constantly moaning at your laborer makes him not want be there, praise him and he will excel and enjoy his job. luckily when i 1st started my boss and Forman that taught me everything would have a crack but never put me down and still working with 1 of them now, going on 10yrs maybe more now.
@@craigd9840 I agree to an extent Yes making life hard for someone daily makes them not want to be there But when I was 17, the first 3/4 years on site were hell and I almost quit many times But I think those years made me the worker I am today It’s a bit like the army If it doesn’t break you it’ll make you
Since i started my company in 1987, i have trained and helped train 14 apprentices 13 have qualified including my 3 daughters, and i currently have 2 more at the moment. Seeing the way you talk to drew and teach him, is exactly the way it should be done and the way i hope i train the next generation of sparks working for me. You are a credit sir, and at such a young age, you have certainly got a promising career ahead of you. Keep it up and keep the great vids coming.
You are a credit to your industry and your parents , your work ethic is second to none , hopefuly the weather is improving so you can crack on and get off the job, didnt realise you were building a citadel. You are a professional
Could not have put it better Berry. The trade is in good hands with guys like him. I had the fortune to work with a few guys like him over the years. You need a sense of humor, calmness and respect for workmates. All these and your half way there.
How enriching to see a skilled man keen to do a good job. My Dad was a project engineer. I remember him saying to me, if you're going to do a job, do it properly.
If you were a bricklayer. Time served. You'll still be a bricklayer til the day you die. Mental health issues do not cause you to no longer be a bricklayer.
Thanks mate and if your ever struggling, there's some great resources out there's specifically for construction workers. Check out the Lighthouse Club and Mind Your Head Podcast. (MYHP on Instagram) All the best mate
Iv been laying bricks 30 years so I'm an old fart 😅, trust me you are doing the right thing I remember the days like you that I just loved laying Bricks, wanted to be the fastest and neatest. Non of us want to take the responsibility of supervisor but If you are good at what you do it just happens. I'm now running massive multi million pound jobs in London and have been for 10 years with one of the biggest brickwork contractors out there. It's hard and I don't lay Bricks but I'm passing my knowledge to other people which is good. I'd love to be house building it's such an simple process and the buzz of a small gang working and having the craic is fantastic. Good luck mate and keep up the good content as it's so different from what I do and it reminds me of the good old days. 👍
Great Vid Izzy. I run my own business (Gen Builder) its a major step up from just laying, but being in control has its benefits, its not easy, its time consuming but when you get customers loving what you've built its very satisfying. You have proved yourself to be more than capable of doing the Foremans job, rectifying poor brickwork and levels when 1st on site, your organised and have a great work ethic. Your a credit to the industry. Take the challenge and run with it, the experience will be worth it.
pride in your work wins every time. you had great teachers BUT you listened and learned so well. pleasure to watch you work. you are right to do what makes you happy.
i'm not a brickie, why am i watching? because it is so rewarding watching a craftsman at work. be safe in the knowledge that your excellence helps build others. its a joy to watch you and your work., thanks for sharing.
Ur Great teacher, I’m a young lad worked with a fair few people and no one has put the same attention to detail with the teaching as u do with ur lad, well done mate quality to see, even teaching ur viewers along the way, can’t be easy but your smashing it mate keep it up 💪🏼.
Really encouraging seeing a focused young man who takes pride in his work and has an exemplary attitude. If only all young men could follow the same example 👍
Ultimate respect! Its hard to learn a trade its even harder to do a video whilst training an apprentice and showing him an us the correct ways to do it. We need more people like you in the building trade.the apprentices are the future of the building industry. Top job im enjoying your videos.thumbs up
Going to build a BBQ for myself this summer so been sweating your videos trying to get a better grasp of things. Another great video mate always interesting.
Love the staying positive Izzy and yes the paperwork, wages and all that has to go with it as you grow. Time and time again I use to leave that to just lay some bricks to clear the head. As you grow buddy maybe think, as I did, which again is more money, but worth it, employ a good QS, the time and agro that saves is well worth it. Keep it neat, fast and plumb which is all I see at the minute, so well done buddy. Maybe time to think of getting your own wheelbarrow scaffold fixed hoist, again well worth the money, and a very good forward looking health thought to save a lot of lumping and leg work.
Yes mate lovely job as always some graft that especially loading the mortar out by yourself 💪 glad to see how well drew coming along be on the trowel full time soon 🧱 loving the new weekly episodes keep up the great work
I'm not a bricky and I'm not planning on doing any bricklaying yet I've been watching your videos for about an hour and a half now. Great content, well produced, love the enthusiasm and the high quality work mate!
@@IzzytheBricky . No problem at all buddy 😁. Hope this week hasn’t wrecked your head too much . When I was an apprentice we had got a big detached up to plate, it had four windows 2 up 2 down and a big central arched window on the stairs . Brick up to joist then block and render above to have Tudor timbers on top ( 🤢it was the eighties 🤣🤣) anyway one night after a howler the whole front blew in and took most of the Floor with it, 😱 good job it happened over night. Anyway my grumpy boss was very grumpy that week . It’s a horrible feeling finding it and gut wrenching re building the same wall . Good luck with the supervisory role but don’t let them take the piss 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽😉
Love the Trowel switch! That will add fuel to the Trowel Wars! Good luck being the head man at the very least you'll learn more about the business which will benefit you the long run!
