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The Fine Homebuilding PRO TALK Podcast

Podcast 262: PRO TALK With Carpenter Dejah Leger

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to lead carpenter Dejah Leger of Irons Brothers Construction in Shoreline Washington.

By Patrick McCombe

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The Fine Homebuilding podcast is recording a second weekly podcast focusing on the issues facing contractors and professional tradespeople. This week Patrick and Dejah Leger talk about making the transition from graphic arts to carpentry, what it’s like to work construction in the rainy Pacific Northwest and how to increase diversity in the construction workforce.

 


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    john_m1 | Jul 08, 2020 04:29pm | #1

    Absolutely great show. I will say if men knew that power tools would be an equalizer for women the trades would still be using hammers.
    Of course why women aren't running most project amazes me. Scheduling, sequencing, getting consensus, making sure materials are there. The show was awesome.

  2. SpokaneInteriors | Jul 09, 2020 06:27pm | #2

    This was an awesome episode! Thanks for putting in the work to share with us. I know podcasts are not easy to produce.
    Brian @ Spokane Interior Design

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