Episode #036 | Jimmy Hendry

What’s REALLY going on in the UK plumbing & gas industry?

Today we sit down with experienced plumber Jimmy Hendry, who’s seen it all, to expose:

🔧 Why the industry is broken – and how to fix it

🔧 Hidden dangers & regulations everyone should know

🔧 Are we heading for another Grenfell-level disaster?

🔧 Tool theft, mental health, and what life on site is really like

🔧 The insane amount of water we waste daily in the UK

Whether you’re a plumber, gas engineer, or work anywhere in construction, this conversation will open your eyes and give you the real stats and stories that you need to hear.

Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-hendry-327799133/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/13Ejn4FdppE

Listen On Spotify! -https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oEI794bO0X1Guqu8AnOcm?si=yPf3KMqARrSJmWFv035jow

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-plumbing-gas-in-the-uk-exposing/id1778487912?i=1000716481439

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-Intro Waffle: What’s to come in this Ep!

01:09 Intro! How & When Jimmy & Steve first met!

04:30 About Jimmy: Teaching in Namibia, apprenticeships & accreditation tickets

16:53 Are plumbers allowed to also deal with gas? + Insurances & Regulations

30:32 Outrageous Politician Promises/Actions + Defibrillators, Prosecutions, Agendas

43:20 Is it going to take another Grenfell incident to be taken seriously? Gas Safe Register

54:59 UK Tool Theft: Steve’s van gets broken into. + Commending Construction Influencers

01:03:18 Construction Life: Fatalities, HSE incompetence, PTSD, Suicide, Legislative Change.

01:21:32 Mental Health Struggles + Why budgeting will make a big difference to your life

01:32:46 Jimmy talks working & living in Antarctica! Work/Life Balance…

01:49:03 Jimmy warns how we waste an insane amount of water every day

01:56:27 Final Comments & Outro

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Episode #035 | Paul Rosser

Today we dive deep into the REAL stories that builders and tradespeople face every day.

Paul bravely shares his honest journey through construction life from fighting through work stress, toxic site culture, & mental health struggles facilitated by drug & alcohol abuse.

If you work in construction—or care about the people who build the world around us—this conversation will hit home.

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rosser-140896112/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/qF2DE2o5TmI

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2930GRGdkDDhhjXGvDv1mn?si=oiv9tVHnTfyQWWgBD_IMlA

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/drugs-debt-disrespect-the-reality-of-uk/id1778487912?i=1000715423433

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro: Paul’s background - journey into, and life in construction (all different jobs)

07:24 “convid”, Work stress equalling Mental Health Slipping + Drug & Alcohol Abuse

15:06 Paul’s experience with Awful Payment Structures & Disrespectful Colleagues

24:46 Difference in clients during covid? + Not having the vaccine

28:09 Mental Health in construction: ‘unnecessary spending’? + Sexual Harassment Stats

36:04 Paul’s Open & Honest take on Mental Health + Stories from At Work

46:06 Tickets & Accreditation Cards Processes + Keir Starmer is a ******

48:39 Moving onto more upbeat stuff: Paul’s route into DJing + Breathwork

55:54 Final thoughts & Comments (Breathwork Therapy, Youngsters in Construction)

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Episode #034 | Will Polston

In this powerful episode, Will shares his 7-year journey of sobriety, how his childhood shaped his beliefs about money and his passion for working on personal development.

From redefining success to building resilience, Will opens up about how small habits can change your life.

Connect with Will on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/

Check out North Star Conversations: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dq4Bm4ztTVT7eRgGp3pXh?si=1cf620a514f34a96

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/YGNuShHmYdI

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6I3n8lUk12ZjAn8DHB6ZwG?si=EGmS7X_7T6a58fCG7wZ2XA

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-success-business-strategist-on-accountability/id1778487912?i=1000714492076

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-Intro Waffle: Which UK Names are Going Extinct?

00:30 Intro! How Will & Steve Know each other (poor teachers)

01:49 Money = Happiness? How & Why Will got into what he does

08:32 Defining success, Will’s range of Clients, + Focusing on yourself, not others.

17:14 Been 7 years sober - why?

22:15 The benefits of holding yourself accountable & Will’s recommended positive habits

27:04 How Will’s childhood shaped his monetary beliefs. + Construction Sport’s ‘Mission’

34:47 3 types of people: Personal Development. + Make America Healthy Again

38:45 How Different Content Consumption will affect you, & Morning Routines

44:57 The importance of sharing a story, the right way. + Law of attraction

48:20 Will’s Podcast: North Star Conversations, Construction, + The Chinese Farmer Fable

58:51 Email [email protected] - FREE Book Giveaway. + Final Thoughts

1:05:22 Outro

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Episode #033 | Shoaib Awan & Clair Frame

On today's ep, legends in the game Shoaib & Clair tackle the growing issue of tool theft in the construction industry. From police raids to proactive community solutions, they share practical advice, personal experiences, and even a live demo on how to mark & protect your tools and what to do when theft strikes. A must-watch for tradespeople, contractors, and anyone serious about site security & industry change.

