Under Construction with Chadwicks

By Under Construction with Chadwicks

Donncha O’Callaghan chats and has the craic with industry insiders, gets great tips on how to improve business and takes a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks.... more

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Under Construction with Chadwicks episodes:

July 01, 2022 S2 Ep8: Off-Site Construction, with Stephen Wright and Kieran Holohan
On this week's episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are looking at off-site construction with Stephen Wright, Managing Director of BuildWright, and Kieran Holohon from Gyproc & ISOVER, Saint Gobain Ireland. They have a chat about some of the advantages of off-site construction, why it's growing as a building method, and some of ways it might future proof the building industry and help with the housing crisis.
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34min
June 23, 2022 S2 Ep7: Health & Safety, with Rory O’Connor and Helena Ryan
On this week's episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are looking at health and safety - both physical and mental. They chat to Helena Ryan, one of Ireland's most decorated safety advisors, and Managing Director at Cooga Safety Limited. She talks about what it takes to keep everyone safe on a site, what's going in on the field of health and safety, and about her time on DIY SOS.

Next, Rory O'Connor, creator of Rory's Stories and CIF Ambassador, talks about his experiences on building sites - first as a young labourer and then years later giving talks to tradespeople about mental health. He chats about his own mental health, how to look after yourself and your co-workers, and how things are changing for the better in the construction industry.
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50min
June 16, 2022 S2 Ep6: Sustainable Building in Ireland, with Hugh Wallace, Cian Bonnichon and Bebhinn Kennedy
On this week's episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are talking sustainability. They chat to Cian Bonnichon, Baumit Representative, about insulation, NZEB projects, and retrofitting, and Cian has plenty of tips around sustainable building and the grants available.

Next up is architect Hugh Wallace, well-known for his TV appearances on Home of the Year and The Great House Revival, who gives his opinions on how Ireland is going to adapt to a future of sustainable building and design.

Finally, Bebhinn Kennedy, from Mount Lucas Construction Training, explains some of the training options for anyone looking to upskill in sustainable building practices.
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40min
June 09, 2022 S2 Ep5: Steel in Ireland, with Tom Noonan and Eugene Downey
On this week’s episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat and Aidan are talking steel. Tom Noonan, General Manager at Heiton Steel (a Chadwicks Group company) discusses steel prices, technology and traceability. He even takes a stab at predicting where steel prices might go in the coming months. Next up, Aidan and Pat chat to a long-time customer of Heiton Steel, Eugene Downey, who is the owner and director of OCD Metal Fabricators, about what has made his company chose Heiton Steel for over 40 years.

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36min
June 02, 2022 S2 Ep4: Interior Design and Architecture in Ireland, with Aoife Rhattigan, Jackie Carton, Anthony Ridgeway and Geraldine O’Donoghue
This week's episode is all about interiors and it's a busy one. Hosts Aidan Power and Pat Moore have packed in four guests to cover everything from kitchens and appliances to interior and architecture trends to sustainable designs and lots more.
This week's guests are Aoife Rhattigan from Restless.Design; Anthony Ridgeway, General Manager at the Panelling Centre; Jackie Carton of Carton Interiors; and Geraldine O'Donoghue, Appliance Manager at In-House Appliance Centre.
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53min
May 26, 2022 S2 Ep3: Timber and Hardwoods with Daire McLoughlin and Mike Glennon
In this week’s episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are talking timber, from pricing and growth to sustainability and trends. Daire McLoughlin, General Manager at Morgans Timber, chats about what’s happening in hardwoods today and some of the challenges and opportunities for the industry. Mike Glennon, from Glennon Brothers Timber, tells Aidan and Pat about the long history of Glennon Brothers, how the company fared during covid, and some predictions about where the industry is going.

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31min
May 19, 2022 S2 Ep2: Outdoor Living with Peter Donegan and Kieran Duggan
Summer's on the way and in this episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power sit down with landscape architect & horticulturist, Peter Donegan, and Etex Regional Sales Manager Kieran Duggan to chat all things outdoor living. Peter tells Aidan and Pat about his amazing work on DIY SOS and some of the trends he's seen in outdoor living, while Peter chats about the benefits of Cedral cladding for outdoor jobs.
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38min
May 12, 2022 S2 Ep1: The future of construction in Ireland, with Peter Finn and Jennifer Byrne
In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power speak to guests Peter Finn and Jennifer Byrne about the challenges and opportunities we're seeing right now in the world of construction.

Pete Finn, AKA 'Pete the Builder' dives into industry hot-topics; energy efficiency, retro-fits and SEAI grants, price inflation, labour shortages and adaptation in a changing sector.

Get in touch with Pete and see what he’s working: www.finnandflynnconstruction.com
Instagram @pete_thebuilder

Jennifer Byrne, Cabinet Maker turned Lecturer at TU Dublin speaks about the Access to Apprenticeship program, the benefits of apprenticeships and what we can do to encourage more diversity in the sector.

If you are an employer and would like to get involved with the Access to Apprenticeship program, please get in touch with the Access to Apprenticeship team on [email protected]
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48min
July 19, 2021 S1 Ep10: Tips for Construction Teams
We have some excellent but frank tips for construction teams with some of the most competitive team managers in the GAA. Hear from Wexfords hurling manager Davy Fitz, former Waterford Manager Derek McGrath and from the hurling county of Kilkenny, we hear from Chadwicks chief cat Tony Duggan.
We also hear some brilliant but simple advice on how to protect your power tools and we reveal our series ending Joke of the Week to win the Tool of Dreams!

Our Guests
Derek McGrath played as a centre-forward for the Waterford Senior Hurling Team before going on management and taking the team to All Ireland level. Since retiring from the sport he has become a professional in in team management and coaching.
Davy Fitz is the manager of the Wexford Hurling Senior Team and as a player before that he was widely considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.
Tony Duggan has worked 20+ years as a builders merchant and is the well known manager at Chadwicks Kilkenny. When he is not working, he is very involved in local sport including the Special Olympics and GAA.
Chadwicks
Sgt Dean Kerins is an experienced Garda Crime Prevention Officer with a history of working in the security and investigations industry. Skilled in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Emergency Management, and Criminal Law he shares great but simple advice on how to protect your work tools.
Garda Crime Prevention

Contact Us:
WhatsApp: 087 77 54 555
Email: [email protected]
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38min
July 12, 2021 S1 Ep9: DIY SOS - The Big Build Ireland
Projects for our favourite TV construction show are underway right now.
Catchup with presenter Baz Aahmawy for behind-the-scenes stories of why so many trades get involved and how this series challenged with the biggest job ever: building an entire house in nine days.
Branch Manager Dermot Groarke shares how Chadwicks are involved and the kind of materials needed for the jobs.

Baz Ashmawy is one of Irelands more recognizable tv broadcasters. Baz presents ‘DIY SOS’ on RTÉ One where he and his team set out to renovate the homes of deserving families changing their lives forever.
DIY SOS on RTE

Dermot Groarke is the Branch Manager for Chadwicks. He has been involved in the building materials industry since he was a teenager and now is running the show Chadwicks largest outlet in Drimnagh, Dublin.
Chadwicks Robinhood Road

CONTACT DETAILS
If you think you can win our Joke of the Week or have a photo of work you’re proud of to share with us, send us your voice messages and photos to:
WhatsApp: 087 77 54 555
Email: [email protected]

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34min

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How many episodes does Under Construction with Chadwicks have?

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