SMACNA's Be4All Podcast

The BE 4 ALL initiative is a joint effort of SMACNA, SMART, and the International Training Institute (iTi). BE 4 ALL seeks to positively impact the industry’s work culture so that SMACNA contractors can attract and retain the best and most skilled workforce possible regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or nationality. For this program, Dushaw Hockett will serve as host as he talks to members of the Sheet Metal and HVAC industries about some of the most critical topics that Be4All seeks to tackle.

Podcasting since 2022 • 8 episodes

SMACNA's Be4All Podcast

Latest Episodes

Special Episode: Learning Journey: Building Partnerships: Indigenous Pathways into the Trades

On June 22, 2026, the Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) Committee hosted the Building Partnerships: Indigenous Pathways into the Trades. The webinar, in celebration of Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, brought together speakers ...

July 07, 2026 • 1:02:24

Special Episode: Learning Journey: From Service to Skilled Trades — A Conversation with Veterans

This episode features a Learning Journey session exploring veterans' experiences in the industry and how SMART and SMACNA are helping bridge the gap between military service and rewarding careers in sheet metal.Led by Darrell ...

December 11, 2025 • 1:41:46

Episode 5- Engaging Justice Involved Persons

For this episode of SMACNA's BE4ALL podcast, host Dushaw Hockett is joined by Fred Latu from Sacramento's Local 104, Tony Lowe from Southland Industries, and Cheryl Sprague, EVP of SMACNA Sacremento. The panel talks about how the industry can w...

November 27, 2023 • 42:27

Episode 4- A Conversation with Henry Nutt III (Southland Industries)

For the latest episode of the BE4ALL Podcast, host Dushaw Hockett sits down with Henry Nutt III from Southland Industries. During their conversation, Henry talks to Dushaw about some of the expieriences that he's had in the construction workpla...

October 09, 2023 • 30:42

Episode 3- Women In Construction (Part 2)

In part 2 of our discussion surrounding Women in Construction, Dushaw Hockett sat down with Jan Chappell from SMART Local 85, Kathy Kerber with KSM Metal Fabrication, Mindy Roha of CJ Industries, and Shamaiah Turner from SMART Local 17.

March 10, 2023 • 35:21

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