Under Construction with Chadwicks

Is there is such a thing as a high-tech bolt? We find out with Chadwicks highly specialised fixing centre and chat with RTE’s Pete the Builder about the #1 most critical issue facing the industry.   GUESTS   Brian Dillon is Branch Manager of Chadwicks Fixing Centre at Thomas Street Dublin. He grew up in the trade with his dads construction company, before moving into merchant sales and specialisin...

There has been a lot of innovation and technology brought into bathrooms over the last two or three years, especially in large scale construction projects.  Some of it has been brought about because of Covid, some because of Brexit and some because of changing attitudes in society. -How Covid has encouraged changed in uni-sex toilets -Problems with conserving water -Challenges with installed in ho...

We take a look at today’s best-selling power tools, what goodies are still to come and answer the No. 1 question we’re always asked about tools. We also find out more about work wear and how Snickers got the name. Why work wear is so hard wearing How site clothing has improved in recent years What to consider when buying a power tool Should you buy a well-known or cheaper generic brand   GUEST DET...

Sustainability is not just good for the planet, it’s good for business too!  We keep up-to-speed on the latest regulations and opportunities. - Hear how the new NZ Building Codes affects new builds and renovations. - Why hundreds of thousands of homes will need upgrade works in the next few years. - How you can get qualified and registered for the work. GUESTS Pat Barry is Chief Executive Officer...

Health & Well Being are increasingly important in the business and we hear from the best on how to protect yourself.    Former construction worker and rock star Niall Breslin shares tips from his hugely successful mental health podcasts on how to deal with change and conflict on work sites.  We also hear about the Chadwicks National Tradespersons Check from Limerick manager Niall McGann. Forget th...

Chadwicks CEO Patrick Atkinson discusses why we need MORE apprentices and what needs to be done to remove the stigma surrounding apprenticeships.    Dermot Carey from the Construction Industry Federation will be telling us about some of the Government grants and incentives available to employers for taking on an apprentice. And in our Joke of the Week can Don McCarthy clinch the top spot and be in...

Builder and RTÉ Home Rescue star Peter Finn provides some top tips on what to consider when creating a home office for a customer. Whether it’s a full home office renovation, or simply sprucing up a work from home area, Peter offers up advice on the right materials and tools to get the job done. Fred Cooke reveals why he would want a brand new construction robot for his home in Kerry and Chadwicks...

Today FM’s Dave Moore has taken on an outdoor project, but Aidan and Fred reckon he’s had to call in a professional to help pull off the perfect pergolas.  Fred Cooke outlines his own dream shed with some interesting ideas on what he would put in it! Plus Pat Moore, Category Director from Chadwicks, brings us up to speed with what’s happening in the trade and discusses what’s important right now f...

Get set for trade talk, tips and banter for trade and construction workers across Ireland. Coming soon, Aidan Power and Fred Cooke will be chatting weekly with industry insiders, getting great tips on how to run or improve your business and taking a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks, Ireland’s leading builders merchants and home improvement specialists. Subscribe or Follow right now to listen in...