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Pardon the DustEpisode 12 - A New Way to Measure Concrete Strength and Temperature with WavelogixWe’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 co...2025-02-1852 minPardon the DustSpecial Episode: 10 Questions in 10 Minutes for Jeff Pollock’s 10 Year AnniversaryCaitlyn 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.
2025-01-3011 minPardon the DustEpisode 11 - The Precast ScrapDown Challenge with Jeff Pollock and Christina TrexlerWhat 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.
Learn about the NPCA Foundation here.
If you want to join the challenge (hosted in Q1 2025) be sure to s...2024-11-1932 minPardon the DustEpisode 10 - Finding Your Niche in the AEC Industry with Shir RusticiAnd 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
2024-10-1538 minPardon the DustEpisode 9 - All About the CIM Program at Texas State University with Ryan PenlerickOn 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
2024-09-1044 minPardon the DustEpisode 8 - Women in the AEC Industry with Shir RusticiDiscover 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.
2024-08-2039 minPardon the DustEpisode 7 - Being an Architect and Tech-pert with Avinash VermaEver 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
2024-07-0938 minPardon the DustEpisode 6 - Bren Tuminello of Gainey’s Concrete Products Journey To Master PrecasterEver 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/
2024-06-0418 minPardon the DustEpisode 5 - Exploring the NPCA and Precast Concrete with Nick Rhoad, CEOThis 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
NPCA Plant Certification
Duck eggs? Yes, also duck eggs
And more!
2024-05-0739 minPardon the DustEpisode 4 - Chris Peoples, COO, North Carolina Department of TransportationIn 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!
2024-04-1633 minPardon the DustEpisode 3 - Part 2: RFID Technology and RFID Canada with Khaled ElshimyThis is part two of our two-part interview with Khaled Elshimy, CEO of RFID Canada. Today we dive deeper into how RFID technology is beneficial for the precast concrete and construction manufacturing industry.
The last episode discussed RFID technology, the differences between active and passive RFID and RFID Canada’s future goals for expanding the use of this technology.
2024-03-1228 minPardon the DustEpisode 2 - Part 1: RFID Technology and RFID Canada with Khaled ElshimyToday we sit down and talk with Khaled Elshimy, CEO of RFID Canada, to discuss RFID technology, the differences between active and passive RFID and RFID Canada’s future goals for expanding the use of this technology.
We had so much to chat about we actually broke this interview into two episodes! Next episode will dive deeper into how RFID technology is beneficial for the precast concrete and construction manufacturing industry.
2024-02-2926 min
Pardon the DustEpisode 1 - Smart Infrastructure with guest Jeff PollockOur first official episode of the Pardon the Dust podcast speaking about Smart Infrastructure with Idencia CEO, Jeff Pollock.
Jeff is passionate about smart infrastructure and foresees the continuation of adoption as the future unfolds. He shares his knowledge with your hosts Caitlyn and Jillian.
2024-01-2328 min
Pardon the DustEpisode 0 - Getting to know Caitlyn, Jillian and Idencia with guest Jeff PollockWe wanted you to be able to learn a bit more about your hosts and the podcast before we start sharing our episodes! We’re excited to launch the very first episode, which we’re deeming as ”Episode 0”.
Caitlyn and Jillian speak with Idencia CEO, Jeff Pollock, about our goals with the Pardon the Dust podcast and what we hope our listeners will learn about.
2024-01-2323 min