The Operations Hub

Episode 7- Learn More about AI! (With Hugh Seaton)

Hugh Seaton from The Link.ai joins Seth Lennon for a rich discussion on AI and its practical application in construction. Hugh also talks about the work of the SMACNA AI Leadership Initiative and how they are looking to help contractors best leverage this emerging technology.

Episode 6 - Succession (Carol Duncan/Angie Simon)

For this episode of the Operations Hub, Seth is joined by SMACNA Immediate Past President Carol Duncan and SMACNA Past President (and co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience) Angie Simon. The panel talks about ins and outs of how to build a robust succession plan, along with providing best practices when it comes to identifying future leaders.

Episode 5 - Change Orders

For the latest episode of the Operations Hub, Seth Lennon is joined by Ashley Duncan (General Sheet Metal) and Joe Samia (General Consolidated) for an in-depth discussion on the impact of change orders. The panel outlines some of the challenges posed by changes that occur during a project and some of the best practices that can be utilized when something unexpected occurs.

Episode 4 - Shop Layout

In the latest episode of the Operations Hub, Seth is joined by Paul Candelaria (Miller Bonded), Todd Hill (Ventcon), and Joseph Lansdell (Poynter Sheet Metal) to talk about some of the particulars when it comes to successfully laying out a sheet metal shop floor. The panel talks about some of the best practices, some of the pitfalls they've run into in their careers and some of the emerging trends and technologies that could influence how contractors will lay out their floors in the future.

Episode 3- Negotiations

In the latest episode of the Operations Hub, Seth Lennon is joined by Roeland Hoeke (H.T. Lyons) and Bobby McCally (The Brandt Companies). The panel talks about how to be successful in negotiations with labor partners and talk about some of the tips and strategies that contractors can employ during these sessions.