Expectation vs Reality: The Truth About Being a Bricklayer

The Bricklaying Show

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Friday, 6 November 2026 - 37 minutes

Ash Mahoney explores the highs, lows and challenges of life as a bricklayer, from earning a living and maintaining a work-life balance to the physical and mental demands that come with the job.First, legendary bricklayer Rob Songer looks back on his own experiences, the things he wishes he'd known when starting out and what could be done to better prepare the next generation for life in bricklaying.Then, Sir Al the Trowel (Ally Porthouse) discusses how his approach to the trade has evolved, the different aspects of bricklaying he's taken on and also shares a very harsh reality of the trade that he's currently struggling with... Finally, Chris Quinn reflects on the realities of the trade, the demands of working on site, competing in his first Super Trowel final and the challenges of being a boss.

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