Connect with Shoaib on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoaib-awan-725b3998/

Connect with Clair on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clair-frame-186148113/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/0wHv6O3FLz0

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QaSHt3NbkNUNokGVnm1Uo?si=4of9JhqPSTaaJT_IdcAUHQ

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tool-theft-how-to-prevent-take-action-with-live-demo/id1778487912?i=1000713420608

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro: Selecta DNA Newsletter

01:37 Intro! Shoaib & Clair’s background: It’s a small world! + When the trio first met

05:35 Tool theft: Looking back at the rallies/protests at Westminster Square

15:52 The art of stealing tools

22:14 Step-by-Step guide: The benefit to marking your tools + enforcing action

34:13 LIVE DEMO: How to securely & safely mark your tools with SelectaDNA!

39:35 The consequences & effects of having your tools stolen

49:55 What’s next? Police & community engagement + more info on Marking Events!

59:32 What to do once you’ve marked your tools: Account set-up + Newsletter

01:03:15 Final Comments & Outro

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Episode #032 | Jack Rixon & Bayley Hall

Another couple of legends join us on today's pod!

Jack Rixon & Bayley hall join us to talk through all angles of mental health in the construction sector, and what proactive actions they take & how people should be educated on keeping their wellbeing in check. The trio discuss young people in construction via apprenticeships & also talk sports, fitness & the use of AI...

Connect with Jack on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-r-24a595123/

Connect with Bayley on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayley-hall-985a861a6/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/3SmVu6Kz4RU

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iUaQwe0NXgQPG1LmmbybC?si=d3820ff207274a70

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-you-can-easily-improve-your-wellbeing-industry/id1778487912?i=1000712424038

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro - Mental Health laws: The french are doing it right

01:08 Intro! Introducing Jack, Bayley & PhoenixME + Jack’s ice bath morning routine…

08:04 Bettering mental health in construction: Working with Ryan Parke: The Men’s Coach

15:56 Quarter life crisis..? Bayley does a Hyrox

21:58 Using sport as a medium for teamwork & camaraderie: PhoenixME 20km Project Walk

25:33 Jack’s background on the tools & Health & Safety + PhoenixME’s long lasting history

31:47 Apprenticeship Schemes at PhoenixME… Are they worth it?

39:55 The stats are bad, but here’s why the industry is good.

43:03 Is AI being properly utilised within companies? Data Collection/Employee Data

46:50 Mental x Physical Health: Low testosterone, breathwork, ice baths, hydration

52:21 How PhoenixME Projects Work. Regs & Acts + Social Value

58:27 Jack & Bayley’s workplace fitness challenge + Peloton Challenge & Athlete Downfalls

01:09:02 Outro

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Episode #031 | Ashley Francis & Joe Short

Today on the pod: more fantastic guests!

Ash & Joe - hosts of the legendary proactive bricklaying event Super Trowel are with us to discuss what their unique idea is all about! Ins & outs, the birth of it all & behind the scenes are covered, as well as the trio then discussing fitness & mental health in the industry & how addictions can hugely impact one's life.

Connect with Ash on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-francis-mciob-acabe-31496864/

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-s-90547452/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/q0ka2HPU1Ys

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/67tvAyZokgryUZWNDdJAKM?si=RwRcm7S9T-CW374pmtlz9A

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bricklayers-become-hosts-of-huge-unique-event/id1778487912?i=1000711150140

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro - What is Super Trowel?!

08:32 Ash sets up the Bricklayers Social Club + The birth of Super Trowel

23:13 Super Trowel goes to Vegas! What went right, and wrong…

29:32 Bricklayer Ryder Cup? More on Vegas + NEXT Super Trowel Event!

40:15 Ash’s Day Job as a Project Manager: Youngsters in Construction & Foreign Labour

50:04 How common are Female Bricklayers? + Joe’s Day Job: Inventor of Brickjackets!

56:47 Brick makeover/tinting + Stories from old Jobs!

01:03:05 Construction Sport - What’s coming up?! + Keeping up with Sports/Fitness

01:11:17 Mental Health struggles: Alcoholism & Drugs + Negatives of DnA Tests…

01:18:51 Ash opens up about his issue with gambling. + Getting people into Bricklaying

01:24:06 What’s next for Super Trowel??? & How it operates behind the scenes

01:32:24 What’s next for the Charity & Steve? How he operates behind the scenes…

01:36:58 Outro

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Episode #030 | Andy Stevens

Today we welcome another great guest - Builder, Broadcaster, & Founder of The Build Network UK: Andy Stevens.

Andy first talks about how on earth he ended up getting into presenting, labouring around the whole east coast of Australia, touches on rugby & drinking cultures before the pair then talk on charities working within the construction sector & what the industry really needs: Legislative Change..?

Connect with Andy on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-stevens-tbnuk/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/1CS3DbnoEcM

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/43VS21InVSyrbotG9qMg2r?si=8NR9A8VlTA-6NasgBLHzDg

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-stevens-builder-broadcaster-on-rugby-construction/id1778487912?i=1000710267035

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro waffle: dyou see our xmas special?

