The Brace Yourself Podcast

Epizodes

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  Inside ScaffEx 2026: The UK's Biggest Scaffolding Event | The Brace Yourself Podcast 16.09.2026 53min

  We headed to ScaffEx 2026 in Manchester for two packed days of scaffolding, technology, business, innovation - and  a few beers.In this special ScaffEx episode, Ben and Simon take you around the show floor, speaking to exhibitors, industry leaders and some of the people pushing the scaffolding industry forward.We sat down with James Brierley from Rose System Scaffolding and Adam and Shane from KAS Scaffolding Ltd to talk about building a successful business from the ground up and the importance of ccreating a strong company culture.A huge thanks to NASC for putting on such a brilliant event, and to everyone who featured in this episode including David, Chair of NASC and Charles MD of AT-PAC UK and Ireland.Plus, Dan Norton from ScaffMag brings us the latest industry news, including  the announcement of ScaffFest 2027.And, because this is The Brace Yourself Podcast, there's plenty of completely unplanned nonsense along the way.🎧 Subscribe to The Brace Yourself Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping the scaffolding industry.
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  When Scaffolding Goes Wrong: What Happens Next? | The Brace Yourself Podcast 04.09.2026 1h 4min

  What actually happens when a serious scaffolding incident occurs?It’s something nobody in the industry wants to think about.But what happens when you get that phone call? When someone’s been injured, emergency services arrive, the site is shut down and the investigation begins?Ben and Simon  sat down with Keaton Owen, founder of Scaffold Safety, who brings more than 20 years of experience in scaffolding, safety and training - including working as an expert witness on some serious workplace incidents.They cover everything from what happens when emergency services arrive, to where responsibility sits between scaffolders, builders, designers and other duty holders.And, most importantly, what scaffolding businesses can do now to reduce the risk of ever ending up there. Powered by ScaffPlan and Leach's. Official Media Partner - ScaffMag.
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  Inside SAIA 2026: Nashville's Biggest Scaffolding Show | The Brace Yourself Podcast 07.08.2026 56min

  What does it take to bring the scaffolding industry together under one roof?In this episode of The Brace Yourself Podcast, Ben and Simon take to the floor at SAIA 2026 in Nashville, giving you a look at what the event is really like to attend.They catch up with guests and exhibitors from the SAIA team, AT-PAC, Scaffold Insite, Layher, ScaffCalc, Pilosio, Bee Access , Tractel, BrandSafway and and Sky Climber, hearing why they keep coming back to SAIA, the industry talk that had everyone buzzing, and what the future holds for scaffolding.
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  How Digital Construction Is Changing Engineering | The Brace Yourself Podcast 24.07.2026 59min

  What does digital transformation actually look like inside one of the world's largest industrial services companies?In this episode of The Brace Yourself Podcast Steve Corden, Operational Excellence & Technical Director at KAEFER UK & Ireland shares the lessons from almost four decades in the industry.Starting as a scaffold design engineer after a professional football career was cut short, Steve covers how engineering has evolved from drawing boards to digital delivery, why KAEFER focuses on being an early adopter of proven technologies, and how better use of data is transforming projects around the world.
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  The £10,000 Mistake Scaffolding Contractors Make | The Brace Yourself Podcast 08.07.2026 49min

  Too often, scaffolding  is treated as a commodity instead of one of the biggest drivers of safety, programme and cost. In this episode, Ben and Simon are joined by temporary works specialist Francis Kwateng, who brings over 25 years of civil engineering experience from both contractor and client-side leadership. They explore why so many scaffolding projects go wrong before a single standard is erected, why early engagement changes everything, and whether the industry should finally move beyond the endless debate of system scaffold vs tube & fitting. If you're involved in scaffolding, temporary works, construction management or civil engineering, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply on your next project. 
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  What REALLY Happened at ScaffChamp? | The Brace Yourself Podcast 24.06.2026 26min

  What really happens behind the scenes at ScaffChamp? 👀In the first of 3 brand new in-studio episodes of The Brace Yourself Podcast, Ben & Simon take a look back at this year’s ScaffChamp competition.Featuring clips from the event, familiar faces from the scaffolding community, behind-the-scenes moments and plenty of laughs — this episode breaks down the stories, characters and moments that made ScaffChamp one to remember.From different teams and different approaches, to the chaos that happens away from the build — we’re bringing you the moments you might have missed. 
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  Scaffolding in Canada ft. Brandon Marton | The Brace Yourself Podcast 10.06.2026 57min

