Podcast Archive

Feb 5, 2025 | 32 minutes | Episode 6

For this episode of the Operations Hub, Seth is joined by SMACNA Immediate Past President Carol Duncan and SMACNA Past President (and co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience) Angie Simon.

Change Orders

Oct 9, 2024 | 27 minutes | Episode 5

For the latest episode of the Operations Hub, the panel outlines some of the challenges posed by changes that occur during a project and some of the best practices that can be utilized when something unexpected occurs.

Workforce Development- A Conversation with Rob Luce (SME Educational Foundation)

Oct 8, 2024 | 42 minutes | Episode 2

Clark Ellis is joined by Rob Luce, Vice President of the SME Educational Foundation. Clark and Rob talk about SME's mission and outline SME's efforts to develop the best talent for their industry.

Shop Layout

Oct 8, 2024 | 30 minutes | Episode 4

In this episode, the panel talks about some of the best practices, some of the pitfalls they've run into in their careers and some of the emerging trends and technologies that could influence how contractors will lay out their floors in the future.

Workforce Development- (Samantha Groark and Guy Gast)

Sep 26, 2024 | 36 minutes | Episode 1

The panel talks about workforce development in Central Iowa and how some of the best practices and lessons learned can potentially be applied elsewhere.

Negotiations

Aug 28, 2024 | 32 minutes | Episode 3

In the latest episode of the Operations Hub, The panel talks about how to be successful in negotiations with labor partners and talk about some of the tips and strategies that contractors can employ during these sessions.

A conversation with Jason Galoozis (Premistar)

Apr 5, 2024 | 35 minutes | Episode 33

Angie talks with Jason Galoozis, Safety Director of Premistar. Angie and Jason talk about his rise through the industry as a safety professional and outline some of the best practices that companies can employ to ensure that everyone gets home safely

Chris Hronek (SMACNA Innovator of the Year Tweet/Garot Mechanical)

Mar 15, 2024 | 21 minutes | Episode 32

Angie and Chris talk about his expierience with pushing the envelope with technological integration in a shop setting, and reflect on Chris' career path and how he got to where he is today.

When Is It Time To Rightsize?

Dec 28, 2023 | 28 minutes | Episode 2

For the second episode, the panel takes a look at what determinations need to be made when it comes to figuring out whether to grow your business or make the hard decision to downsize.

Partnerships

Dec 7, 2023 | 29 minutes | Episode 1

Seth Lennon is joined by Todd Hill of Ventcon, Paul Klaus of Lyon Sheet Metal and Tom Martin of T.H. Martin. The panel discusses the value of partnerships and how they can enhance the businesses of SMACNA contractors.

Engaging Justice Involved Persons

Nov 26, 2023 | 42 minutes | Episode 5

Fred Latu from Sacramento's Local 104, Tony Lowe from Southland Industries, and Cheryl Sprague, EVP of SMACNA Sacramento talks about how the industry can work with individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

A Conversation with Henry Nutt III (Southland Industries)

Oct 9, 2023 | 31 minutes | Episode 4

Dushaw Hockett sits down with Henry Nutt III from Southland Industries.Henry talks to Dushaw about some of the expieriences that he's had in the construction workplace and how he has applied the lessons he has learned throughout his career.

A Conversation with Steve Zahm (Procore)

Sep 28, 2023 | 46 minutes | Episode 31

Angie and Steve talk about the origins of Procore and the work they are doing within the industry, along with outlining how to build a strong company culture that encourages innovation through collaboration.

IPD Delivery

Aug 7, 2023 | 57 minutes | Episode 10

In the latest episode, Mike and Matt talk about how Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) maximized their work on a hospital project and how other contractors can learn more about this open-book approach to project management.

Robert Beck (CEO of the John W. Danforth Company and MCAA National President)

Jul 28, 2023 | 36 minutes | Episode 30

Angie and Robert talk about his rise through the ranks of John W. Danforth, his priorities for his term as MCAA's National President, and how he seeks to collaborate with SMACNA and NECA on initiatives such as the MEP Innovation Conference.

Large Project Collaboration

Jul 25, 2023 | 43 minutes | Episode 9

The panel talks about how to collaborate on large, sophisticated projects in a manner that delivers projects on time and on budget and some of the management techniques being employed to deliver work to the standards their customers are used to.

Partnerships

Jun 23, 2023 | 50 minutes | Episode 8

In the latest episode, we discussed how Artisan and Ernest D. Menold have built this successful partnership through strategic alignment and the value of working together with other firms within the greater industry.

Chris Walker (Executive Vice President, CAL SMACNA)

Jun 9, 2023 | 38 minutes | Episode 28

Angie and Chris discuss how he started with SMACNA, outline some of his legislative work on behalf of the industry in California, and talk about his ongoing initative to improve awareness about the need for enhanced indoor air quality.

Steve Richman (Milwaukee Tool)

Jun 8, 2023 | 33 minutes | Episode 29

Angie Simon sits down with Steve Richman, Group President with SMACNA Premier Partner Milwaukee Tool. Angie and Steve talk about his career with Milwaukee Tool, the company's long history of innovation within the industry.

A Conversation with SMART General President Michael Coleman

May 31, 2023 | 41 minutes | Episode 27

Angie Simon is joined by Michael Coleman, the newly installed General President of SMART. Angie and Mike talk about Mike's rise through the trades, his priorities in his new position, the relationship between SMACNA and SMART.