Podcast Archive

A discussion with Nate Oland, Federated Insurance

Sep 29, 2022 | 29 minutes | Episode 22

During their discussion, Angie and Nate talk about all of the ways that SMACNA collaborates with Federated in terms of products and services, as well as some of the issues that contractors need to be aware of, such as cyber security.

A Conversation With Joseph Sellers, Jr., General President, SMART

Jul 28, 2022 | 41 minutes | Episode 21

Angie and Joe talk about the collaboration between SMACNA and SMART on issues such as diversity in the workplace and workforce development.

A conversation with Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries

Jul 14, 2022 | 26 minutes | Episode 20

Angie Simon is joined by Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries. Angie and Rick talk about Southland's recent acquisition of the Brandt Companies and its impact on the company. They also take a moment to talk about workforce development and trends.

A Conversation with Bill Zahner (CEO/Chairman, A. Zahner Co.)

Jun 30, 2022 | 31 minutes | Episode 19

Angie Simon sits down with Bill Zahner, CEO/Chairman of A. Zahner Co. Angie and Bill talk about some of the incredible and diverse projects his company has been working on and some of the trends that are starting to develop within the industry.

A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger

Jun 2, 2022 | 34 minutes | Episode 18

Angie Simon sits down with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger to talk about his first 100 days in the role, his background and prior experience, and outline some of his goals for the organization.

Chuck Gulledge on the Future of Our Industry

Jun 3, 2021 | 43 minutes | Episode 17

In Episode 17 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with ASHRAE President Chuck Gulledge about his tenure as president in the times of COVID and the opportunities he capitalized on to meet more members.

Diversity and Equity in the Industry

May 12, 2021 | 45 minutes | Episode 16

In Episode 16 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with Leah Rambo about the diversity requirements in the building trades in NYC and how they ensure opportunities in the trade remain equitable and competitive.

Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings

Apr 7, 2021 | 30 minutes | Episode 15

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 15: Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings by SMACNA.

Celebrate Women In Construction Week

Mar 8, 2021 | 28 minutes | Episode 14

Episode 14 celebrates Women in Construction Week. Host Angie Simon, SMACNA president and CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carmen Koo, partner at Applied Air Conditioning and Sandra Mennino, president of Cambridgeport Air Systems.

How COVID Is Impacting Operations and Innovations for 2021

Feb 3, 2021 | 33 minutes | Episode 13

In Episode 13 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President, talks with Kevin Ginley, VP of commercial sales at Majestic Steel, and Brennan Hall, senior HVAC project manager at Johns Manville.

TAB contractors and their frontline fight against COVID-19

May 12, 2020 | 21 minutes | Episode 12

In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Matt Sano, president of Fisher Balancing Company and Jennifer Lohr, a technician with the company.

COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020 | 34 minutes | Episode 11

This episode of Let’s Talk Shop features host Angie Simon talking about how she and other contractors are dealing with the issues and shutdowns related to the spread of COVID-19.

Carol and Ashley Duncan of General Sheet Metal

Mar 5, 2020 | 17 minutes | Episode 10

For Women in Construction Week, SMACNA president Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carol Duncan, CEO, and her daughter Ashley Duncan, mechanical division manager at General Sheet Metal.

City Logistics with Al Labella

Feb 6, 2020 | 22 minutes | Episode 9

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 9: City Logistics with Al Labella by SMACNA.

Integrated Project Delivery with Matt Cramer

Jan 8, 2020 | 23 minutes | Episode 8

What are the benefits of integrated project delivery? In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA president, talks with Matt Cramer, president and Dee Cramer.

What We Can Learn from Australia

Oct 16, 2019 | 23 minutes | Episode 7

In Episode 7 of Let's Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President, Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President-elect, is in Australia with Russell Telford, and Sumit Oberoi, National Director of AMCA and SMACNA Chapter Executive.

Lean Construction with James Morgan

Oct 16, 2019 | 23 minutes | Episode 6

In Episode 6 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with James Morgan, President, and CEO of Worcester Air Conditioning in Ashland, Mass, about lean construction techniques.

Smoke/Fire Damper Testing with Tony Kocurek

Aug 11, 2019 | 21 minutes | Episode 5

In Episode 5 of Let's Talk Shop, host Angie Simon President, of Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA President-elect talks to Tony Kocurek, owner of Energy Balance and Integration LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Joe Isom

Jul 11, 2019 | 18 minutes | Episode 4

Joe Isom, vice president (former president), California Sheet Metal is featured in this episode of Let’s Talk Shop. Host Angie Simon, president, Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA president-elect talks with Joe.

Peer Groups

Jul 5, 2019 | 22 minutes | Episode 3

In Episode 3 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President, sits down with Matt Cramer of Dee Cramer, Inc. and Jack Knox of R.F. Knox Company.