Construction Sport Podcast

Episode #102 | Laura BannisterNext 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 mistakes11:05 What comes with being successful on social media + Memberships, Apps & AI impact22:37 Tips & Tricks on growing your business online! + New wave of content28:48 Local ‘LKB Walk’ 10km Community Fundraiser for Axel + Human Connections32:18 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 it45:46 Great things about working with MyoMaster & Other brands + Organic relationships52:32 Final comments: What’s coming soon for CS and for LKB + Putting others first56:36 Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #101 | Richard StewartThis 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 100km06:43 Diving into Rich’s scaffolding business + collaborations & partnerships11:10 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 smart40:06 Mental Health First Aid: Is it bogus? + Not understanding cultures49:15 Losing community & Human element + Next generation “struggles” & PPE01:00:28 Final comments & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #100 | Alex Davis & Will ScottToday 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 TikTok29:27 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 it50:18 Final Comments & Outro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #099 | Richard GreenLots 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 Construction11:42 How competitiveness makes a difference + Encouraging construction to young people23:50 Rich & GSQ’s training methods + Life operating a brickwork business34:05 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 Story01:04:49 Steve’s anecdote: Ulcerative colitis + More on Richard’s Current Health01:14:46 Construction is in a recession? + What it’s like working with Robots01:23:41 Has the quality of brick actually changed over time? + Suppliers01:28:38 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #098 | Dean Holliday & Bret MartinToday, 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 Explosion04:18 The pair’s Golf League setup with clients + How & Why they utilise Sport12:16 What does a recruiter actually do? Negative connotations, Engagement, Payments18:24 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 PPE36:49 What is Driver’s Golf Society? + Addressing your wellbeing47:34 Dean’s & Bret’s 2nd Business: Project Services + Preparing for Christmas…54:07 What is it that customers want from employees? + Thoughts on rail industry01:00:48 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.