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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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Director of Safety and suicide survivor shares how his experience is helping others in construction
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 […]
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Chris Lalevee with Operators Local 825 Opens Up about Mental Health and Paying it Forward
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 […]
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Reducing Stigma
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. […]
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Podcast Replay – Kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with Mandi Kime
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, The Building PA Podcast is sharing a powerful podcast replay with one of the construction industry’s most notable individuals and advocates for mental health in construction, Mandi Kime, Safety Director for AGC of Washington. This podcast replay is worth sharing not only with those […]
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Yinz Good? A New Mental Health Initiative for the Construction Industry
The Contructors of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) and the Master Builder’s Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA) have partnered together to bring a new mental health initiative to the construction industry in western PA — Yinz Good? Jason Koss, director of industry relations for the CAWP, and Bob McCall, director of safety for the MBA are […]
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Mindset Reset a conversation with Author, Edna Howard
In this podcast episode, we talk with Edna Howard, the president of Voices of Encouragement, a training and development company focused on empowering the workforce. The discussion is around the importance of employee wellness, safety concerns, and workforce challenges. Howard shares her passion for leadership development and helping leaders have […]
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Suicide Prevention. How to recognize the warning signs of someone who may need help.
This episode of the Building PA Podcast continues our commitment to talking about mental health and wellness and suicide prevention. September 4-11 marked the one week set aside to highlight suicide prevention on a national level however, it’s a topic that needs to continue to be at the forefront of […]
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