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. 4d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Construction Sport
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    Construction Sport Podcast

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