Building Foundations within Construction and Property

Building Foundations within Construction and Property

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Building Foundations within Construction and Property episodes

  • Talking Residential Surveying with the Chairman of RPSA

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Building Foundations Podcast! In this episode I am joined by Chairman of RPSA Alan Milstein as we discuss the life of a residential surveyor, building a residential surveying business, and who RPSA are. 

    I am confident you'll learn a thing or two from Alan, and would welcome any feedback on the episode. 

    To reach Alan: 

    Alan Milstein | LinkedIn

    RPSA website - HOME | Residential Property Surveyors Association (rpsa.org.uk) 

    Thank you for listening! - JR - 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Lets talk Residential Surveying with Claire Martin

    Today I am joined by Claire Martin, Technical Trainer at e.surv and Chartered Surveyor, and we have a great discussion about the Residential Surveying sector. 

    In this episode you can expect some fantastic career advice, whether you're moving into the industry or an experienced Surveyor, as well as discussing some the challenges and opportunities the sector faces.

    If you'd like to ask Claire any questions please connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-martin-84493619a/

    Thank you for taking time to listen. 

    Regards, Jess Reid 

    43 min
  • Being a Residential Surveyor and going Independent
    In this episode of the Building Foundations podcast I am delighted to be joined by Tim Kenny who is a Residential Surveyor, and works for himself. Throughout this episode we discuss; 
    The role of a Residential Surveyor 
    Advice for working for yourself/going independent
    Challenges and opportunities within the world of Residential Surveying
    Differences between working for PLC's through to Independents
    Plus so much more! 
    I am confident you'll find fantastic pieces of advice and a great insight into the industry. With a wealth of knowledge Tim shares so much in our conversations. 
    Please feel free to reach out to Tim via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tksurveying/
    1 hr 9 min
  • An honest account from a Quantity Surveyor

    In this episode of the Building Foundations podcast I am delighted to be joined by Elliott Brown who is a Quantity Surveyor within the Construction industry. Throughout this episode we discuss; Elliott's career to date, the role of a QS, industry challenges and opportunities, advice for those in the industry or considering the industry plus much more. 

    Please feel free to reach out to Elliott via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-brown-0b9b8212a/ 

    46 min
  • A conversation with Premier Guarantee & why Building Control is a great career!

    Today is the launch of Season 2 of the Building Foundations podcast and I couldn't be more excited! In this episode I speak to Jon Poulton  who is a Regional Director with Premier Guarantee (part of MD Group). During this episode we discuss; 

    • How Jon joined the Construction industry & advice he would give to school-leavers, undergraduates and graduates. 
    • We talked through Jon's career and experiences so far. 
    • We discussed challenges and opportunities within the industry. 
    • We also talked through in great detail all about Premier Guarantee and why it could be a great career choice for you - regardless of whether you're currently in Building Control.

      • Plus as always we talked about much more than this. 

      Jon is a fantastic professional, with a wealth of experience, who is also a genuinely great person and is always open to talk to. 

      I hope you enjoy :)

      Useful links: 

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/premier-guarantee/

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-poulton-20518864/
      https://www.premierguarantee.com/
      https://mdgroup.uk/
      https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-are-right-for-me/building-control-surveyor/



      46 min
    • The importance of collaboration with Dave Stitt

      In this episode I am joined by Dave Stitt, Founder of DSA Performance Ltd, who is additionally FCIOB and a Chartered Engineer. Dave now spends his time working closely with project teams to collaborate more effectively and ultimately improve performance. Dave is also an Author of 3 books (links below) and a very well known and reputable professional within the Construction industry. 

      During this conversation we discuss many things including; 

      • Daves' career journey 
      • Advice for others
      • DSA Performance and how Dave supports Construction professionals 
      • Challenges and opportunities within the industry 
      • Plus so much more! 

        • It was a genuine pleasure to speak to Dave, a true professional, and clearly a very passionate advocate for the Construction industry - thank you so much for your time Dave. 

        To connect with Dave, please follow this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestittdsa/

        Additionally here are some further useful links; 

        https://dsabuilding.co.uk/ & https://dsabuilding.co.uk/daves-books/ 

        1 hr 4 min
      • Today I talk Women in Construction with Michaela Wain

        In this episode of the Building Foundations podcast I am joined by Michaela Wain who is well known for her time on The Apprentice, is a multi-business owner within the Construction industry and is leading the way as NFB's ambassador for Women in Construction. 

        In this episode we discuss Michaela's career so far, her time on The Apprentice, Women in Construction & why the Construction industry is a great place to be. Alongside this Michaela gives some really helpful advice, and is guaranteed to make you feel motivated and ready to help make a change. 

        Michaela has so much passion for the Construction industry and is really using her platform for good. It was fantastic to speak to you Michaela and thank you once again. 

        Please do your part and support the Roadmap being taken to Government; https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/583693

        If you want to ask Michaela any questions, or hear more from her... please reach out to her on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-wain-8860284a/ or via the Framework website; https://frameworkmarketing.co.uk/contact-us/ 

        *please note this contains explicit language 

        49 min
      • A conversation with The Renovation Mentor

        In this episode of the Building Foundations podcast I am joined by Julia Starzyk who is the business owner of 'The Renovation Mentor' and prior to this had worked at Commercial Director level. This is a really informative episode, with lots of valuable advice for those looking to create their own business, for those considering a renovation, and in general for those wanting to discuss industry topics.

        Some of the topics we discussed include;

        - Moving to the UK and the differences within the industry
        - Getting your first job in Construction and the journey Julia took
        - Why being in the industry is so great!
        - When is the right time to start your own business?
        - What does The Renovation Mentor do?
        - Issues and opportunities throughout the Construction industry 

        Plus lots of great advice.

        Julia has so much enthusiasm, passion, and just a love for what she does - it was an absolute pleasure speaking to her. Thank you Julia. 

        If you want to ask Julia any questions, or hear more from her... please reach out to him on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliastarzyk/

        Or via her website: https://therenovationmentor.co.uk/

        1 hr
      • Lets talk Building Control with Abu Jaker

        In this episode of the Building Foundations podcast I am joined by Abu Jaker who is a Building Control Surveyor at London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This is a really informative episode, with lots of valuable advice for those undertaking apprenticeships and those working within Building Control or pursuing a Building Control career. 

        Some of the topics we discussed include;

        - Why not doing well at school isn't the end
        - How Abu 'fell into' the industry
        - The role and importance of a Building Control Surveyor
        - Challenges and opportunities within the Construction and Property industry
        - Why we need more women in Building Control
        - Personal challenges Abu has faced

        Plus lots of great advice. 

        Abu is a genuine, enthusiastic, individual who I know has a bright future ahead of him. Thank you for your time Abu. 

        If you want to ask Abu any questions, or hear more from him... please reach out to him on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/abu-jaker-382046113/

        1 hr 2 min
      • Career advice summary with Jess Reid
        This episode is just a short recap of some of the excellent career advice given throughout the episodes so far and some additional advice from me as a recruiter within Construction and Property. For more tailored advice reach out to me on LinkedIn. Thank you for listening.
        15 min

      About Building Foundations within Construction and Property

      From the publisher's feed

      Hello, my name is Jess Reid and I bring to you 'Building Foundations' - a podcast giving you the opportunity to hear from Construction and Property professionals. Together we will focus on unpacking their career to date, including; how they entered the industry, their highs and lows, the industry as it stands and how they see things changing in the future. Additionally, we will discuss diversity, inclusion and bringing people into the sector. Connect with me on LinkedIn to ask questions and recommend guests: