Can failure be the foundation for future success?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Nick Brasier, Construction Director at Stonebond, shares how the lessons learned through failure have shaped his leadership and approach to building teams in construction.

We talk about:
👷 How challenges and setbacks became turning points💬 Why good leaders learn more from mistakes than victories🏗️ How experience and reflection create better outcomes on site🌍 Why resilience and humility are key to long-term success

A powerful and honest conversation about leadership, learning and the value of failure in building better people and projects.

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What does true regeneration look like beyond the headlines?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Darren Rodwell, former Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, shares his perspective on leadership, housing, and creating opportunity in one of London’s most ambitious boroughs.

We talk about:🏙️ The real challenges of regeneration and renewal💬 Balancing housing growth with community needs👷 Why construction and councils must work together🌍 What it takes to deliver lasting change for local people

An honest and inspiring look at leadership, regeneration and the future of local communities.

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What does the construction industry really need to attract more people?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Christian Hatherall-Good of The Lee Marley Group shares his insight on the power of training, what draws people into the trade, and why investment is the key to solving the skills gap.

We talk about:
👷 The role of training in shaping the workforce💬 What motivates people to join construction📈 Why investment is the missing piece in the puzzle🌍 How the industry can build a more sustainable future

A grounded and forward-thinking conversation about people, opportunity and progress.

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What’s it like starting out as a young woman in one of the most male-dominated industries in the world?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Tegan Pryor, NVQ Level 2 Bricklayer at GSQ Brickwork Ltd, shares her journey from apprentice to fully qualified bricklayer.

We explore:
👷 Her experiences on site as a woman in construction🧱 The importance of training, mentorship and support💬 The influence of social media and representation📈 What it means to earn respect through skill and attitude

A raw and honest conversation about training, resilience and challenging perceptions in construction.

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When a life-changing accident forces you to stop, you see the industry differently.

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Justin Manley talks about his journey in construction, the accident that changed everything, and how it shaped his views on training, mentorship and the skills gap.

We talk about:
👷 Lessons learned from recovery and resilience💬 The culture of safety and care on construction sites🏗️ How training and mentoring can prevent future accidents📉 Why the skills gap is a people problem before it is a numbers one

An honest, grounded conversation about growth, purpose and what it means to truly build people.

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How do we give apprentices the tools, patience and guidance they need to succeed in construction?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Bill Guiver, Training Manager at GSQ Brickwork Ltd and an integral part of Site Ready Solutions, shares his journey from apprentice to trainer and what he has learned across three decades in the trade.

Bill talks about:
🧱 His earliest memories of bricklaying

👷 The changes in training from the 1980s to today📉 The construction skills gap and how to bridge it💬 Why apprentices need patience and understanding to grow into value

This is a grounded, practical conversation about what training really looks like on the ground.

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Apprenticeships are the foundation of construction, but are we giving them the respect and support they deserve?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Dan Carey, Director of Core4 and host of Hard Hat Chat, shares his insights on:
👷 Why apprentices matter now more than ever🧱 The culture of construction and life on site📉 The impact of the skills shortage on the industry🏗️ What construction needs to do to secure its future

Packed with straight-talking insights from one of the industry’s most passionate voices, this conversation is for anyone who cares about the future of construction.

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What does social value mean beyond the paperwork?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Helen Clements, Social Value Lead at Morgan Sindall, talks about what it looks like in practice on building sites.

We cover:
👷 The reality that 85% of construction is still men
💬 Why diversity matters for stronger teams and communities
🏗️ How to deliver social value that makes a lasting difference
🌍 What the future of construction could look like with greater inclusion

This is about people, purpose and building an industry that serves everyone.

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