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Episode 7: Bison Biocomposites Industrial Hemp & Carbon-Negative Construction
In this episode of the Pillars of Progress Podcast, Travis Justice sits down with Marc Maguire, founder of Bison Biocomposites, to explore one of the most exciting innovations in sustainable building materials happening right here in Nebraska.
Marc and his team are transforming industrial hemp into carbon-negative insulation products for both residential and commercial construction — including precast concrete systems used in large-scale projects. Developed through research at the University of Nebraska, their material has the potential to reshape supply chains, reduce carbon footprints, and open new opportunities for farmers and builders alike.
We discuss:
• What industrial hemp is — and why it’s not what you think
• How hemp-based insulation works in both homes and commercial buildings
• The carbon-negative benefits and sustainability impact
• Disrupting traditional precast insulation systems
• Opportunities for agriculture, manufacturing, and the construction workforce
• Challenges and rewards of launching a real-world, physical product startup
• Why Nebraska is a strong launchpad for innovation in building materials
This isn’t theory — it’s real innovation happening right now in the Midwest, bridging agriculture and construction to create a cleaner, smarter future.
Learn More
Bison Biocomposites: bisonbiocomposites.com
#ConstructionInnovation #SustainableConstruction #Hempcrete #IndustrialHemp #Biocomposites #CarbonNegative #GreenBuilding #PrecastConcrete #NebraskaInnovation #PillarsOfProgress #MCLConstruction #FutureOfConstruction #CleanTech #AgTech #BuildingMaterials #Decarbonization
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By mclconstructionIn this episode of the Pillars of Progress Podcast, Travis Justice sits down with Marc Maguire, founder of Bison Biocomposites, to explore one of the most exciting innovations in sustainable building materials happening right here in Nebraska.
Marc and his team are transforming industrial hemp into carbon-negative insulation products for both residential and commercial construction — including precast concrete systems used in large-scale projects. Developed through research at the University of Nebraska, their material has the potential to reshape supply chains, reduce carbon footprints, and open new opportunities for farmers and builders alike.
We discuss:
• What industrial hemp is — and why it’s not what you think
• How hemp-based insulation works in both homes and commercial buildings
• The carbon-negative benefits and sustainability impact
• Disrupting traditional precast insulation systems
• Opportunities for agriculture, manufacturing, and the construction workforce
• Challenges and rewards of launching a real-world, physical product startup
• Why Nebraska is a strong launchpad for innovation in building materials
This isn’t theory — it’s real innovation happening right now in the Midwest, bridging agriculture and construction to create a cleaner, smarter future.
Learn More
Bison Biocomposites: bisonbiocomposites.com
#ConstructionInnovation #SustainableConstruction #Hempcrete #IndustrialHemp #Biocomposites #CarbonNegative #GreenBuilding #PrecastConcrete #NebraskaInnovation #PillarsOfProgress #MCLConstruction #FutureOfConstruction #CleanTech #AgTech #BuildingMaterials #Decarbonization