Safety in the Construction Sector with Cesar Martinez and Nat Carroll E23
Robert and J.J. sat down with Cesar Martinez of Martinez Safety Services and Nat Carroll of Insure Compliance and got the 411 on construction safety. Our contractor and trades listeners absolutely must hear the advice and tips that get you back to your family everyday.
Martinez Safety Services, is an independent safety consulting, Management and training firm. With over 28 years of experience as a Safety Professional, Cesar Martinez launched his company Martinez Safety Services in 2020.
They’re core group of clients and services provided is in the construction sector. They work with a variety of clients from GC, Civil Contractor, Drywall Contractor, residential builders and specialty contractors.
They provide a variety of training in English and Spanish. Martinez Safety Services is based out of Glendale, AZ serving the entire valley of the sun.
Cesar Martinez has made keeping people safe his life’s work.
His career began 28 years ago as a Safety Technician working in the semiconductor industry, and since then he has worked his way up through the general construction ranks from Safety Coordinator to Director of Safety and Risk Management and currently is Principal of Martinez Safety Services LLC.
Insure Compliance believes in protecting people, property, profit, and planet. 
Through safety and compliance programs companies companies become OSHA compliant. Also, insurance costs are reduced insurance costs through best practices.
Nat Carroll has a degree in communication from ASU and has been working in Insure Compliance for 11 years.
He has a passion for protecting people and getting them home at night and has a passion for making the environment sustainable and healthy. Nat has a wonderful wife and a zoo of animals and they are expecting their first child.
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About Your Hosts
Meet JJ Levenske
JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
JJ’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike. JJ does not believe in mediocrity and strives to see the “end at the beginning” for each project, effectuating a higher return on investment for the entire team.
Early on in his career, JJ worked as a cost engineer conducting feasibility estimates, strategic capital estimates, cost planning, and analysis of value engineering for the technology, petrochemical, and food industries. He went on to develop and implement a variety of systems for estimating, scheduling, resource management, and cost tracking while holding Project Manager and Senior Management Positions.
During his tenure, JJ has been involved in $1 billion worth of construction services. A strong entrepreneurial acumen allows him to be the perfect advocate for your facility based business solutions.
Meet Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson is a knowledgeable construction professional with over 40 years of experience. His experience ranges from residential to the commercial and industrial sectors.
Robert began working in the trades immediately out of high school and quickly advanced to Journeyman status. Robert went on to estimating, operations, senior level management and then business development.
Robert is consistently building relationships and networking with those associated with all aspects of development and construction. Robert has become a respected source for prefabricated construction solutions.
Robert enjoys spending time with Pam, his wife of 42 years, their 3 children, and 10 grandchildren.
About Our Sponsors
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Bleuwave is passionate about what they do and takes pride in their partner’s success.
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