Training Trades Continuously

Today we are in conversation with Brian Clarke, a founding and managing member at GEW-LLC. [00:01:00] Quality vs. Safety: Why the Gap? While safety training is common, quality training is almost nonexistent. What if we applied the same discipline to both? [00:03:30] Real-World Consequences of Poor Training From epoxy failures to reversed valves—small mistakes add up to massive financial losses. [00:07:00] The Hidden Cost of Rework Beyond the obvious expenses, rework drains time, morale, and project efficiency. How can teams measure and mitigate these losses? [00:10:15] The Condo Catastrophe: When Bad Quality Hits Home Imagine buying a luxury condo only to be told, “We have to rip out your bathroom.” Quality control isn’t optional—it’s essential. [00:15:45] Contractors vs. Builders: The Trust Issue Why are we called contractors instead of builders? A sobering look at the industry's reputation problem. [00:20:30] Learning from Safety Programs The success of safety meetings shows the path forward—weekly quality training could be a game-changer. [00:27:10] The High Cost of “Can’t See It from My House” Thinking Shortcuts and cover-ups may save time today, but they’ll cost millions down the road. [00:32:20] The Simple Fix: Weekly Quality Training A low-cost, high-impact solution—why isn’t every contractor doing this already? [00:42:00] How Quality Training Can Win More Bids What if a strong quality program became a key differentiator in contract negotiations? [00:52:30] The Megaphone Moment Final thoughts on fixing the industry's biggest blind spot—starting today. Go Build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn: / constructionbrospodcast -Instagram: / constructionbrospodcast -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en -Eddie on LinkedIn: / eddie-c-057b3b11 -Tyler on LinkedIn: / tylerscottcampbell If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!