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Having “the knack” is to be proficient in your industry’s ever-changing realities. Moderated by our hosts Jerry, Bill, and Anna, 'Get the kNACk' shares the knowledge, insights, and wisdom of NAC members to give you the skills and expertise to master your career. Visit our website at https://www.naocon.org/get-the-knack/.
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A Journey into Human-Centric Spaces with Burçin Becerik-Gerber
Technological advancements have the potential to make our buildings better adapt to our needs. Burçin Becerik-Gerber, Dean’s Professor and Department Chair of the Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California, chats with our host, Bill O’Brien, about her vision for human-centric environments and shares examples of her research. Dr. Becerik-Gerber describes her work to increase the comfort of our individual spaces within office settings, and ...
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Mental Health Awareness - Where do we Start? with Kevin Hilton
Conversations about mental health awareness are valuable, but taking action to improve mental health issues is how powerful changes are made. Kevin Hilton, CEO of IMPACT, and Bert Royer, 38-year member of the Iron Workers Union and IMPACT’s Canadian Regional Director, join our host, Sue Steele, in an open conversation about enacting meaningful advancements with mental health problems. Mr. Royer explains the most damaging mental health stressors including financial stress and job demand. The g...
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Construction Safety Week 2024 - Value Every Voice with Dan Johnson
NAC is excited to announce a special release for Safety Week 2024! Mr. Dan Johnson, president and CEO of M. A. Mortenson Company, accompanies our host, Jerry Eyink, in a thoughtful conversation about this year's Safety Week. One of the major themes this year is to "value every voice" in the workplace. Mr. Johnson shares the value of Safety Week to highlight its importance and raise awareness. The history of past safety weeks is discussed as well as their evolution and overall benefits to the ...
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Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) - Execution Planning with William O'Brien
Advanced Work Packaging can be an integral part of well-managed construction projects. Dr. Bill O'Brien, professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, and Jamie Gerbrecht, new Executive Director of the Construction Industry Institute (CII), discuss the functions and benefits of AWP. The pair accompany our host, Jerry Eyink, in an eye-opening conversation about AWP's value in the construction process and across the proj...
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Leadership in Construction - Wisdoms from NAC Masters with Chuck Thomsen
Welcome back to the next exciting session in our new series with NAC Masters. Mr. Charles (Chuck) Thomsen, former architect, construction manager, corporate executive, and educator, accompanies our host, Jerry Eyink, in an informative discussion about his leadership experiences. Mr. Thomsen reminisces upon his humble beginnings and talks about winning the Ted Kennedy Award in 2019. The guests elaborate on important leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and offer advice for the younger g...
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Workforce Development - Active Military to Construction Career
Dr. Tanya Wattenburg Komas, President/CEO and Founder of the CPI Foundation and newest NAC inductee (2023), makes her podcasting debut with "Get the kNACk". The CPI Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation partnering with the US Departments of Defense and Interior to train active-duty military service members hands-on repairing landmark structures in national parks, most notably Alcatraz Island and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, and as interns with construction industry companie...