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
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Our website: https://constructionsport.com/
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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
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Our website: https://constructionsport.com/
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Episode #038 | Richard Stewart & Remi Martinelli
What’s it really like running a scaffolding business in the UK?
We sat down with Rich & Remi from Rule One Scaffolding to talk about life on site, payment terms, accreditations, employment benefits, mental health in construction and some wild scaffold stories on the job.
🛠️ Real talk for scaffolders, tradespeople, and anyone working in construction.
🎧 Also featuring: site safety, whistleblowing laws, the London Marathon, tattoos, and more!
Connect with Richard on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stewart-75a7b8218/
Connect with Remi on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-martinelli-aatqb-37835a246/
Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/KV1QnzFvIjg
Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/70LoOqCPfwSJuonaOLHTlG?si=fSzcgun3TcmVkSCau6IRdg
Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-graft-guts-life-running-a-scaffolding-business/id1778487912?i=1000718667762
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⏲TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro! What it’s like running a Scaffold Business: Rule One Scaffolding
04:18 Rich’s Scaffolding Knowledge & History + Remi’s role with accounts & AAT Exams,
12:49 Rich talks Scaffolding Purpose, Law, Cladding & Working With Clients
23:14 Delving into construction fatality statistics + Alert System + Whistleblowing Laws
34:39 Why being Self-employed in Construction needs a total revamp
39:52 Rule One Scaffolding’s Experience with Payment Schedules/Terms
44:20 Steve’s anal ways on Covid Lockdown Motorway Job…
51:00 Rich & Remi’s Loyal Involvements in many Construction Sport Events!
01:00:08 Rich on what it’s like doing the London Marathon! + Upcoming ConSpo Events
01:05:45 Social Value, Inclusivity & Diversity + Youngsters in Construction
01:10:12 Remi’s Italian Background, Rich’s Scottish Background and… TATTOO Reveal!
01:19:57 Outro
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