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. 6d ago

    Cycling to Liverpool.. Industry Truths, Strongest Builder & What Next? | Geoff Vincent & Ross Noakes

    Episode #103 | Geoff Vincent & Ross Noakes Old friends & two familiar faces, Geoff Vincent and Ross Noakes, are back on the pod! The lads are in today to discuss an ambitious cycling challenge from London to Liverpool, plans to make Strongest Builder bigger and better next year, and the realities of the construction industry during a strange and challenging year. They also get into negative news, why cycling & sports is mental health medicine, the upcoming excitement around the CPA Gala and what's to come for Construction Sport... 🔵 Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-vincent-gvr 🔵 Connect with Ross on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ross-noakes-05232a50 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/R2AQjcqn7ZA 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ogVrK1M1m9ND4jCbuuzTG?si=2c66513873004628 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cycling-to-liverpool-industry-truths-strongest-builder/id1778487912?i=1000797427467 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro - The reason why this is the last podcast recording & the replacement… 02:34 The trio are cycling from London to Liverpool in 2 weeks! Here’s why… 21:45 How we’re making Strongest Builder Bigger & Better next year! 24:17 Geoff’s thoughts on the Construction Industry at the end of a “funny” year 26:50 ATC Failures, Conspiracies, Negative news & Why cycling is mentally beneficial 30:42 Looking forward to the CPA Gala! How good last year’s was 34:25 Final Comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cycling to Liverpool.. Industry Truths, Strongest Builder & What Next? | Geoff Vincent & Ross Noakes

  2. Oct 14

    Growing LKB Fitness: Social Media Success & Online Hate | Laura Bannister

    Episode #102 | Laura Bannister Next up on the pod is Laura Bannister - Owner of LKB Fitness! Steve's dragged his sister down to the pod to talk all things building a fitness brand, growing on social media and dealing with the pressures that can build in that world! With almost 100,000 Instagram followers, Laura shares honest insights into growing a business online, building a loyal community, navigating the highs and lows of social media & getting into some strange DM's... ⚪ Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lkb.fitness 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4T0gMBXK8dQ 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/35mXy9L3iZad0d4Jfr8EZB?si=af090cc805244bbb 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-lkb-fitness-social-media-success-online-hate/id1778487912?i=1000796295579 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Steve’s sister: What is LKB Fitness? + Growing a business & Learning from mistakes 11:05 What comes with being successful on social media + Memberships, Apps & AI impact 22:37 Tips & Tricks on growing your business online! + New wave of content 28:48 Local ‘LKB Walk’ 10km Community Fundraiser for Axel + Human Connections 32:18 Luckiest putt ever at CS x ForeHer Golf Day + The ‘Men vs Women’ Debate… 38:25 Story time: Getting hate online & how to react to it 45:46 Great things about working with MyoMaster & Other brands + Organic relationships 52:32 Final comments: What’s coming soon for CS and for LKB + Putting others first 56:36 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Growing LKB Fitness: Social Media Success & Online Hate | Laura Bannister

  3. Oct 7

    The Future of Scaffolding: CISRS, AI, Robots & MHFA | Richard Stewart

    Episode #101 | Richard Stewart This week on the pod we have long-time friend of Construction Sport Richard Stewart on, Managing Director of Rule One Scaffolding, for an honest conversation about business, fitness, AI, robots, qualifications, mental health first aid & how on earth we're all supposed to wrap our heads around all these card systems... The pair nit-pick into the realities of NASC, CISRS and CSCS, discuss the difference between being book smart and street smart, the loss of community in construction and what's in store for the next generation of workers. 🔵 Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stewart-mciob-75a7b8218 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/cUKEMZZ7DqY 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vITV040CAe2ySRJwmYIjU?si=a292629de2114efc 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-of-scaffolding-cisrs-ai-robots-mhfa/id1778487912?i=1000793644649 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Being a Hyrox nobhead & why Rich forced himself to get fit + running 100km 06:43 Diving into Rich’s scaffolding business + collaborations & partnerships 11:10 Rich attends UK Construction Week & reveals thoughts + The rise of AI & Robots… 19:05 NASC vs CISRS vs CSCS: What is going on? + Street smart vs Book smart 40:06 Mental Health First Aid: Is it bogus? + Not understanding cultures 49:15 Losing community & Human element + Next generation “struggles” & PPE 01:00:28 Final comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Future of Scaffolding: CISRS, AI, Robots & MHFA | Richard Stewart

