Episodes
Today, our attention turned to the fact that nearly half of all cases of asbestosis come from tradespeople and construction industry workers – meaning we are massively at risk for what is a horrible disease.So today – Clive wanted to know how you make sure you stay safe when working on the tools – and fess up, do you wear your PPE?We were joined by a former tradesperson who has suffered with this very issue, Duncan Roberts, as well as Dr Helen Wall for her expertise…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to the fact that It’s been just over two years since the Boiler Upgrade Scheme was launched and it looked like the end for gas boilers – but yet we’re still seeing them installed in new build properties… So today, Clive wanted to know – how do you think it’s gone – and, in terms of retrofitting generally, is it something you’ll look into for your specific trade? We were joined by the Minister for Green Energy, Lord Callanan for his thoughts and to update us – and also heard from Plumbing & Heating Supremo John Crucikshank from Cruickshank Plumbing & Heating…There...
Clive sits down with TV Doctor Helen Wall as he discusses all the health implications of working in the construction industry - what to look out for and how to deal with it.He asks Dr Helen about Asbestosis and how to look out for early warning signs, and puts your health concerns and worries to the doctor to help!
Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and with an incredible summer of sport on the way, especially in Paris with the Olympic games now just 64 days away… it got Clive thinking, if there was an Olympic games for the trade – which trade would come out on top and WHY?!There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!
Today, our attention turned to the fact yesterday’s show was really heavy – as we got our teeth stuck in to tool theft – so today, Clive wanted to look at the positives of working in the trade – so, he asked you – what do you think the tell-tale signs of a good tradesperson is? Is it top craftsmanship? Leaving the work tidy for the next trade – or even just being on time?We were joined by great friends of the show Dean Saxton and Daniel Vaughn for their thoughts…As always, there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to the absolute blight of the construction industry – tool theft. And the time for talking was over, as Clive wanted to know what you ACTUALLY wanted to see done about it.We were joined by Shaoib Awan, as he told us all about a protest he has planned for it – and Ian Hodgkinson, as he revealed all about a horrific set of circumstances he found himself in…As always, there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to knowing your worth in the construction in the industry – something I always talk about – especially when it comes to running your business. So today, Clive asked you about how and what you charge, especially in terms of quotes – do you charge for estimates, and do you ever drop your rates to stay competitive?We were joined by two great friends of the show, Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services and Archie, from Measure Twice Cut Nice…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and after one week of sun last week – it’s certainly got a lot us pining for warmer climates…So today, Clive wanted to know, where are you off on holiday this summer – and where would your dream destination be to escape from the hustle and bustle of working in the trades!There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to the fact that as tradespeople we always like to make sure our work isof the very highest standard, but when it comes to finishing the job, how do you make sure you’vegiven the client a top quality finish? So today, Clive wanted to know - how do you snag your own workand make sure it’s right for the next trade?We were joined by two top tradespeople – Steph the Pink Plasterer and Dave Finnagan from ElwoodEnterprises, as they give us their thoughts…We also continued checking in on mental health awareness week, as we were joined by TV legendJeff Brazier to discuss...
Today, our attention turned to the fact managing relationships and expectations of clients & customers is difficult, especially when things like parking, prices & even being offered cups of tea come into play – so, today, Clive wanted to know, what causes the most tension between you and your customers? We were joined by great friends of the show Mike Jones from Panelling Perfect and Ryan from RWC Plastering – and we also chatted to Steve Kerslake – given that it’s mental health awareness week, as we checked in to see how you are doing.There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab...
Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and off the back of a story that thousands of people were late for work due to issues with iPhone alarms, Clive wanted to know the best excuses you’ve ever heard for being late!There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!
Today, our attention turned to the mental health crisis in the construction industry, as horrific statistics continue to astonish, as we lose 2 tradespeople every working day in the industry. So, Clive wanted to check in on you today, and see how you’re doing.We were joined by ex-England International and premier league footballer Trevor Steven for their thoughts as well as Rob, from the Mind Your Head Podcast...There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
The Big Man Is BACK - and today, our attention turned to A recent study that’s revealed the top 10 least polite & rudest cities in the UK – with London & Manchester making up the top two. So today, Clive wanted to know, where in the UK do you think has the rudest customers & clients – and how do you deal with them?We were joined by great friends of the show Alex Day & Charlotte Decorator for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
It was Chance Lichfield in for the big man for the final time today - and it was lighthearted Thursday! and today, ahead of the bank holiday weekend, Chance wanted to know from you – what your plans for the long weekend were!There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!
