Breaking the Mold

By National Precast Concrete Association

Join us as we dig into different aspects of the precast concrete industry and talk with experts from around North America.... more

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How many episodes does Breaking the Mold have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Breaking the Mold episodes:

December 01, 2022 Episode 7: Building a Plant-Specific Quality Control Manual
Does your plant have a quality control manual specific to your processes and operations? It should.
Join us as our experts discuss building a quality control manual with Mitch Rainero of Permatile Concrete Products and Tony Zeind of Reinforced Earth Co.
Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
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32min
November 07, 2022 Episode 6: The Right Time to Invest
When is the right time to make a big investment into equipment or other resources at your plant? Our hosts talk with NPCA Board Member Asher Kazmann of Locke Solutions and Bert Aytes of Oldcastle Infrastructure about how to know when it's time to upgrade and how to plan for those big spends.

Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
...more
39min
October 03, 2022 Episode 5: Mix Design Efficiencies
How do you achieve mix design efficiency? Greg Roache of Gainey's Concrete Products and Paul Ramsburg of Sika Corp. join our hosts to discuss getting your mix design to maximum efficiency.

Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
...more
48min
September 01, 2022 Episode 4: Carbon Capture and Sustainability
The resilience of precast concrete makes it the ideal construction material for projects that endure for generations. But how can precast manufacturers improve their processes to further reduce their carbon footprints? Sean Monkman of CarbonCure and Jeff Bradfield of Anchor Concrete Products join our hosts to discuss the technology and innovation behind the push for greater sustainability.

Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
...more
47min
August 01, 2022 Episode 3: How to Answer ’What is Precast?’
How do you answer when people outside the industry ask you about precast? Our experts give you some fuel for those discussions.
Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
...more
31min
July 01, 2022 Episode 2: Onboarding and Training Go Beyond Day 1
Recruiting and retaining quality employees is a challenge in today's economic environment. Our experts discuss how implementing a comprehensive onboarding program can help your company meet those challenges.
Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
...more
47min
June 01, 2022 Episode 1: Precast Concrete vs Alternative Materials
What advantages does precast concrete have over alternative materials such as wood and steel? Our experts discuss what precasters should be sharing with specifiers and officials to show precast is the solid choice.
Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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40min
April 19, 2022 Introducing NPCA’s Breaking the Mold Podcast
The National Precast Concrete Association is launching its first podcast! Meet our host and find out what to expect from each episode as we talk to experts, discuss the latest technologies and delve deep into the past, present and future of the precast concrete industry.
Music
Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
...more
2min

FAQs about Breaking the Mold:

How many episodes does Breaking the Mold have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.