Concrete Credentials
Concrete Credentials is a podcast by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Build With Strength, and Pave Ahead. Hosted by NRMCA Executive Vice President Gregg Lewis, AIA, LEED AP, the podcast will feature experts from the design, development, construction, and other sectors in an effort to educate listeners on the benefits of utilizing concrete.
Episodes
57 episodes
Raising the Standard: Data, Hazards and the Future of Fire Safety
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, we are joined by Birgitte Messerschmidt, Director of Research at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). She highlights NFPA’s unique, data-driven research and advocate for shifting fire s...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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32:09
Building for the Future: Resilient Homes with Advanced Concrete Innovation
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, we are joined by Franck Boursier, CEO of Everlasting Homes Group. He explores how Everlasting’s use of SCIP and Ultra High-Performance Concrete enables homes to withstand disasters, reduce energy and mai...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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25:02
AI’s Role in Concrete Innovation
On this episode of Concrete Credentials we are joined by Rich Szecsy, CEO of Big Town Concrete for an in-depth conversation on AI adoption in concrete production and construction. Rich explores how clearly defining problems, prioritizing data q...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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41:02
Advancing Climate Resilience Through Innovation and Collaboration
In this episode of Concrete Credentials, we’re joined by Laurie Schoeman, Chief Investment and Impact Officer at Partners for the Common Good, for an insightful conversation on creating climate-resilient communities. Laurie discusses how strong...
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31:02
How Architects Are Designing Resilient Communities
In this episode of Concrete Credentials, we welcome Illya Azaroff, AIA President Elect, for a conversation on the ethical duty of architects and allied professionals to prioritize resilient, disaster-resistant design and to advocate against...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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39:15
Communicating Sustainability in the Concrete Industry
Tune in for the latest episode of Concrete Credentials with Karin Perrisinotto, Sustainability Manager at CalPortland. Learn more about the critical elements of effective sustainability communication and explore the importance of not only deliv...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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36:23
Building Better Together: Navigating Change and Driving Progress in the Concrete Industry
On the Season 6 premier of Concrete Credentials, host Gregg Lewis is joined by Jeannette Monroe, Senior Vice President of Learning and Development at NRMCA. Jeannette shares insights on the significance of open communication and collaboration i...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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39:11
The Sustainability and Fire Resilience of Concrete
On the Season 5 finale of Concrete Credentials, host Shamim Rashid-Sumar is joined by Brian Meacham, Director of Risk and Regulatory Consulting at Crux Consulting LLC. Brian discusses his expertise in the fire resilience of concrete and explore...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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39:24
Advancing Concrete's Future
Tune in for the latest episode of Concrete Credentials with Julie Garbini, President of Concrete Advancement Foundation. Learn more about Julie's experience in the concrete industry and how the Foundation is building resilient, affordable commu...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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23:35
The Future of Eco-Friendly Infrastructure
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, George Guszcza, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences, joins Shamim Rashid-Sumar from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association to discuss sustainable building innova...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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26:21
Empowering Women in the Concrete Industry
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Jennifer Foran from National Ready Mixed Concrete Association member company Lauren Concrete, shares her journey into the construction industry and the evolution of women's roles in concrete. Tune in now...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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8:15
AI and Concrete: The Future of Construction
In this episode of Concrete Credentials, host Gregg Lewis is joined by Sean Devine, founder and CEO of XBE, to discuss AI’s evolving role in the concrete industry and his latest AI partnership with NRMCA, AskConcrete. Listen now as we discuss A...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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31:57
How to Improve the Performance of Buildings
In the latest episode of Concrete Credentials, host Shamim Rashid-Sumar is joined by Dr. Anne Cope, Chief Engineer of Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Together, they explore her research on how to improve the performance of buildin...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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17:10
How to Reduce Disaster-Related Losses by Building Better
In the latest episode of Concrete Credentials, host Gregg Lewis is joined by Julie Shiyou-Woodard, President and CEO of Smart Home America. Together, the explore the initiatives Julie and her team are doing to educate and advocate for the devel...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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46:01
Meeting Sustainability Goals with Green and Resilient Building Design
In this episode of Concrete Credentials, join Shamim Rashid-Sumar, NRMCA's Senior Vice President of Codes and Standards, and Evan Reis, Structural Engineer and Executive Director at the United States Resiliency Council Structural, for an insigh...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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35:15
The Benefits and Misconceptions of Concrete Masonry
In this episode, Gregg Lewis welcome Kim Spahn, the CEO of Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC). Together, they explore the advantages and common misconceptions surrounding concrete masonry, as well as provide insights on how to launch your career i...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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23:43
Ozinga: Transforming the Industry with Low-Carbon Concrete
In Season 5 Episode 4 of Concrete Credentials, Marty Ozinga, Ozinga CEO, and Ryan Cialdella, Ozinga Vice President of Innovation & Market Development, sit down to discuss the adoption of low-carbon concrete and how it will transform the des...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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45:41
Building a Sustainable Future: Cement Decarbonization and Net Zero Construction
In Season 5 Episode 3 of Concrete Credentials, NRMCA's Senior Director of Building Innovations, Frank Mruk, is joined by Bill Yearsley and Pat Walker from Terra CO2. Terra CO2 is at the forefront of the transition to net zero construction. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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53:50
Why Carbon Negative Concrete Products are Being Developed
In this episode, we are joined by Keith Crossland, CEO & CO-Founder of Carbon Negative. We discuss Carbon Negative's proprietary AI that develops carbon negative concrete and concrete products.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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37:49
Concrete's Durability: Solving the Construction Industry's Challenges
In the season premiere of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by Forensic Engineering Expert Derek Hodgin to discuss his career experiences and how he has found that building with concrete solves some of the largest challenges faced by the de...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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32:36
Why architects design concrete structures
In this episode, we are joined by Andrea Hektor, senior structural engineer at BIG Architects. We discuss BIG's new headquarters, located in Copenhagen, which is built with concrete. Hear why concrete was the material of choice for this innovat...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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54:06
Concrete: The Material of Choice to Commemorate Our Nation's Heroes
In honor of National Medal of Honor Day, Chris Cassidy, President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, joined guest host Gary Mullings to discuss the National Medal of Honor Museum. The museum is under construction in Arlin...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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23:04
Low-Carbon Cement is Revolutionizing the Construction Industry
On Season 4 Episode 7 of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guests Leah Ellis and Brandon Williams of Sublime Systems. This episode explores Sublime Systems' breakthrough process to produce low-carbon cement by removing the carbon dioxide...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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35:24
How Engineers are Decarbonizing Cement
On Season 4 Episode 6 of Concrete Credentials Gregg is joined by guest Gaurav Sant, professor and the Pritzker Endowed Chair of Sustainability in the Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. This episode explo...
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27:30
Why Industry Professionals Design and Build with ICFs
On Season 4 Episode 5 of Concrete Credentials Gregg is joined by guests Matt Etu, John Rupp and Raf Godlewski to discuss their experience using ICFs for the Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center. This unique project defies traditional concret...
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44:37