Concrete Credentials

Concrete Credentials


Latest Episodes

The Sustainability and Fire Resilience of Concrete
December 19, 2024

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 engin

Advancing Concrete's Future
December 12, 2024

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

The Future of Eco-Friendly Infrastructure
December 05, 2024

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 f

Empowering Women in the Concrete Industry
November 26, 2024

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 Jennife

AI and Concrete: The Future of Construction
November 14, 2024

In this episode of Concrete Credentials, host Gregg Lewis is joined by Sean Devine, founder and CEO of XBE, to discuss AIs evolving role in the concrete industry and his latest AI partnership with NRMCA, AskConcrete. Listen now as we discuss AI's potenti

How to Improve the Performance of Buildings
October 31, 2024

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 n

How to Reduce Disaster-Related Losses by Building Better
August 22, 2024

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 r

Meeting Sustainability Goals with Green and Resilient Building Design
August 08, 2024

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 discus

The Benefits and Misconceptions of Concrete Masonry
July 25, 2024

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 dyna

Ozinga: Transforming the Industry with Low-Carbon Concrete
July 11, 2024

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 bui