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.
Visit our website at: https://www.naocon.org/get-the-knack/.
Podcasting since 2021 • 91 episodes
Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Latest Episodes
Value of Student Internships - Student and University Perspectives with Sam Ariaratnam and Mackenzie Schmader
In this episode of Get the Knack, host Jerry Eyink is joined by Dr. Sam Ariaratnam, professor and program chair at the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University, and Mackenzie Schmader, a 2024 NAC Scholarship recip...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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37:13
Leadership in Construction – A Fireside Chat with Ted C. Kennedy Award Winner Michael Loose
In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Sue Steele is joined by Michael Loose, the 2024 recipient of the Ted C. Kennedy Award, to discuss leadership in construction. Mike was honored with the Ted C. Kennedy Award for outstanding career achieveme...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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47:50
Cyber Security and Safety in the Construction Industry with Lucian Niemeyer – Part Two
Host Sue Steele welcomes back Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of the nonprofit Building Cyber Security, for the second episode of a three-part series on cybersecurity in the built environment. In the first episode, Lucian emphasized the importance of tak...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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38:14
Career Choices and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Lillian Borrone
In this episode, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Lillian Borrone to share valuable insights on career choices and lessons learned in the construction industry. Lillian retired from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as Assistant Executive ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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38:30
Leading Change in Project Organizations with Doug Omichinski
In this episode, host William O’Brien welcomes Doug Omichinski for a discussion on leading change within project organizations in the construction industry. Doug recently retired as a Principal Vice President and Corporate Manager of Constructi...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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43:12