Deconstructed is the podcast of the Grand Valley Construction Association. Host Jeff MacIntyre talks with industry leaders to break down the issues affecting our business so we can understand them better and move towards building a stronger construction industry here at home and across Canada.
Deconstructed by the Grand Valley Construction Association
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Deconstructed is the podcast of the Grand Valley Construction Association. Host Jeff MacIntyre talks with industry leaders to break down the issues affecting our business so we can understand them better and move towards building a stronger construction industry here at home and across Canada.
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September 8, 2025
From Barriers to Building Better: Building Equitable Trades with Dr. Eden Hennessy
<p>How do we build a more equitable future in the skilled trades?</p><p>On this episode of Deconstructed, host Jeff MacIntyre sits down with <strong>Dr. Eden Hennessy</strong>, Research and Programs Director at the <a href="https://researchcentres.wlu.ca/centre-for-women-in-science/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Laurier Centre for Women in Science</a>, to talk about her photo research exhibit <a href="https://www.edenhennessey.com/uploads/1/0/5/0/105083161/wst_lookbook_v2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Building Equitable Trades</a>.</p><p>From the systemic barriers women and gender-diverse people face, to the urgent labour shortages ahead, Dr. Hennessy shares why time alone won’t fix representation in the trades — and how policy, mentorship, and cultural change can. With stories of resilience, allyship, and a call for more data, this conversation is both a reality check and a roadmap for building a stronger, more inclusive industry.</p>
August 25, 2025
From Waste to Resource: Rethinking Construction with Carly Connor and Green Salvage Materials
<p>What if the future of construction wasn’t just about building, but about reusing, repurposing, and reimagining what we already have? In this episode of Deconstructed, host Jeff MacIntyre sits down with <strong>Carly Connor, founder and CEO of </strong><a href="https://greensalvagedmaterials.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Green Salvage Materials</strong></a>, to explore how the industry can move from a waste-heavy model to a truly circular economy.</p><p>From heritage brick to surplus windows, Carly shares how her team is creating systems of trust and marketplaces that connect what contractors, designers, and municipalities throw away with those who need it most. With landfill space running out and construction costs on the rise, her vision offers not only an environmental solution, but also an economic one.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how construction waste could become construction’s greatest untapped resource, this conversation will open your eyes to the possibilities.</p>
July 21, 2025
AutoCate: Helping Women Car Owners Drive with Confidence
<p>In this episode of GVCA Deconstructed, host Mandy Bujold chats with Stefanie Bruinsma and Emily Pyke, co‑founders of <a href="https://www.autocate.ca/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AutoCate</a>, about their mission to help women feel confident in the garage and behind the wheel.</p><p>They share how AutoCate’s hands‑on workshops teach practical skills—like changing a spare tire, boosting a battery, and reading your owner’s manual—while tackling the “pink tax” and breaking down stereotypes in the trades. You’ll hear how their work is inspiring new confidence, building community, and showing that everyone belongs in the shop.</p><p>00:00 – Stefanie’s journey into the trades<br>04:15 – From shop class to engineering<br>06:45 – The inspiration behind AutoCate<br>08:03 – Workshops: spare tires, batteries, and more<br>10:15 – Hands‑on learning builds confidence<br>11:30 – Tackling the “pink tax”<br>13:30 – Stories from participants<br>21:23 – Emily’s perspective and Women of the Year award<br>24:54 – On‑call advice for car owners<br>26:21 – What better looks like in the industry</p>
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