Constructive Conversations

Craig Larkins
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Constructive Conversations is the podcast where we shine a spotlight on the people shaping B.C.’s construction industry - from VRCA members to industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers. We’re talking real stories, real challenges, and real opportunities. Whether it’s big-picture trends or what’s happening on the ground, this is where the construction community comes to connect, share, and be heard.

Episodes

  1. OCT 9

    EP3: VRCA's Bring Trades to Schools: Trading Textbooks for Toolbelts

    Nearly 300 students. Five school districts. One big day to trade textbooks for toolbelts. In this episode of Constructive Conversations, we dig into VRCA's Bring Trades to School program - a hands-on event inspiring the next generation to explore careers in construction. From welding to carpentry to electrical, it’s all about learning by doing, and building the future of B.C.’s workforce. This episode is brought to you in part by Pitt Meadows Plumbing - building iconic projects and elevating the industry through strong teams, partnerships, and advocacy.

    15 min

  2. AUG 7

    EP2: Starting the Conversation with Tailgate Toolkit

    The Tailgate Toolkit is opening up real conversations about mental health on construction sites - and it’s helping make a difference. Craig Larkins chats with Rose Olcen and Greg Heminger about how they’re breaking down stigma, supporting crews, and giving employers the tools to build healthier job sites across B.C This episode is brought to you in part by Pitt Meadows Plumbing - building iconic projects and elevating the industry through strong teams, partnerships, and advocacy.   About Tailgate Toolkit: The Tailgate Toolkit Team has representatives in three regional construction offices across BC, providing region-specific resources on mental health services, overdose prevention, chronic pain support, and more in our guides. www.thetailgatetoolkit.ca

    37 min
  3. EP1: The Real Face of Men’s Health: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

    JUL 22

    EP1: The Real Face of Men’s Health: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

    A new report from Movember Canada is shining a light on the real state of men’s health in 2025 and the numbers are eye-opening. Host Craig Larkins sits down with Movember’s Mitch Hermanson to talk stigma, check-ups, and what needs to change to build a healthier future for everyone. This episode is brought to you in part by Pitt Meadows Plumbing - building iconic projects and elevating the industry through strong teams, partnerships, and advocacy.

    20 min
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Constructive Conversations is the podcast where we shine a spotlight on the people shaping B.C.’s construction industry - from VRCA members to industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers. We’re talking real stories, real challenges, and real opportunities. Whether it’s big-picture trends or what’s happening on the ground, this is where the construction community comes to connect, share, and be heard.

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