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 explores how engineers and architects can go beyond building code requirements to prioritize sustainability and resilience.
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 communities and advancing the industry's role in decarbonization, sustainability and innovation.
San Francisco Airport Harvey Milk Terminal
The innovative collaboration between the SFO Harvey Milk Airport and Central Concrete Supply Company, Webcor Concrete Builders, Rutherford + Chekene and Arup enabled groundbreaking advancements in sustainable construction in the aviation industry. Through precise mix designs and dedicated efforts, the project achieved nearly 30% of embodied carbon in the concrete—equating to 8.5 million kg CO2-e.
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 innovations. Join us for an insightful discussion on energy efficiency, technology and the future of eco-friendly infrastructure.
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 as Jennifer offers valuable insights for women looking to join the field.
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 AI's potential to optimize concrete performance using AskConcrete.
Indiana University Ferguson International Center
The Indiana University (IU) Ferguson International Center in Bloomington sets a new standard in sustainable construction. Through collaboration between NRMCA member Irving Materials Inc. and the project’s architects, engineers and contractors, the partners developed a custom, performance-based design mix tailored to meet the project’s low-carbon goals while maintaining the desired strength and durability.
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 buildings during natural disasters and IBHS's initiatives to build disaster-proof homes.
Sustainable Concrete in Hubbard's Corner Project
The Hubbard's Corner Project in Seattle showcases innovative and sustainable concrete construction and was chosen for the 2024 Concrete Innovations Award. It is the first commercial application of C-Crete's breakthrough concrete product and is a monumental step toward achieving carbon-neutral concrete production.
681 Florida Street Affordable Family Housing
The 681 Florida Street Affordable Family Housing project in San Francisco is a first of its kind effort to address embodied emissions and sets a new standard for affordable housing. This innovative development provides 130 units for low-income families, with a 36% decrease in the embodied carbon of the concrete used, resulting in an overall reduction of 23% in embodied carbon for the entire project.
The Sand Palace of Mexico Beach Case Study
In 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated Mexico Beach, Florida. According to the National Hurricane Center Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Michael, out of the area's roughly 1,700 buildings, approximately 94% were damaged and 48% were complete destroyed. Despite the chaos and destruction, one building stood as the neighborhood's lone survivor: the Sand Palace.
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, they 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 reduce disaster-related losses.
