What is under the hard hat?

Under the Hard Hat is the go-to resource for construction professionals and the only platform that brings together valuable information for workers of every level in one place.

If you wear a hard hat while on the job, Under the Hard Hat is for you.

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MEET THE TEAM

Andrea Barrett

Director of Inspiration

Contact me for:

  • Content inquiries
  • Media partnerships
  • Advertising/sponsorships
  • General questions

The key to my heart is: Food, dogs, going on outdoor adventures

My idea of happiness: Being immersed in nature, farm life, homesteading

Outside of work, you’ll find me: Gardening, hiking with my dogs, doing barre, and spending time with family

Safra Malik

Social Media Master

Contact me for:

  • Social Media Partnerships 
  • Content Sharing 
  • Event Promotion
  • Influencer or affiliate programs 

Handicrafter: Constantly working on new crochet patterns, experimenting with bullet journal layouts, and diving into the latest Pinterest DIY projects.

When I’m not on social media, you might find me: Enjoying live music at a concert or festival, watching the latest blockbuster, or canoeing on a lake, probably with a book.

Vines I Quote Daily: “look at all those chickens” or “it’s an avocado, thanks!”

If I won the lottery I’d… build a dog rescue facility and animal sanctuary

Alex Klocek

Content Maverick: sometimes you gotta buzz the tower and take your writing to Mach 10

Contact me for:

  • Content inquiries
  • Fly by’s

Where to find me: If I’m not hiking outside, I’m probably climbing in Squamish

My favourite indoor activities: The gym or a local coffee shop reading some books

Dad jokes are my favorite: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

Madeleine Somerville

Content Contributor

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  • Content inquiries

In a previous life I may have been: Emily Dickinson. We are both eldest daughters who love to write, wear a lot of white, and hate to leave the house. 

Current obsession: My wildflower garden. 

Best recent reads: Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, Hello Beautiful by Anne Napolitano, and Stoner by John Williams.

Alexis Nicols

Content Contributor

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  • Content inquiries
  • Interview opportunities
  • Great pitches

When I’m not under the hard hat: You’ll find me at the beach with the dog, raising two boys (they’re mine), or making my own jewelry. Sometimes all three at once.

Current obsessions: (Watching) True crime; (Reading) anything by Charles Bukowski; (Eating) All things sushi.

Something you might not know: I was an actor for one hot minute. You may have seen me in… wait. Never mind.

Adam Bennett

Content Contributor

Contact me for:

  • Content inquiries 

In my spare time: I’m dreaming… dreaming big and planning the next venture or adventure

Goal: Become a full-time writer one day… still dreaming

What drives me?: All of the above