This is why I built my own team. Subbies are unreliable

[@NmpK24]

One massive reason you're better than a lot of these 'critics' Darrren is you don't hide behind a keyboard passing judgement. I've worked in construction and know builders, tradesmen who would never show their work on a channel like this. Good luck with the job.

[@heyj1james667]

Well said Darren, you have a good team that will only get better. Thanks for the great informative vlog.

[@markdyballuk]

you're a very wise man and it's a pleasure to watch your work. people are the most important thing in any business and you reap what you sow. well done. get well soon

[@adrianlydiate7197]

Absolutely spot on mate, I’ve been a builder (joiner) for 35 years, I’m sick of been let down by bricklayers 🤷‍♂️ you’re doing right, love how chilled you are btw 👍👍

[@richardhasler6718]

Hi Darren, get well soon, rest is best! I absolutely agree with your comments about subbies. I used to work as a plumber and always had plenty of work. When I asked customers why they used me, they said I turned up on time, my work was neat, my prices were reasonable and if they wanted to change the agreed work, I was flexible too! Seems there's a lack of accountability with many in the building trade and due to the shortage of skilled people, they can get away with it. Build your team and your reputation...people will always need what you offer. PS Tristan's bricklaying is coming along nicely!

[@keithkench9432]

Bang on, the old saying, if you want something doing, do it yourself. over the last 40 odd years i'v learned that bringing outside labour onto your job is 90% not cost effective as they don't put the effort in and out price themselves, so like you i became competent in most of the trades involved in building works, never been out of work and made a decent living out of it, in october i reach retirement age and although i'v enjoyed my time in the trade, started in 1977 HAHHHAAAA , come october you won't see my arse for dust, i'm leaving it to you young lads. All the best to you Darren and your lads, keep it up.

[@JacobPetchBuilding]

Best comment

[@steveseens2935]

Ignore the idiots mate. Watching from NT Australia. Love the vids

[@stu9334]

Ignore the outside noise mate, this country would benefit more if everyone had the same attitude and work ethic as you. Thanks for showing us an interesting insight into running a building business. 👍

[@stephencave187]

Investing in people. You're a good human being Darren. 👌🏻

[@y.lelivelt2619]

In Nederland is er sinds kort een nieuwe regel, kom je je afspraak niet na dan moet je betalen. De huisartsen waren het beu om te wachten op hun patiënten. Misschien zou die regeling er ook moeten komen voor alle bouwvakkers en aanverwante bedrijven want zoal je al zei Darren,je kunt alleen maar op jezelf vertrouwen.

[@riptiz]

I was having a retaining wall built years ago and hired a brickie to put the bricks walls up on top of the concrete blocks. He was related to my neighbour. After a few times being let down I told my neighbour I could build a better wall as at least I’ll turn up and lay some bricks. No matter how good you claim to be , you actually have to turn up and do some work or else you are actually useless. Forget the haters Darren.

[@anthonywynne0212]

I have exactly the same problem Darren, tradesman not turning up when they say they will!! Have taught myself now to do most trades, not the quickest but at least I know it’s going to get done. Keep up the good work Darren 👍

[@dciburnsidesniffsniff6119]

Well said pal you’re right about investing not many bosses have the so called time or money to do what you are doing !! It shows your not greedy and you respect your staff 👍👍👍

[@JimJimpmjj]

Imagine if Charlie collision turned up. That would be epic! Darren and Charlie working together on same project 👍🍻🙏

[@rolandcook2556]

I 100% agree Darren. I’ve always learnt how to do things around the house so that I’m not dependent on folk for smaller jobs that I’d struggle to get a tradesman to do. The outcome is that my family see me as the person who can do whatever is needed.

[@RoadRunner129]

Great job Darren. You have your own brickies you do not need those unreliable sub contractors

[@beatonthedonis]

Absolutely agree with your strategy. Jobs might go more slowly while your guys are learning (although waiting on subbies can also cost time), but as long as you follow the right processes and keep on top of quality, you'll create a much more efficient team. New technologies mean you don't need "time-served" tradesmen as much - only on restoration jobs would you need really skilled brickies, plasterers etc.

[@mwheatley2365]

Speaking as somebody in construction I really wish more “contractors” had your attitude, approach, willingness to learn and ability to accept when mistakes are made and put them right - the industry would be a much better place 👍I do also agree if you can do as much as possible, in the long run it’s probably quicker and definitely cheaper when you factor in the ever increasing number of no-shows

[@bernfarro]

Love your videos , work ethic , quality of work and attitude Darren !

