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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!

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Broadcast on:
12 Mar 2025

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!