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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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Construction companies win when their insurance broker is construction-centric! Building PA Podcast
In the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Larissa Llewellyn of Pioneer Construction to explore the world of trenching and excavation. Larissa provides valuable insights into the criticality of pre-dig background checks and navigates through the industry’s safety challenges […]
In the latest episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Rich Barcaskey from the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania to discuss work zone safety awareness. The conversation delves into the implementation of automated work zone speed enforcement programs, highlighting their effectiveness in […]
In the most recent episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Frank Baxter from Construction Risk Partners, to discuss elevating safety initiatives. Baxter stresses the crucial role of senior management’s dedication to safety, underscoring the importance of leading by example, active engagement, […]
In the newest episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Christopher Smith from NFP for a deep dive into the realm of project-based insurance coverage, particularly within the context of commercial construction in Pennsylvania. Drawing on his extensive three-decade background in the […]
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Haggai Dror of Shikun & Binui to discuss the intricacies of fleet electrification. Dror explains that fleet electrification involves converting traditional internal In the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien […]
What makes your insurance broker invaluable? One that knows the construction safety side and the insurance risk side and uses that knowledge to find solutions for construction clients. We sat down with the Director of Construction Risk Partners, Joe Poliafico, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in […]
This podcast highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues, especially in the construction industry. The conversation with Marko Kaar, director of safety operations at BBE Incorporated, emphasized the need for open communication, resources, and support. Kaar touches on the nationwide prevalence of mental health challenges in the industry and encourages […]
To further acknowledge Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, we reached out to Chris Lalevee, a business agent affiliated with the Operating Engineers Local 825. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Chris opened up about a period in his life when he faced significant challenges, including anxiety, depression, and resorting to self-medication as a means […]
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, we have a well-respected thought leader in the mental health and wellness space, Senior Director of the National Stigma Initiative at Shatterproof, Rachel Cooper. This episode its all about stigma and how it is one of the key drivers and main barriers to treatment and recovery. […]
