Clive Holland, host of The Clive Holland Show, attention turned to the fact that despite a new year, a lot of stereotypes and preconceptions about the building industry continue to be really negative – and ones that don’t reflect the amazing work you do. Clive wanted to know, how do we change stereotypes and ideas about the industry? He was joined by industry legend Mark Millar for his thoughts, as well as Dave Bishop from Dave Bishop Carpentry for his thoughts. Millar said: “It’s very interesting you open up conversation about how people dress. This is one of the most interesting things on site. The days are gone when people would wear track buttons on scaffolding. In my days a scaffolder was the ‘catwalk of fashion’. Builders around the country would represent design labels and protection. That old thing that builders would turn up in scruffy old vans at the back side in torn jeans that’s all gone.” A caller Michael said: “I am always getting funny looks when turning up to jobs in dirty clothes. You are not going to turn up in smart clothes when you are going to get mucky.” Another Carpentry Shop said: “The majority of my clients are shall we say, well heeled. However, in my case, they have to visit my humble workshop to see me. Looking down their noses will cost extra!” And Graham Naylor said: “If they can't take us on face value....stuff them! All I know is, they need me so respect me. Otherwise, do one!” Ashley had a sobering thought: “I think traders need to look presentable, I wouldn’t want anyone turning up at my house in cement stained tracksuit bottoms and boots covered in mud, my best friend who’s a trader over in Texas, everyone’s wearing overalls or collared work shirts which I think is a habit that would go along way over here, showing pride in your job and profession but would also instil confidence in the customer!” And Carlos added: “I don't think social media helps with how people have now became more stereotyped. Keep up the good work. Bishop said: “You always will get the look if you turn up wearing dirty clothes at a client. What’s changed is social media as you know people like to present themselves on there in good clothes and that they do a high standard of work.” For the full show, listen here.
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