On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest Allen Hamblen, former NRMCA and PCA Chairman and the current President and CEO of CalPortland. In their conversation, Allen Hamblen delves into how CalPortland has been a leader in driving sustainability initiatives for decades and ways to prioritize creating a carbon neutral future. Hamblen also discusses the importance of company leadership being actively involved in any association they are a part of. Tune in to learn more!...
Mar 15, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest John Carew, former NRMCA chairman and the current President at Carew Concrete & Supply Co., Inc. In their conversation, John discusses a range of topics including industry trends, the value of being an active NRCMA member, and how an “average concrete producer” can be a part of federal advocacy. Carew also touches on the how the national employee shortage issue affects the industry. Tune in to learn more!
Feb 16, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest Henry Batten, former NRMCA chairman and President of the Concrete Supply Company. In their conversation, Henry shares key insight on the value of NRMCA’s education courses, performance benchmarking survey, and various other services. Henry also shares what active engagement within the association means to him and important takeaways from his time at NRMCA. Tune in to this exciting discussion to learn more!
Jan 26, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest Tyler Ley, who was named one of the Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry by Concrete Construction Magazine in 2019. In their conversation, Tyler shares key insight on his practical experience in the fields of structural and concrete materials engineering. This exciting discussion touches on several topics, such as the benefits of concrete as a building material and innovation that surrounds all things concrete!
Dec 01, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest Jerry Howard, President and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders . In their conversation, Jerry shares key insight on how to respond to rising housing costs, subjects to look forward to at upcoming conferences, and his economic outlook for the remainder of 2022 and 2023. This riveting discussion also highlights the importance of affordability and resilience in the building industry.
Sep 29, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest Lakisha Ann Woods, Executive Vice President and CEO at the American Institute of Architects. In their conversation, Lakisha offers insight on the importance of equity and diversity in the building industry. They also discuss advancing solutions in the sustainability space and addressing resilience issues.
Sep 08, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by guest Darrin Borgschatz, General Manager over the Arizona Ready Mix District for Martin Marietta. In their conversation, Darrin offers insight into what the industry can offer to individuals willing to be part of a team as they create some of the most important buildings and infrastructure projects around the world. They discuss the essential role concrete delivery professionals play in the larger ecosystem of the concrete industry and ...
Jul 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by Chief Butch Browning, State Fire Marshal of Louisiana since 2008. Chief Browning has spent the last 34 years of his career in fire safety and has been an instrumental leader in modernizing Louisiana’s fire safety systems and training programs. During their conversation, Gregg and Chief Browning discuss Chief Browning’s career, his concerns for Louisiana as it relates to fire safety, the importance of building codes and standards in mini...
May 12, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, Gregg is joined by Matt Morris, Senior Instructor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Matt shares with us his personal experience of losing his family’s home in Boulder, as well as thousands of other Colorado residents, to a destructive wildfire in early 2022. Gregg and Matt discuss the wildfire’s impact on Matt’s perspective on construction strategies, how Insulated Concrete Form...
Apr 21, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For this episode, Gregg sits down with Jerry Reimer, Founder and President of Urban Waters Development. They discuss his background in international consulting, and discuss how that has translated to a passion for equitable, sustainable community housing. They talk about the role of concrete in developing accessible, dependable homes, and Jerry explains his reasoning behind using ICFs in his upcoming projects.
Apr 08, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
For this episode, Gregg sits down with former President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council Mahesh Ramanujam. Mahesh is a thought leader in green building standards and environmental sustainability. He discusses his background, his process developing the LEED certification and the future of sustainable concrete construction and how it will help countries achieve their ESG goals.
Mar 24, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 6
For this episode, Gregg sits down with Senator Paul Feeney and Representative Dan Donahue of the Massachusetts State Legislature. The group discussed H.2449 and S.1589 — An Act Relative to Safe Building Materials which would strengthen the building code and promote the use of non-combustible materials for a safer, more sustainable, and cost effective infrastructure in MA.
Sep 23, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Gregg sits down with Mike Ireland, President and CEO of the Portland Cement Association. In their conversation, Mike and Gregg discuss the relationship between the cement and concrete industries, how the two are working together for a greener future, and what the future looks like for both.
Aug 26, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Andrew Athias, Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator for Silvi Group Companies, joins us this week for one of our most unique episodes yet. Gregg and Andrew discuss how influencers are made, why social media is more important than ever for the concrete industry, and how even small producers can make their mark on the internet. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Jul 29, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Gregg speaks with Bill Larson, Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition. Bill is a-long time expert on concrete and how it's becoming greener and more resilient each day. In their discussion, Gregg and Bill discuss the importance of embodied carbon and the strides the concrete industry is making to reduce carbon output.
