Concrete Credentials

Dec 18 2024 50 ep. 32 mins 7
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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.

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The Sustainability and Fire Resilience of Concrete

Dec 18 2024 39 mins  
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 explores how engineers and architects can go beyond building code requirements to prioritize sustainability and resilience.

Advancing Concrete's Future

Dec 12 2024 23 mins  
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 communities and advancing the industry's role in decarbonization, sustainability and innovation.

The Future of Eco-Friendly Infrastructure

Dec 05 2024 26 mins  
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 innovations. Join us for an insightful discussion on energy efficiency, technology and the future of eco-friendly infrastructure.

Empowering Women in the Concrete Industry

Nov 25 2024 8 mins  
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 as Jennifer offers valuable insights for women looking to join the field.

AI and Concrete: The Future of Construction

Nov 13 2024 31 mins  
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 AI's potential to optimize concrete performance using AskConcrete.

How to Improve the Performance of Buildings

Oct 30 2024 17 mins  
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 buildings during natural disasters and IBHS's initiatives to build disaster-proof homes.

How to Reduce Disaster-Related Losses by Building Better

Aug 21 2024 46 mins  
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 development of resilient homes, aiming to lower insurance expenses and mitigate damage. Join in on this insightful discussion to learn how to red

Meeting Sustainability Goals with Green and Resilient Building Design

Aug 08 2024 35 mins  
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 insightful discussion on how resilient building design has a positive impact on sustainability goals and how it contributes to the economic vitali

The Benefits and Misconceptions of Concrete Masonry

Jul 25 2024 23 mins  
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 in this dynamic industry.

Ozinga: Transforming the Industry with Low-Carbon Concrete

Jul 10 2024 45 mins  
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 design and build industry. Tune in to learn more about what industry experts have learned about building with low-carbon concrete and how we ca