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November 2025 Inspiration: Dean Degun
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


October 2025 Inspiration: Teresa Swift
BTTB Inspiration of the Month TERESA SWIFT Centre Manager, Chameleon School of Construction Ltd. When it comes to guiding young people...


BTTB Resource Use Feedback From Delivery Stakeholders
BTTB is a free resource website for brickwork tutors and learners. It has a significant number of construction / brickwork tutor...


September 2025 Inspiration: Karl Humphreys
In celebration and memory of Karl from his loving family. A Few Words about Karl. Karl’s journey is an inspiration to anyone beginning...


HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with Lee Marley
He started as an apprentice with a trowel in hand. Today, Lee Marley leads one of the UK’s largest brickwork contractors. Turning a...


HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with Richard Green
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...


August 2025 Inspiration: Joe Short
Nomination written by Joe's fellow Directors at Super Trowel It is an absolute pleasure to recognise Joe Short as the Bricklayers Tutors...


HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with Charlie Thorp
He’s taught thousands. Assessed thousands more. And shaped the standards for bricklaying across the UK. In this episode of The Hodcast,...


HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with James Collinson
James Collinson: Rebuilding Architecture, Culture and the Future of Construction . 'Architecture is fundamentally broken — from top to...


July 2025 Inspiration: Ashley Francis
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...


HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with Gary Stringer
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...


Laying Bricks for a Living - Amy Carrick Podcasts
This page links to the super series of Podcasts hosted by Amy Carrick from Kirklees College. Bookmark the link to listen to the ever...


Construction Sports Podcast interviews Ash Francis and Joe Short
Today on the pod: more fantastic guests! Ash & Joe - hosts of the legendary proactive bricklaying event Super Trowel are with us to...


June 2025 Inspiration: Jimmy Stobbart
Jimmy started his career in the construction industry as a bricklayer in the 1980s. He was highly regarded as a craftsperson with a focus...


HODCAST - Conversations Worth Having. Sam La Roche with Varsha Patel
What happens when girls are given the tools to build — confidence, skills, and a future? Meet Varsha Patel, FA Essex Coach of the Year...


Ash Mahoney Fix Radio - The Bricklaying Show
Ash Mahoney is joined by Peter Roberts so that he can discuss his experiences in the trade, creating Brickwork Tutors Toolbox and...
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