Joining Andy again this week is Sarah Bolton, Head of Charitable Services from the UK & Ireland construction industry charity The Lighthouse Club for part 2 of their chat about charity, who it helps, the fundraising and how they are spreading the word. An essential listening for anyone in construction. 

Freephone number: 0345 609 1956

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Website: www.lighthouseclub.org 

Joining Andy this week is Sarah Bolton, Head of Charitable Services from the UK & Ireland construction industry charity The Lighthouse Club. They talk about the charity, who it helps, fundraising and how they are spreading the word. An essential listen for anyone in construction. 

Freephone number: 0345 609 1956

Free text: 85258

Free app on Apple or android

Website: www.lighthouseclub.org 

Could you build a house and home using just wood? In the 4th and final part of our mini-series focussing on timber Andy and all round timber guru Nick have a bit of fun and attempt to find the best timber solutions for every part of the house.

This is the third episode of our mini-series focussing on timber and this week Andy and timber expert Nick take an in depth "Dummies Guide" look at the different timber products available and how they are best used for construction projects big and small.

It's Part 2 of our mini-series focussing on timber and this week Andy and his guest Nick, who is a timber expert with years of experience, take a look at pricing. They discuss how the last few years have seen huge increases in timber prices and the factors that have contributed to the rises.

Joining Andy in the next mini series is Nick, a vastly experienced timber expert. A must listen if you have anything to do with timber, sheet materials etc... In the 1st part of 4, they speak about the history of timber, where it comes from, old v new and much more. 

In the last of this 4 part mini series with Matt from D5 Construction, looking at social media and how tradespeople can best use it, Andy finds out where he wants to go with his social media presence in the future and Matt has a few final hints and tips on how you can make social media work for you.

In the 3rd part of this mini series looking at how social media has become so important in construction; Andy and his guest Matt take a more in depth look at Instagram and how its tools can help you and your business.

In the 2nd part of this mini series looking at how social media has become so important in construction, Andy and his guest Matt discuss all the social media platforms and their pros and cons. If you're about to start using social media to help promote your business, this is compulsive listening.

This week we start our second mini series in our new format as Matt from D5 Construction joins Andy to discuss how social media is so important to construction companies. In this first episode, Matt explains the different platforms available to tradespeople and why he feels some are better than others. Invaluable information and insights if you're wanting to start marketing your company across social media.