iReach Podcast
iReach Podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by Paul Robinson, founder of ConstructReach, the iReach Podcast explores bold conversations shaping the future of construction. Each episode features leaders and changemakers who are redefining what it means to build a career in the trades. With a focus on mentorship, leadership, and equity, the show highlights emerging pathways into the industry. Whether you're a student exploring career options, an educator bridging the gap between classroom and workforce, or a professional looking to make a difference, iReach offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh take on the construction industry.
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The podcast delves into themes like mentorship, leadership, and equity in the construction industry. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as diversity in construction, the importance of mentorship for aspiring professionals, and promoting inclusive workplace cultures. Notable episodes include interviews featuring construction superintendents and young project managers discussing their unique challenges and insights in the industry.
Hosted by Paul Robinson, founder of ConstructReach, the iReach Podcast explores bold conversations shaping the future of construction. Each episode features leaders and changemakers who are redefining what it means to build a career in the trades. With a focus on mentorship, leadership, and equity, the show highlights emerging pathways into the industry. Whether you’re a student exploring career options, an educator bridging the gap between classroom and workforce, or a professional looking to make a difference, iReach offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh take on the construction industry.
Director of Industry Advancement at Procore and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Building Construction from Georgia Tech, Dr. Irish Horsey breaks down how she turned a childhood love of buildings into a purpose-driven career shaping the future construction workforce.
In this episode, we get into Irish’s journey—from third-grade clay models to construction management, academia, and now leading programs that tackle labor shortages and broaden access. We unpack the weight of being “the first,” the power of representation, and the practical ways technology (think drones, robotics, AR) is rewriting what a construction career can look like—especially for women and underrepresented talent..
Subscribe, rate, and share. Learn more about Irish’s forthcoming book You Can Be Here: A Woman’s Guide to Construction Careers and join the preorder list at irishhorsey.com.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Dr. Irish Horsey
01:14 Dr. Horsey's Early Passion for Construction
04:43 Educational Journey and Career Beginnings
07:07 Achieving a Historic Milestone
15:29 Balancing Life and Education
17:48 Current Role and Industry Challenges
27:46 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
34:36 Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts
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This podcast is sponsored by Construct Reach.
As a workforce development initiative that builds reachable opportunities through construction, ConstructReach increases the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities within construction, connecting general contractors to interns and innovative internship curricula, creating content and experiences to expose a diverse population to sustainable construction careers, and uniting stakeholders to ensure the construction industry continues to thrive.
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