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The Search Podcast - Inspiring RecruitmentThe Search Podcast - Season 3, Episode 65: Jamie Trevett, UK & US CEO @ Just Construction RecruitmentIn this edition, Elliott is joined by Jamie Trevett, UK & US CEO at Just Construction Recruitment, as they cover going from startup to stateside, building growth with junior talent, navigating the challenges of running a US business from the UK, and more- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The Search Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ascen. Ascen's all-in-one platform is fully white-labelled and handles onboarding, payroll, invoicing, insurance, benefits, and optional embedded payroll funding
2026-01-1519 min
Construction Presidents ClubMore Than Metal: Justin Tedesco on Craftsmanship, Culture and ChangeIn this episode, we sit down with Justin Tedesco to explore a side of construction that is often misunderstood but critically important: pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs). As the second generation leading this division at Tedesco Construction Services, Justin shares how PEMBs are reshaping timelines, reducing waste, and offering single-source accountability that traditional builds often struggle to match.We dive into:- The speed, cost savings, and efficiency of PEMBs.- How early involvement in design changes the entire outcome of a project.- What it means to build a culture of ownership, mentorship, and accountability.
2025-10-281h 22
Construction Presidents ClubAffordable, Ambitious, On Time: Ryan Goddard on Reimagining the NYC BuildIn this episode, Ryan Goddard, COO of SD Builders & Construction, shares how his team is delivering ambitious work in one of the most complex and fast-paced construction markets in the world: New York City.He explains how SD Builders approaches projects with simplicity, speed, and clarity, avoiding the trap of overengineering. Ryan breaks down how design-build fits into the NYC market, why knowing your client’s true need matters, and what it means to treat partners and subcontractors with trust and consistency.We cover:• The pressures and pace of working in the NYC market.• What makes...
2025-10-141h 04
Construction Presidents ClubThe Human Side of Hardhats: Jim Beale on Workplace Design and Team CultureWhat does it take to bridge design, construction, and the human experience of the workplace? In this episode, Jamie Trevett sits down with Jim Beale, who brings over 30 years of experience across design, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and workplace delivery.Jim shares how his career evolved from drafting on paper to leading integrated design-build projects that transform how people work every day. From managing pharmaceutical facilities that brought life-saving therapies to market, to shaping hybrid office strategies in a post-COVID world, his story reveals how purpose, culture, and persistence drive lasting impact.Highlights from the conversation include:
2025-10-011h 23Construction Presidents ClubFrom Toll Booths to Legacy Builds: Renee Guerrieri on Leading with HeartRenee Guerrieri’s introduction to construction started in the passenger seat, riding around with her dad as he pointed out toll booths he had built.Today, she leads LoDuca Associates Inc. as President and CEO, bringing decades of experience, quiet clarity, and a people-first mindset to every project and partnership.In Episode 8 of The Construction Presidents Club, Renee shares how she built her career without shortcuts, the leadership lessons that stuck, and the importance of showing up steady in a world that moves fast.
2025-09-171h 23
Construction Presidents ClubBuilt to Heal: Steve Phifer on the Heart of Healthcare ConstructionThis is one you will want to catch.We are joined by Steve Phifer, Executive Vice President at Rodgers Builders, Inc., who takes us inside the world of healthcare construction. Imagine building on five sides of a hospital during hurricane season, all while keeping emergency rooms fully operational.From vertical expansions and modular strategies to risk registers and real-world leadership, this episode is full of insight for anyone leading high-pressure projects.
2025-09-031h 09Construction Presidents ClubTricia Kagerer: Building a Culture of Courage in ConstructionTricia Kagerer, EVP of Risk Management at Jordan Foster Construction, has built a career redefining what safety and leadership can look like in construction. As Executive Vice President of Risk Management at Jordan Foster Construction, she has led from the front, blending compliance with culture, and accountability with empathy.In this episode, Tricia shares how psychological safety, strong leadership, and people-first policies can radically shift company culture and performance. She also opens up about her own path to executive leadership and why the next generation of construction leaders must be both strategic and...
2025-08-201h 16Construction Presidents ClubBuilt with a Smile: Chris Caputo on Culture, Quality & ConstructionChris Caputo doesn’t just build projects. He builds teams, trust, and culture that lasts.In this episode, Chris joins us for a straight-talking conversation about what leadership in construction really looks like. He shares the moments that shaped his approach, from being challenged by his own team to setting the tone on site through consistency and care.We dig into:✔ The link between leadership and accountability✔ Why culture is not what you say, but what your team feels✔ How showing up, even when it's tough, is what earns real respectWhether you're running...
2025-08-061h 00Construction Presidents ClubPam Donaldson – Leading With Heart: Building People, Partnerships, and Purpose in ConstructionPam Donaldson never planned on a career in construction. At 32, she walked away from a business and started over, taking an entry-level role in an industry she knew little about. Today, she is the VP of Community Development at Gordon Highlander, where she champions trade partner relationships and creates programs that empower the next generation.In this episode of Construction Presidents Club, Pam shares her remarkable journey from administrative roles to executive leadership, the lessons learned in a male-dominated industry, and why relationships are the true foundation of success. She opens up about building Gordon Highlander’s tr...
