"I don't believe you can learn everything at college on a rig because it's not real life!" In this episode, Seb chats with one of our Roofing Contracts Managers, Andy Marshall about his journey from a humble roofer to his role as a contracts manager. They discuss the importance of sustainable roofing in the modern day, and why it is important for roofers both old and new to adapt to changing technologies. Andy also shares his thoughts on the mental health crisis facing the construction industry and how businesses can do more to support everyone. "Men don't like talking, and that's the truth!" The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures. If you would like to know more about Embassy Site Services, please visit our website or call us to speak to one of our team: https://www.embassysiteservices.co.uk/ | 01708 867609 Social Media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@embassyss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-ss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embassyss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embassysiteservices X: https://twitter.com/EmbassySS

In this episode, Seb chats with our In-House Scaffolding Designer, Matt Ward about the key responsibilities of a scaffold designer and the challenges that are faced day to day. They discuss the importance of good relationships with the scaffolders who erect Matts's designs and how they communicate any changes. Matt also shares his thoughts on the future of the industry including the threat of AI on his role, as well as his recommendations for those looking to come off the tools! "9 times out of 10, no one is going to read that!" The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures.

"This industry is not sustainable at the rate that we are training people now!" The Spotlight Sessions is a brand new podcast series from Embassy Site Services. Using this podcast, we will discuss the most important issues surrounding the scaffolding and roofing industry as well as construction as a whole, with some of the industry’s leading figures. There’s no better place to start than addressing the scaffolding skills gap. In this episode, Seb chats with Scaffolding Association CEO, Rob Candy, about the challenges faced in recruiting new scaffolding talent as well as retaining them. They discuss how the war in Ukraine could spell trouble for the whole industry and specifically scaffolding. Rob also details his visions for the future of the industry and how everyone needs to play their part, from individual scaffolding firms all the way up to government legislation. "A lot of people undermine what a scaffolder is!" If you would like to know more about Embassy Site Services, please visit our website or call us to speak to one of our team: https://www.embassysiteservices.co.uk/ | 01708 867609 Social Media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@embassyss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-ss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embassyss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embassysiteservices Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EmbassySS