The Spotlight Sessions - Embassy Site Services

"If I can help at least one person, I've done my job!" | Charlie Foulger | Rapid Health & Wellbeing

In the construction industry, health and safety is paramount. Most companies in the industry, rightly, concentrate on the safety element, in order to protect their staff. However, the health part is often overlooked. "If I can help at least one person, I've done my job!" At Embassy Site Services, we have recently partnered with Rapid Health & Wellbeing to provide occupational health services for our staff. In our latest Spotlight Sessions podcast, Billy spoke with Rapid Health’s Charlie Foulger, who explained his crucial work across the industry. Charlie discusses how important health and wellbeing are for companies in construction, as well as the format of his health checks. He also highlights some success stories of how his services have helped people diagnosed with serious health issues and get the support they need. "If something is not right, listen to your body!"

"If the trust isn't there, it just won't work" - Matt, James & Jimmy | The Scaffolders

"If the trust isn't there, it just won't work" In this episode, Seb chats with one of our scaffolding gangs. Matt, James and Jimmy have been working together for some time now and have become quite the team! They discuss how the scaffolding industry has changed over the years, and how each of their careers has progressed up to this point! Jimmy is currently training to become a part-one scaffolder and discusses with Seb just how important it is for young people to see the potential career progression outside of working on the tools. Trust and communication were also a big topic of communication, as the boys discussed how important it is to have a great relationship with those you work with, especially at height! "It is both a mentally and physically demanding job so we all help each other, push each other and it keeps us strong." The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures.

"You can't learn it at college, It's not real life!" - Andy Marshall | Roofing Contracts Manager

"I don't believe you can learn everything at college on a rig because it's not real life!" In this episode, Seb chats with one of our Roofing Contracts Managers, Andy Marshall about his journey from a humble roofer to his role as a contracts manager. They discuss the importance of sustainable roofing in the modern day, and why it is important for roofers both old and new to adapt to changing technologies. Andy also shares his thoughts on the mental health crisis facing the construction industry and how businesses can do more to support everyone. "Men don't like talking, and that's the truth!" The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures. If you would like to know more about Embassy Site Services, please visit our website or call us to speak to one of our team: https://www.embassysiteservices.co.uk/ | 01708 867609 Social Media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@embassyss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-ss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embassyss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embassysiteservices X: https://twitter.com/EmbassySS

"I’m always going to do a design from a scaffolder’s point of view" - Matt Ward | In-House Scaffolding Designer

In this episode, Seb chats with our In-House Scaffolding Designer, Matt Ward about the key responsibilities of a scaffold designer and the challenges that are faced day to day. They discuss the importance of good relationships with the scaffolders who erect Matts's designs and how they communicate any changes. Matt also shares his thoughts on the future of the industry including the threat of AI on his role, as well as his recommendations for those looking to come off the tools! "9 times out of 10, no one is going to read that!" The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures.

"This Industry Is Not Sustainable!" - Rob Candy | Scaffolding Association

"This industry is not sustainable at the rate that we are training people now!" The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures. There’s no better place to start than addressing the scaffolding skills gap. In this episode, Seb chats with Scaffolding Association CEO, Rob Candy, about the challenges faced in recruiting new scaffolding talent as well as retaining them. They discuss how the war in Ukraine could spell trouble for the whole industry and specifically scaffolding. Rob also details his visions for the future of the industry and how everyone needs to play their part, from individual scaffolding firms all the way up to government legislation. "A lot of people undermine what a scaffolder is!" If you would like to know more about Embassy Site Services, please visit our website or call us to speak to one of our team: https://www.embassysiteservices.co.uk/ | 01708 867609 Social Media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@embassyss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-ss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embassyss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embassysiteservices Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EmbassySS