Having “the knack” is to be proficient in your industry’s ever-changing realities. Moderated by our hosts Jerry, Bill, Kevin, and Sue, Get the kNACk shares the knowledge, insights, and wisdom of NAC members to give you the skills and expertise to master your career.
The Get the kNACk podcast is published by the National Academy of Construction. NAC honors outstanding construction industry leaders and shares their collective experiences and expertise to help the Nation by improving their industry.
Visit our website at: https://www.naocon.org/get-the-knack/.
From Awareness to Action: Construction Suicide Prevention Week
In support of Construction Suicide Prevention Week, September 14–18, 2026, and National Suicide Prevention Month, this episode of Get the kNACk highlights the construction industry’s continued commitment to mental health and suicide prevention.
Host Sue Steele is joined by NAC member Cal Beyer, Angela Crawford, Executive Director of Construction Suicide Prevention, and Kara McCaffrey, Chief Wellness Officer at Houck and Chair of the 2026 Construction Suicide Prevention Week initiative. Together, they discuss the growth of Construction Suicide Prevention Week and the industry-wide effort to make mental health and suicide prevention a priority.
The guests highlight practical ways construction leaders and organizations can take action, from participating in the national stand-down and taking the pledge to using toolbox talks and promoting available mental health resources. They also share personal experiences and leadership lessons that demonstrate how creating a culture of care, connection, and open conversation can help save lives and build a healthier construction industry.
Resources:
Construction Suicide Prevention Week (https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/):
· Register Your 2026 Participation (https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/how-to-participate/)
· 2026 Stand Down (https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/2025-stand-down/)
· 2026 Webinars (https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/webinars/)
· Toolbox Talks (https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/resources/toolbox-talks/)
SAFE Project (https://www.safeproject.us/):
· NoShame Pledge (https://www.safeproject.us/noshame/)
· Treatment, Family Support and Recovery Housing Locator (https://safelocator.org/en/help-selection)
8 Sept 2026
Building Hope: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Construction with Sonya Bohmann Cal Beyer
In this episode of Get the kNACk, host and NAC member Sue Steele is joined by Cal Beyer of SAFE Project and Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), to discuss mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and recovery in the construction industry.
They explore why mental well-being is an essential part of workplace safety, the importance of safe and person-first language, and how leaders can be visible, vocal, and vulnerable in supporting their teams. Through personal stories and resources like Stronger than the Silence: The Road to Recovery Begins With a Voice, they emphasize how starting conversations, reducing stigma, and connecting people with support can help build a safer and healthier construction industry.
Resources:
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (http://www.preventconstructonsuicide.com/)
Video: Stronger than the Silence: The Road to Recovery Begins With a Voice (https://www.preventconstructionsuicide.com/strongerthanthesilence)
Needs Analysis: & Implementation Tool (https://irp.cdn-website.com/2e2e706c/files/uploaded/ciasp_needs_analysis.pdf)
Safe Messaging Guidelines (https://irp.cdn-website.com/2e2e706c/files/uploaded/CIASP-Safe+Messaging_v2-4.pdf)
Toolbox Talks (https://www.preventconstructionsuicide.com/toolbox-talks)
SAFE Project: (https://www.safeproject.us/)
NoShame Pledge (https://www.safeproject.us/noshame/)
Treatment, Family Support and Recovery Housing Locator (https://safelocator.org/en/help-selection)
28 Jul 2026
Construction Projects on Tribal Land with Glenn Steiger and Jeff Ehret
In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Jerry Eyink brings together leaders from utility and construction sectors to explore a central theme: how building on tribal land differs from conventional construction. Joining him are NAC members Glenn Steiger, retired consultant for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, and Jeff Ehret, founder and chairman of The PENTA Building Group, which has completed over $4 billion in tribal projects across 15 tribes since 2002.
They share how sovereign immunity, tribal courts, and TERO (Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance) employment requirements shape every project, along with the logistical and financial realities of building in remote locations. Importantly, they reveal that success on tribal land depends as much on relationships, patience, and cultural understanding as it does on technical execution. The guests share the leadership lessons from their careers and what it takes to build lasting trust in order to transform the industry to build a better nation.
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