The Construction Youth Network: Recent Episodes
Craig Shaw
A podcast discussing the career progression of young construction professionals as well as lessons learnt and tips for managing a balanced professional and personal lifestyle.
A discussion with Tony Ward.
Tony is the founder and managing director of Award Consulting Ltd, a traditional Quantity Surveying, Cost Management and Dispute Resolution firm as well as undertaking a training/mentoring and coaching scheme to help individuals and organisations become chartered via the RICS/CIOB pathways.
We discuss how and why Tony became involved in training and coaching as well as common mistakes young professionals make when trying to obtain charter ship status. Tony also speaks about his experiences networking and undertaking how he tailors his service to suit individual needs.
Award Consulting Ltd: http://awardqs.com/services.htm
Please take this opportunity to connect with Tony via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=Tony%20ward&origin=GLOBAL_SEARCH_HEADER
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
A discussion with Chris Graves.
Chris is an Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Engie and a part time student at Leeds Beckett University. Chris aims to complete his undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying in the summer of 2022 as well as his RICS APC.
We discuss Chris's early roots into the industry and how he made a concious decision to become a quantity surveyor as well as the challenges he has faced completing his degree part time during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chris also highlights his values surrounding mentoring, networking and work experience.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Chris via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-graves-97ab3b140/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Manraj Bhuhi & Ross Brotherton.
Manraj, Ross & Craig are old classmates from 2013 when they completed a part time BTEC level 3 in Construction at Havering College in Rainham, Essex.
We discuss those early roots, what keeping in touch with each other has meant to each of us over the years and how our educational paths have all differed due to personal circumstances. We also discuss our varying experiences being a part time student whilst working within the industry and future aspirations.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Manraj & Ross via LinkedIn:
Manraj: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manraj-bhuhi-318b0462/
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-brotherton-43a319140/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Jakob Betts.
Jakob is a Contracts Manager for R G Carter, a national construction and project management company. We discuss Jakob's roots in construction as a Carpenter as well as his time as an insurance claims handler prior to becoming a Contract's Manager.
Jakob provides insight into his first hand experiences as a previous student of Anglia Ruskin University as well as his advice regarding networking and studying part time.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Jakob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-betts/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Nicola Forest.
Nicola is a Sustainability Advisor for ISG, a principal contractor based in London. We discuss Nicola's route into the industry and the niche sustainability sector.
Nicola discusses her role within the RICS as a Vice Chair of Matrics as well as her current APC journey within the Environment Pathway. Nicola explains how she learnt to look out for a companies ethos and values when job hunting as well as her own experiences networking and how it has influenced her career.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Nicola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-forest-a490b8104/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Jake Morrish. Jake is an Assistant Site Manager for Redrow Home based in Yorkshire. He has a bachelors degree in Construction Management from Leeds Becket University and until recently, was the CIOB Novus Chair for Leeds. Jake discusses his route into construction including how he ended up with one of the biggest housing developers in the country. Jake explains his experiences networking and how he believes it helped gain him a job at Wates and essentially kick-starting his career. Jake also provides advice for those starting out their professional careers as well as some of the challenges he has faced. Please take this opportunity to connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-morrish-532b1593/ Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch. Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/ Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Charlton Humphreys. Charlton is a Project Leader for Mid Group Ltd. He has a bachelors degree in Construction Management from London's South Bank University and 6 years industry experience which includes working with the likes of Laing O'Rourke. Charlton discusses his route into construction from undertaking a full time degree course through to his more recent project experiences. Charlton provides advice for those starting out their professional careers as well as some of the challenges he has faced. Please take this opportunity to connect with Charlton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlton-humphreys-600219100/ Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch. Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/ Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Michael Kempster.
Michael is a Building Control Surveyor for Brentwood Borough Council in Essex. He completed his second bachelors degree in Building Surveying in 2020. Michael is currently completing his Professional Review to become a Chartered Construction Manager at the Chartered Institute of Building.
