Construction Sport Podcast

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.

Construction Sport Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Construction Sport Podcast, a health show with 99 episodes published.

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  Episode #99

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

  Sep 23, 20261h 30mS1

  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.

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  Episode #97

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

  Sep 9, 202653 minS1

  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.

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  Episode #96

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

  Sep 2, 20261h 24mS1

  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.

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  Episode #95

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

  Aug 26, 20261h 4mS1

  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.

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  Episode #94

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

  Aug 19, 202640 minS1

  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.

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