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How does the integration of industry-specific products and methods into vocational education impact the preparedness of students entering the construction workforce? In an insightful interview, Jim Huscroft, the President of Gates & Sons, speaks with Richard Olguin, a Project Manager at Baca Construction, about Olguin’s experience incorporating Gates’s construction products into the building construction…
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The Importance of Trades Education
How does the hands-on approach in trades education, particularly in carpentry, prepare students for the evolving demands of the construction industry? The Associate Professor of Carpentry at Hawai’i Community College shares insights from their two-year vocational program, emphasizing the comprehensive training in residential carpentry, from traditional skills like building wooden windows and doors to…
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Gates & Sons Training Programs
How do vocational training and career development in the construction industry reflect workers’ changing needs and opportunities? In a conversation about Gates & Sons Training Programs, Don Valdez, the National Retail Sales Manager at Gates & Sons, discusses with company President Jim Huscroft the broad spectrum of training initiatives they’ve been implementing, especially highlighting…
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Gates & Sons’ Construction Products Undergo Rigorous Reviews For Best Quality Performance
The integrity of building materials and construction products in general, can dictate the success or failure of large construction projects. It’s also crucial for companies to prioritize quality from the ground up. As consumers, we often only see the final product, unaware of the meticulous checks and balances behind the scenes that ensure our safety…
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Commercial Projects Management with Lorin Bivens
National Sales Manager for Gates & Sons, Lorin Bivens, explains the steps Gates & Sons takes to build successful projects in the commercial sector.
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Jeff Drobny Discusses Everything Product Development | Concrete Facts
Jeff Drobny, Director of Marketing and Product Development, explains Gates & Sons unique development process for safety and usability. KEY POINTS: 1. Safety is a number one focus across many industries. 2. Gates & Sons listens to advice from end users to help improve products. 3. There is a rigorous quality control system in…
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Expanded Business Acumen: How Peer Feedback at Purpose Factory Fueled Smarter Leadership
Entrepreneurs often take on too much, attempting to manage every aspect of their business. For Jeremy Scott, Owner of Summit Cove Realty, Purpose Factory offered the structure and peer accountability needed to delegate, refocus, and expand his business acumen. After juggling responsibilities in sales, investments, retail, and utilities, feedback from fellow members led him…
How One Florida GM Managed Two Hurricanes in Two Weeks
On this episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis sits down with Shadira Jones, General Manager of BMS CAT’s Tampa office, to talk about resilience, leadership, and preparation during back-to-back hurricanes that hit the Florida coast. With less than two years at BMS CAT under her belt, Shadira was thrust into emergency…
Healing at Work: Leadership, Trauma, and Transformation with Susan Winchester
In this episode of The Undisputed Podcast, Ty Bledsoe gets real with Susan Winchester—executive coach, keynote speaker, and former CHRO of two Fortune 500 companies—for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Susan opens up about her early career struggles, the hidden wounds many of us carry into the workplace, and how her own journey through…
The Role of Mentorship and Sponsorship in Building Authentic Careers
In today’s work landscape, discussions about transformation, well-being, and personal autonomy are urgent and deeply felt. A 2025 study found that 66% of American employees are experiencing burnout, while another poll reported that 52% of job seekers are looking to shift roles and 56% are considering moving into entirely new industries. These trends highlight a…
