 01:36:55 What running a fit-out firm is like & Final Comments 01:41:38 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why UK Construction Is Broken: Fit-Out, Non-Payment, AI & Mental Health | Callum Foy

  4. Jul 8

    Living with Emetophobia: A Proven Path to Recovery | Shannon Sullivan

    Episode #088 | Shannon Sullivan Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up, or anything to do with the action. It affects thousands of people, and many don't realise or even believe that recovery is possible. Today, Shannon Sullivan is here to share how she overcame emetophobia, before becoming a coach to help others transform their lives using the same proven programme. The pair also explore how anxiety, OCD, depression and other mental health struggles are often connected, and how recovery is possible. ⚪ Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive.with.shannon.s?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/m0z6D2JdW7g 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/32NKH7YIvKNmE364LWdYPM?si=tOnRxy81SBuMtvLE2GTKDg 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-emetophobia-a-proven-path-to/id1778487912?i=1000775946223 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Who is Shannon & Why she does what she does 06:00 Shannon’s story: What is her programme & how does it work? 20:32 Who is the programme for, how long is it? + Success Stories 27:42 Cake Baking & Mental Health Coaching: How it started 36:27 What is common between clients? + “It’s not ok to not be okay..?” 43:17 ‘Thrive’ gone global: Coaches all over the world + school system integration? 45:09 Cake baking tips! + How to find Shannon & Final Comments 51:09 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Living with Emetophobia: A Proven Path to Recovery | Shannon Sullivan

  5. Jul 1

    Construction Has The Worst Productivity: How Can We Fix It? | Aaron Robbins

    Episode #087 | Aaron Robbins Construction has one of the lowest productivity rates of any industry... but why? In this ep, we welcome Aaron Robbins to discuss his research on why construction continues to struggle with productivity, workplace culture, wellbeing and attracting the next generation. The pair also discuss the issue of apprentices being dropped, quantity surveying, Envac systems & procurement and why learning to adopt a positive attitude can be paramount to change. 🔵 Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-robbins-283a5b141/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jmBNU2Wja_0 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XguGLdEIFj7b9AGJ47Xlz?si=jMoLuD2WQ4OH9oDDfEPfbw 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-has-the-worst-productivity-how-can-we/id1778487912?i=1000774995885 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Working in Procurement with L&Q + What is an Envac System? 06:07 How Aaron got into QS-ing + Lack of work? Apprentices being dropped? 10:53 Padel vs Pickleball??? 12:52 Productivity in construction: Why it’s the worst industry for it 24:55 Effect of HardestGeezer running Africa + Ross Edgeley Swimming the UK 30:05 How are we going to increase productivity & wellbeing in construction? + Cultures 47:30 Treating Mental Health in the wrong ways: Let’s be positive 52:27 Final Comments: What’s coming up & Women in Construction 57:59 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Construction Has The Worst Productivity: How Can We Fix It? | Aaron Robbins

  6. Jun 24

    Prostate Cancer: The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear | Elvin Box

    Episode #086 | Elvin Box Very special guest Elvin Box is with us today - From carpentry to leading major projects, witnessing tragedy on site, battling prostate cancer and becoming a passionate advocate for men's health, he's seen it all. Elvin opens up about the moment he was told "It's cancer" & educates us on how to spot the signs, what the first port of call is, the impact on mental health, why men tend to ignore said warning signs and what every tradesman, site worker, manager and business owner can do to help save their own lives - and others. 🔵 Connect with Elvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinkbox/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4mFzgvQ2l8M 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ucpGzKF7F9Jd9hs2Mo3sn?si=zS5WkFt0RzSuIAWV4_eDKg 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prostate-cancer-the-conversation-every-man-needs-to/id1778487912?i=1000774025540 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introducing Elvin Box: Semi Pro Football, Carpentry Apprentice & Ongoing Career 06:59 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Witnessing a Site Fatality & Mental Health Talks 21:03 Why construction fatalities are different to other industries + Behavioural Safety 34:00 Why behavioural health & safety on site needs more investment + Thames Tideway 44:39 Recognising if someone is suicidal. Bad Habits & Picking Struggles. 54:50 Cultural differences we can learn from + Spreading positive news & Good Leadership 01:06:06 Are we getting there? What’s still to improve in Construction? 01:11:08 Elvin’s work with Movember - what does it entail? 01:19:03 Educating men: Elvin’s journey battling prostate cancer. + Steve’s Stoma 01:41:32 The impact an illness will have on your mental health. + Success Stories 01:54:19 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Prostate Cancer: The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear | Elvin Box

