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Bob Lall of Red Design and Build
🐾Pack Mentality Spotlight: Bob Lall - Red Design and Build 🐾
Why We’re Proud to Have Bob in the Jackal Pack
At Jackal, the Pack is built on more than just workwear — it’s built on values. For Bob Lall, founder of Red Design and Build, those values are crystal clear: speak up for mental health, fight back against tool theft, and back genuine, authentic people in the trade community. With decades of experience across the tools and in senior construction management, Bob brings a rare mix of skill, insight and integrity to the Pack.
Q&A with Bob Lall
Why did you join The Pack?
Tell us what drew you to Jackal Workwear and why being part of The Pack matters to you.
“I joined the Pack because I believe in standing for something real. Mental health is incredibly important to me — too often it’s ignored, especially in industries that pride themselves on toughness. I want to help break that silence. I also have zero tolerance for tool theft — I’ve seen firsthand how it affects hard-working people. And I’m passionate about supporting genuine people on social media — the ones who engage and care about their community. This Pack represents those values, and that’s exactly why I’m here.”
What made you get into the trade?
Share a bit about your journey into construction—what inspired you or led you here?
“I’ve always been hands-on and practical. Even as a kid, I’d take apart my toys just to rebuild them into something different. That love for creating led me to carpentry and joinery early on. I finished my C&J apprenticeship, then went to university for Construction Management. I spent around 16 years working my way from Contracts Manager to Senior Project Manager. After years behind a desk, I decided it was time to get back to what I loved — working with my hands and building things that meant something to me. That’s when I started Red Design, and I haven’t looked back.”
What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on-site?
We all have funny or bizarre stories—what’s yours?
“Clients who micromanage everything. They’re building multi-million-pound homes but can’t put two bits of Lego together without checking YouTube first. They’ll hover over you asking why the screw faces that way… while holding the drawing upside down. Like being managed by a toddler with a clipboard. You’ve got to laugh or you’ll cry!”
If you were a tool, what would you be and why?
A playful question that lets your personality shine.
“Big table saw — I like big things and I’ve got a big personality. Straight to the point, no messing around, built for precision. Reliable, sharp when I need to be, and able to rip through tough challenges without breaking a sweat. But handle with respect — I don’t tolerate nonsense.”
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