Episode 86 The Appprentice And The BeeStrong Foundations — Online and On Site
In today’s clip, one of our Apprentices reveals Fourply’s latest Cyber Essentials certificate — a reminder that safeguarding our work doesn’t end on site. Just as our bee hotels must provide a secure environment for each new season, our digital systems need the same level of protection. Cyber Essentials helps ensure our teams, data and […]
Episode 85 The Appprentice And The BeeFinishing Detail by Instinct
In today’s post, our Apprentice takes a closer look inside one of our bee hotels after a full season of activity. With the polycarbonate panels removed, the nesting cassette reveals neat rows of Red Mason bee cocoons — each one formed, partitioned and sealed with remarkable precision. What stands out is the final touch: some […]
Episode 84 The Appprentice And The BeePrecision in Practice – The Dovetail Halving Joint
While our bees rest undisturbed inside their winter cocoons, the structure around them keeps everything aligned until the moment they emerge. In joinery, structure and alignment are equally critical — especially when the joint demands a higher level of precision. This week, our Apprentices build on the foundations set by the T-Halving Joint by […]
Episode 83 The Appprentice And The BeeTurning the Page to 2026
Happy New Year from all of us at Fourply. As our Apprentices turn the calendar to January and the start of a New Year, we look forward to another year of development, craftsmanship and collaboration. Wishing everyone a successful 2026.
Episode 82 The Appprentice And The BeeA Drawer Full of Good Cheer
A surprise in our bee hotel today… Karly, one of our Apprentices opened the hatchery drawer and found a Christmas notelet waiting for our bees. Our bees may be resting, but a new season is already on the way. Merry Christmas from all of us at Fourply!
Episode 81 The Appprentice And The BeeUnboxing a Little Christmas Cheer
Today brought an early Christmas moment as our apprentices opened a box that felt very much like an end-of-year present – the arrival of our 2026 Apprentice & The Bee desk calendars. These new calendars bring together highlights from the past twelve months, pairing apprentice achievements with scenes from the life cycle of our solitary […]
Episode 80 The Appprentice And The BeeA Year’s Work Revealed
As we look back on the year, today’s clip gives us a glimpse into the work our bees have carried out quietly beside us — and the progress our Apprentices have made along the way. In this video, one of our Apprentices opens-up a bee hotel after a full season of activity. The hatchery drawer […]
Episode 79 The Appprentice And The BeeJoinery Foundations – Mastering the T-Halving Joint
As our solitary bees rest through winter, each one continues its quiet journey towards a planned moment of emergence. Their progress relies on nature’s own sequence of development – a reminder that order and preparation matter. Our Apprentices follow a similar path. A key part of their learning is understanding the sequence of operations. Get […]
Episode 78 The Appprentice And The BeeMetamorphosis in Motion
This week, our Apprentices opened the nesting cassettes in our bee hotels to reveal rows of Red Mason bee cocoons — tiny lives that have completed their transformation and are resting through winter. Now harvested and cared for, these cocoons will be ready to take flight in spring. And just like our bees, our Apprentices […]
Episode 77 The Appprentice And The BeeOne Year On – A Proud Moment That Still Inspires Us
One year ago tonight, our apprentices proudly took to the stage in Nottingham to receive the Training Initiative Award at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2024. These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of contractors, tradespeople, designers and innovators across the UK — and it was a true highlight to see our apprentices representing Fourply and […]
