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Year-End Special: Celebrating 2024’s Best Podcast Moments Building PA Podcast
Welcome to the Year-End Special of the Building PA Podcast!
As 2024 comes to a close, co-hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin take a moment to celebrate another remarkable year in the construction industry. With over 200 episodes and 25,000 downloads in the show’s history, this special episode highlights the standout moments, guests, and topics that defined the past year.
This episode focuses on three exciting categories, and we invite you, our listeners, to get involved by voting for your favorites. Cast your vote at buildingpapodcast.com/vote to help us recognize the year’s most impactful episodes.
Most Interesting Topic/Trend
We begin by revisiting some of the year’s most compelling discussions. One highlight features Steve Powell from Novinger Interior Construction Company, who shared insights into advancements in exterior panel construction and their impact on safety and efficiency. Another standout was our visit to the Carpenters Dive Training School in New Jersey, where Don Gibbons explained the specialized training required for commercial divers. Lastly, we reflect on a conversation with Matt Curry and Chad Stokes of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company, who introduced us to innovative workforce development techniques using technology and gaming.
Best Advice for Builders
This category shines a spotlight on practical wisdom shared by our guests. Ryan Angland, author of Hire Better People Faster, underscored the importance of storytelling in recruitment. Frank Baxter provided actionable tips for creating a robust safety program, emphasizing leadership’s role in fostering a strong safety culture. Darren Rech from Alexander Building Construction Company rounded out this category by offering creative approaches to making toolbox talks more engaging and impactful.
Best Community Impact/Inspiring Story
We wrap up with stories that highlight the incredible impact of people and organizations in the construction industry. Makenzie Daniel, an IUP scholarship recipient, shared her inspiring journey into construction safety management. Dona File, a retired safety professional, reflected on her groundbreaking career and efforts to mentor the next generation of women in construction. Sonja Bowman from the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention shed light on the critical issue of mental health in the industry. Lastly, we celebrated the JEM Group’s Bethel Village project, a transformative initiative providing quality housing in Harrisburg.
Thank You for an Incredible Year!
As we conclude this year-end special, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our listeners and guests for their continued support. Be sure to vote for your favorite episodes by January 15, 2025, and stay tuned as we announce the winners in an upcoming episode.
Here’s to another exciting year of connecting with industry leaders and sharing stories that shape the construction world! Thank you for being part of our journey.
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