Episodios

  • Nathan Ahrens and Joe Smith Talk Apprenticeships (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #20
    Apr 13 2026

    Today, Nathan is back in the trailer to go in depth on apprenticeships and the value of on-the-job experience.

    What advantages does technology give to the younger generation of workers? How does an apprenticeship prepare a person to succeed in their field? What challenges arise from a lack of experience?

    Find out the answers and more on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    39 m
  • Nathan Ahrens and Joe Smith Go On a Journey (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #19
    Apr 6 2026

    Today, Nathan Ahrens joins Joe to talk about his experience as a journeyman and the state of the industry.

    What does it take to do underwater construction? How do you manage changing friendships as you move up the ladder? How many electricians retire for every one that is hired?

    Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    30 m
  • Rob Baker and Joe Smith Have A Plan (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #18
    Mar 30 2026

    Today, Rob Baker joins Joe again in the trailer to talk about project planning and team cohesion.

    What goes into making a good plan? What is 'Horse Trading' and how does it help you as a superintendent? How can you keep a team cohesive and happy or fix it when it isn't?

    Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    34 m
  • Rob Baker and Joe Smith Get Field Smart (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #17
    Mar 23 2026

    Today, Rob Baker is in the trailer to discuss his experiences and lessons from his 40 year career.

    What can you learn from a complex project? What are 'field smarts'? What can a young superintendent teach a seasoned individual?

    Find out the answers and more in this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    31 m
  • Corey Schoenfelder and Joe Smith Talk Next Generation Leadership (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #16
    Mar 16 2026

    Corey joins us again to discuss her involvement in connecting with the next generation of the construction industry.

    How do we introduce a younger audience to the construction industry? How does training people futureproof a business? What does the next generation of training look like?

    Find out the answers and more on today's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!'

    Check out Corey's programs!

    Training & Development: https://abccentralflorida.com/training-development/

    Apprenticeships: https://abccentralflorida.com/apprenticeships/

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    33 m
  • Corey Schoenfelder and Joe Smith Take Notes (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #15
    Mar 9 2026

    Today, Joe is joined by Corey Schoenfelder, Apprenticeship and Emerging Workforce Director at ABC Central Florida.

    What is Corey's background and how did she become involved in the construction industry? What is NAWIC and how does it help women in the industry? How are apprenticeship courses, like those offered at ABC, important for new members in the industry?

    Find out the answers and more on today's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

    Check out Corey's programs!

    Training & Development: https://abccentralflorida.com/training-development/

    Apprenticeships: https://abccentralflorida.com/apprenticeships/

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    32 m
  • Steve Williams and Joe Smith Handle Logistics (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #14
    Mar 2 2026

    This week Steve returns to share some additional insights about healthcare construction.

    What are some materials in healthcare construction that require special logistical consideration? How can being a specialist superintendent help you to be more effective in identifying potential problems? How do you balance the wants and needs of an owner with your contractual obligations?

    Find out the answers on this episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    33 m
  • Steve Williams and Joe Smith Determine the Difficulty (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #13
    Feb 23 2026

    In this weeks episode Joe is joined by Steve Williams, an experienced superintendent who specializes in healthcare construction.

    What were some of Steve's favorite projects and how does he rate the difficulty? What are some of the special considerations to account for when working a project around an active hospital? How do you build around areas prone to hurricanes and flooding? What is AHCA and how do you prepare for their inspections?

    Find out the answers in this edition of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    34 m