In this episode of Watt's the Word, we sit down with Fietje van der Lee and Carmen Thirsk, directors of DiversiTrade, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the skilled trades. The conversation explores the origins of DiversiTrade, the importance of community support, mental health awareness, and the necessity of inclusivity in the trades. The guests share their successes, future plans, and the vital role of parents in shaping perceptions of trade careers. The episode emphasizes the need for diverse voices in the industry and the resources available to support underrepresented groups.

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Zack and Jason sit down with Jessica Loney, a co-founder of Pride in Construction and a director at DiversiTrade, to discuss the challenges and progress of the LGBTQ2S+ community within the construction industry. Jessica shares her personal journey, from starting in the trades in 2007 to coming out as a transgender woman in 2019, and the difficulties she faced in gaining acceptance. The conversation covers various initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity, the development of supportive policies, and the importance of creating a safe and welcoming work environment for all. Jessica also recounts impactful moments that propelled her advocacy work, and discusses the broader implications for retention and recruitment in the trades. Tune in to learn more about the strides made and the work still needed to ensure equality and support for underrepresented communities in the construction industry.

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Brandon Cooper joins Watt's the Word to talk all about recycling. Copper, aluminum, steel, and so much more.

We discuss the reality of copper thefts and tips to prevent it, along with the legal requirements for recyclers to help curb theft.

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Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and commissioning are three crucial steps in the construction process. Often these steps are seen by only a few people involved in a project, so we are shedding some light on what they are, how they work, and why they are so important.

We are joined by Andrew Bleackley from Wood Group, to walk us through the basics of QA, QC, and Commissioning.

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Back for a new year of Watt's the Word Podcast. Starting things off with Melvin Newman, the CTO and co-founder of PataBid. We dive into the world of electrical innovation, discussing PataBid's groundbreaking estimating software in the construction industry.

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We are back for 2024 with a new episode coming out January 8th!

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Join us for a special episode of Watt's the Word in honour of the first Electrical Injury Day of Recognition. This marks an important day for everyone in the industry to take a moment to reflect on electrical injury and the effect it can have on our lives.

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ELECTRICAL INJURY DAY OF RECOGNITION - CECA
Episode No. 3 with John Knoll
Episode No. 14 with Terry Becker

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The IDEAL National Championship is a chance for Electricians from all over to go head-to-head to take home major bragging rights and win over $600,000 in cash and prizes.

On this episode we are joined by Grahame Brown of IDEAL Industries and Paul Hannania former competitor and owner of Panel Upgrade Experts.

Grahame discusses the scope and importance of this event, while giving us an inside look at what makes IDEAL Industries such a titan of the industry when it comes to electrical tools.

Paul digs into what it was like to compete at the National Competition in Florida providing that inside perspective on what it takes to win it all!

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https://www.idealind.com/us/en/nationals-home-page/event-locator.html

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