Hey Izzy great video love your enthusiasm and your professionalism also think your a credit to your trade the way your encouraging your mate, keep up the good work pal.
jesus i wish i was taught like this holy cow its amazing. I got tied upside down and my bollocks black jacked for making a mistake. Good bricklayer and good teacher well done mate
Why do non-bricklayers watch this? I work in an office in a job that has nothing to do with the building industry. Far far from it... but I watch all your videos. They're a big help to pickup tips and advice for my garden room build. And I like that sound of the trowel running along the bricks and blocks as you cut off the excess. Oddly calming...! More than that... you and the team are a happy and positive bunch and you encourage your apprentices. Drew is coming along fast and its good to see! Hoping you use that monster trowel on a windy day. Might just catch the wind and blow you down south so you can price me my extension.. 🤣
😂😂😂 love the last bit about the wind haha thanks so much for watching the videos mate I really appreciate it! Fantastic to see how many people's such as yourself can pick up tips from them! Drew is doing great! Have a good Sunday Jaimin! New video tomorrow ☺️
I think I’d love working for/with you. Respectful , encouraging, skilled, polite. Nothing like the typical angry brick I use/builders I’ve worked with before. Top notch work well done
Great work again Izzy👏👏😎😎👍👍❤❤ I totally agree business is just that business no friends in business cannot afford to make the wrong mistakes in business but you can make a world of difference to Drews work and other apprentice's brill take care buddy keep up great work. 👍👍
Izzy. Try looking 10yrs ahead - body taken a hammering - if you have management experience you have a future rather than killing the body? Really enjoying it even though i never worked in building!
Great video, like the way your teaching Drew. I run my own business general building and always run the job It has its stressful moments but also it’s gratifying moments when you can see how happy your customer is with the end result I look at it as turning dreams into reality Keep up the good work
Great stuff mate. Onto the next level. Just don't wear yourself out bud. No shame in taking a step back if it turns out to be too much. I know you'll make a go of it though, for the benefit it'll make to you and Drew in the future 👌🏻
Thanks Robin! Yea your totally right, if I don't feel this is for me, I can easily go and just continue laying bricks on site/subbing to someone else ☺️
If that had been me, as I lifted the last bucket on to the deck, I would have slipped on the layer of sweat that I had left after lifting all the previous buckets. Shows some good fitness.
The way you teach your boys your positivity and your calmness you will have no trouble taking on the xtra responsibility your a natural leader and very likeable goes so far when dealing with all the other trades (and tards) Top man !
Thanks mate! I really enjoy trying to teach anyone really. Because I'm relatively "new" to the trade, I can relate quite well as it wasn't too long ago I was having the same issues, so they are easy to understand and correct! Have a great week
Mate. I love the effort and the quality. Make sure you are covered with the customer. Taking over someone else's work can get really messy if anything goes wrong. I don't want to see you get screwed, cos you will screwed if you don't protect yourself. If you haven't already, get something in writing with the customer. Document any agreements and changes. Good luck.
Spot on. Isaac and Drew no job to tough for you lads. Hard grafters. Well done good to see. Blessed with the powerful name of Isaac you were destined to take the lead😁 Great the way you give Drew encouragement too. Drew your coming along nicely. HALLELUJAH LADS SHALOM🙌
Hi Izzy, I came across your channel accidentally a couple of days ago and now I'm totally hooked! I love it! Fascinating to hear your thoughts while you are working. It's great to see the way you are bringing on your Apprentice, active instruction and encouragement. (No need to tear someone a second arseole) I was a Shipwright Apprentice back in the 60s, and I must have been very lucky. Because in all of my 5 years of that Apprenticeship, I was trained by many skilled men and not one of them had a go at me for making a mistake. (And believe me, I made some beauties!) We had some great laughs. Anyway, I digress. I've now subscribed and I'm looking forward to enjoying more of your uploads!
Thanks so much for your support mate, really appreciate it and great to hear you've been enjoying the videos ! Everyone trips up and makes mistakes..even now! New video out later on today
I use to use 10 inch whs broad heel get one what's comfortable 13 inch u may aswell use a shovel Using that you will have arthritis if you ain't careful look after yourself if you want stay the distance
I actually like the timechecks he gives as it gives a good sense of scale and effort it takes. 25 buckets mixed and up a ladder in an hour is showing off - I'd manage about half that on a good day!
The bricklayer that tought me was drew, a scots man great man, he taught me to focus on the top and bottom Harris of the bricks , lining them up , and then you wouldn't be far of .
That's it mate 💪 dead easy once you get it..but trying to explain to someone who doesn't understand what they are looking for feeling for, is very hard 😂
Just clicked from my recommended, I didn’t realise how enjoyable I would find your trade. I work on cars atm I might have to trade in the spanner’s for the trowels. Subscribed
Hi Izzy, you asked a question as to why us non bricklaying viewers watch your channel, well, I had 2 older brothers who were bricklayers and I wanted to follow in their footsteps, but because I was the brains in the family ( cough) they talked me into becoming a plumber. Later in life it became obvious that they thought that they could get a plumber on the cheap!!!
You are a bloody grafter, the thing that amazes me is that you mix up and never gauge it in a bucket so to get all your compo the same colour is incredible.