  4. Sep 30

    The Final Pod? | Alex Davis & Will Scott

    Episode #100 | Alex Davis & Will Scott Today is the day of the 100th episode of Construction Sport Podcast! What better way to celebrate - than to sack it all off. For a special ep, we're joined by special guests - Alex & Will of the ConSpo team, who pick out some favourite moments, (and people), recap all of our guests, and go over events from the journey so far - including our inaugural UK’s Strongest Builder Competition. The pair of younguns also give their take on construction, including how young people are made to perceive the industry, whether university is really worth it, and what needs to change if construction wants to attract the next generation. And of course we get into what we mean when we say the Construction Sport Podcast is coming to an end. 🔵 Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexdavismedia 🔵 Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-scott-829791264 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/T6Cr5XYDh4U 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WeTv4ZTDFT8UqahbBHE8b?si=fbe97eb513e64825 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-pod-alex-davis-will-scott/id1778487912?i=1000792372302 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Pre-intro waffle & Introducing the team! + The week’s recap & Top Events from 2026! 05:41 Quiz! Looking back at our wide range of pod guests! 26:41 Our Inaugural Strongest Builder Event! & Next year’s plans..! + Insta vs TikTok 29:27 Who is our FAVOURITE Person… 36:15 THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: …The podcast is ending. (What’s coming?) 38:55 The young lads talk about how they’ve been made to perceive Construction. 43:52 Uni is NOT worth it 50:18 Final Comments & Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Final Pod? | Alex Davis & Will Scott

  5. Sep 23

    Bricklaying's Finest: Family, Football, Robots & Living with Prostate Cancer | Richard Green

    Episode #099 | Richard Green Lots to unpack today! In this ep, we're joined by Richard Green of GSQ Brickwork for a very open & honest conversation about his journey from aspiring footballer to bricklayer, life in construction, surviving a heart attack & being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Alongside discussions on training bricklayers, working with the NHBC, witnessing robots on the tools, and whether construction is facing a recession - Rich bravely talks about what life is really like when struggling with health battles. 🔵 Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-green-26a6731a8 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Lophz6sSxOM 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6El6mKVqbmTGZAlKWOqZxU?si=OKG8TGPoTQWKg9AiYoMBAA 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000791271871 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: Finding Bricklayers & Rich’s story from Professional Football to Construction 11:42 How competitiveness makes a difference + Encouraging construction to young people 23:50 Rich & GSQ’s training methods + Life operating a brickwork business 34:05 What it’s like working with the NHBC + Female Bricklayers..! 41:43 How Rich’s Granddaughter's birth almost led to a divorce! Importance of family. 50:35 Surviving a Heart Attack &Living with Prostate Cancer + Biopsy Story 01:04:49 Steve’s anecdote: Ulcerative colitis + More on Richard’s Current Health 01:14:46 Construction is in a recession? + What it’s like working with Robots 01:23:41 Has the quality of brick actually changed over time? + Suppliers 01:28:38 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bricklaying's Finest: Family, Football, Robots & Living with Prostate Cancer | Richard Green

  6. Sep 16

    Construction Recruitment, Golf Days & The Realities of Hiring | Dean Holliday & Bret Martin

    Episode #098 | Dean Holliday & Bret Martin Today, long-time friends & supporters of Construction Sport, Dean & Bret from Tribuild Solutions, are here to chew the fat on classic construction chat. From shortage concerns to tendering, client relationships, payment issues and how the collapse of certain major contractors affected them, Dean and Bret give their perspective on some of the biggest challenges facing the industry. The trio also discuss why & how Tribuild uses golf and sport to build relationships, the barriers to entry in construction, the rail industry and what young people entering construction today are up against. 🔵 Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dean-holliday-513b7b14 🔵 Connect with Bret on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bret-martin-09638010 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/wtatUTm03bA 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Oo8GucPT52zGX82gq5Onv?si=9579d6bb017943e4 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-recruitment-golf-days-the-realities/id1778487912?i=1000790016663 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: What is Tribuild Solutions? & Backstory + Close to home: Rettendon Explosion 04:18 The pair’s Golf League setup with clients + How & Why they utilise Sport 12:16 What does a recruiter actually do? Negative connotations, Engagement, Payments 18:24 Buckingham Group: Knock-on effect of going bust + Withholding funds… 26:34 How the pair operate & navigate tendering + "Unconscious bias” 32:04 Has the construction barrier of entry gone too far? + Going through PPE 36:49 What is Driver’s Golf Society? + Addressing your wellbeing 47:34 Dean’s & Bret’s 2nd Business: Project Services + Preparing for Christmas… 54:07 What is it that customers want from employees? + Thoughts on rail industry 01:00:48 Is the shortage of labour noticeable? Apprenticeships & is life tough for youngsters? 01:07:55 Final comments: Papyrus in administration & Going to Millwall vs West Ham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Construction Recruitment, Golf Days & The Realities of Hiring | Dean Holliday & Bret Martin

