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
Answering the Call: Manning Mega Projects During a Skills Shortage with Bill Brown and Eric Dean
In this episode, host Kevin Hilton, CEO of the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), sits down with IMPACT General President Eric Dean and Bill Brown, Executive Director of Ideal Contracting, to discuss how the Union Ironworker model consistently succeeds in staffing mega projects. Amid today’s skilled labor shortage, they explore the union’s unique ability to provide a trained workforce that meets project requirements safely and efficiently. Eric and Bill share experiences from past projects, demonstrating how the union approach ensures safety, profitability, and the ability to meet tight schedules. They also discuss the advantages of union training programs that adapt workers to project-specific needs and address common challenges, demonstrating the union model’s essential role in successful mega projects and its capacity to meet industry demands.