The Construction Cogs Podcast

Each person in construction is a cog in the ever-moving machine. The Construction Cogs Podcast is a construction and engineering podcast that speaks to those cogs, from workers and specialists to contractors, leaders, and business owners, to explore careers, site life, safety, technology, infrastructure, and what really keeps the industry moving.

The Construction Cogs Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Construction Cogs, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Construction Cogs hosts The Construction Cogs Podcast, a society show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Gheorghe Busuioc - Construct-Tech Solutions

  Sep 29, 20261h 15m

  The way we plan, communicate, and manage lifting operations is changing. But where should technology support the people doing the job, and where does human judgement still need to take the lead? In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I’m joined by Gheorghe Busuioc, founder of Construct-Tech Solutions, to discuss the future of lift planning. We explore how 3D RAMS and rescue plans can help lifting teams understand an operation before work begins, and why visualising a sequence can sometimes uncover problems that aren't obvious from traditional documentation alone. We also get into AI and its growing role in lifting operations. Gheorghe explains why he believes AI should support experienced people rather than replace them, the problems he's encountered when technical documents are reviewed using AI, and why human judgement remains so important. We also discuss Construct-Tech's WhatsApp-based AI assistant, digital lift plans, wind monitoring for cranes, and the wider challenge of ensuring important information actually reaches the people carrying out the work. Plus, Gheorghe is giving one listener the chance to win a £400 Construct-Tech voucher. Email me at info@constructioncogs.com for your chance to receive the voucher. Topics include: 3D RAMS and visual method statements 3D rescue planning AI in lift planning Human judgement and experience The Construct-Tech WhatsApp AI assistant Digital lift plans and site documentation Wind monitoring and forecasting for cranes Getting information from the AP to the lifting team The future of lifting technology CONNECT WITH GHEORGHE https://www.construct-tech.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/gheorghe-b-8b0081b6 https://constructioncogs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@CCcranelife https://www.youtube.com/@TheConstructionCogsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/cccranelife/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cccranelife https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmywebb/ https://www.reddit.com/user/ConstructionCogs/

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  Episode #27

  Anthony Hegarty - DSRM - Risk & Crisis Management

  Jun 29, 20261h 27m

  In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I speak with Anthony Hegarty from DSRM Risk & Crisis Management about Operation Crane and The Crane Report. Most people in construction have heard the statistic that around two construction workers a day die by suicide. But Anthony’s work asks a difficult question: do we properly understand what sits behind that number? We discuss why the usual conversation around construction suicide may be too narrow, why mental health is important but may not explain the whole picture, and why Anthony believes the industry needs better investigation, better data, and a deeper understanding of the patterns before someone reaches crisis. Anthony also explains the anonymous questionnaires linked to Operation Crane. These are for people who have come close to suicide and found a way back, and for families or friends who have lost someone. The aim is to understand what was happening in the lead-up, what signs may have been missed, and what helped some people turn back before it was too late. Anthony’s links: Operation Crane and The Crane Report: https://www.dsrmrisk.com/crane Anonymous questionnaires: https://www.dsrmrisk.com/investigation https://www.dsrmrisk.com/investigation Email: dsrm-uk@dsrmrisk.com Support links: If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E. Support services are listed here: https://constructioncogs.com/support/ The Construction Cogs Podcast: https://constructioncogs.com/the-construction-cogs-podcast/ https://constructioncogs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@CCcranelife https://www.youtube.com/@TheConstructionCogsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/cccranelife/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cccranelife https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmywebb/ https://www.reddit.com/user/ConstructionCogs/

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  Episode #26

  Kirsty Budenbender - DSK Environmental

  May 30, 202655 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Construction Cogs Podcast, I’m joined by Kirsty Budenbender, co-founder of DSK Environmental.<br/> <br/>Kirsty shares how she built the business with her family, what asbestos removal really involves, and why she believes there still is not enough education around asbestos, especially for homeowners, schools, and people working in construction.<br/> <br/>We also get into the practical side of the work, including decontamination, due diligence when hiring a contractor, and the reality of industrial maintenance in waste-to-energy plants and shutdown environments.<br/> <br/>Kirsty also explains why asbestos awareness matters so much to he...

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  Episode #25

  Renée Breen - Apprentice in Naval Architecture

  Apr 29, 202651 minS0

  <p>A ship can look rock solid and still be one bad weight shift away from trouble. We’re joined by Rene, a level 4 apprentice naval architect, to make vessel stability feel real, human, and surprisingly relatable, from heel and GM values to the unglamorous truth of tracking every kilo during a refit. If you’ve ever wondered what naval architecture actually involves, or how ships get safely repurposed and sent back to sea, this conversation gives you a clear starting point.<br/><br/>We also talk apprenticeships in the UK. Rene walks us through the competitive application stages, the apti...

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  Episode #24

  Steve Leyton - Keltbray's Director of Lifting

  Mar 31, 20262h 19mS0

  <p>Steve Leyton, Lifting Director at Keltbray, joins the Construction Cogs Podcast to talk about how lifting competence is built properly across major projects.</p><p>We get into how Keltbray have centralised their lifting operations, how they assess and mentor slingers and supervisors, and why that approach is helping them retain people long term.</p><p>Steve also shares his journey into lifting, his involvement in BS 7121 standards, and stories from some of the UK’s most complex heavy lift operations.</p><p>https://constructioncogs.com/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@CCcranelife</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@Th...

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