The Construction Cogs Podcast
Each person in construction is a cog in the ever-moving machine.
The Construction Cogs Podcast is a construction and engineering podcast that speaks to those cogs, from workers and specialists to contractors, leaders, and business owners, to explore careers, site life, safety, technology, infrastructure, and what really keeps the industry moving.
Episodes
30 episodes
Gheorghe Busuioc - Construct-Tech Solutions
The way we plan, communicate, and manage lifting operations is changing. But where should technology support the people doing the job, and where does human judgement still need to take the lead? In this episode of The Constru...
Margaret Burrell - MRICS Chartered Surveyor
Margaret Burrell joins The Construction Cogs Podcast to share her journey through construction to becoming a MRICS chartered surveyor.Margaret didn't come from a traditional construction background. She had a law degree, a master’s in in...
Timothy Milligan - Lift Tec Academy
Got it. I’ll avoid putting links inside brackets going forward.Here’s a Buzzsprout description for the Lift Tec Academy episode.In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I’m joined by Tim from Lift Tec Academy to talk abou...
Anthony Hegarty - DSRM - Risk & Crisis Management
In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I speak with Anthony Hegarty from DSRM Risk & Crisis Management about Operation Crane and The Crane Report.Most people in construction have heard the statistic that around two constr...
Kirsty Budenbender - DSK Environmental
In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I’m joined by Kirsty Budenbender, co-founder of DSK Environmental. Kirsty shares how she built the business with her family, what asbestos removal really involves, and why she belie...
Renée Breen - Apprentice in Naval Architecture
A ship can look rock solid and still be one bad weight shift away from trouble. We’re joined by Rene, a level 4 apprentice naval architect, to make vessel stability feel real, human, and surprisingly relatable, from heel and GM values to the un...
Steve Leyton - Keltbray's Director of Lifting
Steve Leyton, Lifting Director at Keltbray, joins the Construction Cogs Podcast to talk about how lifting competence is built properly across major projects.We get into how Keltbray have centralised their lifting operations, how they ass...
Rachel Housman - Ally Safety
In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Housman from Ally Safety, my first ever guest on this podcast from across the pond. We originally connected after I entered a safety video into a competition Rachel ran, and it led to a proper chat about wh...
Richard Stone - Project Management Blueprint
In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I sit down with Richard Stone, founder of Project Management Blueprint, to talk about what really happens when construction becomes a race to the bottom, and why chasing the...
Philippa Wright - Mobile Crane Operator
In this episode, we speak with Pip Wright (Philippa Wright), a UK mobile crane operator, about what the job really involves on site.Pip shares how she got into crane operating, the responsibility that comes with lifting operations...
Donatas Misius - Crane Supervisor
Lifting Operations training:https://lifttecacademy.co.uk/constructioncogsUse code CCOGS100 for £100 off your courseIn this episode I sit down with Donny, a ...
Jade Harris - Co-founder of The Buddie System
In this episode, I’m joined by Jade Harris, co-founder of The Buddie System, an Australian innovation that’s redefining safety in crane and lifting operations. The Buddie System uses smart wearables and wireless communication to kee...
Charity Rose - Engineering Geologist
In this episode, I speak with Charity Rose, an Engineering Geologist at AtkinsRéalis and a key member of Bold as Brass, about a critical issue the construction industry has largely ignored. On-site menstrual safety and welfare facilities for wo...
Vish Narbheram - Founder of Onward Shift
Vish is an electrician turned mental health advocate who's on a mission to reduce suicide in construction.He's the founder of Onward Shift, a mental health hub designed for the construction community.What We Cover:
Darren Wright - Founder of Veterans Into Logistics
From military to prison to rebuilding his life to rebuilding other veteran's livesIn this episode, we sit down with Darren Wright, founder of Veterans Into Logistics - a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping struggling militar...
Rob Hammond - Founder of ARSS UK Ltd
In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, we sit down with Rob Hammond, founder of ARSS UK Ltd, a specialist adoptable roads and sewer services company.Rob shares his journey into the infrastructure sector and explains what it ta...
Jenna Hartwig - Business Development Manager at Foundation Personnel Ltd
In this episode, we sit down with Jenna Hartwig, Business Development Manager at Foundation Personnel Ltd, to get an insider's perspective on the current construction job market and what it takes to land your next role in the industry.J...
Chris Wood - Trainer & NPORS assessor
My cousin Chris is a trainer and NPORS assessor at Marlborough Highways.The key talking points in this episode are:- Dyslexia- Overcoming imposter syndrome- How the awarding bodies should change- Investing in ...
Michael Harris - Site Manager
Michael discusses the best ways to get into site management.He was also brave enough to talk about how he turned his life around after abusing drink and drugs. A journey that has made him a much better person.🔎 Find Michael Harris...
Deborah Madden - Executive Director of Engagement at CITB
In this episode, we sit down with Deborah Madden, Executive Director of Engagement at CITB, to discuss the future of the construction industry, skills development, and CITB’s role in workforce training.Deb also debunks the myths and stig...
Steve Kirby - Founder of Lifecoach UK Ltd
Website: https://constructioncogs.com/Steve Kirby - a former demolition worker and now life coach - tells us about how a near fatal accident at work changed his life. For the worst at first, then for the better.Some key ...
Carl Harris - MD of Harris Brick Safety Systems
Carl Harris tells his story of a horrible accident he had as a bricklayer, when a brick wall that was not braced sufficiently blew over, crushing him.After a terrible few months after the incident, Carl invented Brick Bud, an efficient b...
Connor Liddle aka Cranebrain - Crane Operator
Website: https://constructioncogs.com/Enjoy my chat with Connor Liddle aka Cranebrain, a mobile and crawler crane operator, crane supervisor, and content creator. Connor grew up in a Yorkshire family of crane people in a small vil...
