Skill Builder

Latest Episodes
33 ~ Heat Pumps & Renewables with Mike Geary
Roger visits the Pipelife Academy in Cork, Ireland, to discuss heat pumps and renewable energy technology with Mike Geary.
#32 ~ Kirk Johnstone from On The Tools
Roger travelled to Ellesmere Port to get a plastering lesson from Kirk Johnstone. The guys took a break and Kirk shared some insights on plastering life.
#31 ~ Which Home Heating System Is Best For You?
Roger looks at heating systems and explains their features and benefits as energy efficiency and sustainability become increasingly important, homeowners have various home heating choices.
#30 ~ Hard Hat Guide with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety
Roger has a chat with Russel Pieters from MSA Safety about staying safe on-site and how to choose the correct head protection.
Leaving Your Heating on Constantly – Is It Cheaper? #29
Should you leave your heating on constantly? or are you better off using your timer? Roger gives us his money-saving advice to reduce your fuel bills this winter.
#28 ~ Secrets of Structural Engineering with John Cranna
Roger has a chat with Abergavenny-based Structural Engineer John Cranna. He has worked on large buildings, including constructing the Lloyds of London building. Since becoming self-employed, he has ga
#27 ~ From Carpenter to Inventor with Dan Cox
Roger Bisby has a chat with Dan Cox about his life as a carpenter and how becoming an inventor came naturally.
#26 ~ Motivation & Self-Employed Builder Burnout
Roger and Sam discuss working with type 1 diabetes and how to stay motivated and energised as self-employed tradesmen.
#25 ~ Tool Theft Campaign Update with Ian Elliott
Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign.
#24 ~ Treating Damp & Waterproofing with Safeguard
Roger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products.