Brad sits down with Project Manager Marshall Gallager to discuss some of the key tenets of starting a home building project, what Marshall enjoys about his work, and what tradesmen should do if they want to become a project manager in the future. 

This episode Brad talks with painter extraordinaire, Chris Owsley. They talk about Chris' uncommon love for painting, his family roots in the craft, the relationship tradesmen on a worksite, and more. Thanks for listeing!

David Pemberton has been with Forged Construction since the beginning, but he wasn't always in trade work. He and Brad discuss his background in the Marine Corps and how it shaped who he has become as a carpenter and overall tradesman. David also gives his suggestions to the young man looking to enter the trades, and gives his opinion on what it's like to work for Forged over and against the typical construction company. Thanks for listening!

With over 20 years of construction experience foreman Jay Newbold knows a thing or two about the life of a tradesman. Brad and Jay talk about some key topics of the construction life including specializing in a trade verses being a jack of all, working lone-wolf vs working with a team, the break down of the blue collar body, and the value of entering a career in the trades vs pursuing a college degree. Thanks for listening! 

In this episode we talk with Kyle about his work as a Foreman in our Carpentry Division. His skills include a background in Forestry, and we discuss his decision to join us as a finish carpenter. This has developed him into a meticulous craftsman for doing our siding work. His love of the outdoors, cheerful attitude, and unflappable temperament are a joy to have in our crew.

In this episode, we speak with Nik Galloway, the lead excavator at Forged Excavation. As one of the best in the business, Nik brings a wealth of experience from all corners of the trades, but his heart and expertise are in excavation. Known for his down-to-earth approach and quiet confidence, Nik is a core asset to our team, and his unique insights keep every project grounded and moving forward. Join us as we dive into his journey, the lessons he’s learned in the field, and what makes excavation so essential to the success of every build.