Episode #019 | Ross Noakes

Today on the pod we have British army veteran & lifelong friend Ross Noakes join us for a chill chat about his rugby career & what it's like playing for the army! Ross also gives his insights on how he thinks the military sporting system would be a huge benefit to the construction industry.

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

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/XJrTovuP_-k

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 pre-intro waffle

01:29 Intro! Ross’s Thrilling IT Job & Participation in many ConSpo Events!

05:06 Ross’s Rugby Career including playing for the Military

12:33 Incorporating the Military Sports System into Construction.

23:20 Ross’s Life Post-Military

27:41 Playing at different grounds with the military & what are American soldiers like?

34:16 Transitioning from military to offices & Parachute Regiment

38:28 Construction Sport’s New Event & Steve’s final military questions…

42:27 Outro

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Episode #018 | Scott Jones & Sammi Coverdale

Scott Jones, of The Stair Guys, and Sammi Coverdale, founder of Branded By Sammi, join us today for many chats! Aside from The Lost City Campaign, and among past stories & sports cultures, Sammi touches on her construction background & newly-founded merchandise business, and Scott shares insights of the timber world & what really goes into building your staircase!

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn! -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jones-b25b7148/

Connect with Sammi on LinkedIn! -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammi-coverdale-052078198/

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

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UjR0UJu4TMrrMvGrgbAkR?si=C3Fj7d54R9iIlzQjHzPIXQ

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-jones-sammi-coverdale-lost-city-campaign-merch/id1778487912?i=1000697859023

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! All Things Lost City: Launch, Campaign & Merch!

07:06 Scott Jones: The Stair Guys! What actually goes into your staircase..?

12:23 Scott’s beginnings & “fraudulent” Charities..?

16:23 Sammi’s Beginnings: 18 years in construction before setting up her own business!

21:32 The Stair Guys’ Social Media & What Happens to Timber

27:50 Travelling around the UK, Living near Wales & Rugby + Drinking cultures?

37:22 Different cultures & behaviours in sports (Football vs Rugby)

40:19 Sammi’s Sports Background, Feeling unsafe in Liverpool & Watching F1 Live

44:03 Working with AndysManClub & Dealing with trauma/stress.

50:02 Pay Structures in Construction & Running a business

53:49 Outro + Construction Sport Hinkley to Sizewell Bike Ride!

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Episode #017 | Katie Kelleher

Legend in the game Katie joins us today for some interesting insights into crane operating & her first-hand experience on being a woman in the construction industry. The pair touch on accreditations & safety on site and increasing retention in the industry, but above all have a good laugh throughout!

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn! -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Follow Katie's Instagram! -

https://www.instagram.com/katie_cranes/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jFIRhA0LUtg

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BIi6CJr1ajm5N6mBWlGUy?si=W_gxfN0cS9CkHCAwhxpSig

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-kelleher-crane-operator-on-women-in-construction/id1778487912?i=1000696225319

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Being a ‘Londoner’ & winning trips to Disneyland..?

05:13 Intro! Katie the Crane Driver & The CPA

08:22 Katie’s Crane Operating Experience! Driving on the River Thames..?

14:17 First female lifting technician! Katie’s past jobs & shares crane industry knowledge!

23:47 How, Why & When Katie got into Construction

34:43 Women in Construction + How do we Increase Retention in the Industry for All?

50:55 Working closely with CITB & the CSCS Cards system & Safety on site

59:08 Mental Health issues & Shift Times/Patterns + Fatigue Management

01:11:39 What’s coming up! Apprenticeship awards, get involved!

01:17:55 Katie Cranes Podcast! + People expecting things for free.

01:24:04 Outro

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