Podcasts about government affairs kevin mckenney

In this episode we are joined by Simone Bruni, Principal, Demo Diva as we discuss how she started in the industry, workforce development and how she has leveraged her relationships in her community and her membership in NDA to the benefit of her company and the industry. As a woman owned company she imparts words of wisdom not just for aspiring young women considering a career in demolition but is applicable to all up and coming professionals. Next we hear from past NDA scholarship recipient Joseph Hampel as he discusses what his NDA scholarship has meant to him and his career. Finally we hear from NDA's Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney as he discusses progress on the proposed infrastructure legislation.

In this episode we are joined by 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards winner Herbert T. Duane as he discusses his contributions to the industry and work with the National Demolition Association. Additionally, NDA's Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney provides an update on the legislative and regulatory landscape for the remainder of 2021 and a recap NDA's lobbying activities under the new Congress and Administration. Stay tuned!

In this episode we are joined by NDA partner Affinity HR Group’s Claudia St. John as she discusses potential HR impacts from the Biden administration including expanded FFCRA provisions, regulatory workplace protections and a federal minimum wage increase. Next we hear from Jose Blanco, the Secretary-General for the European Demolition Association (EDA) as he discusses how the association and his members have been navigating the pandemic and what the industry in Europe has learned as a result. Finally, we hear from NDA’s Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney as he discusses the Biden infrastructure plan. We would like to thank Volvo CE for their sponsorship of this episode.

The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. In this episode, Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Jessica Facciponti, Director of Government Affairs at the New York Housing Development Corporation and Chair of NALHFA's Legislative Committee to discuss NALHFA's priorities and victories in the policy sphere and to provide members an update on recent legislative activity. Listen now to hear the latest on the COVID-19 Relief Bill, its impact on the housing industry and affordability, and the key upcoming housing policy topics.

On this episode, NDA’s Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Ray Martinez, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and his staff about the new drug and alcohol clearinghouse and what employers need to know. Later Kevin will speak with Jim Graham with Winter Environmental about the upcoming World Demolition Summit and then update you on the latest legislative and regulatory developments.

On this episode of Demolition Now, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Andy Levinson, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Standards and Guidance at OSHA on the Safe + Sound Campaign, which NDA is part of. Later, Kevin speaks with Robin Thorne, CEO of CTI Environmental and the Founder of Demochicks.com. They discuss her efforts to increase engagement and participation for women in construction and demolition so you won’t want to miss this episode.

On this episode, NDA’s Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with NDA President Chris Godek about his term as president and what he’s working to accomplish. Kevin will also speak with Scott Turner, the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, and officials from HUD and SBA on Opportunity Zones and what the Administration is doing for these areas, along with the role of demolition in these efforts. Later, Kevin provides an update on the federal regulations NDA has weighed in on and what is coming in the next few months.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Jon Grosshans with EPA Region 5 to discuss land revitalization efforts, including how EPA works at the local level and how demolition plays a role. Later, Kevin speaks with Dennis McGarel of Brandenburg and Jeff Lambert of NDA about the recent Washington Fly-In. They discuss their meetings with OSHA and EPA, along with the action items and opportunities of the industry in 2019. Finally, Kevin will provide an update on the important legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Greg Menen about Demolition Rockies. Kevin and Greg go over the exciting educational and social events taking place in Colorado March 22-25. Later, Kevin provides an update on some important regulatory developments and discusses the upcoming Washington Fly-In.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with David O’Connor from OSHA’s Directorate of Standards and Guidance about the crystalline silica rule about compliance and what to expect moving forward. Later, Kevin discusses the federal government shutdown including a background, what the issues are and how we get a resolution moving forward.

In this Episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney will speak with Spencer Chretien of Citizens Against Government Waste about the recent midterm elections and explore Congress’s plans for 2019. In addition, this episode will provide updates on important OSHA regulations, along with an interview with Jeff Lambert about the World Demolition Summit in Dublin.

WDMA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney discusses the results and impact of the Midterm Elections with Jordan Stoick, Vice President of Government Relations for the National Association of Manufacturers. WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien has a conversation with Tom Himmel of the RiteScreen Company about trends in screen manufacturing.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney will speak with Walt Reeves of Volvo Construction Equipment about the company and the World Demolition Summit in Dublin. In addition, this episode will update you on the status of the crystalline silica rule, OSHA record-keeping requirements, and the political climate in Washington.