Episode #087 | Aaron Robbins

Construction has one of the lowest productivity rates of any industry... but why?

In this ep, we welcome Aaron Robbins to discuss his research on why construction continues to struggle with productivity, workplace culture, wellbeing and attracting the next generation.

The pair also discuss the issue of apprentices being dropped, quantity surveying, Envac systems & procurement and why learning to adopt a positive attitude can be paramount to change.

🔵 Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-robbins-283a5b141/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jmBNU2Wja_0

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XguGLdEIFj7b9AGJ47Xlz?si=jMoLuD2WQ4OH9oDDfEPfbw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-has-the-worst-productivity-how-can-we/id1778487912?i=1000774995885

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Working in Procurement with L&Q + What is an Envac System?

06:07 How Aaron got into QS-ing + Lack of work? Apprentices being dropped?

10:53 Padel vs Pickleball???

12:52 Productivity in construction: Why it’s the worst industry for it

24:55 Effect of HardestGeezer running Africa + Ross Edgeley Swimming the UK

30:05 How are we going to increase productivity & wellbeing in construction? + Cultures

47:30 Treating Mental Health in the wrong ways: Let’s be positive

52:27 Final Comments: What’s coming up & Women in Construction

57:59 Outro!

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