In this episode, Host Martin Halliwell talks with Matteo Forgione P.E., Michael Mcleod P.Eng., and Andriy Kumanosky P.Eng. Forgione Engineering is handling all USA Feng Systems patents, including FeBTUcell and FeGeoWind, for the off-grid customers. Michael McLeod, P.Eng, handles Western Canada Teaming with Feng Systems FePatents with Greg Samchek BC and Geoff Muller Alberta. Story Notes: 🌎Forgione Footprint Vertical Wind Turbine Model 🌎Vertical Wind Turbine Motor 🌎High Magnet Pole Motor Can t...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
Host Martin Halliwell talks with the Founder and Chairman of Cor-Tuf UHPC, Douglas Darling. Cor-Tuf UHPC is the only licensed producer of Cor-Tuf Ultra-High Performance Concrete in the United States and the world. The ultra-high performance concrete mix design is comprised largely of the same materials as traditional concrete. Cor-Tuf UHPC can be used in place of traditional concrete in all current concrete applications. It can also be used in new and innovative ways concrete has not been used i...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 21
Martin Halliwell, Value Engineering Expert, has a serious look at Golf Expert Matt Cook. Host Martin Halliwell was joined by Matt Cook, the Pull Hook podcast host and the Director of Agency at Mission Matters Media. Martin and Matt discussed cool things like the LIV Golf and creating golf money. Watch this Value Engineering Experts podcast episode to learn more about Matt Cook. Story Notes: Introduction of the Pull Hook Golf Podcast Bringing the Realness in the Podcast Podcast Hockey Stick Exper...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Host Martin Halliwell with Matt Janes, M.E.Sc, discussed The Bow Shoring; its background, geology, challenges, design philosophy, site progress, and lessons. This discussion was filmed in 2008. Matthew (Matt) Janes, M.E.Sc., P.Eng., MBA, has strong expertise in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical dynamics, geo-structural engineering, and finite element analysis, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the industry. He is a highly active member of the D...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Host Martin Halliwell talks with Jim Kaylor, Principal Consultant at Durability Consultants, with co-hosts Sarah Taylor and Michael McLeod. They discuss the Dricrete' Shotcrete' application and the FeH20Loc CAD Illustrations. Durability Consultants is Factory Licensed to market, sell and service ISE Logik Concrete Admixtures, DriCrete's 20-Year Warranted Foundation Enclosure Waterproofing system, BoMetals's Diamond Dowel systems, Neptune Coatings, Arisfor (Stucco/Mortar) and the...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts podcast, Host Martin talks with David Lawn, M. Esc. & MEDA Engineer and Robert Higgins,Consultant - Product Development, Concrete related and a renowned USA Concrete Expert. They highlight the topic about enhancing the e5 colloidal silica systems. MEDA (Modern Engineering Design Associates) Limited was founded in 1970 by Melvyn and Carole Lawn to be a class leading engineering design firm in Windsor, ON. Since this time MEDA Limited (MEDA) has...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 17
Part two of the episode with Robert Higgins, Consultant - Product Development, Concrete related and a renowned USA Concrete Expert, with Michael Mcleod, David Burns, Rick Cuthbert and your host Martin Halliwell. They talk about the E5 concrete revolution. Robert has expertise in moisture-related concrete issues, having been involved with waterproofing, technical committees, professional groups, lecturing, teaching, and construction defect litigation. He is equally involved in product and process...
Aug 25, 2022•57 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts podcast, Robert Higgins, Consultant - Product Development, Concrete related and a renowned USA Concrete Expert, takes on all questions from a special panel of Feng experts with Host Martin Halliwell and Michael Mcleod asked questions related to MVER for flooring & e5 admixture .Robert also provides many Actionable answers as e5 is changing our concrete industry. Robert has expertise in moisture-related concrete issues, having been involved wit...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts podcast, Rory Bosma, Independent Manufacturing Representative at Specification Products, talks about the success of E5 products and answers questions regarding the E5 revolution in USA markets and more questions relating to E5 from a special panel of Feng experts with Host Martin Halliwell, David Burns and Rick Cuthbert. E5 is the only silicate-free nano silica technology that internally cures concrete, thus eliminating the drawbacks associated wi...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Host Martin Halliwell talks with Matteo Forgione, President at Forgione Engineering, Inc. Matteo is an entrepreneur with a passion for solving problems. He designs products and solves everyday problems with practical approaches using classical engineering coupled with the hottest technology. He is a skateboarder turned engineer; he incorporated leadership and interpersonal skills into relatively rough industries to encourage growth that w...
