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Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction PodcastAuthor: National Academy of Construction
Having the knack is to be proficient in your industrys 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/. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Alcohol Awareness in the Construction Industry with Cal Beyer
Episode 2
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Construction workers have been considered nearly twice as likely as those in other industries to experience substance-use challenges, with alcohol playing a particularly prominent role. To spotlight alcohol awareness in the construction industry, host Kevin Hilton welcomes back Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for SAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic). In this conversation, Kevin and Cal discuss current trends surrounding alcohol use in the construction industry and the urgent need for greater awareness, support, and prevention. Cal highlights the importance of building recovery-friendly workplaces and offers practical guidance on how organizations can foster a culture of care and support. The episode emphasizes the human impact of alcohol use, addresses the stigma surrounding recovery, and calls for meaningful action to create safer, healthier workplaces across the industry.Episode ResourcesSAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic)The Snowball — SAFE Project’s national recovery movement3-Minute Overview VideoIndustry PerspectivesReal Talk: Alcohol Awareness and Promoting Workplace RecoveryAsphalt Pro Magazine, Cal Beyer (November 2025)Promoting a Recovery-Ready Workplace by De-Emphasizing Alcohol at Company GatheringsConstruction Financial Management Association, Cal Beyer (2024)Alcohol Education & Awareness (NIAAA)Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health (English PDF)Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health (Spanish PDF)What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?Personal Stories & RecoveryInterview with Laura Jones, author of Beyond Sober: You Put Down the Booze, Now What?National Safety Council Substance Use Cost CalculatorNSC Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator
