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

    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

  2. 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

  3. Aug 26

    How Super Trowel Became Europe’s Biggest Bricklaying Competition | Jack Dawson

    Episode #095 | Jack Dawson How do you turn a bricklaying competition into one of Europe’s biggest construction events? This week, Jack Dawson, 1/3 Directors of Super Trowel, joins us to take us behind the scenes of the annual event - from its beginnings, to sponsors, mental health, funding, competition, teaching bricklaying and what it takes to keep growing year after year. Jack answers burning questions about the most recent 2026 event, & the pair also look back at the inaugural UK’s Strongest Builder event, discuss Construction Sport’s role in supporting the industry, and find out what the future could look like for Super Trowel. 🔵 Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jack-dawson-62a744153 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/rLGaM0PcTfw 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Juk4C1Ts6YEzZs73TwPgM?si=18d86ddc94d24c9c 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-super-trowel-became-europes-biggest-bricklaying/id1778487912?i=1000786036698 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Mr Super Trowel being follically challenged + American vs Suffolk Cowboys… 03:05 Recapping 4 years of Super Trowel! + What it takes to make the events (Funding) 16:20 Keep Mental Health Simple: How a bit of competition goes a long way 19:47 Super Towel's answer to “What if it rains on event day..?” + Learning Lessons 24:00 Jack’s background & career: What it’s like teaching bricklaying 28:22 How (and which) sponsors power the events 33:40 Recapping this year's inaugural Strongest Builder Event! + How will it look next year? 42:28 Jack’s praises to Construction Sport - and why. + Different Therapeutic Support. 58:00 Final Comments: Sponsors & When will next year's regionals begin? 01:02:44 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Super Trowel Became Europe’s Biggest Bricklaying Competition | Jack Dawson

  4. Aug 19

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Construction Sport
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    Construction Sport Podcast