Well done drew, it's not easy to start with but once you get the hang of it you will smash it im just over a year in to laying was hod carrying for 5 years then the boss offered to teach me and I've not looked back since, keep it up and well done again
Drew is doing so well mate! Coming on leaps and bounds! He's a credit to me and a genuine lad, hence why I really don't mind taking so much time to go over anything with him
My workplace closed down few weeks ago I was there nearly 8 years and I was made redundant so I've decided to take a few weeks to try and clear my head and redecorate / repair my house and I was considering trying to do a apprenticeship in brick laying I'm a 34 year old father of 2 so I was working 6-2 so I can pick my kids up and be home before my wife leaves for work and currently don't drive fingers crossed I can get my licence would my age or any circumstances go against me when it comes to applying for a apprenticeship loving watching the videos to pick up some little tips
Hi mate, sorry for the late reply! Very unfortunate that you've been made redundant, hope things are picking up for you! If your interested in becoming a Bricklayer, I would suggest becoming a "hod carrier" first. While your labouring, you can pick up the trowel and learn like that!💪 All the best, any questions just give me a message brother
Yet another awesome video. Useful tips but also some behind the scenes and what it involves to take responsibility. I actually started my brick apprenticeship because I have had a lot of stress, management and responsibility previously and I just want an easier life and to enjoy the bricks! I got offered trainee site manager a couple of weeks back and I turned it down, to their absolute shock! Good to get your honesty and I would say with 100% certainty that you are up for the task on this one! Keep it up! Jen 💥
Hiya Jen! Glad you enjoyed the video and found some parts quite helpful ☺️ next video I go over soldier course really simply! Sometimes it's best to do what makes you happy, rather than deal with constant stress and pressure, so fair play to you! Have a great week!
I'm not in the industry. I left school and went into an apprenticeship was bullied gave up the trade. Was nailed to the walls, had expanding foam in my hair and had the p**s taken out of me. You're really good mentor for the apprentice's. I now run my company in a completely different industry. Has inspired me to take on a T level work experience. I'm crazy busy, so just trying to workout if I can afford the time they deserve. Love the videos 😎👍
When i was a first year apprentice i had this forman that used to yell if you hit the brick more then twice with your trowel to get the brick down to the line. He says if you hit the brick with your trowel more then twice you are not laying brick right and you are wasting the companys money because you are taking to much time laying the brick, but i was always told by the union that as a apprentice your job is to lay the brick to the line no matter how long it takes. The forman is a company man and wants bricks to be laid fast.
I'm not a brickie but I still watch every week. I used to fire bricks though. Eliistown Brick, now Ibstock Brick, early 90s. We used to make 1.1 to 1.2 million Class B Engineering bricks per week. I know what it's like shifting large amounts of bricks, if I had to scrap a whole kiln car that's over 50 ton of bricks into a skip in about 6 hours. Happy days, health is crap nowadays, live it to the max while you are young.
Thanks so much mate! And wow that's a crazy amount of bricks! I'd love to see how they're made and that side of things! It's crazy how much material we life in this job mate and jobs like yours! Have a great week and take it easy🤜🤛
@@IzzytheBricky Cheers Izzy mate. I should be clear, there'd be a gang of 4 of us scrapping a kiln car. I wasn't on my own. 2 lads on forklifts constantly bringing in and emptying skips. It didn't happen often either and there'd be a bollocking if it did. The whole process of making bricks was heavily mechanised. Basically, quarry clay on site, some of it came from Wales though in lorries, depending on if we are making red bricks or buff bricks. Clay goes into massive steel rollers to crush any rocks. Into extruder machine where it's forced under massive pressure into a brick shaped slug about 8ft long with perfs. Then a grid of wires like a line of cheese cutters comes down and chops the slug into individual bricks. 2 days drying. 2 days firing. Unloaded from kiln cars and made into packs - all mechanised. I reckon all brickies should see how they are made. And vice versa, all brickmakers should learn about what goes into bricklaying. Your videos are excellent mate, all the best Izzy.
Very nice to see your work with bricks! Soon, the two of us will start bricklaying our own house. So, it is always good to watch a nice work like yours.
Years ago I was on the hod, bloody bricklayers biggest piss takers in the world lol but they were there when I needed them and we are great pals to this day. You are a great teacher and have lots of patience with Drew, great to see you giving him lots of encouragement, always works. Well done!!!! 😊
25:00 You're underestimating your audience there Izzy. I have no intention of watching scaffolding on CZcams after a gut full of nonsense at work. Great idea and good business to take control of work; inorder to stabilise workflow and money. Keep up the hard work, be reliable, reinvest your money and it will be all good. Get yourself a couple of pairs of Wireless BEATS Powerbeats Pro , perfect for talking and working. You can still hear once you have finished your call, so no need to take them out. You will need to change the channel to Izzy the Bricky & Co
been laying 6 inch blocks in forgue , aberdeenshire for 4 weeks. and loading up and mixing. its 50m long one way and 40m return. 1.4 metres Tall. Arm ache 1000
Top rate video again izzy it's great how you treat your staff you will get more out of them being nice Costco it the best I haven't been in years keep up the good work
Costco blew my mind 😂😂😂 always try to be good to my mates on site. No-one wants to get berated all day. It might have worked for the people teaching me..but not my style😂
@19:00 or there abouts, I couldn't agree more, I used a nine inch trowel with a nice rounded end for most, almost all of my career (cut down from an 11"). Charlie tends to use a 8 to 9" trowel most of the time as well, all those huge trowels are for novices imo
the blocks are Approx 26kg Each. as knackered tiler, ( osteoarthritis, to neck,shoulder, back) I use to carry approx 38kg on my shoulder up ladders, very rare we had a forklift. take easy you 2, as you'll be knackered as well.
