On this episode I am joined by Will, a foreman carpenter from Auckland, NZ. An ambassador for building and Pasifika Construction students. Will sheds some insight into his own journey to become a building leader and shares a few wise words along the way. You can follow Will here - https://www.instagram.com/buildzwithwillz/ Thanks for listening!

Glen from Millenz Custom Toolbelts tells the story of a legendary grass roots business that has been delivering kiwis top quality toolbelts for decades. It was an honor to get the opportunity to share the story of Millenz and learn about the craft of making the best toolbelts out there! You can get your custom made toolbelt here - https://millenztoolbelts.com/ Go and follow the team on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/millenzcustomtoolbelts/?hl=en or on facebook -...

Mike Pickering, founder of - We Make Change - Tiny house trailers and house designers and consultants. His current project - Our Life Block- documents his journey self building a sustainable high performance home. Mike shares his story and passion for design and creation. We Make Change - https://www.weemakechange.co.nz/ Our Life Block - https://www.ourlifeblock.co.nz/ - https://www.instagram.com/ourlifeblock/

Daren Alderson, Senior Associate with Buchan Group in Christchurch, NZ is the guest for episode 39. Highly commended for his recent project "Langdon's Quarter" in the New Zealand Building Industry awards, we discuss communication in construction and the act of getting things built. Follow Daren on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daren-alderson-741a88a6/?originalSubdomain=nz Find out more about Daren and Buchan Group here - https://buchangroup.com/person/daren-alderson/

Ryan Eddy is on the show for episode 37, Quick Chippy app creator, mathematical genius, Builder, grower of roses, legendary inventor, structure lover and absolute lad! Get the Quick Chippy App here - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quick-chippy-pro/id1124948664 and here - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickchippypro&hl=en_NZ&gl=US Check them out on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/quickchippyapp/?hl=en

Full knacker internet celebrity Richard Mills is on the show for Episode 36, the living legend behind Living Improvements. Destroying and breathing life into old homes in Auckland, New Zealand. Follow Richard's adventures on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/living_improvements/?hl=en Peep his youtube channel as well! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVo49-XC4LA&ab_channel=LivingImprovements Also be a legend and leave me a review, you have been meaning to after all..

On this episode I am joined by Jake Alexander. Carpenter by day, Jake, like many of us tradies has had a few knocks and understands well the impact construction has on the body. Jake started One for the toolbox, to give tradie specific health and well-being content. His videos have been a big help to many in recovering and preventing injuries on-site. Check out One for the toolbox on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oneforthetoolbox/ The website is here -...

Tonga Robertson - Founder and operator of Nest Interiors We discuss Interior Design and how the spaces in which we inhabit shape us. Check out Nest Interiors at - https://www.nestinteriors.co.nz/ Follow Nest Interiors on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/nest_interiors_nz/

On episode 33 I catch up with Charles Harris, a local 433 Ironworker from California who builds 70 storey sky-scrapers by day and runs TREP a working-class construction clothing company by night!

I catch up with Nick Moore 6 months into his carpentry apprenticeship to see how he's getting on. Apprentice yarns, tips and tricks, how to learn and living the tradie life. Tell your old mate !

Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. This is the final episode of 2021. I ramble to myself about construction. Strap yourself in. To stay up to date then please consider subscribing to the show at wherever you get your podcasts and leaving a cheeky wee review! You can also stay up to date with whats going on here by following me on...

Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Eric from Top class gears . Top class gears ( soon to be sig tools ) is the place to go for high end tools and equipment in New Zealand. Eric is a guy who understands precision, an aviation engineer who lost his job to covid and decided to turn his attention to detail...

Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Katherine Ricketts. Katherine is the Wellington Tradie lady! a first year carpentry apprentice who traded in art history for a sabre saw! We chat about career changes, learning on the job, the flexible working week and much more! Serial renovator, hobbie farmer,...

Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Kylie Taffard. Kylie is the chair person for women in trades, a not-for-profit that promotes trades and trades training as a viable career option to women and employers.  They are run by a committed group of people from in and around the trades and trades services...

My guest for this episode is Tim Lee. Tim is the man behind the youtube channel The Offcut. The Offcut follows Tim’s journey as a self-taught wood-worker, he shares his process, experiences, and vision through well crafted videos that centre on the art. Speaking with Tim I felt that wood-working found him when he wasn’t looking for it and ever since he has been obsessed. Tim’s a cool character and has a story that’s becoming more and more prevalent, that of folks who are seeing the value in...

Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Jason Hermanson. Jason is a Carpenter from Saskatchewan Canada and is perhaps better known as the bearded legend behind Viking Builds. The Viking you are about to hear from is the Odin of construction, he does it all! His Instagram page is an inspiration to many on...

Episode Notes On this episode of Outsiders - Jared and I talk about what it is to be a modern father through the lens of the Construction Industry.

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is David Parseth. David is a Carpenter from Auckland, who saw the light after years in an office job and took the plunge into an adult apprenticeship. He struck gold with a company who do things a bit differently than most here in New Zealand. We chat...

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Jack Martin. Jack is the man behind The Peoples Tool Company, the Tool Company your wife warns you about! By day, Jack is a framing contractor who goes hard on the tools by day, and by night he runs Australia’s premier tool company. From Diamondback...

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode Hugo from Plumbing Against Everyone. Hugo is a journey man plumber from New York City and is the creator of the movement and Instagram page Plumbing Against Everyone, previously Plumbing vs Everybody. His mission statement is as following: We continue to...

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Sean Weir. Sean is a Fitness professional who owns multiple gyms over in Melbourne, Australia. Sean is the creator of the Shaka Project -A initiative that aims at Uniting blokes to start conversations about Men's mental health. Encouraging connection,...

Episode Notes The first episode in a new series entitled - Chip Away Outsiders Where myself and Jared from Epatage workwear and WTAPS construction discuss Construction culture and community Enjoy! Shout out to all you #outsiders

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Freddie Tian from Placemakers Christchurch Supply Fix and Install. Freddie is the commercial manager for Placemakers SFI here in Christchurch and has a diverse background and career that makes him the perfect man for the job. Freddie describes the SFI...

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the Chip Away podcast, my names Adam and I talk with passionate construction professionals and try to chip away at what it is to build, create and shape the landscape we live in. My guest for this episode is Lorenzo from @43.carpentry! Lorenzo is an apprentice carpenter working in Auckland New Zealand. His roots are in Tokoroa and after a stint in Australia he came back home to pursue a career in Carpentry! On this episode we discuss the stereotype builder,...