Michael discusses how he became involved in the Local Authority as well as Building Control. He raises his thoughts around being a mature student undertaking a second degree and how is previous experiences shaped him as a person as well as the biggest challenge he has faced, professionally to date. Michael also provides his advice for those starting out within the construction industry.
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Luke Moxham.
Luke is an Assistant Building Surveyor for Sharp & Bentley Chartered Surveyors. Luke is currently in his last semester at Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford, Essex) completing his bachelors degree in Building Surveying on a part time basis. Luke is also enrolled onto the RICS APC aiming to complete Autumn/Winter 2021.
We discuss how Luke made the decision to become a building surveyor as well as how he faces the challenges completing his degree during the Covid-19 pandemic. Luke shares some of his lessons learnt and how he uses social media to make new connections and learn new things.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Luke via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-moxham-1399617a/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Toby Vowels.
Toby is a Construction Recruitment Consultant for Harper Harrison. Toby has a wealth of experience acting as an Estate Agent prior to becoming a recruiter in late 2019. Toby is currently looking into undertaking a HNC in Construction Management on a part time basis.
We discuss Toby's early beginnings in construction with his dad at a young age and his career progression into recruitment. Toby explains the importance of networking and reaching out to new people as well as sharing some of his lessons learnt and why approaching a reputable recruiter can be invaluable to those beginning their construction professional careers.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Toby via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-vowels-1a98548b/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Abu Jaker.
Abu is a Building Control Surveyor for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Abu had completed his bachelors degree in Building Surveying (part time), early 2020, prior to enrolling onto another relating to Fire Engineering. Abu is also currently completing his RICS APC.
We take the opportunity to discuss Abu's humble beginnings into building control and Local Authority as well as his experiences at college and university. Abu also provides an insight as to his decision making process to complete another bachelors degree, enrolling not six months from completion of his previous degree in Building Surveying. We discuss how Abu maintains a balanced work and personal life balance and the importance having 'downtime'.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Abu via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abu-jaker-382046113/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Billy Clayton.
Billy is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor for Gardiner & Theobald LLP. He completed his undergraduate degree in early 2020 at London's South Bank University whilst undertaking his RICS APC concurrently.
We discuss his route into becoming a construction professional from an 'on the tools' background as well as his academic experiences. We look at how Billy managed to juggle his studies, APC, work and personal life and what it means to him to have finished his studies. We look at the advice he would give to others starting out within the industry and his future ambitions since becoming Chartered.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Billy via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-clayton-mrics-040501a3/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Michelle Glaser.
Michelle is a Building Development Manager for Mitchells & Butlers. She has 8 years experience within the construction and built environment as well as a bachelors degree in Architecture & Environmental Design from Sheffield Hallam University.
We take the opportunity to discuss her career journey to date which includes her undergraduate and professional work experience as well as the challenges she has faced, how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted her, becoming a mother and STEM Construction Ambassador.
For those interested in STEM and wish to get involved, please follow the link to their homepage: https://www.stem.org.uk/sector/construction
Please take this opportunity to connect with Michelle via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-louise-glaser/
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
An introduction to the Construction Youth Network podcast, discussing the aims and purpose of the podcast as well as a brief overview of Craig Shaw's (founder) professional and academic experiences.
Feedback and comments are welcomed on how the podcast can be improved or if there are particular areas you would like to hear more on.
Should any of you wish to get involved and have your story told please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email: craigshaw934@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shaw-bsc-hons-mciob-87b97210b/
Please join and get involved on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/
A discussion with Klaudia Meta.
Klaudia is a full-time student at the University of Greenwich in London, having moved to London herself two months ago during the Covid-19 pandemic. Klaudia is currently studying a masters degree in Construction Project Management.
We discuss her career journey to date which includes her undergraduate and professional work experience in Albania as well as the challenges she has faced, choosing to study in the UK during the pandemic. Klaudia provides insights into how she maintains a work/life balance as well as advice she would give to those choosing a career path in the construction industry.
Please take this opportunity to connect with Klaudia via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaudia-meta-949549149/
For those of you that want to get involved, our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9011121/