Introducing the
Building Newfoundland & Labrador Podcast
The Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association is proud to bring to you in-depth conversations with the industry’s finest!
In collaboration with Gale Force Wins, we set out to interview experienced and involved members of the Newfoundland and Labrador commercial construction industry to get their perspective on their careers, their passions, and their motivations for pursuing them.
With a passion for the industry and what’s to come, CCA Board Chair and General Contractor for RCS Construction, Brendan Nobes discusses the importance of inclusion, and how the industry must act to attract new recruits of all backgrounds to become a part of a more diverse and capable construction industry.
As Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality and MHA for the district of Harbour Grace – Port de Grave, Minister Pam Parsons discusses her experience at our Women In Construction Forum and how we can continue to support and empower both women and minorities to pursue careers in our construction industry to create a more diverse and inclusive team for the future.
Listen as Minister Stoodley talks about the incredible work ethic of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and how our grit and ingenuity help lead us to success in each and every project we take on.
With a population as skilled and determined as ours, Minister Parsons offers some encouraging sentiments as he details how the future of energy in Newfoundland and Labrador will unfold, and how prosperous it will be for us all.
With a current focus on supporting the efforts of Hurricane Fiona relief, as well as a number of other exciting projects, Minister Loveless discusses the importance of relationships in the industry, and how collaboration is the key to making great things happen.
In our fourth episode, we continue our conversation with a new group of industry professionals eager to share their stories. Through perseverance and dedication, we find more reasons why a career in construction is so rewarding.
Guests: Valerie Penney, Ed LeGrow, Derek Brown, Carol Molloy.
In our third episode, we hear from an esteemed group of professionals as they discuss both the obstacles and opportunities they have been met with throughout their journies in the world of construction, as well as the advice they have for those who may wish to follow in their path.
Guests: Rod Ackerman, Gina Tapper, Max Day, Craig Drover.
In our second episode, we hear from a group of professionals each with their own unique journey into the world of construction to find out how they got to where they are today and what motivated them to do so.
Guests: David Cahill, Richard Gosse, Holly Hicks, and Matthew Mallam.
In our debut episode, we discuss leadership, lifestyle, mentorship, collaboration, opportunity, and more. Focusing on why a career in construction is fulfilling and how the NLCA can help get you started.
Guests: Sandy Murphy, Sourabh Dhawan, Patrick Lafreniere, and Candice Dominix.