The Carpentry Show catches up with Norwegian carpenter Carl Downing
Posted: Tuesday, August 16th, 2022
Robin Clevett, host of The Carpentry Show, caught up with his former apprentice Carl Downing to discuss the differences between the UK and Norwegian building industry. The pair chatted about day rates, materials, modular building and building standards. Major take away? Norwegian homes are built to a higher standard, but there is more banter on a UK building site. To listen to the full interview, click below.
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