Shows
Skill Builder#31 ~ Which Home Heating System Is Best For You?Roger looks at heating systems and explains their features and benefits as energy efficiency and sustainability become increasingly important, homeowners have various home heating choices.2025-01-0925 min
Skill Builder#30 ~ Hard Hat Guide with Russel Pieters from MSA SafetyRoger has a chat with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety about staying safe on-site and how to choose the correct head protection.2023-10-2725 min
Skill BuilderLeaving Your Heating on Constantly – Is It Cheaper? #29Should you leave your heating on constantly? or are you better off using your timer? Roger gives us his money-saving advice to reduce your fuel bills this winter.2023-10-0714 min
Skill Builder#28 ~ Secrets of Structural Engineering with John CrannaRoger has a chat with Structural Engineer John Cranna, who started his consultancy in 1992, having worked for major engineering consultants Ove Arup, Scott Wilson and Halcrow. 2023-09-0829 min
Skill Builder#27 ~ From Carpenter to Inventor with Dan CoxRoger Bisby has a chat with Dan Cox about his life as a carpenter and how becoming an inventor came naturally.2023-09-0321 min
Skill Builder#26 ~ Motivation & Self-Employed Builder BurnoutRoger and Sam discuss working with type 1 diabetes and how to stay motivated and energised as self-employed tradesmen.2023-05-1816 min
Skill Builder#25 ~ Tool Theft Campaign Update with Ian ElliottRoger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign.2023-03-1832 min
Skill Builder#24 ~ Treating Damp & Waterproofing with SafeguardRoger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products.2022-08-2800 min
Skill Builder#23 ~ Shocking Training Revealed by Heat Pump WhistleblowerRoger and Mike discuss the quality of the training offered by one of the major players in the air source heat pump space.2022-07-2837 min
Skill Builder#22 ~ Are Bricklaying Robots the Future of Construction?Roger looks at robotic bricklaying technology and asks the question, is the future of construction robotic?2021-07-2807 min
Skill Builder#21 ~ Buy & Sell Surplus Stock with In My YardRoger is joined by Clive Drummond from In My Yard, the marketplace for trades and DIYers to buy & sell new, used and surplus stock.2021-05-1320 min
Skill Builder#20 ~ Plastic Surgeon Hard Surface Repair ExpertsRoger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality, engineered repairs of damaged surfaces.2021-04-2023 min
Skill Builder#19 ~ The National Construction Products RegulatorGovernment announced the creation of a national construction products regulator with the responsibility to ensure homes are constructed using 'safe' materials.2021-04-1323 min
Skill Builder#18 ~ Damp Cure & Condensation Specialist Mostyn Neylon-WithamRoger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd who are damp specialists in the treatment of condensative dampness, damp walls and penetrating damp.2021-02-1143 min
Skill Builder#17 ~ Hydrogen Boilers, Heat Pumps & The Future of HeatingWe're joined by Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.2021-01-2744 min
Skill Builder#16 ~ Cowboy BuildersRoger discusses cowboy plumbers and cowboy builders and looks back at his time on the BBC with Watchdog and Rogue Traders.2021-01-2314 min
Skill Builder#15 ~ Expert Advice on Electric Vehicles with Gerard SauerRoger is reunited with his old friend from LBC Gerard Sauer to have a chat about the future of powering our vehicles.2021-01-0946 min
Skill Builder#14 ~ Plumber Chat with James from PlumberpartsWhen plumbers get together, this is what they talk about. Roger and James Lawrence from Plumberparts discuss plumbing and life in general.2019-12-261h 17Skill Builder#13 ~ Plastic Pipe FAQ with PipelifeRoger has a chat with Chris Wormald from Pipelife to look at the common misconceptions with plastic pipe.2019-12-1922 minSkill Builder#12 ~ Business Management TechnologyRoger talks to Gabriel Pinchev, the CEO of FieldPulse, an all-in-one trades field management software solution.2019-10-2516 minSkill Builder#11 ~ Attitude & Work EthicsRoger and Robin, fresh back from their summer holidays, jump back into podcast action and tackle the subject of having the right attitude and work ethics.2019-08-3038 minSkill Builder#10 ~ Keeping Track & OrganisationRobin & Roger are back with another podcast episode to help you in your everyday work life and we're looking at getting organised and keeping track of materials, time and even 'people'.2019-06-2827 minSkill Builder#9 ~ Mental Health & Dealing with StressThe podcast is back and we're tackling mental health, depression and anxiety. The building industry has a huge problem with mental health issues and its workforce suffers more than average.2019-05-2425 minSkill Builder#8 ~ Dealing With Disasters & InsuranceSo far in the podcast, we've talked about how wonderful and clever Roger and Robin are so it's time to embrace the power of vulnerability.2019-04-1938 minSkill Builder#7 ~ How to Find a Good BuilderIt's hard to track down a good builder, in this episode, we offer some solutions beyond the usual first port of call for most people which are the trades recommendation websites.2019-04-1223 minSkill Builder#6 ~ Fly Tipping & Getting Rid of RubbishAnother subject that fires-up Roger and Robin is fly-tipping and the irresponsible disposal of waste material from the building site.2019-04-0524 minSkill Builder#5 ~ Dealing With Customer ComplaintsDealing with customer complaints can be the hardest part of any job, so it's time for Roger and Robin to share their experiences and tips on how to handle customer complaints.2019-03-2935 minSkill Builder#4 ~ Getting Paid, Bad Debts & Cowboy CustomersRobin is back with Roger to discuss the all-important issue of getting paid and taking every measure in avoiding bad debts so you'll escape being knocked by cowboy customers.2019-03-2249 minSkill Builder#3 ~ Fault Finding & Diagnosing ProblemsRoger and Dylan discuss fault finding and troubleshooting in the third episode of the Skill Builder podcast.
Roger has developed a taste and knack for solving problems over the years and loves a challenge.
In this episode, he talks about his experiences and the mindset required to figure out problems.2019-03-1539 minSkill Builder#2 ~ Benefits of Going Self-EmployedIt takes courage to leap from the security and comfort of your job, but the fact that you're here tells us that you're thinking of making the leap into the world of being the master of your own destiny.2019-03-0823 minSkill Builder#1 ~ Quoting Jobs & Price ConditioningThe tips and techniques developed by Roger and Robin during the course of their long careers will help you avoid the misery of pricing yourself out of, or into certain projects.2019-02-2228 min