Not a brickie, but religously watch all of your vids! would love to hear why Drew decided not to go ahead with the royal marines? Personally think he's made a good decision. You 2 make a great team and skilled trades are in short supply. Keep up the good work lads👏
Thanks mate! I can't quite say for sure, but I think he perhaps realised the potential and really enjoys what he does and what he's turning into, a mint grafter who's becoming a decent improver💪💪
No fire cuts on wood beams? In the USA they are cut on an angle so top of beam is just to face of wall. That way if floor beams burn and pull downward the beam will just fall not jacking the wall up like a pry bar. That helps keep the masonry intact if theirs a 🔥
Dead nice seeing someone encouraging an apprentice rather than tearing them down every 2 seconds.
Thanks so much mate! That's what we're all about here buddy 💪
constantly moaning at your laborer makes him not want be there, praise him and he will excel and enjoy his job. luckily when i 1st started my boss and Forman that taught me everything would have a crack but never put me down and still working with 1 of them now, going on 10yrs maybe more now.
It is mate, wish I had the privilege. Well done Izzy lad.
So true!
@@craigd9840 I agree to an extent
Yes making life hard for someone daily makes them not want to be there
But when I was 17, the first 3/4 years on site were hell and I almost quit many times
But I think those years made me the worker I am today
It’s a bit like the army
If it doesn’t break you it’ll make you
Since i started my company in 1987, i have trained and helped train 14 apprentices 13 have qualified including my 3 daughters, and i currently have 2 more at the moment. Seeing the way you talk to drew and teach him, is exactly the way it should be done and the way i hope i train the next generation of sparks working for me. You are a credit sir, and at such a young age, you have certainly got a promising career ahead of you. Keep it up and keep the great vids coming.
Thanks so much for the support mate, really appreciate it! I feel teaching is really rewarding, you must also feel the same way 🙂
Whoever taught you your trade should be proud! Skills and a great attitude - never lose that positivity!
I'm an ex Building Control Surveyor and your work looks very neat. A credit to you. Only wish all were as knowledgeable.
Thanks so much mate! All the best
Not only are you an excellent tradesman you are an excellent teacher too, its great to see 2 oung men with a great work ethic.
Well done lads.
Thanks so much mate for your support, really appreciate it! Always do my best to teach my apprentice best I can 🙂
You are a credit to your industry and your parents , your work ethic is second to none , hopefuly the weather is improving so you can crack on and get off the job, didnt realise you were building a citadel. You are a professional
Thanks Very much Berry! Weather has been mint last few weeks, great progress made! It's a huge job!
Could not have put it better Berry. The trade is in good hands with guys like him. I had the fortune to work with a few guys like him over the years. You need a sense of humor, calmness and respect for workmates. All these and your half way there.
@@josephlyons6637 thanks so much Joseph, really appreciate it brother ☺️
How enriching to see a skilled man keen to do a good job. My Dad was a project engineer. I remember him saying to me, if you're going to do a job, do it properly.
Thanks so much buddy
I was a bricklayer till mental health kicked in you are a inspirational you are making me feel about a comeback thank you
If you were a bricklayer. Time served. You'll still be a bricklayer til the day you die. Mental health issues do not cause you to no longer be a bricklayer.
Thanks mate and if your ever struggling, there's some great resources out there's specifically for construction workers. Check out the Lighthouse Club and Mind Your Head Podcast. (MYHP on Instagram)
All the best mate
Iv been laying bricks 30 years so I'm an old fart 😅, trust me you are doing the right thing I remember the days like you that I just loved laying Bricks, wanted to be the fastest and neatest. Non of us want to take the responsibility of supervisor but If you are good at what you do it just happens. I'm now running massive multi million pound jobs in London and have been for 10 years with one of the biggest brickwork contractors out there. It's hard and I don't lay Bricks but I'm passing my knowledge to other people which is good. I'd love to be house building it's such an simple process and the buzz of a small gang working and having the craic is fantastic. Good luck mate and keep up the good content as it's so different from what I do and it reminds me of the good old days. 👍
This guys works is quality stuff, pleasure to watch 😊
I know nothing about brick laying but I know good work when I see it - Well done Izzy
Thanks so much mate appreciate it
Great Vid Izzy. I run my own business (Gen Builder) its a major step up from just laying, but being in control has its benefits, its not easy, its time consuming but when you get customers loving what you've built its very satisfying. You have proved yourself to be more than capable of doing the Foremans job, rectifying poor brickwork and levels when 1st on site, your organised and have a great work ethic. Your a credit to the industry. Take the challenge and run with it, the experience will be worth it.
Thanks Paul, do appreciate your support, especially being with us from the start of the job! There's not too long left now..then onto the next 💪💪
pride in your work wins every time. you had great teachers BUT you listened and learned so well. pleasure to watch you work. you are right to do what makes you happy.
i'm not a brickie, why am i watching? because it is so rewarding watching a craftsman at work. be safe in the knowledge that your excellence helps build others. its a joy to watch you and your work., thanks for sharing.
