Category: The Apprentice & The Bee

Episode 45
The Appprentice And The Bee
Overwintering – Separated Cocoons & Masonry

Annual maintenance is the cornerstone of a healthy and productive bee hotel.   Cleaning it out each year not only safeguards the bees but also ensures the space is ready to welcome the next generation—much like how regular evaluations and care keep a business thriving.  Without this upkeep, a bee hotel can quickly become a haven […]

Episode 44
The Appprentice And The Bee
Mastering the Hip-End in Pitched Roof Construction

A mandatory component of our Apprentices’ 2nd Year college curriculum in Carpentry & Joinery, is Pitched Roof Construction – a critical and challenging milestone of their studies.  In this phase, each Apprentice is individually assessed on their ability to use traditional construction methods to craft a precise hip-end detail to their pitched roof.  This task […]

Episode 43
The Appprentice And The Bee
Overwintering – Removing Cocoons

One of the most critical aspects of maintaining a bee hotel is ensuring it’s cleaned out annually.  This essential task prepares the hotel for next season, much like conducting regular health checks for a thriving business.  Without proper maintenance, a bee hotel can quickly become overrun with parasites, leading to a decline in productivity – […]

Episode 42
The Appprentice And The Bee
Happy New Year 2025!

From all of us at Fourply, we wish you the very best for 2025!  This photo captures a special moment: one of our apprentices putting the finishing touches on one of our handcrafted bee hotels, stamping them to commemorate the start of another successful year.   

Episode 39
The Appprentice And The Bee
Overwintering – Stage 1

While we’re still celebrating our Apprentices’ award success, our bees are preparing for their own quiet winter.  Although they seem safe and snug in their hotels, they need a little extra care to ensure they make it through the colder months.  To protect our bees from harsh weather and hungry predators, the first step in […]

There is a buzz about the place!

Following on from our Training Initiative award some of the industry publications have picked up on our achievement. Read what they are saying below: Project Scotland https://projectscot.com/2024/11/glasgow-firms-innovative-apprentice-initiative-recognised-with-national-award/ Scottish Construction Now https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/and-finally-the-bees-knees Scottish Building Federation https://scottish-building.co.uk/the-bees-knees-fourply-training-programme-lifts-national-award/

Episode 38
The Appprentice And The Bee
Celebrating Our Training Initiative Win!

We are delighted to announce that on Thursday evening, Fourply received the Training Initiative Award at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2024!  This prestigious award, open to all construction and building companies across the UK, was judged independently by a panel of experts.  We had the pleasure of attending the event in Nottingham with a […]

Episode 37
The Appprentice And The Bee
We’re in Nottingham for the Finals!

We’re in Nottingham for the Finals! Tonight, we are excited to be attending the NFB Construction Awards of Excellence 2024! Having been shortlisted for the finals, we’ve travelled down to Nottingham for this event with our Apprentices but left our Bees safely tucked away in their hotels. Accompanying our Apprentices at our table this evening […]