Construction Sport Podcast
Construction Sport Podcast
Podcast Description
Brand new episodes available to watch & listen EVERY Wednesday at 12pm.Join founder of Construction Sport, Steve Kerslake, as he welcomes all sorts of guests to dive deep into the world of the construction industry and its faults, problems, strengths and controversies. Accompanied by the significant subject of mental & physical health, with the notion of sports & exercise being explored fully. Oh and we don't mind having a few laughs while we're at it too. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained & educated.Watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/kd7KmListen on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/01uEqListen on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/Xap4X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into themes like the construction industry's challenges and strengths, mental health advocacy, and the significance of sports and exercise. Notable episodes feature discussions on workplace suicides and the RIDDOR Act, promoting mental health awareness through conversations with industry experts and personal stories of resilience.

Giving Construction A Voice.
Brand new episodes available to watch & listen EVERY Wednesday at 12pm.
Join founder of Construction Sport, Steve Kerslake, as he welcomes all sorts of guests to dive deep into the world of the construction industry and its faults, problems, strengths and controversies. Accompanied by the significant subject of mental & physical health, with the notion of sports & exercise being explored fully. Oh and we don’t mind having a few laughs while we’re at it too. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained & educated.
Watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/kd7Km
Listen on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/01uEq
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/Xap4X
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Episode #085 | Steve Gearing
Today construction recruiter Steve Gearing joins us for a brutally honest conversation about the issues holding the UK construction industry back.
From the apprenticeship crisis and recruitment struggles to mental health, leadership, and why so many good ideas never make it beyond the boardroom.
Steve also opens up about living with a vestibular disorder and the role sport & exercise has played in his life.
🔵 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gearing-mep-meica-civil-water-recruitment?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
🔴 Watch on YouTube! – https://youtu.be/AczJhKDFjAc?si=Bzo1wX_SUeEo1R_S
🟢 Listen On Spotify! – https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xXZzFr57cSvR3RjYc6Syh?si=f949e9fa22354cc6
🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912?i=1000773107833
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⏲TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Pre-intro waffle: Clarkson’s Farm & Future of Automation
03:56 Intro! How Steve got into Construction Recruitment + New tech in the M&E World
10:41 Construction Sport’s first ever event 10 years ago with Costain!
16:05 Steve talks about his Vestibular Disorder + How Sport can impact your life
25:31 Kerslake’s dream of being able to run for 4 hours. Is it possible..?
31:58 Steve’s water industry work + Apprenticeships: Why can’t young people find work?
46:19 Demographics, Ex-army, Age of Steve’s recruits + Why’s everyone happier up north?
50:35 Finding peace in random things… the tip run..? Solutions to Alleviating Pressures!
01:03:15 Construction Sport Industry Alert System: Why aren’t tier 1s listening???
01:14:07 Final comments (on golf) & Outro
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