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.
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Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Lessons of the Great Builders – The Panama Canal
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Welcome back to another exciting study of the Lessons of the Great Builders. Professor Paul Giroux, visiting professor of civil engineering at Purdue University, returns to expound upon the challenges and triumphs of the construction of the Panama Canal. Professor Giroux accompanies our host, Jerry Eyink, in an informative discussion about the context behind the project's origins as well as its technical, professional, and personal outcomes. Professor Giroux explains the differences in leadership during the project and the unique challenges faced during the Panama Canal's completion.