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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
Workforce development is a topic that we’ve talked about a lot on the podcast and written about repeatedly in The Keystone Contractor. When we open up the topic for discussion, we’re often left with more questions than answers. There’s no doubt that the construction industry is facing significant worker shortages. […]
On the Building PA Podcast, we’ve talked a lot about workforce development and realize there’s more to add to this conversation. Many businesses, not just in construction, are faced with workforce issues daily. So we’ve asked the question, where are all of the workers? We decided to bring an expert to […]
Listen as President Rivera shares insight into the trends facing the industry related to workforce development beyond traditional construction-related skills such as career counseling, heavy equipment training, and professional career paths that will have a significant impact. Vital to the success of any workforce development programs which rely on training […]
Have you ever felt as if you had experiences and knowledge to share? Do you feel that you have not provided insight into the construction industry in your career? Now is the time and we speak with Diana Eidenshink, national president of ACE Mentor program. Eidenshink talks with Chris and […]
The HR and Safety Director of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Seth Abraham, stopped by the Building PA Podcast to discuss labor relations and safety. Listen in as Seth discusses his thoughts on workforce development and the value relationships bring to creating a safety culture across 5 offices and 7 […]
The Laborers may be one of the largest building trades unions in the country and we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Remetta, Training Director, Laborers District Council of Eastern PA to learn more. In our conversation, Eric shares the requirements of becoming a Laborer including the time needed […]
Listen as Nick Vuono, a Steamfitter apprentice shares his personal insight into what it means to be a Steamfitter at Local 449.
Do you know what it takes to be an apprentice Steamfitter? Listen in as Tom Doran, apprenticeship coordinator for Steamfitters Local 449 joins Chris and Jon to discuss the program and the requirements. Tom shares that each apprentice comes out of the program with certifications that ensure each person is […]
Listen to George Stark and William DesRosiers of Cabot Oil and Gas talk of the trends within the oil and gas industry and the looming investments that will aid the construction industry in the coming years. These investments include job and economic opportunities, increased diversification, and a Pennsylvania workforce that […]