[@user-gx3dz6lg2v]

Hi Darren, just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching you and your team , your all doing amazing work, great vid

[@larryholland1466]

Hey man, your attitude is fine. The work you’re doing with your guys is amazing. You please keep it up

[@charlieehstephenson4893]

Practice makes perfect , I absolutely love how you teach the trainees and that there’s consistent learning, and you can’t put a price on reliability and beautiful work ethic, anyone who screams that they are better than you well they must forget everybody had to learn and start somewhere.

[@janvanderrip]

Hope you have a restful weekend Dazza and you recover. You have played a blinder mate and the job is progressing well. Float past the negative vibes. You're a fine leader of men. Peace.

[@wook135]

Great stuff keep on being positive and move forward!

[@shanicarter7637]

Good on you for training the youngsters to ensure there will be skilled workers in the future.

[@tonydalton6756]

I love your mature attitude Darren.

[@mikefriend7570]

Love that comment Darren ‘investing in people’ ! Respect man. Such a misplaced concept in today’s world. I’m always impressed by the camaraderie and humour that your team works with. They are all lucky men to be employed by you.

[@ada-zionezukanma8275]

Good job as always, Darren.

[@JK-pd7jf]

You are absolutely right. Keep on keeping on.

[@dannywilkins887]

If more bosses had your attitude to teaching we wouldn’t have the skills shortage we have..

[@JacobPetchBuilding]

Foreal last boss I was with just wanted me as labour for 2 years now with a professional builder and learnt more skills in 6 months then I did in 2 years I’m laying blocks/bricks on my own already 😂

[@stephenweston1807]

I presume it was a "professional bricklayer" who built the end wall of the neighbouring house. As the welsh snagger man says - "tha't shocking". Your brickwork is fine - the courses are horizontal and the mortar joints consistent. I know who I'd employ!

[@coen1917]

Darren I am not a builder I think you and your mates are good keep it up.

[@horza4530]

Nice one Darren, good man. Get well soon. ;)

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

Its not just Bricklayers that dont turn up its all trades suffer from bad ethics of reliability. Its a generation thing were people have now lost there morals when it comes to turning up, three plumbers have let me down this week.

[@Cryptokat]

Another great video.... Here's my question: How do I commission the team for a renovation project - to get a quote at least?

[@steverobinson9836]

I am not in the building game but I started another business to give someone a chance to earn very good money, they let me down within a month and left, I didn't have time to get someone else in at that time so the business lay dormant for over a year, we got another person after that time and they lied saying they could do the job (they could not) so I eventually got someone who could do the job and within a couple of weeks they started messing me around so I sold the business lost over 14k so even though you want to give people opportunities in life they throw them back in your face...People are unreliable, Darren you have a great bunch of lads working with you long may that continue my friend...really enjoy your channel onward and upward and stuff the naysayers!

[@Dicktricle]

Keep up the good work like your videos 😊

[@MR-kb7qi]

Hit the nail on the head Darren, investing in staff helps in the long run and that’s what most people don’t take into consideration. It’s not about getting done fast, it’s about getting it done right. Quality over quantity always. I’ve worked with my uncle that taught me a lot about the trade, and it’s lessons you learn for life. That’s another thing, you’re making an impact on the younger generation which they will never forget. Keep up the good work man.

[@nickbarrettfitness]

Where are they in the comment section now? Nowhere to be seen, the end of the day if I was the customer you’re doing this job for I’d be happy, your bricklaying is not perfect but it’s definitely good enough and you’re RELIABLE. Keep doing your thing man 👍🏽👍🏽

[@daverichardson5861]

Good explanation of trades and uses. Its coming on now and the lads getting better. I know what you mean about pollen, been suffering over 2 months every time sunshines! Stay well.

[@RoderickSpoke]

Hi Darren, i dont often comment, but your 100% correct , be your own man dont reply on others to turn up. You are only as strong as your weakest link ! hope you get well soon.

[@Mike-hx7yn]

Well said young man Respect 👍

[@goldenineke]

Take care Darren. Sorry you are not feeling well.

[@jeffhenderson9595]

Hey Darren, why is the wall running through the center of the building in different blocks?

[@Onhere6381]

If someone wants to see dodgy brickwork it was behind you on the old house! Hope you're better soon.

[@alouisschafer7212]

That's why we (large general electrical contractor firm) build a lineup of Subs that actually show up (and are competent) and stick to these guys. That list of firms and people to ring up is invaluable and getting there has cost us a lot of money, trouble and missed deadlines.

[@endalynch6877]

You are dead right , I'm a builder in Ireland and I have the same problem and attitude, subbies don't turn up you have to crack on and learn to do it yourself.

[@BT-lm4fd]

Well said 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@neilgould3194]

Completely agree, well said

[@keithkench9432]

Thanks!