Jun 24, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, NRMCA's Gregg Lewis is joined by Keith Meier, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Teller County. Keith is a registered architect with over 35 years of experience and a licensed General Contractor for more than 25 years. For the season 2 premiere, Gregg and Keith discuss the use of ICFs (insulated concrete forms) for new homes being built by Habitat for Humanity of Teller County in partnership with NRMCA.
May 06, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the season 1 finale of Concrete Credentials, NRMCA's Gregg Lewis is joined by Mike Wilson, Head of Facilities at Warren County Schools in Kentucky. Mike received his BA in Economics from Western Kentucky State University and has served as both the Board Chair and Vice Chair of the Warren County Board of Education. Mike also serves as the chair of the Building Committee responsible for planning future schools construction in the district. In this episode, Gregg and Mike discuss the process of ...
Dec 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Mitchell, Senior Manager for Design + Build at LinkedIn. Jennifer received her BS in Environmental Science from San Jose State University and a masters of Environmental Science in Sustainable Development and Policy from the University of Illinois Springfield. After growing up in the construction industry, Jennifer worked for 5 years with NRMCA member company, Central Concrete, and then moved on to work on construction herself. Currently, Jennifer is headin...
Nov 12, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode we speak with Jeremy Gregory, the Executive Director of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub and research scientist at the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Materials Systems Laboratory. Dr. Gregory received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and his research focuses on the economic and environmental implications of engineering ans system design decisions. In this episode, Gregg and Jeremy discuss why concrete is key to sustainable development...
Oct 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode features a conversation with Matthew Segal, an award winning architect partnered with Jonathan Segal FAIA. Matthew received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California in 2010, and then moved to San Diego to work as a principal and with his partner, building more than 250 units of housing and $150 million of real estate. Matthew also acts as the primary photographer for the award winning buildings that the firm produces. He has been published in the LA Time...
Oct 15, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we speak with Ellis Coleman, President and CEO of EYC Companies. Throughout his impressive career, Ellis has built more than 3,500 single and multifamily markets in the Southeast. From his first 200 unit apartment project in North Carolina in 1996 to the foundation of EYC Companies, Ellis has integrated concrete and insulated concrete forms (ICFs) into his innovative and unique projects, including 17 South in North Charleston.
Oct 02, 2020•33 min
This episode features a conversation with Ryan Bedford of Bedford Development in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ryan is a former Olympian who competed in speed skating from 2004-2010. After his Olympic career, Ryan turned to development and since then, he has completed several multi-family projects in Wisconsin including the innovative and durable Walker's Landing. The firm is currently expanding to projects in Florida, and continues to focus on innovative ways to use concrete and insulated concrete form...
Oct 01, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode features a conversation with Mark Ginsberg FAIA, LEED AP of Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP. Mark has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in Theater Design and Government. With more than 33 years of experience in planning, urban design, and housing projects, Mark is an expert in affordable housing, resiliency, and green design. In this episode, Mark and Gregg discuss how concrete plays a role in resilie...
Sep 17, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode features Jamie Gentoso, CEO-- US Cement at LafargeHolcim. Jamie is a registered professional engineer who received her degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. She has worked in a variety of capacities for the concrete and cement industries and in this episode she discusses how the concrete industry is working towards a greener future.
Sep 03, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode features Aris Papadopoulos, founder of Resilience Action Fund . Resilience Action Fund's mission is to empower consumers and policymakers with the knowledge and tools to withstand natural and climate hazards with long-lasting and resilient homes and communities. Aris is also the retired CEO of Titan America and the author of a seminal text on building resilience: "Resilience: The Ultimate Sustainability".
Aug 20, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode of Concrete Credentials features Brian Killingsworth, PE, Executive Vice President and Division Head of Local Paving for the NRMCA. In his role at NRMCA, Brian Killingsworth provides technical support and education in all aspects of pavement engineering. Through this support, Killingsworth advances the applications and use of ready mixed concrete for streets, local roads and parking areas, including conventional concrete, concrete overlays, roller compacted concrete, and pervious co...
Aug 06, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The first episode of Concrete Credentials features Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, CAE, Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability for the NRMCA. He leads a team of professionals to offer building owners and design professionals cost effective, durable, and sustainable concrete building solutions though communications, education, research, design assistance, and codes and standards advocacy. He has written over 50 articles and publications on concrete design and construction. A struc...
Jul 23, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