00:55 Andy talks Presenting for BBC & Channel 4 + Founding Build Network UK

13:12 Dealing with Customers/Clients & Value for Money

18:48 Social Media, Education system, Would you encourage your kids to join construction?

23:27 Andy talks working as a labourer at 18 whilst travelling in Australia!

30:02 Playing Rugby for Jersey + Growing up with Rugby/Drinking Culture & Tour Stories!

44:47 Fighting for legislative change: Mental Health in Construction

53:36 Talk on Charities operating within the Construction Sector

57:36 Outro

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Episode #029 | Danny Clarke

On today's episode...

CITB Engagement Director Danny Clarke talks all about the construction industry & what exactly the role is that the CITB plays within it. The pair cover many topics such as the state of CSCS Cards, Neurodiversity, industry culture & much more.

Connect with Danny on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymclarke/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/1SD8bbclC1w

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/79H3iJYcPjhuYkcn6oCfFE?si=fGyBI7K4SFqhs8NUFJgwGw

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/danny-clarke-citbs-work-on-culture-funding-wic-neurodiversity/id1778487912?i=1000709255732

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro: Risk Assessments: Planning for the ‘what if’

05:32 Intro! Where CITB Operates within the UK & Taking Euros to Belfast…

06:48 Danny’s work with the CITB & its role in the construction industry

10:57 Go Construct! What is it? + Construction being the best industry in the world

13:55 CITB has NOTHING to do with CSCS Cards - Communication Flaws

22:48 Researching neurodiversity in Construction

29:11 Culture: Mental health, Procedures, RAMS, Danny’s previous career experience

38:58 CITB funding, Temporary works tickets, Steve’s previous career experience

42:44 Dealing with running a business as a construction worker

52:32 Why Dan Founded Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards

01:04:23 What’s coming up next for CITB? + Benefits of bonding through exercise & sport

01:13:14 Construction Sport is CYCLING to this year's Top 100 WIC Awards!

01:16:48 The link between Neurodiversity & Mental Health + Volunteers vs Employees

01:25:09 Outro

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Episode #028 | Ross Noakes & Jamie Jenkins

Last post-cycle pod, we promise!

More CS cycling ambassadors Ross & JJ jump on the pod to talk through their Hinkley to Sizewell experience, & the trio also talk all things Construction Sport and begin the planning process for more exciting events coming this year, open for anyone & everyone to get involved!!

Connect with Ross on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-noakes-05232a50/

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-jenkins-31572857/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Og2QUu45W20

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BcZE1g2zeZwrZnE9A5d1p?si=IOcGNRRxTym64zjr7Y78Sg

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000708442703

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Steve Hates Hyrox, Hiring London Velodrome & Next Ride!

03:49 Intro! Hinkley to Sizewell VS London to Paris: Which was harder???

09:30 JJ Completes a Duoathlon! + Attempting Relay Triathlons & 60 minute 10ks

17:45 Cycling to Top 100 Women in Construction Awards + More H2S Cycle Recap!

23:28 Planning: Cycling from London to Amsterdam..?

27:29 Planning: Peterborough to Manchester Cycle! (Top 100 WIC Awards) & Rugby!

29:52 Construction Sport 2-day Military Trek! 3rd July 2025!!

39:31 Why we want to do a ‘Military Trek/Tab’ + Anyone is welcome!

42:48 Outro!

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Episode #027 | Josh Phillips & Geoff Vincent

We've not shut up about cycling just yet!

Biking extraordinaires Joshua Phillips & Geoff Vincent join us today as the trio go through their memories of laughs, falls & incidents from last month's Hinkley to Sizewell charity cycle ride!

The team talk physical & mental benefits and future biking plans, while Josh also shares a peculiar story from a previous cycling trip...

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-phillips-aa5a8b33/

Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-vincent-gvr/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/UzmXY8sk9aI

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aUjxp3Mum2rpOgCPD6trt?si=L57mx6hgQ92uyiboJVascA

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josh-phillips-geoff-vincent-pizza-party-full-recap/id1778487912?i=1000706658113

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Katy Perry vs Wendy's Beef

01:43 Intro! Running late…

04:42 All things Construction Sport, taking the p*ss (out of editor Al mainly) & Oral exams?

13:15 Up-to-no-good School Days, Homeschooling, & RAAC Concrete: The New Asbestos?

21:16 NUCLEAR Coast to Coast Bike Ride! Tackling Cheddar Gorge…

28:06 Josh & Geoff explain their day 1 cycling incident…

32:04 There was a tougher climb than the mighty Cheese Mountain??? + Route Recaps!

37:00 Meeting families on the 4-day journey, & realising the UK isn’t all that bad

41:13 When’s the next one!? & Cycling is a team sport, not individual - Tour de France

47:18 How cycling is so beneficial both physically & mentally + Punctures & Falls

01:01:14 Cycling with Gok Wan… Naked??? Josh & Steve’s Old Cycle group

01:07:40 Outro! Next London Trek is next week, & closing thoughts.

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