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The real value of working in the building trades with Dave Ianucci, EAS Carpenters Chris Martin
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Director of Safety and suicide survivor shares how his experience is helping others in construction Building PA Podcast
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In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin are joined by Salomon Moreno-Rosa, Managing Director of Strategy and Philanthropy at Envoy, to discuss the idea of “Recovery Ready Workplaces” and the significance of fair chance employment in the construction sector. Salomon explains that fair […]
In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin address a critical yet often neglected issue in the construction industry: suicide prevention. They are joined by Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), who shares her expertise and personal […]
In the most recent episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Alexander Papson from Schneider Downs to explore the implications of the Secure Act 2.0. Papson, an investment advisor with expertise in retirement plans, sheds light on how the legislation strives to […]
Today’s podcast discusses the experiences and insights of Dona File, a seasoned construction safety expert, who reflects on her career journey and the evolution of safety practices in the construction industry. She highlights the critical role of communication and collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, where safety protocols were rapidly developed […]
This week’s podcast delves into the KCA’s scholarship program, showcasing its effectiveness in nurturing the future leaders of the construction industry in Pennsylvania. James Fretz, a scholarship awardee and a construction management student at Penn College, recounts his progression from participating in a high school carpentry program to his current […]
In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris interview Ryan Englin, the author of the Amazon best-seller “Hire Better People Faster!” Englin, who has spent over a decade assisting service contractors and construction companies in improving their hiring processes, draws his passion from watching his father’s challenges as a construction […]
In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris discuss the evolution and impact of their long-running podcast, with a particular focus on their popular safety episodes. To continue the educational safety content from June’s National Safety Month, they invite Darren Rech to share additional safety resources. They underscore the importance […]
On the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Makenzie Daniel, a sophomore majoring in safety science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Makenzie recounts her path into the construction sector, emphasizing her achievements such as earning a spot on the […]
In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Makenzie Daniel, a sophomore safety science major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Makenzie shares her inspiring journey into the construction industry, detailing her accomplishments, such as earning a spot on the Dean’s List […]