Jun 09, 2022•56 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Host Martin Halliwell talks with Brendan Jakubowski , Senior Superintendent, Eastern Canada at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc., is a construction company in Canada, providing services to private and public sector clients across its three core segments of Infrastructure, Industrial, and Concessions. Story Notes Brendan Background Drain Conditions Wall Design The Need for Safety Huddles Mechanical Inspection Devices Water Proofing Learn m...
Jun 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Host Martin Halliwell talks with Tayber Yastremski, President at Sustainable Projects Group (SPG) . Tayber was born into the world of energy and sustainability growing up in a household of entrepreneurs and clean energy innovators. He was the youngest member in his community to present to council and successfully pass a program to implement a sustainable waste management system. Calling Tayber a highly motivated individual is an understat...
May 12, 2022•52 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Host Martin Halliwell and Adam Torres talks about reducing the CO2 creation in the industry and implementing new techniques with his firm, Footprint Engineering. Discussing the firm’s commitment to designing and implementing low-carbon innovations, Martin explains that Footprint is a sustainability-focused civil engineering firm with more than 1000 years of combined experience across its team and partner network. The focus, he says, is on...
May 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Charles Crans , Independent Geo-Structural Project Consultant at Charles G. Crans Geo-Structural Project Services. Charles has 35 years of experience in the Geo-Structural Contracting field. He is an experienced Heavy Civil Construction professional with a wide variety of skills accumulated throughout his career, and with proven success in managing complex Geo-Structural Construction, design development, business...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 9
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Luke Shantz, President at Arcadian Projects and EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) Board Member. As a seasoned construction professional with over 25 years experience working in the commercial, industrial, and energy markets, Luke has worked within various manufacturing sectors providing a broad range of maintenance and construction services, and have built both new construction and renewable energy projects. Both o...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Ashley Burk , B.Eng., LL.B. Founder of Burk Law PC. Ashley provides legal advice to Feng in the areas of patent and trademark law, IP licensing, and corporate law. Following many years of representing clients in a variety of industries, Ashley is able to advise on the broader, practical impact of legal decisions on the business. Ashley works with Feng to harness the power of IP to advance business, grow revenues,...
Apr 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Shane O'Neill, Principal hydrogeologist at O'Neill Hydro-Geotechnical Engineering. Shane is a professionally registered senior hydrogeologist with expertise in all aspects of groundwater, from mine hydrogeology to water resources development, bottled water to geothermal energy, and 2D groundwater flow modeling to complex 3D hydromechanical models. He worked for groundwater consulting firms, manufacturing faciliti...
Apr 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Troy Issigonis, Geotechnical Engineer with Terrane Geotechnical Group Ltd. Troy is a Professional Engineer with more than 25 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience, primarily foundation and excavation support. This experience includes assisting with thousands of projects with a wide variety of sizes and types. Terrane Engineering Group Ltd. are qualified engineers and technicians experienced in providing pr...
Mar 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Matthew Janes, M.E.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. Matthew has strong expertise in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical dynamics, geo-structural engineering and finite element analysis, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the industry. He is a highly active member of the Deep Foundations Institute, serving as a Trustee for the past 10 years and as President 2018-2020. A few of his memorable project...
Mar 24, 2022•51 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Paul Fendley , National Sales Manager at Active Minerals International. Paul has 10+ years of experience in the concrete industry. He graduated with a B.S. in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University where he was granted the Undergraduate Research Award to create a novel concrete application in viticulture. Upon graduation, Paul worked for Lafarge, N.A., before transitioning into leader...
Mar 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of The Value Engineering Experts Podcast, Martin Halliwell talks to Joe Shetterley, CEO at Specification Products. Martin and Joe discuss the different unique products of E5, such as the Liquid Fly Ash. They also talk about various amazing Concrete Patent Technologies. Story Notes: Joe Shetterley's Life Experience Concrete Patent Technologies What is Bridge Deck Top Products of E5 Finish Floor Standards Durability or Strength for Long Lasting Concrete Purdue University Proper Way...
Feb 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Martin Halliwell, President of Footprint Engineering Inc., whose mission is to lower CO2 in the built environment, introduces us to the Value Engineering Experts Podcast. The podcast aims to recognize the legacy of many individuals, owners, and people who have similar values and bring expertise to quality workmanship and construction. Martin Halliwell is considered a visionary by industry peers in foundations, engineering, and the contracting business. He has a steady flow of in...
Feb 17, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1