Ur Great teacher, I’m a young lad worked with a fair few people and no one has put the same attention to detail with the teaching as u do with ur lad, well done mate quality to see, even teaching ur viewers along the way, can’t be easy but your smashing it mate keep it up 💪🏼.
Really encouraging seeing a focused young man who takes pride in his work and has an exemplary attitude. If only all young men could follow the same example 👍
Thanks so much for your kind words! Appreciate it mate
Thanks so much for your kind words! Appreciate it mate
Ultimate respect! Its hard to learn a trade its even harder to do a video whilst training an apprentice and showing him an us the correct ways to do it. We need more people like you in the building trade.the apprentices are the future of the building industry. Top job im enjoying your videos.thumbs up
I love these videos, so much positive feedback and an outstanding attitude to your craft. What a team.
Thanks so much Patrick
Going to build a BBQ for myself this summer so been sweating your videos trying to get a better grasp of things. Another great video mate always interesting.
Good work, good vibe and good teacher. And just being genuine.
World be a better place with such attitude!
Cheers brother
Great effort lads, that's a lot of humping especially the heavy blocks, keep up the great work 👍🏻
Thanks Tony!
Brilliant stuff. Also good to see the great training and feedback you’re giving to your apprentice. Feedback is GOLD - they’ll do well too 😉
Thanks so much mate glad you enjoyed the video! All the best to you and the family
Love the staying positive Izzy and yes the paperwork, wages and all that has to go with it as you grow. Time and time again I use to leave that to just lay some bricks to clear the head. As you grow buddy maybe think, as I did, which again is more money, but worth it, employ a good QS, the time and agro that saves is well worth it. Keep it neat, fast and plumb which is all I see at the minute, so well done buddy. Maybe time to think of getting your own wheelbarrow scaffold fixed hoist, again well worth the money, and a very good forward looking health thought to save a lot of lumping and leg work.
Yes mate lovely job as always some graft that especially loading the mortar out by yourself 💪 glad to see how well drew coming along be on the trowel full time soon 🧱 loving the new weekly episodes keep up the great work
Great to hear your enjoying the weekly episodes mate! He's coming on leaps and bounds mate! Couldn't be happier with how he's improving
I'm not a bricky and I'm not planning on doing any bricklaying yet I've been watching your videos for about an hour and a half now. Great content, well produced, love the enthusiasm and the high quality work mate!
Nice one Izzy , I hope the wages have increased with your stress levels.
Serious Izzy this week buddy good-stuff yes yes 🤜🏻🤛🏻🧱👍🏼
Sorry for the late reply Steve 😂 thanks so much mate, really appreciate your support, hope you know this 🤜🤛😘
@@IzzytheBricky . No problem at all buddy 😁. Hope this week hasn’t wrecked your head too much . When I was an apprentice we had got a big detached up to plate, it had four windows 2 up 2 down and a big central arched window on the stairs . Brick up to joist then block and render above to have Tudor timbers on top ( 🤢it was the eighties 🤣🤣) anyway one night after a howler the whole front blew in and took most of the Floor with it, 😱 good job it happened over night. Anyway my grumpy boss was very grumpy that week .
It’s a horrible feeling finding it and gut wrenching re building the same wall .
Good luck with the supervisory role but don’t let them take the piss 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽😉
Love the Trowel switch! That will add fuel to the Trowel Wars! Good luck being the head man at the very least you'll learn more about the business which will benefit you the long run!
Thanks mate! The combo of the 13" for muck on the wall to the 7" for laying is rapid
I’m not a bricky but I do love watching your work. Thanks.
Thanks mate! Episode 3 current getting edited now 💪
Great episode, Izzy, you are a great teacher - lots of knowledge and a very positive approach.😁👌👌👌👌❤️❤️
Thanks so much Terry, really appreciate it 🙂
Hey Izzy great video love your enthusiasm and your professionalism also think your a credit to your trade the way your encouraging your mate, keep up the good work pal.
Thanks buddy! Always enthusiastic, the professionalism is new 😂 have a great week
I work in IT and like your videos. I like to see the skill and details. Stark contrast to the guy who makes the new build inpectsion videos.
Luv ya work brother. Affirming the apprentice instead of rubbish it him. Good trader, good man.
jesus i wish i was taught like this holy cow its amazing. I got tied upside down and my bollocks black jacked for making a mistake. Good bricklayer and good teacher well done mate
Thanks so much mate really appreciate it
I’ll always come along for some moral support bro 😂 You and Drew are smashing it, keep going!
My guy! So much love for you mate 🤜🤛
I'm shocked when I compare your performance with myself. If I had a colleague like you, I would be happy to come to work, respect!
Why do non-bricklayers watch this?
I work in an office in a job that has nothing to do with the building industry. Far far from it... but I watch all your videos. They're a big help to pickup tips and advice for my garden room build. And I like that sound of the trowel running along the bricks and blocks as you cut off the excess. Oddly calming...!
More than that... you and the team are a happy and positive bunch and you encourage your apprentices. Drew is coming along fast and its good to see!