2025-07-231h 10
The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth PodcastSeason 8 | Ep40 Jamie Trevett on going all in on the US and shutting down his UK contracts businessWould you walk away from recurring revenue to chase a bigger opportunity overseas?On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Jamie Trevett, founder of Just Construction. Jamie was last on the show in 2022 when his UK construction recruitment firm had 25 staff and a growing contract book.Fast forward to today and Jamie has completely transformed the business. He shut down the contract side in the UK and relocated the company’s focus to the US market, where he now runs a similarly sized team doing 95% of their work stateside.In...
2025-07-161h 09Construction Presidents ClubVoices of Vision: Fred Redd on Leading Projects and Hitting High NotesFredrick Redd is not just a leader in infrastructure; he is a force across disciplines. As VP of Operations at PACO Group, he has overseen some of the most high-stakes capital programs in the United States. He was the first PMO Director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He has shaped program delivery models at scale. And beyond the hard hat, he is a classically trained baritone who has graced the stage at Carnegie Hall.In this episode, Fred shares the story behind his multidimensional career and how his early experiences...
2025-07-0846 minConstruction Presidents ClubChicks in Construction: Building Boldy with Mikki ParadisWhat happens when a 22-year-old political science grad walks onto a job site and decides to do drywall differently?In this episode, Mikki Paradis, founder of one of North Carolina’s top drywall companies, shares her journey from outsider to industry leader. She dives into what it took to be taken seriously as a young woman in construction, how collaboration became her competitive edge, and why she walked away from million-dollar clients who didn’t align with her values.From refusing to backcharge trades to creating a workplace people never want to leave, Mikki’s story...
2025-06-241h 18Construction Presidents ClubDefining the Edge: Ben Thomas on Growth, Accountability & Team TrustIn this debut episode of Construction Presidents Club, Jamie Trevett sits down with Ben Thomas, Director of Apprenticeship Recruitment & Training at Ascension Property Services, and a former fire service veteran with a sharp eye for leadership done right.Ben brings powerful insights from his time in emergency services and explains how those lessons now shape his approach to developing future talent in construction. From trust and transparency to emotional awareness and burnout, this conversation goes beyond strategy; it’s about the human side of leadership.We get into:– Why traditional leadership models are falling shor...
2025-06-101h 19
Harpin' On Rugby430 : Scarlets v Leinster previewPreview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Ciarán Frawley 14. Andrew Osborne 13. Liam Turner 12. Jamie Osborne 11. Jimmy O’Brien 10. Ross Byrne 9. Fintan Gunne1. Cian Healy 2. Rónan Kelleher (c) 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Ryan Baird 5. Brian Deeny 6. Alex Soroka 7. Will Connors 8. James Culhane16. Gus McCarthy 17. Jack Boyle 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Diarmuid Mangan 20. Scott Penny 21. Cormac Foley 22. Charlie Tector 23. Ruben MoloneySCARLETS : 15 Blair Murray; 14 Tom Rogers...
2025-04-2515 min
That Blind Lads PodcastThat Kelsey Trevett EpisodeFor the second episode of 2024, Jamie sits down with the co-chair of the young greens,Kelsey Trevett. Kelsey talks about their experiences of being in three different types of educational environments, from the Royal National College for the blind to the University of Oxford, why they thought politics was the right career for them and how they got involved with the young greens and much more, enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by FC sensory, a small football club based in Coventry for partially sighted and blind people under the age of 16. For more details, please email fcsensory@protonmail.com
2024-01-091h 01
The Mindset-X Podcast#8 Life & Business Lessons As A Leader With ADHD - With My Client, Jamie TrevettI've worked with Jamie for over a year at this point and boy does he have a lot of wisdom to express as a business leader in the recruitment industry. He's an outgoing family man, loving husband, a CEO & Founder...and someone who has struggled with ADHD who has come from no money growing up in Shoreditch.
Expect to learn:
- How to harness the power of ADHD & improve focus
- How leaders let down their employees & organisations
- How impulse can be your biggest asset or enemy
2023-04-1253 minThe RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth PodcastSeason 5 | Ep 33 - Jamie Trevett & Tony Robbins on taking a huge risk during the pandemic to keep the business alive - and it worked!On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I was joined by Jamie & Tony, the founders of The Just Group, a specialist group of construction recruitment brands headquartered in Bromley, Kent with 24 staff which launched in 2012.Jamie & Tony launched the business with a 3rd partner Alan, and up until the pandemic things were going great! However, Covid hit the business for six and they quickly dropped to 6 staff and had to re-evaluate everything. In this episode they discuss how they: Dealt with the pandemic and questioned their business directionParted ways with Alan, their business pa...
2022-06-291h 12