Chip Away Podcast

Chip Away Podcast

Conversations and interviews with the characters of the construction industry. Exploring why we build, what it means to us as individuals, how that shapes societies and the nature of our human landscape.

Episodes

September 1, 2021 48 mins

On this episode I am joined by Will, a foreman carpenter from Auckland, NZ. An ambassador for building and Pasifika Construction students. Will sheds some insight into his own journey to become a building leader and shares a few wise words along the way.

You can follow Will here - https://www.instagram.com/buildzwithwillz/

Thanks for listening!

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Glen from Millenz Custom Toolbelts tells the story of a legendary grass roots business that has been delivering kiwis top quality toolbelts for decades.

It was an honor to get the opportunity to share the story of Millenz and learn about the craft of making the best toolbelts out there!

You can get your custom made toolbelt here - https://millenztoolbelts.com/

Go and follow the team on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/mil...

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May 26, 2021 71 mins

Mike Pickering, founder of - We Make Change - Tiny house trailers and house designers and consultants. His current project - Our Life Block- documents his journey self building a sustainable high performance home. Mike shares his story and passion for design and creation.

We Make Change - https://www.weemakechange.co.nz/

Our Life Block - https://www.ourlifeblock.co.nz/

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May 12, 2021 99 mins

Daren Alderson, Senior Associate with Buchan in Christchurch, NZ is the guest for episode 39. Highly commended for his recent project "Langdon's Quarter" in the New Zealand Building Industry awards, we discuss communication in construction and the act of getting things built.

Follow Daren on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daren-alderson-741a88a6/?originalSubdomain=nz

Find out more about Daren and Buchan here - https://bucha...

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April 28, 2021 103 mins

Ryan Eddy is on the show for episode 37, Quick Chippy app creator, mathematical genius, Builder, grower of roses, legendary inventor, structure lover and absolute lad!

Get the Quick Chippy App here - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quick-chippy-pro/id1124948664

and here - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickchippypro&hl=en_NZ&gl=US

Check them out on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/quickchippyapp/...

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April 14, 2021 83 mins

Full knacker internet celebrity Richard Mills is on the show for Episode 36, the living legend behind Living Improvements. Destroying and breathing life into old homes in Auckland, New Zealand.

Follow Richard's adventures on Instagram here -

https://www.instagram.com/living_improvements/?hl=en

Peep his youtube channel as well! -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVo49-XC4LA&ab_channel=LivingImprovements

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March 31, 2021 45 mins

On this episode I am joined by Jake Alexander. Carpenter by day, Jake, like many of us tradies has had a few knocks and understands well the impact construction has on the body. Jake started One for the toolbox, to give tradie specific health and well-being content. His videos have been a big help to many in recovering and preventing injuries on-site.

Check out One for the toolbox on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oneforthet...

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March 17, 2021 101 mins

Tonga Robertson - Founder and operator of Nest Interiors

We discuss Interior Design and how the spaces in which we inhabit shape us.

Check out Nest Interiors at - https://www.nestinteriors.co.nz/

Follow Nest Interiors on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/nest_interiors_nz/

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March 3, 2021 79 mins
On episode 33 I catch up with Charles Harris, a local 433 Ironworker from California who builds 70 storey sky-scrapers by day and runs TREP a working-class construction clothing company by night!
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February 17, 2021 103 mins

I catch up with Nick Moore 6 months into his carpentry apprenticeship to see how he's getting on. Apprentice yarns, tips and tricks, how to learn and living the tradie life. Tell your old mate !

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