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Let's Talk Shop, Episode 8: Integrated Project Delivery with Matt Cramer Jan 08, 2020

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What are the benefits of integrated project delivery? In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA president, talks with Matt Cramer, president, Dee Cramer, on how he got started with integrated project delivery (IPD). Dee Cramer has completed eight IPD projects in Michigan and have noticed a great increase in customer satisfaction when using this process.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 6: Lean Construction with James Morgan Oct 16, 2019

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In Episode 6 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with James Morgan, President, and CEO of Worcester Air Conditioning in Ashland, Mass, about lean construction techniques.

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 7: What We Can Learn from Australia Oct 16, 2019

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In Episode 7 of Let's Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President, Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President-elect, is in Australia with Russell Telford, managing director of A.G. Coombs and national President of the Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA) and Sumit Oberoi, National Director of AMCA and SMACNA Chapter Executive. They talk about some of the similarities and differences in Australia versus the United States, particularly with prefabrication and modularization as well as workforce issues.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 5: Smoke/Fire Damper Testing with Tony Kocurek Aug 11, 2019

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In Episode 5 of Let's Talk Shop, host Angie Simon President, of Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA President-elect talks to Tony Kocurek, owner of Energy Balance and Integration LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their conversation centers on smoke/fire damper testing and certification. Tony talks about his work in air testing and balancing as well as how his company got started in fire/life safety and its implications for contractors.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 4: Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Joe Isom Jul 11, 2019

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Joe Isom, vice president (former president), California Sheet Metal is featured in this episode of Let’s Talk Shop. Host Angie Simon, president, Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA president-elect talks with Joe about his company’s conversion to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). They discuss how this succession strategy has improved the culture of the company and how it has changed the way staff and leadership view their roles at California Sheet Metal.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 3: Peer Groups Jul 05, 2019

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In Episode 3 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President, sits down with Matt Cramer of Dee Cramer, Inc. and Jack Knox of R.F. Knox Company. This conversation takes a look at peer groups and their value to the industry.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 1:Trends in Prefabrication May 28, 2019

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Produced by SMACNA, Let’s Talk Shop is hosted by Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President-Elect. The first episode features Joseph Lansdell, President of Poynter Sheet Metal, on trends in prefabrication and its impact on the industry. The 20-minute conversation focuses on why and how contractors should get started with prefabrication and what cultural shifts need to happen to make the transition successful. As owners of large and small sheet metal shops, Angie and Joseph talk about the issues they have encountered as well as the benefits.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 2: Solutions First: Full Service Design-Build May 22, 2019

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In Episode 2 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President, of Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA President-Elect talks with Guy Gast, President, The Waldinger Corporation, Iowa Division. Their conversation focuses on their companies’ journey into design-build and how this system has benefited their businesses. They discuss the highlights of a solutions-first approach and the advantages of being a one-stop shop for their customers.

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