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The American Tradesperson Series
We just wrapped filming episode 2 of the American Tradesperson Series last week as we traveled the Midwest and the Rust Belt for some unique and compelling stories focusing on episode 2’s topic of workforce development.
Mental Health in Construction
Also, nearly two thirds of US construction workers reported anxiety or depression in the last year, up from 54% just a year ago, according to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental Health awareness training is changing that.

Podcasts
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AFC: With all of the rain we have been getting, it’s perfect timing to talk rainwater catchment with Heather Kinkade who had served as Executive Director of ARCSA (now ARCSA International) for more than 14 years. In this role, she has led the development of national training programs for rainwater harvesting and stormwater catchment design, installation, and inspection. Listen here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/19055070
MTGA: Eric and Andy chat about the accuracy of estimates, whether the price of a job changes when things are missed AND how some companies operate on the “low upfront bid” and tack on the add-ons as the job progresses. Listen here, https://maketrades.buzzsprout.com/1198388/episodes/17095972
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