It's Chance Lichfield sitting in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to the fact it’s the first of the month – so, Chance wanted to know, how do you make a brilliant first impression on your clients, customers & colleagues?!We were joined by top spark Danny Webb for his thoughts, as well as great friend of the show Reece Stewart from Stewarts Kitchens…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to the fact the construction industry is still needing apprentices more than ever to help solve the skills shortage – but very few are taking the leap, so today, Chance wanted to know from you how YOU got into the trade – and what your first boss was like?We were joined by Dave Bryne for his thoughts, as well as a plasterer with a very interesting story…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week - and today his attention turned to a new study that has found tradespeople have seen their income drop by nearly 20% in the last twelve months – as mothballed sites, cost of living and inflation continue to affect the industry.So today, Chance wanted to know, have you seen your business slow down and your profits take a hit in the last year?We were joined by great friends of the show Danny Madden & Dean Saxton for their thoughts ad experiences… & there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best mes...
It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Chance needed you to fess up to your biggest mistakes – as he asked you for the most expensive cock up you’ve ever made…There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!
It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to a recent story in the papers that was all about a woman who refused to let tradespeople working on her house use her toilet – making them wee in the bushes outside! So today, Chance wanted to know – what is the weirdest or strangest request you’ve ever had from a client?!We were joined by great friend of the show Nick Bundy – as well as social media superstar Tom Skinner for their thoughts! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned a recent survey that has found the average wait for a tradesperson in the UK at the moment is 5 weeks – as the shortage of trades in the UK continues to grow. So, Chance wanted to know, what is your wait list like and how do you manage the planning of it? We were joined by great friends of the show Ryan from RWC Plastering & Steve Gray for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to a new study that has revealed roofers burn more calories every day than world championship boxers – so today, Chance wanted to know, how do you keep yourself fit while working in the trade and make sure you’re fit and healthy?We were joined by Pete Finn, TV builder for his hints and tips and good friend of the show Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises!There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted to know your small world tales – times or situations that have arisen and made you say ‘oh, what a small world!’There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!
Today, our attention turned to the fact The Federation of Master Builders recently called for stricter licensing and accreditation for tradespeople in order to stop shoddy building work & cowboy builders…So today, Clive wanted to know – could an official building license or accreditation help the state of the industry, and would you sign up for one?We were joined by the Federation of masters builders to explain more, as well as great friend of the show Dan Brown from the job & Knock podcast for his thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the ver...
Today, our attention turned to one of the big news stories recently, that’s been all about the guy who ran the length of Africa to raise money for charity – a seemingly impossible challenge before he started it…So it got Clive thinking – what impossible challenges have you faced in your life on the tools – and how did you overcome them?We were joined by good friends of the show John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing & Heating and Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions!There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to the competition and markets authority recent report, detailing high profit margins by retailers on fuel prices – as they called for a ‘pumpwatch’ so drivers can see real price data.So today, Clive wanted to know if this is something you’d get behind – and also just how much sky high fuel prices are affecting you & your business…We were joined by Fuel Spokesperson for the RAC, Simon Williams for a deeper look into this as well as great friend of the show James Robinson the Yorkshire Stone Dresser for his thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance ...
Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and today Clive needed you to fess up – as he wanted you to tell all about the jobs you have at home that you never get round to doingThere were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!
Today, our attention turned to how important it is to make trades attractive to young people – and how they can help shape the future of the industry – but how do we go about doing that? What skills do you think should be taught in?We were joined by the National Federation of Builders for their thoughts, as well as great friend of the show Scott from Bro’s Carpentry…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to the fact that despite the incredible work you do in the trades – and the UK having the best tradespeople in the world – the public and powers that be, still tend to look down on us and paint is in a bad light. So today, Clive wanted to know – how do we go about fixing the reputation of the trades?We were joined by great friends of the show Danny Madden & Ian Hodgkinson for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, our attention turned to the fact we’re all guilty of biting off more than we can chew and overpromising – and off the back of the construction minister telling the CLC she will being post until the end of the year… and then leaving four hours later – today, Clive wanted to know, when was the last time you were caught out saying one thing, but actually doing another?!We were joined by great friends of the show Steve Gray, from Steve Gray Gas Services and Tom from Gardenscape for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best m...
Have you ever thought about learning another trade? If so, which one? Clive wanted to know what trade you might like to pick up.We were joined by great friends of the show, James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser & Liam McGinley for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!