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. 3d ago

    Why SMEs Avoid Big Contractors + Building a HVAC Business from Scratch | Danny Walton

    Episode #094 | Danny Walton Don't worry! We're back to having guests! This week Danny Walton, Managing Director of Skyline Mechanical Services, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about HVAC, construction, business, apprenticeships, SMEs vs big contractors - and one hell of a World Cup road trip. Danny talks openly about his journey through the construction industry, working with ISG before its collapse, setting up his own venture, and shares his thoughts on retentions, college schemes and getting young people into the trades before then giving us the inside scoop of what travelling around America for 4 weeks for the World Cup really entails! 🔵 Connect with Danny on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danny-walton-710aa079 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/uXHNfio74bw 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/78UMzNLUOQtZBi7MaqtYaN?si=Tx1xHZkgT8ylXZ5j18xHdg 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-smes-avoid-big-contractors-building-a-hvac/id1778487912?i=1000784331295 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Skyline Mechanical: Aircon becoming a necessity - not a luxury. 03:17 Working with ISG before its collapse + How Danny set up his solo venture 08:28 Dan’s work experience & background: How do you get into Aircon..? 12:45 Thoughts on the College & Apprenticeships system… 19:26 What a road-trip around America for the World Cup is really like! 32:34 Why SME’s avoid working for the ‘big’ companies + Retentions Ban 34:57 What’s coming up! + 2 young men complain about their old bodies + Strongest Builder 39:56 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why SMEs Avoid Big Contractors + Building a HVAC Business from Scratch | Danny Walton

  2. Aug 12

    UK's Strongest Builder: Behind the Scenes at Super Trowel 2026 | Steve's Solo Pod #2

    Episode #093 | Steve's Solo Pod #2 What actually goes into creating a brand-new national competition for the construction industry? In this special episode, Host Steve is flying solo to look back at UK’s Strongest Builder, which made its debut at Super Trowel 2026 at Hertfordshire Showground. From the behind-the-scenes planning and hosting, to the competitors, sponsors, supporters and everything that happened on the day, Steve takes you through how we put the event together - and why the response from competitors and spectators meant so much. Most importantly, this episode is a massive THANK YOU to everyone who helped make UK’s Strongest Builder happen. 🔵 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kerslake-650183174 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/ieZfqObrIFo 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xMzPoGGuCIFQ3aF7nv5PX?si=f34944af7319453e 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uks-strongest-builder-behind-the-scenes-at-super/id1778487912?i=1000782947341 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Why Steve’s alone & What’s coming up 00:33 Behind The Scenes of Hosting UK’s Strongest Builder + Super Trowel RECAP 06:30 How we put together Strongest Builder + Extremely Grateful Thank Yous. 14:48 Finding out more about our 10 Competitors - Thank You. 23:07 Final shoutouts to 1 or 2 companies… 25:10 Final Comments - Why events like this are absolutely crucial. 26:52 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    UK's Strongest Builder: Behind the Scenes at Super Trowel 2026 | Steve's Solo Pod #2

  3. Aug 5

    Why Construction Needs Better Relationships, Marketing & Mental Health | Alex Robertson

    Episode #092 | Alex Robertson Next up - Steve sits down with Alexander Robertson, CEO of RM Media, to discuss marketing, business, relationships, mental health, suicide awareness, branding, purpose and why the future of construction depends on understanding people. Alex shares lessons from building brands across the UK, growing RM Media, working with businesses across multiple industries and why authentic relationships matter more than ever. Whether you're on the tools, running a construction company, managing projects or building your own business, this episode is packed with practical insights. 🔵 Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-robertson-97640813b 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4rMjsTS5FvM 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Vcs7GFUnMEKDzP8F1GV32?si=P-3RMbMhSBOwiP78WHreVQ 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-construction-needs-better-relationships-marketing/id1778487912?i=1000780041459 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! What is RM Media + Resilience & Relationships in Construction 08:17 Discussing suicide & feeling heard in Construction. 12:21 Being a member at The Queens Club & what is ‘real’ Tennis? 16:00 Understanding people: What is The Sonder Podcast?? + Construction Voices 22:47 More on RM Media: Building Brands & Future Plans + Disney & Harry Potter 32:59 Hope & Purpose + Rugby Centurions: Meeting Rugby’s Biggest Stars 37:53 Outro & Final Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Construction Needs Better Relationships, Marketing & Mental Health | Alex Robertson

  4. Jul 29

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Construction Sport
  • Show Website
    Construction Sport Podcast

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