Hoping you use that monster trowel on a windy day. Might just catch the wind and blow you down south so you can price me my extension.. 🤣
😂😂😂 love the last bit about the wind haha thanks so much for watching the videos mate I really appreciate it! Fantastic to see how many people's such as yourself can pick up tips from them!
Drew is doing great! Have a good Sunday Jaimin! New video tomorrow ☺️
I think I’d love working for/with you. Respectful , encouraging, skilled, polite. Nothing like the typical angry brick I use/builders I’ve worked with before. Top notch work well done
Thanks so much mate really appreciate it! That's how me and Drew work mate! No need for all that BS have a great week!
I’m a Barber Izzy and I watch for your amazing charisma 🤣🤣🤣
Haha thanks mate! Know who I need to come to then to sort my hair out 😂
Great work again Izzy👏👏😎😎👍👍❤❤ I totally agree business is just that business no friends in business cannot afford to make the wrong mistakes in business but you can make a world of difference to Drews work and other apprentice's brill take care buddy keep up great work. 👍👍
Thanks so much mate! Great advice to be taken from your comment mate! And Drew's a mint lad, gotta make sure he's sorted
Izzy. Try looking 10yrs ahead - body taken a hammering - if you have management experience you have a future rather than killing the body? Really enjoying it even though i never worked in building!
Thanks for the Videos, to be honest the quality of video, photography, editing and real life work is outstanding, thank you.
Thank you so much Cal really appreciate it
Great video, like the way your teaching Drew.
I run my own business general building and always run the job
It has its stressful moments but also it’s gratifying moments when you can see how happy your customer is with the end result
I look at it as turning dreams into reality
Keep up the good work
That's what it's all about I feel Neil. We'll see how we get on...Drew's a mint lad 💪
Brilliant your a real grafter can't wait to see the finished work
Thanks Stuart buddy! New episode Monday! Lots of hurdles to over come, but we got there 💪
Great stuff mate. Onto the next level.
Just don't wear yourself out bud. No shame in taking a step back if it turns out to be too much.
I know you'll make a go of it though, for the benefit it'll make to you and Drew in the future 👌🏻
Thanks Robin! Yea your totally right, if I don't feel this is for me, I can easily go and just continue laying bricks on site/subbing to someone else ☺️
If that had been me, as I lifted the last bucket on to the deck, I would have slipped on the layer of sweat that I had left after lifting all the previous buckets. Shows some good fitness.
First time seeing your stuff. It's great to see you encouraging the apprentice. Im just on my level 2 bricklaying course.
Thanks so much mate, glad you found the channel, hope your apprenticeship is going well 😊
The way you teach your boys your positivity and your calmness you will have no trouble taking on the xtra responsibility your a natural leader and very likeable goes so far when dealing with all the other trades (and tards)
Top man !
Thanks mate! I really enjoy trying to teach anyone really. Because I'm relatively "new" to the trade, I can relate quite well as it wasn't too long ago I was having the same issues, so they are easy to understand and correct!
Have a great week
Mate. I love the effort and the quality.
Make sure you are covered with the customer. Taking over someone else's work can get really messy if anything goes wrong.
I don't want to see you get screwed, cos you will screwed if you don't protect yourself.
If you haven't already, get something in writing with the customer. Document any agreements and changes.
Good luck.
Thanks very much mate! Appreciate your guidance 🤜🤛
Spot on. Isaac and Drew no job to tough for you lads. Hard grafters. Well done good to see.
Blessed with the powerful name of Isaac you were destined to take the lead😁
Great the way you give Drew encouragement too.
Drew your coming along nicely.
HALLELUJAH LADS
SHALOM🙌
Thank you Warren! We love grafting...on camera anyway haha
He's a fantastic lad and is making huge progress! Thanks for watching and supporting mate
Hi Izzy, I came across your channel accidentally a couple of days ago and now I'm
totally hooked! I love it! Fascinating to hear your thoughts while you are working.
It's great to see the way you are bringing on your Apprentice, active instruction and
encouragement. (No need to tear someone a second arseole)
I was a Shipwright Apprentice back in the 60s, and I must have been very lucky.
Because in all of my 5 years of that Apprenticeship, I was trained by many skilled
men and not one of them had a go at me for making a mistake. (And believe me, I
made some beauties!) We had some great laughs.
Anyway, I digress. I've now subscribed and I'm looking forward to enjoying more of
your uploads!
Thanks so much for your support mate, really appreciate it and great to hear you've been enjoying the videos ! Everyone trips up and makes mistakes..even now! New video out later on today
I use to use 10 inch whs broad heel get one what's comfortable 13 inch u may aswell use a shovel
Using that you will have arthritis if you ain't careful look after yourself if you want stay the distance
We do things differently but your end product looks really good.
served my time back in the early 80's 1000 facing bricks a day on a good day. Loved the job. Just wish my knees were still up to it
Thanks for the comment, mate really appreciate it
Thanks for the comment, mate really appreciate it
You're a good teacher. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Mike!
I actually like the timechecks he gives as it gives a good sense of scale and effort it takes. 25 buckets mixed and up a ladder in an hour is showing off - I'd manage about half that on a good day!
Cheers mate appreciate it
So therapeutic watching you
Not sure how I ended up here but enjoyed watching. Cheers
Haha thanks for watching mate 🙂 have a great weekend
The bricklayer that tought me was drew, a scots man great man, he taught me to focus on the top and bottom Harris of the bricks , lining them up , and then you wouldn't be far of .
