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 • 105 episodes
Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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30:00
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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32:52
National Academy of Construction’s 2025 Safety Symposia Recap and Highlights with Edd Gibson and Tony Leketa
The National Academy of Construction’s 2025 Symposia Series, Introducing and Embedding Safety Culture Concepts in Undergraduate Education, brought together faculty, students, and industry professionals to introduce undergraduate students to the...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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38:50
Alcohol Awareness in the Construction Industry with Cal Beyer
Construction workers have been considered nearly twice as likely as those in other industries to experience substance-use challenges, with alcohol playing a particularly prominent role. To spotlight alcohol awareness in the construction industr...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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29:18
Transforming the Industry to Build a Better Nation: Data Centers and the Future of Construction with Sandy Hamby and Brandon Michalski
In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Sue Steele welcomes Sandy Hamby, President & CEO of MOCA Systems, Inc. and NAC member, along with Brandon Michalski, Chief Economist at MOCA Systems. Together, they explore how the rise of dat...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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32:08