Tales From The Hook

What a great chat this was with Kevin Bennison of InspHigher.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Today, I speak with Nigel Maeer, UK and Ireland Sales manager at CMS Cepcor. He tells me what life is like in the quarry & mining industry.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Today, I speak with Neil Perry, Commercial Photographer & Founder of She Builds UK.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Today, I speak with Ashleigh Kaliszuk, Commercial Photographer & Former Crane Operator based in Canada. We go deep into different parts of the industry, especially some of the hurdles women face in the industry.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Today, I speak with Amy Law, Head of Marketing & Sales at MachineMax. Amy has worked with JCB, Flannery, and Hewden. The power of brand is extremely important in times like this. This is a good'n.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Today, I interview Andrew Curtin, Founder of Construction Wave. Andrew tells me the deep meaning behind starting his business, and what it's like to work in construction media. Checkout Construction Wave's CFO Summit in February and use my ticket discount code KATIECRANES20:Event website: https://event.constructioncfosummit.com/Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

This week I speak with Siu Mun Li, Most Influential Woman in Construction 2023 and Head of Temporary Works Engineering at Multiplex.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

This week, I speak to Katherine Evans, Founder of Bold as Brass.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

This week, I speak to Sarah Crawley, Co-Founder of SymTerra. This is an honest account of what it's like to set-up a technology company in this industry. Candid, direct, and a fantastic insight into turning an idea into a business.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

This week I speak to Peter Haddock, an old friend of mine who is a specialist in the construction and mobile plant sectors, with over 14 years experience, working with main contractors, the worlds largest distributor of plant and equipment and a global formwork leader.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

On the first episode of Series 2, I'm joined by Katie Fahey, Ireland's youngest crane operator. We talked about her introduction to construction, getting used to the industry, and some backlash from media outlets.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

On today's episode, I speak with Adam Barrie of  On The Tools & Electric House. What a brilliant conversation!Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

It's National Apprenticeship Week! I'm talking to my 3rd guest, Daisy Andrews, a 1st year plumbing apprentice from Banbury. Daisy previously studied illustration at university before joining the construction industry.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

It's National Apprenticeship Week! I'm talking to my 2nd guest, Rachael Wragg. A former apprentice stone mason, now a heritage stone mason. Rachael studied fine art at university before starting her apprenticeship. We talk about her journey, and what it's like working in cathedrals. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

It's National Apprenticeship Week! I'm talking to Gemma Ireland, a 2nd year plumbing and gas apprentice. Gemma is 20 years old and based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Today, I sit down with Paul Argent, a photographer for the construction, demolition, and heavy equipment world. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

The first episode of 2023! And Michelle Hands of She Who Dares joins me. Michelle dedicates her time to helping empower and inspire women who work in traditionally male-dominated fields. She who dares wins is the platform she has built to ensure this mission is a success. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

On today's episode, I sit down with Rich Smith, pre-construction director at Keltbray and author of When I Grow Up, a book to encourage young minds to consider a career in construction.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

This week I sit down with Andy Mitchell CBE, CEO of Tideway. Andy was appointed CEO of Tideway in 2014 and was formally appointed to the Tideway Board on Licence Award in 2015. He joined the project from Crossrail where he was Programme Director and a Board member.Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

I got some inbound queries recently. People wanted to know more about me personally. So, I sat down with my microphone and laptop to talk about my background, life before construction, and life in it. I hope you enjoy it!!Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHGPresented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/

Two construction workers commit suicide each day. After a successful BBC documentary titled "We Are England: Coping in Construction", Steve Kerslake discusses what mental health means for the construction industry. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/ Follow Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kerslake-650183174/

Katie speaks with Christina Leia Riley, a senior planner at Quinn London. Christina has 30 years of experience with Tier 1 Main contractors. She is a Co-Founder of Building Equality/Construct-Ability and the winner of the British LGBT Awards 2017 Corporate Rising Star. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/ Follow Christina: https://bit.ly/3UJC18b