  7. Sep 9

    Ex-Officer Reveals What Construction Can Learn From the Police | Vicky O'Toole

    Episode #097 | Vicky O'Toole In today's ep, Steve sits down with former frontline MET Police Officer, Victoria O'Toole. With almost 18 years of experience in the police, Vicky now works in construction as a wellbeing and mental health specialist through Build Better Training. From understanding why people commit crimes and how the police approach suicide, to exploring new employee laws, stress, mental health, lifestyle choices, workplace culture & reporting - Vicky doesn't hold back on common issues & similarities she has spotted between the two industries & what needs to be done. 🔵 Connect with Vicky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-o-toole-354697298 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/mM52MrC0uxE 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pXGg5iS9bmKhRiS5UJxba?si=kwls_YKiQwSyp-zu463suQ 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! -https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ex-officer-reveals-what-construction-can-learn-from/id1778487912?i=1000788664299&l=en-US ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: What is Build Better Training? 04:58 Vicky’s experiences as a frontline officer with the MET - Can construction learn? 08:26 Vicky’s Career in the Police: Fundamental reasons for people committing crimes 12:42 Transferring skills into Construction Mental Health + Exploring lifestyle choices 20:10 How do the police look into suicides? + New Employee Welfare Law coming in 2027 25:16 How Construction Sport has been uniquely supporting the workforce. 32:10 Reporting: How wellbeing, stress & other issues are tackled - MET vs Construction 43:02 Personal anecdote on how Mental Health in Construction still has a long way to go… 45:17 Build Better Training: How is Vicky funded? + What is our Joint Venture Golf Day 49:32 Are there more women getting involved in male-dominated industries? 51:56 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ex-Officer Reveals What Construction Can Learn From the Police | Vicky O'Toole

  8. Sep 2

    Painter, Soldier, Strongman: Tackling Everest & Mental Health | Steve Macfarlane

    Episode #096 | Steve Macfarlane The Cotswold Painter is on today! Steve Macfarlane joins us to get into many many topics - his military background, Strongman experience, his experience in construction not to mention running a business, what living with bipolar disorder really entails and industry mental health issues & purpose. Steve is preparing for an incredible challenge in Nepal next month: trekking around 180 miles over approximately 25 days, visiting multiple renowned peaks and taking on the journey to Everest Base Camp in order to raise money for the Lost City Campaign. We wish Steve all the best on his mega-journey, and also listen out for a never-done-before Guinness World Record that Steve is attempting next year... ⚪ Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotswold_painters 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4MHQeWPA3xU 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Dr2cGKOZhMoUhBb0T4A5x?si=f53948bdab154f74 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/painter-soldier-strongman-tackling-everest-mental-health/id1778487912?i=1000787399748 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! What Steve does + What it’s like living & working in the Cotswolds 02:55 Steve’s military background + Guinness World Record attempt across the UK 09:41 How the pair met + Steve’s Upcoming month-long Challenge in Nepal… 20:35 Why Steve wants to fundraise for us + How we’re tackling Construction Mental Health 26:14 Steve’s thoughts on Mental Health + Why does getting paid have to be such a pain? 32:48 What is bipolar disorder? Steve opens up. + How to do what's morally right? 41:29 Life as a painter in the Cotswolds + Reasons why dogs are the best & Banned BBQs? 59:46 Getting work & creating your own opportunities + Apprentices aren’t worth it. 01:10:03 Steve’s previous Strongman Competition & Martial Arts Experience 01:23:07 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Painter, Soldier, Strongman: Tackling Everest & Mental Health | Steve Macfarlane
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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
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Construction Sport
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    Construction Sport Podcast