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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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Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Three)
As audiences tune out polished ads and lean into trust, brands are being forced to rethink how they show up for the customer. Research consistently shows that consumers rate peer-created content as more credible than traditional brand messaging, and algorithmic discovery is increasingly rewarding authenticity over polish. With AI reshaping how people search and…
Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains
What do supply chains and community have in common? They both deliver value—when managed with purpose. At their best, they show how intentional systems, meaningful connections, and consistent action turn effort into lasting professional growth. This week on Professional Quotient, listeners hear from Nathan Chaney, founder of Supply Chaney, whose insights bridge the mechanics…
Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Two)
As people seek relief from constant digital noise, the backyard has quietly become a modern “third space” in everyday life. Outdoor living, fire pits, and at-home hosting continue to grow as consumers prioritize connection, ease, and experiences that feel meaningful without requiring more complexity. Brands that understand this shift aren’t just selling products—they’re offering…
The Retrofit Advantage: B2B Renovation Strategies Powering Retail, Healthcare, Sports, IoT, Energy, ProAV, Engineering, and Construction
Innovation is no always a new build. In B2B, the fastest return often comes from upgrading existing facilities without pausing operations for months. Renovation and retrofit projects have become a core business lever because they influence measurable outcomes: energy consumption, staff productivity, customer throughput, uptime, safety, compliance, and lifecycle maintenance costs. Below is a B2B…
