We’re back from The Precast Show with some new friends! This episode we speak with Henry Silva and Joe Turek, who both work for the innovative concrete sensor company Wavelogix.

Henry is co-founder and Director of Product Development and discusses his experience being young and building a company with Dr. Luna Lu. Joe is President of Wavelogix and he gives us more details on the AASHTO T-412 standard and their work with DOTs and the upcoming partnership between Idencia and Wavelogix.

If you want to learn more about new and innovative ways to measure concrete strength and temperature, tune in!

Learn more about Wavelogix on their website: https://wavelogix.tech/

Check out Joe’s lunch and learns on their YouTube channel.

Caitlyn had the opportunity to interview Idencia CEO Jeff Pollock to celebrate is 10 years at Idencia! We decided to release a special podcast episode to share our 10 questions in 10 minutes for his 10 years.

Hear about his journey, some funny stories, and where he see’s Idencia will be in another 10 years!

Full video will be available on Idencia’s social channels, be sure to check it out.

What is The Precast ScrapDown Challenge?

Well, let’s find out! We have Idencia CEO Jeff Pollock who discusses what the challenge is, why Idencia is hosting it, and what’s in it for precast producers.

We also have Christina Trexler, Executive Director of the National Precast Concrete Association Foundation, to discuss the foundation and their involvement with the industry and how the Precast ScrapDown helps them achieve their goals.

• Learn about the challenge here.

If you want to join the challenge (hosted in Q1 2025) be sure to sign up before the end of the year!

And we’re back with Shir Rustici, Autodesk Expert Elite and Global Product Manager at Symetri.

This time around we discuss Shir’s passions, her recommendations on how to be involved in the AEC industry, and about her personal brand: AEC Tech Girl.

Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AECTechGirl

On this episode, Caitlyn and Jillian are joined by CIM Program Director Ryan Penlerick to discuss the Concrete Industry Management program at Texas State University.

Learn about why the program was created, what students can learn, how it’s helping the industry and more. Also hear Ryan’s take on the precast industry in regards to where it’s headed, technology and sustainability.

Want to learn more about the program? Check it out here: https://www.txst.edu/technology/cim.html

Discover what it means to be a woman in the AEC industry and hear Shir’s squiggly line from architect to Global Product Manager at Symetri.

She uses her experience to help inspire others to pursue their goals in their careers and be successful doing so. We get into how to develop your creative thinking skills and technical skills and the importance of both, what being Autodesk Expert Elite means (spoiler, Shir is!) and how to overcome imposter syndrome.

Ever wonder how you can combine being an architect with your love of technology? Avinash Verma, Design Technologist at CBT Architects, discusses with us his passion for both and how he’s managed to intertwine them in the field.

Listen in to hear about how this field is growing and how to get involved.

We also do a deep dive into Avinash’s award winning project Re - Block, see the design and learn more here: https://spectacular.design/sp/avinash-verma/projects/610b8a21-20e0-4fdc-915f-da0a96a24e19/additive-manufacturing-for-complex-concrete-geometry

Ever consider the Master Precaster program but decided it was maybe ”not for you” because you don‘t work directly in the plant and manufacturing? Hear our conversation with Bren Tuminello the Marketing Manager at Gainey‘s Concrete Products as she describes her motivations and journey to be Master Precaster certified. Not only does the Master Precaster program benefit you, but it also benefits your customers.

Link to program: https://precast.org/master-precaster/

This episode Caitlyn and Jillian speak with Nick Rhoad, President and CEO of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA).

We cover many topics:

• Master Precaster Program

In this episode, we talk with Chris Peoples, COO of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

Learn all about Chris and his 30+ year career at NCDOT, the amazing initiatives they are striving towards and some fun facts!