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Build & Thrive
Build & Thrive is the podcast transforming occupational health and wellbeing in the construction industry. Hosted by Jennie Armstrong, founder of Construction Health & Wellbeing, each episode features inspiring conversations with experts and change-makers dedicated to creating a healthier, happier workforce.
Hear interviews with inspirational individuals and experts who are leading the way in tackling the industry’s toughest challenges, from staggering health statistics to skills shortages and talent retention. Did you know construction workers are nearly 4 times more likely to take their own lives through suicide than workers in other industries? Or that they’re 100 times more likely to die from work-related health issues than safety incidents?
It’s clear we need to do more. Built to Thrive is here to spark change, celebrate innovation, and inspire action for a brighter future in construction.
Join us for real stories, practical advice, and the latest in health and wellbeing strategies for the construction sector. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube to stay updated. Together, we can make construction a place where everyone can thrive.
Build & Thrive
Transforming Construction: Lee Rowswell’s path to a Healthier Industry, GKR Scaffolding
In our debut episode of Build & Thrive, we sit down with Lee Rowswell, Group Director at GKR Scaffolding and a passionate advocate for health and wellbeing in construction. Lee shares his inspiring 35-year journey from starting on the tools to leading a £40 million business. We explore his personal experiences, including the life-changing moment that shaped his unwavering commitment to safety, and discuss the challenges facing the industry - manual handling, dust, noise, and mental health.
This episode is packed with insights into how GKR Scaffolding has embraced innovation, from wearable technology to mental health initiatives, to create a healthier, safer workplace. If you're passionate about transforming construction or curious about the future of health and wellbeing in the sector, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Also, a huge thank you to Lee & GKR who have kindly sponsored the first season of Build & Thrive, we’re hugely grateful for your support.
If you want to learn more about the wearables to improve manual handling in construction contact support@constructionhealth.co.uk
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Episode Links:
Jennie Armstrong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniearmstrong/
Construction Health & Wellbeing: https://constructionhealth.co.uk/
Lee Rowswell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-rowswell/
GKR Scaffolding: https://gkrscaffolding.co.uk/
Lighthouse Charity: https://www.lighthouseclub.org/