That's it mate 💪 dead easy once you get it..but trying to explain to someone who doesn't understand what they are looking for feeling for, is very hard 😂
What a bloke. Love the videos mate. Always looking forward to the next one. Now that’s a full spot board haha. Keep it up Izzy
😂😂😂 it was a full mix on the board 😂 don't like to mess about
Just clicked from my recommended, I didn’t realise how enjoyable I would find your trade. I work on cars atm I might have to trade in the spanner’s for the trowels. Subscribed
Thanks so much respect and much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the video mate! It's a mint trade bro 💪
Your good man.
Well done.
Thanks very much John
Really satisfying watch......for some reason 🤔🧙♂️🤔
Yes Izzy 💪🏻 you know we are all behind you mate, another great video too🎉
Yeeaaa...BOIIII! Nice one ash do appreciate it big time mate! Speak soon mate!
Izzy,this is fantastic to watch.
Thank you so much David ☺️ really appreciate it
Great work mate your a good tradesman.
Hi Izzy, you asked a question as to why us non bricklaying viewers watch your channel, well, I had 2 older brothers who were bricklayers and I wanted to follow in their footsteps, but because I was the brains in the family ( cough) they talked me into becoming a plumber. Later in life it became obvious that they thought that they could get a plumber on the cheap!!!
Haha brilliant explanation mate! Glad to hear you got the brains... hopefully the looks too 😂 have a great week! New episode Monday!
Couldn’t believe it when you started climbing up a ladder wi that mortar labouring an laying fair play.
No rest for the wicked mate!💪💪💪
You are a bloody grafter, the thing that amazes me is that you mix up and never gauge it in a bucket so to get all your compo the same colour is incredible.
Thanks so much mate I appreciate it, New video out later on tomorrow! Hope your well
Well done drew, it's not easy to start with but once you get the hang of it you will smash it im just over a year in to laying was hod carrying for 5 years then the boss offered to teach me and I've not looked back since, keep it up and well done again
Drew is doing so well mate! Coming on leaps and bounds! He's a credit to me and a genuine lad, hence why I really don't mind taking so much time to go over anything with him
My workplace closed down few weeks ago I was there nearly 8 years and I was made redundant so I've decided to take a few weeks to try and clear my head and redecorate / repair my house and I was considering trying to do a apprenticeship in brick laying I'm a 34 year old father of 2 so I was working 6-2 so I can pick my kids up and be home before my wife leaves for work and currently don't drive fingers crossed I can get my licence would my age or any circumstances go against me when it comes to applying for a apprenticeship loving watching the videos to pick up some little tips
Hi mate, sorry for the late reply! Very unfortunate that you've been made redundant, hope things are picking up for you! If your interested in becoming a Bricklayer, I would suggest becoming a "hod carrier" first. While your labouring, you can pick up the trowel and learn like that!💪 All the best, any questions just give me a message brother
Yet another awesome video. Useful tips but also some behind the scenes and what it involves to take responsibility. I actually started my brick apprenticeship because I have had a lot of stress, management and responsibility previously and I just want an easier life and to enjoy the bricks! I got offered trainee site manager a couple of weeks back and I turned it down, to their absolute shock! Good to get your honesty and I would say with 100% certainty that you are up for the task on this one! Keep it up! Jen 💥
Hiya Jen! Glad you enjoyed the video and found some parts quite helpful ☺️ next video I go over soldier course really simply! Sometimes it's best to do what makes you happy, rather than deal with constant stress and pressure, so fair play to you! Have a great week!
Another great well informed upload.. Thank you for sharing and go for it you can do it.
Thanks Pete, greatly appreciated! New video this Monday 💪
I'm not in the industry. I left school and went into an apprenticeship was bullied gave up the trade. Was nailed to the walls, had expanding foam in my hair and had the p**s taken out of me. You're really good mentor for the apprentice's.
I now run my company in a completely different industry. Has inspired me to take on a T level work experience. I'm crazy busy, so just trying to workout if I can afford the time they deserve.
Love the videos 😎👍
Shame to hear that mate, no need for it at all
Brilliant to hear your doing great and also taking on a T level! Thanks so much for the support 🤜🤛
When i was a first year apprentice i had this forman that used to yell if you hit the brick more then twice with your trowel to get the brick down to the line. He says if you hit the brick with your trowel more then twice you are not laying brick right and you are wasting the companys money because you are taking to much time laying the brick, but i was always told by the union that as a apprentice your job is to lay the brick to the line no matter how long it takes. The forman is a company man and wants bricks to be laid fast.
I'm not a brickie but I still watch every week. I used to fire bricks though. Eliistown Brick, now Ibstock Brick, early 90s. We used to make 1.1 to 1.2 million Class B Engineering bricks per week. I know what it's like shifting large amounts of bricks, if I had to scrap a whole kiln car that's over 50 ton of bricks into a skip in about 6 hours. Happy days, health is crap nowadays, live it to the max while you are young.
