The £10,000 Mistake Scaffolding Contractors Make | The Brace Yourself Podcast

The £10,000 Mistake Scaffolding Contractors Make | The Brace Yourself Podcast

Too often, scaffolding  is treated as a commodity instead of one of the biggest drivers of safety, programme and cost.  In this episode, Ben and Simon are joined by temporary works specialist Francis Kwateng, who brings over 25 years of civil engineering experience from both contractor and client-side leadership.  They explore why so many scaffolding projects go wrong before a single standard is erected, why early engagement changes everything, and whether the industry should finally move beyond the endless debate of system scaffold vs tube & fitting.  If you're involved in scaffolding, temporary works, construction management or civil engineering, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply on your next project.

What REALLY Happened at ScaffChamp? | The Brace Yourself Podcast

What really happens behind the scenes at ScaffChamp? 👀 In the first of 3 brand new in-studio episodes of The Brace Yourself Podcast, Ben & Simon take a look back at this year’s ScaffChamp competition. Featuring clips from the event, familiar faces from the scaffolding community, behind-the-scenes moments and plenty of laughs — this episode breaks down the stories, characters and moments that made ScaffChamp one to remember. From different teams and different approaches, to the chaos that happens away from the build — we’re bringing you the moments you might have missed.

Scaffolding in Canada ft. Brandon Marton | The Brace Yourself Podcast

This week Ben and Simon are joined by the brilliant Brandon Marton, President of the Access Association of Canada and CEO of Hinton Access Solutions. This episode covers the conversation of how we make moves in the industry to raise standards, get scaffolding recognised as a trade globally and takes a deep dive into what scaffolding is like at site level in Canada.

What's It Like Being A Scaffolding Apprentice? | The Brace Yourself Podcast

Talking all things apprenticeships, ScaffChamp 2026 – and Jay Brown takes on our 30-Second Doghouse challenge. And trust us, it’s well worth a watch 🫣 🤣

How to Access Major Bridges ft. Steve Bunting | The Brace Yourself Podcast

Steve started his career as a Rope Access Technician back in 2004 – yeah, we're not sure why we allowed him on the pod either! 🥊   Since then he's spent the last 20 years working on some of the most complex and iconic bridge structures in Europe.    Watch to the end for an EPIC Penthouse segment, you won't want to miss it.