[@darrenthebuilder]

Thanks you 🙏🏾

[@kennethfletcher1157]

I totally agree with what you said

[@markw7997]

Hi Darren , i aint a bricky but how come you dont use string lines , isnt it quicker , to save you using ur spirit level all the time matey .

[@darrenthebuilder]

@@markw7997 we do you just might not see it or maybe I didn’t catch on video. Sometimes I do the corners with the level and then string between corners althuu or go I’ve been using profiles more often now

[@markw7997]

@@darrenthebuilder oh right , love your channel Darren , your lads need nurturing mate to be good tradesmen and the nurturing pays off in the long run .They help to make your business grow.

[@martinmalone6324]

get well soon

[@LookingForLloyd]

Local organic honey for your hay fever.

[@WKWr2d2]

That’s a shame a good bricking would speed things up a lot the tricky bricky would be great to watch on your channel

[@peternash4936]

Funny that no bricklayer ,can’t get the staff these days.You would be top of the list if I needed work done,at least you turn up.

[@robertthomas8859]

Great video, who cares about the negative stuff

[@UrFavGinger13.]

perfectly said Darren

[@WKWr2d2]

That’s true you can only rely on yourself

[@itsmrfish1]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MayfairCarpenter]

👏

[@noskills9577]

No point having someone that lays 1k bricks a day if they’re never onsite or works a full day.

[@MrThedon]

I have been watching you’re channel for a while now and like the work you do but I have to agree with some of the people who have said about the brickwork and the perps being a bit to big I’m not being horrible or anything if I was the client I wouldn’t be happy I know you can do better mate

[@ACAIDC]

I completely agree! If a customer is paying to have a job done it should be done right.

[@darrenthebuilder]

@@ACAIDC no you comment the same thing everyday. It’s boring. You literally watch our videos to criticise, there is a difference, there is also a different between constructive criticism (like some people do) and being and aHole.

[@darrenthebuilder]

@ACAIDC the is no pers 30mm. You’re just waffling that’s why no one cares about your comment. Who do you think you are? You need to calm down and stop being high and might. You are not anyone’s teacher or master. Talking about “when k see good work..” lol. So out of 1000 videos we have never done any good work? Lol get out of here hater

[@SCpropertymaintenance]

They would only know that if they actually built a business I’m going through those teething problems after 5years now on extensions I basically can do everything! N rely on no one

[@DsoundsOfficial]

Video quality a bit hazey, dirty lens possibly!

[@paulcalder9697]

You can not trust anybody

[@jonesconrad1]

quicker to do the specific thing yeah, working around other peoples schedule no

[@brickbybric]

Darren what would your reaction be if the person who contracted you to do the job told you that the standard of brickwork is not acceptable to them . The fact that a builder can’t get reliable quaility trades men doesn’t give them the right to go ahead and do it themselves and leave the customer with visually unappealing work . What’s all your back slapping commenters going to do then , maybe revert to type and call the customer a hater .

[@darrenthebuilder]

@@brickbybric everyone I work for has seen my work and are happy with it so that hypothetical dosent exist. I also work with my clients and any grievances they may have.

[@MR-kb7qi]

In fairness buddy brick work isn’t that complicated. My uncle taught me block & brick work in a day and I was able to fly through it, mind you these were limestone 6inch blocks, not too light. Investing in staff will build their competence to work a wide range of trades by exposing them to different jobs. Hence forth not being forced to constantly rely on other “professional trades men” to turn up and be let down because they think that it all depends on them.

[@reggiedixon2]

HI Archie, I grew up in a family of builders and architects. There is nothing wrong with Darren's brickwork. But if you start your own channel and show us your work, we will happily slag it off for you.

[@reggiedixon2]

Whenever I read the critics in response to Darren's videos I always think of The Fast Show character "Archie the Pub Bore" kzbin.info/www/bejne/naXUo4Romr-picU "[subject] hardest game in the world, done it 30 years man and boy" and proceeds to sound exactly like the self-proclaimed experts here.

[@darrenthebuilder]

@@reggiedixon2 😂😂 I hadn’t seen that one before. Also like this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKCtlndooK-je7ssi=dmTKVAyaPMtyrR3Q 😂

[@reggiedixon2]

@@darrenthebuilder Yes Mr "You don't want to do it like that". I wonder if the critics here are able to have the self-awareness about how they sound?

[@grahamlees4394]

an old adage worth remembering - those who can, do. Those who can't sit on the sidelines criticising 😉

[@simonwaterhouse7323]

Well said mate total respect 🧱🧱

[@lukaspagirys9015]

Not if you use Wattox Electrical 😉⚡️⚡️. We always reliable! 👌