  This week Ben and Simon are joined by the brilliant Brandon Marton, President of the Access Association of Canada and CEO of Hinton Access Solutions.This episode covers the conversation of how we make moves in the industry to raise standards, get scaffolding recognised as a trade globally and takes a deep dive into what scaffolding is like at site level in Canada.
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  What's It Like Being A Scaffolding Apprentice? | The Brace Yourself Podcast 27.05.2026 1h 2min

  Talking all things apprenticeships, ScaffChamp 2026 – and Jay Brown takes on our 30-Second Doghouse challenge.And trust us, it’s well worth a watch 🫣 🤣
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  How to Access Major Bridges ft. Steve Bunting | The Brace Yourself Podcast 13.05.2026 1h 24min

  Steve started his career as a Rope Access Technician back in 2004 – yeah, we're not sure why we allowed him on the pod either! 🥊 Since then he's spent the last 20 years working on some of the most complex and iconic bridge structures in Europe.  Watch to the end for an EPIC Penthouse segment, you won't want to miss it.
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  Who Decides the Future of Scaffolding Standards? | The Brace Yourself Podcast 29.04.2026 1h 17min

  Ben and Simon put their burning questions to two of scaffolding’s biggest trade bodies.This week’s guests, Clive Dickin, CEO of NASC and Rob Thiess, Chair of SAA are put under the spotlight in our most heated episode yet.  Brace Yourselves! You won’t want to miss this one 
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  Scaffolding in the Middle East | The Brace Yourself Podcast 15.04.2026 57min

  Hosts Ben and Simon from ScaffPlan welcome Simon Turner, GM at ScaffDeck for a deep dive into suspended access, Simon's 20+ years experience, his favourite projects over the years and what it's like living and working in the scaffolding industry in the UAE.  Powered by ScaffPlan and Leach's.
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  Should I Grow or Sell My Scaffolding Business? | The Brace Yourself Podcast 01.04.2026 1h 14min

  Ben and Simon are joined by Nick Kozik from boutique investment bank, TKO Miller talking all things mergers and acquisitions.  Stay to the end for everyone's favourite segment, Penthouse to the Doghouse, where your hosts and their guest judge the best and worst scaffolding from around the world. Powered by ScaffPlan and Leach's.
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  What to Expect at ScaffChamp 2026 | The Brace Yourself Podcast 18.03.2026 57min

  Join hosts Ben and Simon as they chat to Ross Brown from I-Scaff, Robert Andrews from Advanced NI Scaffolding, Ilya Kornienko from ScaffPlan and Oleg Abramov from ScaffChamp about inspiring the next generation of scaffolders, what goes into organising ScaffChamp, and how this year the design is going fully digital!  
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  Why Scaffolding Companies Need Better Marketing ft. Julio Black | The Brace Yourself Podcast 04.03.2026 1h 15min

  Argentina to Atlanta with Julio Black - Episode 2 of The Brace Yourself Podcast.This week, our hosts Ben Beaumont and Simon Boyes from ScaffPlan are joined by Julio Black from AT-PAC to talk about the importance of marketing in the scaffolding industry.Julio talks us through his role and the evolution marketing at AT-PAC, and what it's like leading a global marketing team in the world of scaffolding. You'll get to hear about Julio's journey that took him across the world with some amazing stories and insights along the way.
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  How to Build a System Scaffolding Business | The Brace Yourself Podcast 18.02.2026 50min

  How to Build a System Scaffold Business - Episode 1 of The Brace Yourself Podcast.Finally, a podcast scaffolders want to listen to.Hosts Ben Beaumont and Simon Boyes from ScaffPlan are joined by their first panel of guests to talk about their experience in building system scaffold businesses.  Featuring Adam Millgate from KAS Scaffolding, Robbie Andrews from Advanced NI Scaffolding and Ross Brown from I-Scaff. 
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  The Brace Yourself Podcast | Episode 1 Official Trailer 12.02.2026 1min

  How to build a System-Scaffold Business - full episode dropping Wednesday 18th Feb.  Ben Beaumont and Simon Boyes from ScaffPlan are joined by their first panel of guests to talk about their experience in building system-scaffold businesses.  Featuring Adam Millgate from KAS Scaffolding, Robbie Andrews from Advanced NI Scaffolding and Ross Brown from I-Scaff. 
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  The Brace Yourself Podcast | Official Trailer 05.02.2026

  A brand new show from the Directors of ScaffPlan, Ben Beaumont and Simon Boyes. Talking all things scaffolding, with a top tier industry guest list and features such as Penthouse to Doghouse - be ready for construction's next best thing.