We were happy to have Mindy Uber, Senior EHS director with Skanska as our featured guest for this episode. We were able to dive in to the importance of emphasizing safety in the industry, and how much of an impact it can really have in making construction a better market for everyone to work in. Skanska Website: https://www.usa.skanska.com/ Music by Josh Roberts at www.joshroberts.com Additional sound effects provided by www.zapsplat.com www.hcrc.us (828) 515-4272
This week we feature Matt Graves founder of the Construction Yeti featuring blogs and podcasts focusing on the construction industry. We specifically wanted to feature a list Matt put together "25 Hacks to Win as a Young Construction Professional in 2023" which is just brilliant. You can find Matt's website here; https://constructionyeti.substack.com/ You can also view the full 25 Hacks on his website here: https://constructionyeti.substack.com/https://constructionyeti.substack.com/p/construction-curiosities-49 Music by Josh Roberts at www.joshroberts.com Additional sound effects provided by www.zapsplat.com www.hcrc.us (828) 515-4272
Owner of Written Resumes/NASA Senior Technical Writer Christine Brown joined us to discuss crafting resumes across any industry, while addressing some of the common mistakes found in resumes. We addressed specific common issues with construction resumes, and found solutions in how to best avoid them. Written Resumes Website: http://writtenresumes.com/ Christine Brown's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-brown-writer/ Music by Josh Roberts at www.joshroberts.com Additional sound effects provided by www.zapsplat.com www.hcrc.us 828-515-4272
Granite Construction’s Vice President of People & Culture joined us to discuss Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) in the industry, and the ideas behind inclusion and acceptance of all people in the industry. Jorge highlighted the differences between DE&I between construction and other industries, and how the industry is beginning to move in the right direction. Below, we have linked the podcast Jorge co-hosts, “Construction DEI Talks,” as well as his LinkedIn if you want to get in touch with him. Construction DEI Talks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-dei-talks/id1591246234 Jorge Quezada's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jquezada/ Music by Josh Roberts at www.joshroberts.com Additional sound effects provided by www.zapsplat.com www.hcrc.us 828-515-4272
ESOP programs produce a work environment of high retention and mutual respect throughout the company. Martindale & Robyn Feezel of McCarthy Building Companies explain their ESOP program, and how it has been so instrumental for fostering this environment. Here is the McCarthy website: https://www.mccarthy.com/ Music by Josh Roberts at www.joshroberts.com Additional sound effects provided by www.zapsplat.com www.hcrc.us 828-515-4272