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Labor Relations and Safety Chris Martin
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Material pricing and how to protect contractors Chris Martin
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Culture and its impact on the industry Chris Martin
Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to work with legislators? Have no fear, John Wanner is here to share his dos and don’ts for government relations. Wanner, the founder of Wanner Associates and a registered lobbyist stops by to speak with Chris and Jon. During the conversation we […]
Tori Shriver, political director for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) joins Chris and Jon to discuss a day in the life of a union political director. Shriver discusses her role in promoting and educating legislators and the public on policies that affect the EAS Carpenter […]
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 […]
In this episode, we go on location to the Steamfitters Technology Center in Harmony, PA, where we meet Steamfitters Local No. 449 Business Manager Ken Broadbent. During our visit, Ken discusses training, expanded certifications, and his vision for the future of the trade. He specifically shares his personal approach to […]
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 in as Casey Schlaegle talks about owning a small business in the construction industry. Schlaegle has a diverse background within the industry and has worked as an architect, carpenter and now owns and leads his own architectural woodworking firm. He discusses the need to find a reliable team that […]
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 […]
