On The Tools Podcast

We've got some cracking guests on Talking Trade this week! Meet John "It's Absolutely Shocking ⚡️" Cooper from New Home Quality Control and Adam Filis from Tricky Brickys. We are discussing the most eye-opening finds and stories on the job... you are in for a treat guys.

On this week's episode of Talking Trade, we are discussing the new regulation changes that have recently come in and how they affect tradespeople. This episode was kindly supported by Jewson.

On this episode of Talking Trade, we are celebrating Pride month and the LGBTQIA+ community in construction.

On this episode of Talking Trade, we're discussing how we can be more sustainable in construction and what the trade really thinks.

On this week's episode of Talking Trade, we are talking about late payments across the trade and what we can do to stop them. Expect cracking stories and insights with perhaps a few solutions that may be a little off the cuff. Talking Trade is live every two weeks, Thursday at 6pm - join us again on the 9th June!

Season 2 of Talking Trade is back and in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, our first episode is looking at how tradespeople deal with loneliness and the ways we can help combat this. We're back every 2 weeks, keep your eyes out for future episodes!

On this episode of Talking Trade, we're talking about NFT's and what they mean to tradespeople.

On this episode of Talking Trade, we're talking about why more and more tradespeople are deciding to post content online.

Happy International Women's Day! This week's episode of Talking Trade looks at getting more women on the tools. It's time to get more women on the tools

On this week's episode of Talking Trade, we try and work out where the best place to work in the UK is.

On today's episode of Talking Trade, we are discussing how to get more people on the tools.

Money Talk... who is overpaid, who is underpaid?

In the run-up to Christmas, it's important we keep an eye out for one another. In the last Talking Trade of the year, we're talking about our mental health and how we can support each other on and off-site.

This weeks episode of Talking Trade features TikTok creators The Rattle Kings, a family of bricklayers, discussing what it's like working on site as a family.

In today's episode of Talking Trade we look at Money in Construction

In today's episode of Talking Trade, we discuss Mental Health in Construction and how it affects tradespeople.

Have you ever experienced something spooky on a job?

This week's episode of Talking Trade is all about Nightmare Customers!

In today's episode of Talking Trade we are chatting about the best and worst bits about working in construction!

On this episode of Talking Trade we discuss if the future of construction is online.

In today's episode of Talking Trade, we discuss the Pros and Cons of starting up your own business

Have you experienced discrimination/racism during your time on the tools? This episode of Talking Trade looks at how this has affected the construction industry.

This week's episode of Talking Trade looks at Apprenticeships and whether or not they are still the best way into a trade?

This week's episode of Talking Trade looks at how supply shortages and price rises are affecting the industry?

This week's episode of Talking Trade looks at what is the funniest thing you've found on a job.

This week's episode of Talking Trade looks at Tool Theft in the Trade

This week's Talking Trade topic looks at whether carpentry and joinery are a dying art.

Is there real craftsmanship in the trade?

Today's show is on what trade is the hardest to learn?

This Week's Talking Trade Is On: Nightmare Customers - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

We are back this week with friend of the show, Jacquetta Brown from HRMC giving invaluable advice, tips and info on tax advice and HRMC help to tradespeople. With year end coming up, there is plenty to talk about and some info about grants and support which you might find useful. Brought to you by On The Tools, Talking Trade is a podcast by tradespeople, for tradespeople. Hosted by tradesman and broadcaster, Andy Stevens, every Thursday a host of fellow trades, industry leaders and professionals discuss a topic relevant to the industry. From training to apprenticeships and mental health to representation, Talking Trade finds out what the industry really thinks about the subjects that matter. Hitting the big issues, like if a Sparkie has ever actually used a dustpan and brush. Don't forget to subscribe and join the conversation Thursdays 12.30pm on Facebook & Youtube.

