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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
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 […]
Occupop is an HR platform that has been designed for in-house HR managers specifically for the construction industry. The Dublin, Ireland-based company is planning to enter the US market and has created a platform that accesses candidates while helping managers oversee the application process more efficiently. Listen as Ted Campbell […]
Odie Parkins of the Eastern Atlantic States Council of Regional Carpenters joins the podcast to talk about the Carpenters training program. Parkins talks of the tools and technical support each apprentice receives along with the emphasis on behavior and attitude. He also shed light on the Carpenters 300 Hitters program […]
Listen as Jennifer Berrier, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry department meets with co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien. Berrier discusses the challenges her department overcame during the COVID pandemic, mentors she has relied on throughout her career, the impact communication has on effectively governing, and the challenges […]
85% of military veterans have no experience in construction, yet the industry is a perfect fit for those who have dutifully served their country. Dan Breslin of Helmets to Hardhats talks about the program, the impact it has on veterans and the construction industry and how to gain entry to […]
