Episode #098 | Dean Holliday & Bret MartinToday, long-time friends & supporters of Construction Sport, Dean & Bret from Tribuild Solutions, are here to chew the fat on classic construction chat.From shortage concerns to tendering, client relationships, payment issues and how the collapse of certain major contractors affected them, Dean and Bret give their perspective on some of the biggest challenges facing the industry.The trio also discuss why & how Tribuild uses golf and sport to build relationships, the barriers to entry in construction, the rail industry and what young people entering construction today are up against.🔵 Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dean-holliday-513b7b14🔵 Connect with Bret on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bret-martin-09638010🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/wtatUTm03bA🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Oo8GucPT52zGX82gq5Onv?si=9579d6bb017943e4🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-recruitment-golf-days-the-realities/id1778487912?i=1000790016663----------------------------------------------------------⏲TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: What is Tribuild Solutions? & Backstory + Close to home: Rettendon Explosion04:18 The pair’s Golf League setup with clients + How & Why they utilise Sport12:16 What does a recruiter actually do? Negative connotations, Engagement, Payments18:24 Buckingham Group: Knock-on effect of going bust + Withholding funds…26:34 How the pair operate & navigate tendering + "Unconscious bias”32:04 Has the construction barrier of entry gone too far? + Going through PPE36:49 What is Driver’s Golf Society? + Addressing your wellbeing47:34 Dean’s & Bret’s 2nd Business: Project Services + Preparing for Christmas…54:07 What is it that customers want from employees? + Thoughts on rail industry01:00:48 Is the shortage of labour noticeable? Apprenticeships & is life tough for youngsters?01:07:55 Final comments: Papyrus in administration & Going to Millwall vs West Ham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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