Speaking Concretely

About Speaking Concretely

Speaking Concretely is the official podcast brought to you by the Cement Association of Canada, offering an in-depth look at the role of cement and concrete in Canada's economy and our daily lives. We delve into the sustainability initiatives, innovative technologies, and architectural triumphs of the industry, while also exploring the challenges and solutions in reducing the carbon footprint of cement production.

Publisher

Cement Association of Canada

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jun 2024

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Episode 25 - An Architect's Perspective

   On This episode of Speaking Concretely we welcome Kael Opie, Principal at KPMB Architects as we talk about his views on the use of concrete in design, in infrastructure and all things architecture.

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Episode 24 - The Heidelberg Materials Story

   On this episode of Speaking Concretely we are joined by Oliver Patsch, President of Heidelberg Material's North America Northwest region and the current board chair for the Cement Association of Canada. Take a listen as we discuss Heidelberg's vision for the future of cement in Canada.

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Episode 23 - Building Canada's New Economy

   We are joined by Nancy Wright, Vice President of Operations and Business Engagement at New Economy Canada. Take a listen as we discuss what a new economy for Canada looks like and make a business case for a clean economy. We also examine the role cement and concrete can play in building clean energy infrastructure.

Who has been a guest on Speaking Concretely

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joel Westin
• Bart Kanters
• Michael McClelland

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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