Welcome to Pardon the Dust: Dusting Off Construction with Caitlyn and Jillian, a podcast where we meet with industry members from the construction manufacturing industry to discuss a range of topics.
Topics we will be covering in our episodes include best practices, new technologies, industry news and more.
Our goal is to share with the industry the voices of manufacturers and vendors to *dust off* the curtains and shed light in areas not always publicly discussed. We hope to create new opportunities for everyone in the industry by providing a platform for industry members and through sharing this knowledge.
And you know, we get it, construction is dirty. Every time Jillian and I go on-site somewhere, it’s a guarantee that we’ll come home dusty. That’s what inspired us in creating this title.
Episode 12 - A New Way to Measure Concrete Strength and Temperature with Wavelogix
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.
30 Jan 2025
Special Episode: 10 Questions in 10 Minutes for Jeff Pollock’s 10 Year Anniversary
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.
19 Nov 2024
Episode 11 - The Precast ScrapDown Challenge with Jeff Pollock and Christina Trexler
Idencia CEO Jeff Pollock and NPCA Foundation Executive Director Christina Trexler discuss the Precast ScrapDown Challenge, a competition aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency in precast production.
15 Oct 2024
Episode 10 - Finding Your Niche in the AEC Industry with Shir Rustici
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
10 Sept 2024
Episode 9 - All About the CIM Program at Texas State University with Ryan Penlerick
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
20 Aug 2024
Episode 8 - Women in the AEC Industry with Shir Rustici
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.
9 Jul 2024
Episode 7 - Being an Architect and Tech-pert with Avinash Verma
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
4 Jun 2024
Episode 6 - Bren Tuminello of Gainey’s Concrete Products Journey To Master Precaster
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/
7 May 2024
Episode 5 - Exploring the NPCA and Precast Concrete with Nick Rhoad, CEO
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
NPCA Plant Certification
Duck eggs? Yes, also duck eggs
And more!
16 Apr 2024
Episode 4 - Chris Peoples, COO, North Carolina Department of Transportation
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!
12 Mar 2024
Episode 3 - Part 2: RFID Technology and RFID Canada with Khaled Elshimy
This 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.
29 Feb 2024
Episode 2 - Part 1: RFID Technology and RFID Canada with Khaled Elshimy
Today 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.
23 Jan 2024
Episode 1 - Smart Infrastructure with guest Jeff Pollock
Our 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.
23 Jan 2024
Episode 0 - Getting to know Caitlyn, Jillian and Idencia with guest Jeff Pollock
We 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.
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