Skill Builder

Skill Builder


Latest Episodes

#30 ~ Hard Hat Guide with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety
October 27, 2023

Roger has a chat with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety about staying safe on-site and how to choose the correct head protection.

#29 ~ Is It Cheaper to Leave Your Heating on Constantly?
October 07, 2023

Should you be running your heating constantly or are you better off using your timer?

#28 ~ Secrets of Structural Engineering with John Cranna
September 08, 2023

Roger has a chat with Structural Engineer John Cranna, who started his consultancy in 1992, having worked for major engineering consultants Ove Arup, Scott Wilson and Halcrow.

#27 ~ From Carpenter to Inventor with Dan Cox
September 03, 2023

Roger Bisby has a chat with Dan Cox about his life as a carpenter and how becoming an inventor came naturally.

#26 ~ Motivation & Self-Employed Builder Burnout
May 18, 2023

Roger and Sam discuss working with type 1 diabetes and how to stay motivated and energised as self-employed tradesmen.

#25 ~ Tool Theft Campaign Update with Ian Elliott
March 18, 2023

Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign.

#24 ~ Treating Damp & Waterproofing with Safeguard
August 28, 2022

Roger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products.

#23 ~ Shocking Training Revealed by Heat Pump Whistleblower
July 28, 2022

Roger and Mike discuss the quality of the training offered by one of the major players in the air source heat pump space.

#22 ~ Are Bricklaying Robots the Future of Construction?
July 28, 2021

Roger looks at robotic bricklaying technology and asks the question, is the future of construction robotic?

#21 ~ Buy & Sell Surplus Stock with In My Yard
May 13, 2021

Roger is joined by Clive Drummond from In My Yard, the marketplace for trades and DIYers to buy & sell new, used and surplus stock.