Episode 91 The Appprentice And The BeeThe Future of Construction Is Sitting in Our Classrooms
We visited Kelvin College, East End Campus, Glasgow recently with our Fourply Bee Hotels to deliver an employer talk on “Entering the World of Work”. Across two sessions, we met with four groups: ▪ Women in Construction ▪ Youth Start ▪ Pre-Apprentice Joinery (x2) The conversations weren’t just about qualifications. They were about behaviours, responsibility […]
Episode 90 The Appprentice And The BeeInstinct, Persistence… and a Little Confusion
While we eagerly wait for this spring’s bees to hatch from their cocoons, we’re taking a moment to look back at last year’s flight season — and a lovely little moment we captured on camera. In today’s video, a female Red Mason bee returns to one of our bee hotels absolutely coated in pollen. She’s […]
Episode 89 The Appprentice And The BeeProgress in Motion
This week, our Apprentice & The Bee story shifts from the hive to the station platform, as we follow Rachel on the next stage of her development journey. Rachel joined Fourply in October 2024 as an Apprentice Estimator and much like the early stages of a bee’s lifecycle, she wasted no time getting to work. […]
Episode 88 The Appprentice And The BeeSafeguarding the Next Generation
Our Apprentice & Bee series reaches its final step today, as we prepare the last of our bee hotel residents for the months ahead. In this video, our Apprentice carefully brushes the cocoons and surrounding mud onto newspaper, separating each one before giving them a gentle clean and bath. Once dried, they’re stored safely for […]
Episode 87 The Appprentice And The BeeStrength in the Details – The Haunched Mortice & Tenon Joint
As spring edges closer, our bees are nearing the end of their winter development. Every part of their structure — wings, muscles, and protective casing — plays a role in ensuring they emerge strong and ready for the season ahead. Joinery is no different. Strength often lies in the details. This week, our Apprentices tackle […]
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!
