Stories
Real people. Real stories.
The SPEAK Podcast, When One Falls, and the chats that happen when people stop pretending they’re fine.
The SPEAK Podcast
Construction voices. No script.
Real stories and real pressure from people in the industry, the ones usually only shared off camera.
“Bricklayer 18 years, went through three businesses, all the money went on drink and drugs.”The SPEAK Podcast
“I’ve lost a couple of friends. If only I’d known. If only they talked about it. Just reach out and have a chat.”Decorator, The SPEAK Podcast
Kev Grundy — Grundy Excavations
Kev Grundy of Grundy Excavations joins The SPEAK Podcast — real stories, real pressure, real conversation from construction.
Ep 9: Dave Hafferman
Episode 9 of The SPEAK Podcast, with Dave Hafferman — real stories, real pressure, real conversation from construction.
Mick Catlin — Mental health in construction
Mick Catlin, Operations Director, joins The SPEAK Podcast to talk mental health in construction.
Paul Donnelly — Mental health and family pain
Paul Donnelly joins The SPEAK Podcast to talk mental health and family pain — real stories, real pressure, real conversation.
Kris Perryman — Founder of Money Mates
Kris Perryman, founder of Money Mates, joins SPEAK UP Episode 4 to talk money and mental health.
When One Falls
When one falls, we carry it together.
The weight doesn’t disappear. Someone else just carries it.
Throughout the year, people from across the construction industry take on physical challenges carrying a 125lb mannequin. It’s hard, it takes its toll, and it’s a reminder that when we don’t talk, eventually someone else has to carry it.
people in the UK lose their life to suicide every week (ONS). Behind every one is a family, a mate, a colleague.
One chat won’t fix everything. But it might stop someone feeling like they’re facing it alone.
Let’s carry it together instead.When One Falls
2026 challenges
Twelve challenges. One a month.
Walks, climbs, runs and a few things with no boots required. Want in on the next one? Drop us a line and we’ll send you the details.
- 07
Snowdon
Wales’ highest peak.
- 08
Ben Nevis
The UK’s highest mountain, done as a crew, not a solo mission.
- 09
100-Mile Walk, South Downs
Multi-day, slower pace, longer chats.
- 10
Great South Run, Portsmouth
A proper run, a proper crowd, and a reason to bring mates who’ve never done one.
- 11
Long Table
No walking boots. Just a table, a meal and a room full of people who get it.
- 12
Tandem ride, London to Portsmouth
Our last challenge of the year, finishing with a party with Ibiza Revival. Ride with us.
Ways to take part
However you show up, it counts.
Got a story?
Life adds up for everyone. If talking about yours could help someone else, we’d like to hear it. Only ever shared with your permission.