Construction safety isn’t just a regulation; it’s the foundation of every successful project.

In this #podcast episode, we sit down with Mike Maloney of ABC® Massachusetts and Gould Construction Institute to explore the critical role of construction safety, training, and the current state of trades careers.

From apprenticeship programs to the latest OSHA requirements, Mike shares how today’s commercial construction contractors can protect workers, fill the labor shortage, and grow their businesses responsibly.

Topics we cover:

00:13 – Introduction: Mike Maloney

02:51 – Apprenticeship programs and worker training

10:18 – How to become an instructor and maximize worker construction safety

13:25 – Workforce shortages in construction

27:42 – Improve worker safety on job sites through proper training

37:16 – Scholarships and opportunities for commercial construction contractors and apprentices

Links from the show: 

💡 Learn more about ABC® Massachusetts: https://www.abcma.org

🎓 Explore Gould Construction Institute: https://www.gwgci.org 

🎧 Listen to The Build Zone Podcast: https://www.abcma.org/Membership/The-Build-Zone-Podcast 

Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-maloney-7294811a2/ 

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