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Gates Concrete’s LiftNLock Platform revolutionizes construction safety with its engineered design for concrete elevator shafts and similar structures. This platform seamlessly integrates with cast-in-place pockets, enabling easy elevation without disassembly. It features a steel roller, load-bearing tongue, and safety pin for enhanced stability and alignment. Fully customizable and capable of supporting up to five…
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Gates Concrete Means Quality & Customer Service
In a market where quality & customer service are paramount, Gates Concrete exemplifies integrating innovation with traditional manufacturing excellence. This strategic approach proves vital as the construction industry increasingly demands efficient, durable, and environmentally conscious materials. Gates Concrete’s dedication to quality & customer service reflects a broader industry trend toward improving manufacturing processes and…
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Richard Olguin on Gates & Sons’ Construction Products
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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Cam-Lock Form Building Class
How can vocational training in carpentry, particularly in specialized areas like Cam-Lock form building, bridge the gap between traditional education and the immediate needs of the construction industry? In a conversation captured at the Gates & Sons booth, Don Valdez, the National Retail Sales Manager at Gates & Sons, engages with Jeramiah Coyle, a…
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Innovating Concrete Forming: Gates & Sons’ Journey from Twisted Wire Ties to Custom Solutions
Discover the story of Lee Gates Sr., the visionary founder, who introduced the twisted wire tie—an innovation that revolutionized concrete construction. Witness how Gates & Sons‘ commitment to excellence and responsiveness to clients’ evolving needs have shaped the company’s identity as an American-made product manufacturer. Explore their wood-based forming systems that empower clients to adapt…
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Driving the Future at ACT Expo: Windrose Showcases Its Purpose-Built Electric Class 8 Trucks
At the ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush dives deeper into the future of freight with a hands-on look at Windrose Technology’s electric Class 8 trucks. Joined by Joseph Jaramillo, Driver Supervisor at Talon Logistics, Mike takes a test drive to experience the smooth ride, dual digital displays, and unique features—like advanced regen modes and a…
Zero-Friction Flow: Trillium Launches the Red Point® Non-Contact Rising Stem Ball Valve to Cut Downtime, Boost Safety, and Perform in Demanding Applications
Join host Michelle Dawn Mooney for this special episode of FlowCast by Trillium Flow Technologies, as she sits down with Fred Jansen, General Manager of Trillium’s Netherlands facility, and Pepijn Esman, Engineering Manager for Red Point, to unveil the non-contact Rising Stem Ball Valve (RSBV)—a breakthrough engineered for extreme-service applications across oil &…
The AI-Powered Edge in Education: How LearningClues Is Enabling Student Success with Co-founder and CEO Dr. Perry Samson
As AI continues to reshape education, institutions face a growing challenge in ensuring students succeed without compromising engagement or integrity. Today’s college students are often juggling jobs, family, and coursework, leading to limited study time and increased dropout risk. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 40% of full-time undergraduates and 74% of…
Why Enterprises Need an AI Strategist and Why It Should Be a Marketer
In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, a leading consultancy that partners with marketing leaders to adopt and scale AI responsibly and strategically, talks with Nicola Smith, Senior AI Programs Advisor at Southwest Airlines. They explore how enterprises can move beyond tool experimentation to embed AI into…
