# Construction Industry Under Pressure? Mental Health & 140-Mile Cycles! | Geoff Vincent

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Podcast: [Construction Sport Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-sport-podcast-7086626)
Published: 2026-05-06T15:45:59+00:00
Episode link: https://constructionsport.com/
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Episode #079 | Geoff Vincent Today we have a familiar face on the podcast - we sit down again with Geoff Vincent, founder & MD of GVR Solutions, this time as a solo guest, to talk about the reality of the UK construction industry right now. From recapping our 140-mile cycle event from Buckingham Palace to Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to discussing the pressures facing tradespeople, mental health on site, life in recruitment, community & camaraderie and the future of construction. 🔵 Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-vincent-gvr/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/kqXVVDvW9y8 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pjr3Z9l5pkIwN7Zjjdfxv?si=xrxRaJBpS0mNMbR18QFR3Q 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-industry-under-pressure-mental-health/id1778487912?i=1000766469033 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro! Life at Geoff’s Recruitment Company: GVR Solutions + CS Peloton Days! 09:19 Geoff Recaps our Huge Annual Cycling Event: London to Sizewell! + What next… 26:10 Talking through 2 big accidents on the bike ride… + The ‘woke’ Youth of Today!? 31:30 Being accompanied by Rugby Legends The Golden Girls! + Building Community 38:27 Discussion on state of Construction Industry: Economy, Pressures, Staff 01:01:32 What it’s like working alongside the Aviation Sector! 01:09:17 Final Comments: What 2 big events are we doing next..? 01:11:48 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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