Under the Hard Hat

Under the Hard Hat - Lessons Learned with ACI Young Professionals This podcast features a series of honest conversations with leaders from across the commercial construction industry. Each episode explores guests' candid career journeys, lessons learned the hard way, and insights you won’t find in a textbook. Whether you’re early in your career or simply curious about the built environment, this series offers practical takeaways and perspectives from the people shaping the industry.

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  Episode #4

  Under the Hard Hat #04 - Steve Bestard, Messer Construction Co.

  Jun 25, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Under the Hard Hat, ACI Young Professionals Committee Vice-Chair Dylan Lyon sits down with Steve Bestard, Sr. Vice President & COO at Messer Construction Co., for a candid conversation about leadership, workforce development, technology, company culture, and the future of construction.Steve reflects on his 34-year career with Messer, discusses the company's investment in workforce development and craft professional training, and shares his perspective on leadership, company culture, and the future of the construction industry. The conversation also explores AI and emerging technology, work-life balance, career growth, and the lessons Steve believes every young professional should...

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  Under the Hard Hat #03 - Women in Construction Panel with Michele O'Rourke, Stephanie Hall & Kate Holden

  Jun 2, 202642 minS0

  <p>In this special Women in Construction edition of Under the Hard Hat, we bring together three accomplished construction industry leaders for their insights on leadership, career growth, workforce development, and the future of construction.</p><p>Moderator Amber Stiens (Skanska USA Building Inc.) is joined by </p>Stephanie Hall, CEO of J & D Rack Co., Inc.Michele O’Rourke, CEO of O’Rourke Wrecking CompanyKate Holden, President of KT Holden Construction<p>Together, they discuss their unique paths into the industry, the lessons they learned along the way, their definitions of work-life balance, how they mentor the next generation and cre...

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  Under the Hard Hat #02 - Jeff Smoker & Jeff Smoker II, Skanska

  Mar 10, 202649 minS0

  <p>In Episode 2 of Under the Hard Hat: Lessons Learned with ACI Young Professionals, Jeff Smoker, Vice President of Preconstruction at Skanska, and Jeff Smoker II, Preconstruction Manager at Skanska, sat down to discuss building a career in construction across generations with our YP host Claire Duncan, Project Manager at Messer Construction.During the conversation, Jeff “Senior” and JD shared how a family legacy in construction shaped their paths into the industry, what it’s like working in the same field—and sometimes the same company—and how leadership and mentorship continue to evolve in today’s construction industry.If you enjoyed...

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  Under the Hard Hat Podcast Introduction

  Feb 2, 20261 minS0

  <p>What is Under the Hard Hat - Lessons Learned with ACI Young Professionals? What is Allied Construction Industries (ACI)? </p><p>Why did we create this podcast? What can you expect from each episode? </p><p>This short introduction will answer those questions and more before you dive into our first episode.</p>

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  Episode #1

  Under the Hard Hat #01 - Erin Mignano, Turner Construction

  Jan 28, 202652 minS0

  <p>For our very first episode, we welcomed Erin Mignano,Vice President and General Manager at Turner Construction Company, for a conversation with Maya Middlebrook, Turner’s Community Engagement Strategist and ACI YP Committee Vice-Chairman. </p><p>Erin brought everything we hoped for in a kickoff guest: honesty, humor, and more than 20 years of insight spanning the field to the boardroom. She shares the biggest wins and toughest challenges that shaped her career, the importance of relationship-building, and the impact of advocating forherself.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are in the greater Cincinnati area and interested in attending an...

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