  7. Jun 17

    Construction is Losing a Generation: Why is it so hard to find Work? | Steve Gearing

    Episode #085 | Steve Gearing Today construction recruiter Steve Gearing joins us for a brutally honest conversation about the issues holding the UK construction industry back. From the apprenticeship crisis and recruitment struggles to mental health, leadership, and why so many good ideas never make it beyond the boardroom. Steve also opens up about living with a vestibular disorder and the role sport & exercise has played in his life. 🔵 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gearing-mep-meica-civil-water-recruitment?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/AczJhKDFjAc?si=Bzo1wX_SUeEo1R_S 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xXZzFr57cSvR3RjYc6Syh?si=f949e9fa22354cc6 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000773107833 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Clarkson’s Farm & Future of Automation 03:56 Intro! How Steve got into Construction Recruitment + New tech in the M&E World 10:41 Construction Sport’s first ever event 10 years ago with Costain! 16:05 Steve talks about his Vestibular Disorder + How Sport can impact your life 25:31 Kerslake’s dream of being able to run for 4 hours. Is it possible..? 31:58 Steve’s water industry work + Apprenticeships: Why can't young people find work? 46:19 Demographics, Ex-army, Age of Steve’s recruits + Why’s everyone happier up north? 50:35 Finding peace in random things… the tip run..? Solutions to Alleviating Pressures!  01:03:15 Construction Sport Industry Alert System: Why aren’t tier 1s listening??? 01:14:07 Final comments (on golf) & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Construction is Losing a Generation: Why is it so hard to find Work? | Steve Gearing

  8. Jun 10

    From Addiction To Saving Lives: Suicide in Construction | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee Williams

    Episode #084 | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee Williams Today we sit down with Alfie & Brad of SPEAK to discuss their personal journeys, addiction, the reality of mental health in construction, and why the industry needs more than just toolbox talks. The trio explore the pressures facing tradespeople, subcontractors, site managers and business leaders across the UK, including the cost of living crisis, isolation, suicide prevention, workplace culture, collaboration across the industry, how organisations can create real change and finally where does charity money actually go? 🔵 Connect with Alfie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-ruffell/ 🔵 Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlee-williams-00b218332/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Fb_KPvtmwa8 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GayLIhmZ34bIAeBOWjOj0?si=WdHM62YsTMeKTrleRi1klw 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-addiction-to-saving-lives-suicide-in-construction/id1778487912?i=1000772017947 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 SPEAK: Alfie & Brad’s Story - Growing Cannabis & Struggling with Addiction 09:34 Why doing more than just a Site Talk is crucial. + Collaboration 17:42 Construction’s Sport’s very first event + Banging that drum. 24:25 Collaborating for Mental Health in Construction + The Lost City Campaign Day 35:44 Where does charity money go? + What are companies really doing for Mental Health? 49:08 Why Brad moved to Rail Work + Something that would shut construction down… 01:00:23 Consequences of cost of living + More on SPEAK’s Goals & Prepping for AI 01:13:17 What the future holds for the lads + Final Comments on Mental Health… 01:29:28 Outro! + Arsenal league win & Being a Portsmouth Fan… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From Addiction To Saving Lives: Suicide in Construction | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee Williams
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Giving Construction A Voice. Brand new episodes available to watch & listen EVERY Wednesday at 12pm. Join founder of Construction Sport, Steve Kerslake, as he welcomes all sorts of guests to dive deep into the world of the construction industry and its faults, problems, strengths and controversies. Accompanied by the significant subject of mental & physical health, with the notion of sports & exercise being explored fully. Oh and we don't mind having a few laughs while we're at it too. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained & educated. Watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/kd7Km Listen on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/01uEq Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/Xap4X - Our website: https://constructionsport.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Construction Sport
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Construction Sport
  • Show Website
    Construction Sport Podcast