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Management and the Future of Construction: A discussion with John Stevens

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In this episode, host Kirk Westwood speaks with John Stevens, Owner and Founder of Thermal Solutions. Thermal Solutions specializes in commercial and industrial insulation for the industrial market. John shares insight into his 40+ years in the business, how his family has joined him through the decades at Thermal Solutions, why he hires union workers, and what he expects from the future of the construction industry. 

The Construction User 2.0 podcast is brought to you by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC). Your host, Kirk Westwood, is Director of Marketing for TAUC. Kirk has helped many organizations tell their stories as a photographer, blogger, web-streamer, and consultant. In each episode, we’ll explore the latest labor trends, industry insights, and important issues in the world of construction. Our guests are industry leaders, subject matter experts, and innovative visionaries discussing how we are building the ‘world of tomorrow.’ TAUC is made up of more than 1,800 contractor companies that utilize union labor for their projects, as well as local contractor associations and vendors in the industrial maintenance and construction fields. TAUC’s mission is to act as an advocate for union contractors and enhance cooperation between all parties to achieve the successful completion of construction projects. 

Discussion points:

  • John’s song - Thunderstruck by AC/DC
  • The path of John’s career to Thermal Solutions
  • A family affair - The Stevens family and Thermal Solutions
  • A union man since age 18
  • Misconceptions and vitriol against unions - why?
  • Benefits to union membership - to workers and to those who hire them
  • The growth of future jobs 
  • Adapting within the industry- for the shifting landscape
  • Generational differences
  • TAUC and networking
  • From forecasting ‘x’ number of construction deaths vs. maintaining a ‘zero injury’ record
  • The future is looking good

    • Resources:

    John Stevens LinkedIn

    Thermal Solutions

    Kirk Westwood TAUC

    TAUC Website

    Kirk Westwood LinkedIn

    The Construction User Magazine back issues

     

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