Thanks so much mate! And wow that's a crazy amount of bricks! I'd love to see how they're made and that side of things! It's crazy how much material we life in this job mate and jobs like yours! Have a great week and take it easy🤜🤛
@@IzzytheBricky Cheers Izzy mate. I should be clear, there'd be a gang of 4 of us scrapping a kiln car. I wasn't on my own. 2 lads on forklifts constantly bringing in and emptying skips. It didn't happen often either and there'd be a bollocking if it did.
The whole process of making bricks was heavily mechanised.
Basically, quarry clay on site, some of it came from Wales though in lorries, depending on if we are making red bricks or buff bricks. Clay goes into massive steel rollers to crush any rocks. Into extruder machine where it's forced under massive pressure into a brick shaped slug about 8ft long with perfs. Then a grid of wires like a line of cheese cutters comes down and chops the slug into individual bricks. 2 days drying. 2 days firing. Unloaded from kiln cars and made into packs - all mechanised. I reckon all brickies should see how they are made. And vice versa, all brickmakers should learn about what goes into bricklaying.
Your videos are excellent mate, all the best Izzy.
Very nice to see your work with bricks! Soon, the two of us will start bricklaying our own house. So, it is always good to watch a nice work like yours.
Thank you buddy! Good luck on your own house!
@@IzzytheBricky Thank you!
Years ago I was on the hod, bloody bricklayers biggest piss takers in the world lol but they were there when I needed them and we are great pals to this day. You are a great teacher and have lots of patience with Drew, great to see you giving him lots of encouragement, always works. Well done!!!! 😊
Thanks so much mate I appreciate it, New video out later on tomorrow! Hope your well
25:00 You're underestimating your audience there Izzy. I have no intention of watching scaffolding on CZcams after a gut full of nonsense at work. Great idea and good business to take control of work; inorder to stabilise workflow and money. Keep up the hard work, be reliable, reinvest your money and it will be all good. Get yourself a couple of pairs of Wireless BEATS Powerbeats Pro , perfect for talking and working. You can still hear once you have finished your call, so no need to take them out. You will need to change the channel to Izzy the Bricky & Co
Thanks so much for your input mate, greatly appreciate it all! Hope your week is going well! New video Monday
Keep pumping it drew is coming along nicely good on him
Drew is still making fantastic progress this week too 💪💪
been laying 6 inch blocks in forgue , aberdeenshire for 4 weeks. and loading up and mixing. its 50m long one way and 40m return. 1.4 metres Tall. Arm ache 1000
Izzy the bricky.... a.k.a ... the Gordon Ramsey of brick laying!
Haha cheers mate 🙂
Such great videos buddy
Thanks so much mate! New one tomorrow
13 inch😳 10 inch marshal town will do me.. even better once it’s worn down after a few months.
That's it mate! I swapped to a 7" and it was fantastic
Mate you’re a grafter, love seeing others digging deep when against it single handed 💪👍
Thanks brother 💪💪 appreciate it mate
Top rate video again izzy it's great how you treat your staff you will get more out of them being nice Costco it the best I haven't been in years keep up the good work
Costco blew my mind 😂😂😂 always try to be good to my mates on site. No-one wants to get berated all day. It might have worked for the people teaching me..but not my style😂
Good lad you ha e a good crew 👍
Double joint last brick joints and it will be full. You did it on the block.
Good hand in any case!
Machine mate, day in day out! Respect!
Thanks mate! New video Monday 💪
Apprentice is doing good he has a great boss
very good boss/teacher, kind and positive feedback, well done. hello from Dingle
Cheers Seán, I really enjoy teaching
Interesting video and good patient training of your apprentice.
Cheers mate appreciate it! Always like to be patient with the lads
really enjoying the videos
Cheers mate
@19:00 or there abouts, I couldn't agree more, I used a nine inch trowel with a nice rounded end for most, almost all of my career (cut down from an 11").
Charlie tends to use a 8 to 9" trowel most of the time as well, all those huge trowels are for novices imo
You seem a great teacher, not a bad bricky either, well done
Thanks Will, appreciate it
You are a real credit sir !..
Cheers fella
Some graft there boy's. Drew's going to do alright learning of you fella!.
Thanks mate! Was a hard week...this week was so much harder though 😂 new episode Monday! He's a great lad! Trying my best to get him there 💪
the blocks are Approx 26kg Each. as knackered tiler, ( osteoarthritis, to neck,shoulder, back) I use to carry approx 38kg on my shoulder up ladders, very rare we had a forklift. take easy you 2, as you'll be knackered as well.
I hate hodding tiles up ladders 😭 take it easy too mate! Thanks for watching
Not a brickie, but religously watch all of your vids! would love to hear why Drew decided not to go ahead with the royal marines? Personally think he's made a good decision. You 2 make a great team and skilled trades are in short supply. Keep up the good work lads👏
Thanks mate! I can't quite say for sure, but I think he perhaps realised the potential and really enjoys what he does and what he's turning into, a mint grafter who's becoming a decent improver💪💪
No fire cuts on wood beams? In the USA they are cut on an angle so top of beam is just to face of wall. That way if floor beams burn and pull downward the beam will just fall not jacking the wall up like a pry bar. That helps keep the masonry intact if theirs a 🔥
Nice Charlie reference. You are a sound brickie 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Cheers brother appreciate it 🤜🤛
Top Video , Great Content and i really enjoyed your work ethic with the apprentice , You will go a long way in this business :) keep up the good work
Thanks so much mate! Greatly appreciate it 💪💪