Roger has a chat with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety about staying safe on-site and how to choose the correct head protection. Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Check out the full range of head protection from MSA Safety: gb.msasafety.com/Head-Protection

Should you be running your heating constantly or are you better off using your timer? Roger gives us his money-saving advice to reduce your fuel bills this winter. Energy myth-busting with Money Saving Expert: The energy market is in crisis. There are no cheap energy deals due to record wholesale prices (what providers pay), so using less is the best way to save right now. There are obvious ways to cut your usage, such as wearing jumpers and turning lights off, but this guide...

Roger has a chat with Abergavenny-based Structural Engineer John Cranna. John started his consultancy in 1992, having worked for major engineering consultants Ove Arup, Scott Wilson and Halcrow. ​ He has worked on large buildings, including constructing the Lloyds of London building. Since becoming self-employed, he has gained experience in the smaller scale of construction for domestic and commercial design. He provides a personal, friendly, cost-effective solution to your...

Roger Bisby chatted with Dan Cox about his life as a carpenter and how becoming an inventor came naturally. Dan's Ultimate Roofing Square and Essential Hinge Jig. https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk OTHER DAN COX VIDEOS The Oast House https://youtu.be/2_LNrxL2gvE 6 Roofing Squares Compared https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ Dan Demonstrates The Ultimate Roofing Square https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI How To Fit Herringbone Joist...

Roger and Sam discuss working with type 1 diabetes and how to stay motivated and energised as self-employed tradesmen (sorry, tradespeople). FURTHER VIEWING Quoting Jobs & Price Conditioning Reasons for Going Self-Employed Mental Health & Dealing with Stress Special thanks to Sam & Jen from SJ Ward Builders. Check out Sam and Jen on Facebook #mentalhealth #stressrelief #diabetes

Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign. https://www.cits.uk.com Founded in 1958, Clancy is one of the UK's largest privately owned construction firms. https://www.theclancygroup.co.uk

Roger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products. Safeguard has grown to become a market leader in the UK and now exports throughout the world. All products are manufactured under an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality & environmental control system, audited by the BSI. The product ranges are accredited by a wide range of industry authorities and international testing houses. They pride...

Roger and Mike discuss the quality of the training offered by one of the major players in the air source heat pump space. Heat Pump Training Check out the @HeatGeek 'Master the Heating & Renewables Industry' training course. https://courses.heatgeek.com

Roger looks at robotic bricklaying technology and asks the question, is the future of construction robotic? or are other materials and techniques going to take us to the next level?

Roger is joined by Clive Drummond from In My Yard, the marketplace for trades and DIYers to buy & sell new, used and surplus stock. It’s easy to use, with just 4 simple steps, you take a photo, create a free account, upload your pictures and describe your items and post it on the In My Yard website. The In My Yard Story In My Yard is the brainchild of 2 hardworking landscapers from Surrey. Frustrated with the choice and availability of low-cost materials, machinery, tools and...

Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality, engineered repairs of damaged surfaces. ➤ www.plastic-surgeon.co.uk ➤ www.facebook.com/PlasticSurgeonUK See more podcasts with Skill Builder.

In January 2021, the government announced the creation of a new national construction products regulator. The primary responsibility of the regulator is to ensure homes in the UK are constructed using ‘safe’ materials. The regulator will have the power to remove any product that represents a significant safety risk and to prosecute companies that break the rules. National Construction Products Regulator issues Roger’s latest rant looks at why good ideas don’t always turn out as...

Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd who are damp specialists in the treatment of condensative dampness, damp walls, penetrating damp, woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and rising damp problems within properties. LINKS ◾ http://www.dovedaledampcure.co.uk ◾ https://www.facebook.com/dovedaledamp ◾ https://www.nuaire.co.uk ◾ https://www.facebook.com/NuaireGroup Special thanks to Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd. ◾ Condensation Control (PIV...

We're joined by Martyn Bridges, Director of Marketing and Technical Support at Worcester Bosch Group, to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.

Roger discusses cowboy plumbers and cowboy builders and looks back at his time on the BBC with Watchdog and Rogue Traders.

Roger is reunited with his old friend from LBC Gerard Sauer to have a chat about the future of powering our vehicles.

When plumbers get together, this is what they talk about. Roger and James Lawrence from Plumberparts discuss plumbing and life in general. Subscribe to Plumberparts: youtube.com/user/plumberparts

Roger has a chat with Chris Wormald from Pipelife to look at the common misconceptions with plastic pipe. Pipelife is a leading manufacturer & provider of plastic piping systems. Specialising in the extrusion of polyethylene (PE) pipes Pipelife offers industry-leading products for the heating & plumbing, water pressure, electricity, cable ducting, gas and agricultural sectors. Drawing on over 45 years of manufacturing experience from their production plant in Cork, Pipelife has been...

If you’re on the tools all day every day and you have a business to run, you might need some help from some of the many digital tools available for job site coordination. Roger talks to Gabriel Pinchev, the CEO of FieldPulse, an all-in-one trades field management software solution. Further reading: FieldPulse All-in-One Contractor Software to Manage Your Business www.fieldpulse.com FieldPulse Academy Blog www.fieldpulse.com/academy Run Your Business From Anywhere FieldPulse combines...

Have you got the right mental attitude and work ethics in the workplace? Roger and Robin, fresh back from their summer holidays, jump back into podcast action and tackle the subject of having the right attitude and work ethics. We’ve worked with some great people and some shockers, some of who are described in this episode. Find out what Roger and Robin are looking for from a work colleague. Our show sponsor is HB42 the Ultimate Answer to Sealing & Fixing –...

Robin & Roger are back with another podcast episode to help you in your everyday work life and we’re looking at getting organised and keeping track of materials, time and even ‘people’. We’ve managed to get to 10 episodes without mentioning Brexit but we slipped in this episode so sorry about that, it’s only a little bit! Transcript to follow.

The podcast is back and we’re tackling mental health, depression and anxiety. The building industry has a huge problem with mental health issues and its workforce suffers more than average. Let us know how you’re handling your demons and share any advice and tips that help you in your day-to-day life. Some good articles worth reading: 10 Best Ways to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally – https://bit.ly/2rBH4fE Six Unconventional, Scientific Ways to Be Happier – https://bit.ly/30E3qgo Why...

The podcast is back and we’re tackling mental health, depression and anxiety. The building industry has a huge problem with mental health issues and its workforce suffers more than average. Let us know how you’re handling your demons and share any advice and tips that help you in your day-to-day life. Some good articles worth reading: 10 Best Ways to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally – https://bit.ly/2rBH4fE Six Unconventional, Scientific Ways to Be Happier – https://bit.ly/30E3qgo Why...

So far in the Skill Builder podcast, we have talked about how wonderful and clever Roger and Robin are so it’s time to embrace the power of vulnerability. In episode 8 the guys talk about their worst nightmares coming true in jobs that didn’t go according to plan. The two Rs also have a bit of a ding dong over Crossrail, the Millennium Dome and going over time and budget.