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Appetite for Construction

John Mesenbrink, Tim Ward
Plumbing
HVAC
Construction Industry
Plumbing Industry
Nexstar Network
PHCC
Sustainability
Workforce Development
Mental Health
American Plumber Stories
AHR Expo
Bradford White
IAPMO
Trade Shows
Artificial Intelligence
Milwaukee Tool
PHCC Connect
Construction
Urine Recycling
Social Media

Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and features interviews with industry professionals and a variety of irrelevant, fun stuff that we hope you will enjoy. Trust us, we are just two regular guys with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions. #construc... more

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Dr. David Yashar, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), talks about a new water heater design that helps keep pathogens at bay by raising the heat to at temperature that kills essentially all concerning bacteria. No... more

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Tim and John chat with Westie Magnuson, Chief Culture Officer, HireAligned, Portland, Oregon. He’s also a Presenter at PHCC CONNECT 2026: “Recruiting in the Trades: Modern Tactics With Proven Results.” Magnuson specializes in helpin... more

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Tim and John welcome in Cambria McLeod, Vice President of Industry Relations and Business Development, IAPMO, as she discusses counterfeit plumbing products and the impact of counterfeit use of IAPMO certification marks what the ind... more

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Recent Guests

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Danny Miller
Global Product Manager, GF (George Fisher)
GF (George Fisher)
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Dan Worm
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Jeffrey Sixsmith
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James Chandler
Head of Engineering Services, GF
GF
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Denis Hamon
The Apprentice, plumbing industry ambassador
PHCC/Washington PHCC
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Paige Knowles
All Trades Paige / Plumber Paige
Self/All Trades Paige
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Michael Riggleman
Electrical instructor, Maryland
Center for Career and Technical Education / IBW program
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Brandon Hudson
Director of Workforce Development for SkillsUSA
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Episode: Getting to Know SkillsUSA

Hosts

John Mesenbrink
Host with Tim Ward, focusing on construction trades and industry insights.
Tim Ward
Co-host alongside John Mesenbrink, with a focus on the trades and industry operations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • The best

    Tim and John are a fantastic listen. They bring out the best in guests, and are always relaxed, fun, and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ptatc11
    United States10 months ago
  • Great listen!

    Always a great listen! Thanks John and Tim for what you do for the the trades.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mick_Plumb
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative!

    Tons of information on this podcast. Kudos to these guys for supporting the trades.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xzPoopNugget2xz
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Always fun and an easy listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Team Jandy
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Team Jandy
    United States4 years ago

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Thanks for supporting the trades and delivering practical insights for contractors.
Informative and action-oriented—tons of info for real-world trade work.
Consistently great for a casual yet informative listen.
The hosts are relaxed, insightful, and bring out the best in guests.

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Design Better, Build Better
Q: What were the key takeaways from the Offsite Trends session?
The speakers highlighted macro industry trends, the shift from traditional product selling to providing full prefab services, the importance of designing for prefab, and how partnerships between manufacturers and contractors can accelerate productivity on site.
Getting to Know SkillsUSA
Q: Charlie, how did you get into this path and what does Worlds training and competition look like for you?
Charlie's segment discusses his journey from a Connecticut school to national and world competitions, training in both plumbing and heating disciplines, and building a business while preparing for WorldSkills; it highlights the support network including NCCER and mentors.
Getting to Know SkillsUSA
Q: From your seat, what are you doing to educate state, local, and national stakeholders to help getting funds and support for CTE?
We leverage relationships with the Department of Education and Department of Labor, maintain a set of legislative priorities, and provide advocacy training through State Association Directors to inform legislators and communities about funding needs and the impact on students.
Getting to Know SkillsUSA
Q: So what I love about SkillsUSA, you have your own media department, and I've been following the social media; it's fun and directed at younger crowds. Are you seeing more younger kids interested in the trades in the last five or six years, maybe after COVID?
We are seeing increased interest, aided by our media team promoting the trades and exposing students to CTE early, with programs like 24 middle school competitions to help shift perceptions and show what careers in the trades look like.
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Q: How can someone participate or register for the summit if they're listening to this episode?
Listeners can click the registration link provided in the podcast description, register to gain access on the day, and then join sessions via mobile with on-demand access and breakout rooms by industry for networking and problem-solving.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appetite for Construction

What is Appetite for Construction about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, trade-focused show that shines a light on the building trades through conversations with practitioners, educators, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently cover offsite fabrication, apprenticeship pathways, workforce development, sustainability, and technology adoption in plumbing, HVAC, and construction. The format combines actionable case studies, real-world workflows, and strategy discussions for contractors, installers, and suppliers alike, with a recurring emphasis on collaboration across manufacturers, distributors, and trade organizations. Noteworthy strengths include a strong emphasis on mentorship, hands-on training, and real-world impact, plus a consistent spotlight on how training and technology can shorten project... more

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1. Randy Ayers
2. Danny Miller
3. Dan Worm
4. Jeffrey Sixsmith
5. James Chandler
6. Denis Hamon
7. Paige Knowles
8. Michael Riggleman

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