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 [email protected]

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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/