Grit, Graft, Guts: Life Running a Scaffolding Business | Richard Stewart & Remi Martinelli

Episode #038 | Richard Stewart & Remi Martinelli

What’s it really like running a scaffolding business in the UK?

We sat down with Rich & Remi from Rule One Scaffolding to talk about life on site, payment terms, accreditations, employment benefits, mental health in construction and some wild scaffold stories on the job.

🛠️ Real talk for scaffolders, tradespeople, and anyone working in construction.

🎧 Also featuring: site safety, whistleblowing laws, the London Marathon, tattoos, and more!

Connect with Richard on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stewart-75a7b8218/

Connect with Remi on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-martinelli-aatqb-37835a246/

Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/KV1QnzFvIjg

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/70LoOqCPfwSJuonaOLHTlG?si=fSzcgun3TcmVkSCau6IRdg

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-graft-guts-life-running-a-scaffolding-business/id1778487912?i=1000718667762

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! What it’s like running a Scaffold Business: Rule One Scaffolding

04:18 Rich’s Scaffolding Knowledge & History + Remi’s role with accounts & AAT Exams,

12:49 Rich talks Scaffolding Purpose, Law, Cladding & Working With Clients

23:14 Delving into construction fatality statistics + Alert System + Whistleblowing Laws

34:39 Why being Self-employed in Construction needs a total revamp

39:52 Rule One Scaffolding’s Experience with Payment Schedules/Terms

44:20 Steve’s anal ways on Covid Lockdown Motorway Job…

51:00 Rich & Remi’s Loyal Involvements in many Construction Sport Events!

01:00:08 Rich on what it’s like doing the London Marathon! + Upcoming ConSpo Events

01:05:45 Social Value, Inclusivity & Diversity + Youngsters in Construction

01:10:12 Remi’s Italian Background, Rich’s Scottish Background and… TATTOO Reveal!

01:19:57 Outro

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