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 • 99 episodes
Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Intersection of Substance Use, Mental Health, Suicide, and Overdoses with Cal Beyer
Host Kevin Hilton welcomes back Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for SAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic), to continue their powerful conversation on mental health and suicide in the construction industry. In this ep...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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Beating the Odds, Starting and Sustaining a Construction Company with Jeff Ehret
In the construction industry, half of all companies don’t make it past five years. In this episode of Get the Knack, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Jeff Ehret, founder and chairman of PENTA Building Group, to discuss starting and sustaining...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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39:59
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry with Cal Beyer
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, host Kevin Hilton welcomes Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for SAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic), for an important conversation on mental health and suicide prevention ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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30:17
Cyber Security and Safety in the Construction Industry with Lucian Niemeyer – Part Three
Host Sue Steele welcomes back Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of Building Cyber Security and former Assistant Secretary of Defense, for the final episode of a three-part series on cybersecurity in construction. In the previous episodes, Lucian discussed t...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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35:25
AI in Construction with Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu
Artificial intelligence is transforming the construction industry. In this episode of Get the kNACk, host William O’Brien is joined by Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, Vice President of Oracle’s Industry Lab, to explore the evolving role of AI in constru...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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45:58