Articles by tag: skilled trades
Greg Crumpton, a Skilled Trades Expert with over four decades of experience, shares his comprehensive journey in the HVAC industry. This video is a narrative of Crumpton’s personal growth and a guiding light for anyone aspiring to make a mark in the skilled trades, particularly in HVAC. Crumpton’s story is a testament to the […]
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From DJ to HVAC Digital Media Dynamo: Combining of Digital Media and Skilled Trades with Clifton Beck
Straight Outta Crumpton hosts Greg Crumpton and Gabrielle Bar delve into the evolving world of digital media skilled trades with Clifton Beck, Manager of Digital Media at the ESCO Institute. This episode offers a unique perspective on integrating digital media into traditional trades, highlighting the importance of adapting to technological advancements in the industry. […]
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The New Frontier of Decarbonization with Built Environments and the City of Tomorrow: Part 1
As cities around the world face urgent questions of sustainability and carbon reduction, Detroit is becoming a testing ground for decarbonization in built environments. In 2020, $10 trillion was to be invested in new structures over the next decade, and given that buildings account for 37% of combustion-related emissions globally, the stakes have never […]
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The New Frontier of Decarbonization with Built Environments and the City of Tomorrow: Part 2
In an era where America is experiencing a construction boom, from new suburban developments to city revitalizations, there’s a hidden challenge in built environments we can’t afford to overlook: a glaring shortage of skilled tradespeople. As cities like San Francisco witness the top global construction cost at $440 per square foot, the stakes are […]
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Unveiling the Hidden Opportunities of Skilled Trades: Translating Skills into Success
Key Points: Discovering the Fulfillment of Skilled Trades: The sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that comes with hands-on work. Building and Growing Beyond Yourself: Understanding how skills in the trades can lead to organizational success. Spreading Awareness for the Next Generation: Highlighting the abundant opportunities in skilled trades often overlooked in education. Empowering Personal […]
Building Management
How Can Companies Attract the Younger Generation of High Performers to the Skilled Trades?
Many from the newer generations find the skilled trades industry old school. However, there is a significant shortage in the industry, and it is surrounded by stigmas. This, coupled with the fact that baby boomers, who hold a sizable majority of the positions, are retiring, has caused a massive decline in the number of skilled […]
Building Management
Strong Apprenticeship and Training Programs Build the Skilled Trades
The purpose of apprenticeship and training programs is to offer on-the-job training where people can gain a wealth of knowledge in their field of interest. In skilled trades, it is an especially valuable and beneficial program that many trade workers will find themselves in at some point in their career, and every company has […]