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In this episode of Life in Construction, new co-hosts Suzanne Lianopoulos and Rick Montani welcome industry leaders Peter Emmons (President/CEO/Founder of Structural Group Inc.) and David Whitmore (President and Chief Innovation Officer, Vector Corrosion Technologies) to introduce P+Ex — the Center of Excellence for the Preservation and Service Life Extension of Concrete Structures.

With a combined 100 years of experience in concrete repair, protection, and strengthening, Peter and David share how P+Ex was founded, why extending the life of existing structures is one of the most powerful sustainability actions the construction industry can take, and how preservation shifts the mindset from “break and fix” to long-term asset management.

The conversation explores P+Ex’s six strategic goals, its collaborative working groups, and real-world examples showing how concrete preservation reduces CO₂ emissions, conserves resources, and delivers financial value. This episode offers a practical, forward-looking perspective on sustainability that's focused not on building more, but on preserving what we already have.

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For this special switch-around episode, Angela Echols is the guest host, and John Manning (ALIC's usual host) is in the hot seat. Angela asks John how he prepares for success in his role in technical services.  He talks about going to job sites and training contractors. A favorite phrase by John, "one is none and two is one," emphasizes the importance of having a backup plan. 

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ALIC host John Manning meets with Watson Bowman Acme's, part of Sika Corporation, Jason Gray, Head Welder, Fitter and Supervisor and Colin Mason, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Quality Control Supervisor. The trio talks about welding, inspections and fittings. They share their experience with welding as both a trade and an art form.

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Your host John Manning, returns with Watson Bowman Acme's, part of Sika Corporation, Jeremy Childers, in an interview with Mike Grey, Vice President & Chief Business Officer of United Infrastructure Group, a bridge and heavy highway builder of the Southeast. They talk in great detail about the planning and execution throughout the project life cycle of design-builds in construction. This podcast was originally recorded in Salem, Virginia.

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ALIC host John Manning meets with Watson Bowman Acme's Jason Gray, Head Welder, Fitter and Supervisor and Colin Mason, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Quality Control Supervisor. The trio talks about welding, inspections and fittings. They share their experience with welding as both a trade and an art form.

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Our host, John Manning and co-host Angela Echols interview our featured guest Katie Burbee,  Program Director, Horizon Health Services. Burbee talks about the importance of focusing on your mental health and how to talk about it and seek help if necessary. This is a special episode for May, Mental Health Awareness month.

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Our special Earth Month Special is about Sustainability. Our host, John Manning sat down with our Product Manager Heather Gifford and our featured guest Suzanne Lianopoulos, Architectural Marketing Manager for Master Builders Solutions. Lianopoulos talked about the importance of sustainability in the commercial construction industry and where she sees it heading in the future. 

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Hosts John Manning and Angela Echols welcome guest Stephanie Duncan, Owner of Crossroads Highway Products. They start season three off with an episode on Women in Construction. Duncan shares her unique perspective on having a woman-owned business and how we need to encourage other women into the construction community.

This episode was originally recorded during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV

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Your host John Manning is joined by Angela Echols and Randy Siegmann to interview Heather Gifford, Product Manager and newest addition to the WBA marketing team. They talk about product innovation,  and how new ideas must align with the market. The topic builds from Heather's 20 years in product management across several industries and her experience with pricing, market research and product launches. 

This was recorded following an FTA training with Glenrock in Elmhurst, IL

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For this special switch-around episode Angela Echols is the guest host and John Manning (ALIC's usual host) is in the hot seat. Angela asks John how he prepares for success in his role in technical services.  He talks about going to job sites and  training contractors. A favorite phrase by John, "one is none and two is one," emphasizes the importance of having a backup plan.