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BTTB UPDATE: A NEW STRATEGIC LEAD FOR BTTB I’m incredibly proud to have founded Brickwork Tutors Toolbox (BTTB) in 2020. Over the past five years it has been a large part of my life, and I want it to stay relevant, valuable, and most importantly available to everyone who relies on it.  BTTB began as a hobby, yet it has grown into one of the UK’s most respected brickwork education platforms. With over a thousand high quality resources, it supports tutors, learners, FE colleges

BTTB Inspiration of the Month ‘My mission is to contribute in giving the Construction Industry their next generation of Bricklayers. This, I do by way of my 'raw,' 'no nonsense' and 'real life experience' teaching approach’ Andy Denman   Andy Denman has built a remarkable career through sheer talent, dedication and an unwavering passion for the craft of bricklaying. With over 50 years of industry experience, Andy first made his mark through the delivery of high quality constr

BTTB Inspiration of the Month Dean Degun Senior Contracts Manager / Projects Planner/ Apprenticeship & NVQ coordinator for and on behalf of Swift Brickwork Contractors Ltd since 1992   Nomination from Bob Noseda   I suspect Dean is one of the Brickwork industries biggest unsung heroes.   I've known Dean for over 20 years, and he and Swift Brickwork have always been great supporters of brickwork competitions for all learners and apprentices, especially the competitions I coord

BTTB Inspiration of the Month TERESA SWIFT Centre Manager, Chameleon School of Construction Ltd. When it comes to guiding young people...

BTTB is a free resource website for brickwork tutors and learners. It has a significant number of construction / brickwork tutor...

In celebration and memory of Karl from his loving family. A Few Words about Karl. Karl’s journey is an inspiration to anyone beginning...

He started as an apprentice with a trowel in hand. Today, Lee Marley leads one of the UK’s largest brickwork contractors. Turning a...

Greeny is more than a bricklayer — he’s a mentor, a grafter, and a man with a mission. In this emotional and honest conversation, Greeny...

Nomination written by Joe's fellow Directors at Super Trowel It is an absolute pleasure to recognise Joe Short as the Bricklayers Tutors...

He’s taught thousands. Assessed thousands more. And shaped the standards for bricklaying across the UK. In this episode of The Hodcast,...

James Collinson: Rebuilding Architecture, Culture and the Future of Construction . 'Architecture is fundamentally broken — from top to...

Nominated by Jack Dawson and Joe Short We have not met many people with a passion for brickwork quite like Ash. As the founder of the...

There’s a crisis happening right now and no one’s talking about it. In this powerful episode of The Hodcast, Gary Stringer opens up about...

This page links to the super series of Podcasts hosted by Amy Carrick from Kirklees College. Bookmark the link to listen to the ever...

Today on the pod: more fantastic guests! Ash & Joe - hosts of the legendary proactive bricklaying event Super Trowel are with us to...

Jimmy started his career in the construction industry as a bricklayer in the 1980s. He was highly regarded as a craftsperson with a focus...