Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Having “the knack” is to be proficient in your industry’s ever-changing realities. Moderated by our hosts Jerry, Bill, Kevin, and Sue, Get the kNACk shares the knowledge, insights, and wisdom of NAC members to give you the skills and expertise to master your career.
The Get the kNACk podcast is published by the National Academy of Construction. NAC honors outstanding construction industry leaders and shares their collective experiences and expertise to help the Nation by improving their industry.
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Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Latest Episodes
Work, Life, and Family Harmony in the Construction Industry with Maggi Walker and Catherine Caputo
In this episode of the Get the kNACk podcast, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Maggi Walker, recipient of the 2025 NAC Richard L. Tucker Outstanding Service Award, alongside NAC 2025 scholarship recipient Catherine Caputo, a graduate student ...
Construction Safety Week 2026 with Adam Jelen and Steve Halverson
Construction Safety Week 2026, taking place May 4–8, brings the industry together to spotlight the importance of health and safety. In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Sue Steele welcomes Adam Jelen, President and CEO of Gilbane Bui...
How to Avoid the Trainwreck: The Value of Legal Contracts in the Construction Industry with Wendy Veniot and Shelly Ewald
In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Jerry Eyink is joined by leading construction attorneys Wendy Veniot, Boston Office Managing Partner at Cozen O’Connor, and Shelly Ewald, Partner at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP. Dra...
Insights from the Construction Industry Institute's Latest Safety Research
In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Bill O’Brien welcomes Jamie Gerbrecht to share insights on the Construction Industry Institute’s latest research on safety. Jamie, who recently retired as Executive Director of the Construction In...
Building Smarter: ConTech and the Future of Data Center Construction with Sandy Hamby and Brett Adamczyk
Host Sue Steele welcomes back Sandy Hamby, President and CEO of MOCA Systems Inc., and introduces Brett Adamczyk, President of MOCA’s Software Division, which provides Touchplan®. Together, they continue the conversation on the growing demands ...