Episode 67 The Appprentice And The BeeBuilding for the Future – One Cell at a Time
It’s a hive of activity right now — for both our Apprentices and our Solitary Bees. As the long days of summer stretch ahead, our construction sites are buzzing and our Bee Hotels are thriving. In this short video, watch as Red Mason bees busily gather pollen and nest – each tiny act a step […]
Episode 66 The Appprentice And The BeeReece Takes Flight – From Apprentice to Tradesman
A huge congratulations to Reece, who has officially completed his 4-year Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified tradesman! Throughout his apprenticeship, Reece has shown real commitment — balancing hands-on experience on site with over 43 weeks of college-based learning, including Advanced Craft. His final Skills Test brought it all together: a […]
Episode 65 The Appprentice And The BeeSomething’s Not Quite Right
Just like our Apprentices – if something doesn’t feels right, it probably isn’t. In this video, we see a female Red Mason bee returning to her nest, body dusted with pollen, ready to deliver a vital food source for her future young. But just as she’s about to enter… she hesitates. Why? Solitary bees build […]
Episode 64 The Appprentice And The BeeFrom Apprentice to Tradesman – Congratulations Devin!
Devin, one of our 4th Year Carpentry & Joinery Apprentices has officially passed his final Skills Test and is now a fully qualified tradesman! Over the past 4 years, Devin has shown true dedication – spending over 43 weeks at college, including Advanced Craft with the rest being on site. His final Skills Test wasn’t […]
Episode 63 The Appprentice And The BeeAccurately Quantifying Materials – Nature’s Lesson in Precision
In this episode of The Apprentice and the Bee, we take a closer look at how accuracy and careful planning are vital — whether you’re on site or in the wild. Here, we see adult Red Mason bees at work, constructing individual brood cells. Each one is carefully packed with bright yellow pollen, measured and […]
Episode 62 The Appprentice And The BeeFriends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary – A Buzzing Collaboration
At Fourply, we believe in building more than just structures – we’re committed to supporting our communities and contributing to causes that align with our values. So when The Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary invited us to get involved, it was a perfect fit with our ongoing project, The Apprentice and the Bee. The Friends […]
Episode 61 The Appprentice And The Bee First Flight Of The Season
A special moment in our journey of The Apprentice and the Bee – the very first Red Mason bee of the season has homed-in on our hand-built hotel to begin its vital work. After months in hibernation, this tiny but determined bee emerges at exactly the right time, perfectly aligned with the arrival of spring […]
Episode 60 The Appprentice And The Bee Welcome Rachel – The Newest Apprentice in the Hive
We are delighted to welcome Rachel, the latest member of the Fourply team, as she begins her journey as an Apprentice Operations Administrator within our Estimating Department. Rachel has already begun her journey, working towards an SVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration. With six-month training blocks and the chance to grow at her own […]
Episode 59 The Appprentice And The Bee The Final Flight Test
This week marks a key milestone for our 4th Year Carpentry Apprentices as they return to college to prepare for their Skills Test – the final challenge on their journey to becoming fully qualified tradespeople. It’s the culmination of 4 years of learning, dedication and hands-on experience. The pressure is on, but so too is […]
Episode 58 The Appprentice And The Bee Ready to Emerge
At first glance, it might not look like much is happening in this photo – just two small Red Mason bee cocoons. But inside each one, a fully formed adult bee has been developing over the past 10 months, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to emerge. That moment is now, as spring temperatures rise […]