On this week's show, Andy is joined by decorator, Trevor and Brickie, Richie to talk about if there is a skills-gap in construction. Is it difficult to find enough highly skilled trades in each profession or is there shortcomings in training up the next generation? We would love to know your thoughts and if you agree with the thoughts on today's show. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

This week, Andy was joined by sparkie, Karen Boom to talk about the current position of women within the construction industry. Have things moved on in recent years and how do you encourage young women to consider taking up a trade. The comments were flooded with experiences good and bad this week, with lots to take away and champion. We'd love to know your thoughts. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

On Talking Trade this week, we are talking tools. Andy is joined by Neal, a joiner, to try and come to a decision, cast some advice and see what the On The Tools audience had to say. 'Buy cheap buy twice' seemed to be the sentiment but there are many other factors to think about: warranty, wear, use, type of job and theft to name a few. Listen in and see if you agree with the consensus. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

This week on Talking Trade, Andy is joined by Brickie James and Plumber Jayson to talk through money and if each trade is paid fairly. Are any trades paid too little and are any trades paid too much? Looking at you Sparks. It was a lively debate but we would love to hear your thoughts. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

On Talking Trade this week, Andy is joined by former bricklaying apprentice Beth Skinner, plumbing apprentice Carl Ladd and Chris Simmons from Square Mile Builders. Each at different stages and with experiences of apprenticeships, the team discuss in depth the best and worst parts of apprenticeships, the problems with getting young people into the industry and the trade off of short, or medium, term financial hardship for long term gain. It is a subject that will always be relevant to the industry and one we likely return to again later in the year. What do you think is wrong with apprenticeships? Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

Why do we find it so hard to talk about mental health? This week's show is sponsored by our friends over at Toolstation and is in aid of Time To Talk Day 2021. Featuring Harry Mallinder of the Northampton Saints, Andy is also joined by electrician, Mat, discussing overcoming the stigma of mental health and addressing just why we find it so hard to talk about. The crossovers between rugby and construction are deeper than may first be thought and the audience chime in with their own experiences and struggles. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

This week, Andy is joined by Jacquetta Brown, a representative from HRMC, to discuss the upcoming self-assessment deadline and a multitude of other financial advice, aimed at tradespeople. With COVID continuing to impact individual's livelihoods, this is full of vital info help available, self-employment advice and if that vital 4th grant might be turning up soon? Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

This week, Andy is joined by decorator's Trevor and Russell to discuss quotes and more specifically, if tradespeople should be charging for them? The jury is out. Is it a fact of the industry? Does the size of the job play a part? Should you charge and then offer the fee off the price of the work if pursued? Listen to hear what the audience thinks. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

This week, Andy is joined by Tim Reading from VIY - an organisation that delivers ‘early intervention’ construction sector employability skills and careers training for 10-14 year olds in schools. How do we get more young people into construction? That is the question. But instead of just looking for problems, Tim, and Andy, want to find the solution. https://volunteerityourself.org/ Don't forget to subscribe and follow us: Facebook - @onthetools Instagram - @onthetoolstv Youtube - @onthetools Tik Tok - @onthetoolstv

In this week's Talking Trade, Andy chat's to bricklayers, Steve and Alex, about their worries and hopes for the year ahead work wise and for the wider construction industry. The ongoing impact of Covid, Brexit and anything in between. We hear from the On The Tools audience about their experiences struggling to start a new year after, what has been, a difficult 2020.

Today we are talking representation and the state of the industry

With the latest news from the government announcing they are encouraging construction workers to go back there has been a lot of debate about wether this was the right call. Tradesman Andy Stevens and his guests talk about this and give their opinions.

It's the second episode and we get stuck into the ever popular topic of Brexit and the ongoing issue of tool theft. We'll also be doing our 'confessions' and give you the opportunity to win an On The Tools hoodie! If your ears have a spare half an hour, then download and let us know what you think... and don't forget to leave a review!

It's the first ever episode and we get stuck into the issue of Non-payers and also talk tax rebates. We also hear our first 'confessions' and give you the opportunity to win an On The Tools hoodie! If your ears have a spare half an hour, then download and let us know what you think...