Episode 13: Continuous Improvement

Episode 17: Lifting Devices

Building a culture of safety in a precast concrete facility starts with adhering to a daily routine. Checklists and best practices will take you far. To go beyond that, though, it takes a mind shift where employees feel empowered and therefore responsible for raising safety awareness throughout the plant.   Music Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 16: Cybersecurity and Risk Managment

Precast concrete facilities typically have insurance to protect against injury and damage. But what about other types of risk all businesses are open to? As in all cases, planning ahead mitigates the future potential harm. Eric Kokonas of Sophos joins NPCA to discuss levels of cybersecurity that all businesses should consider, then former Oldcastle Infrastructure Director of Risk Management Joe Malato speaks specific to precast concrete risk management.   Music Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 15: Strategies for Breaking into New Markets

When and where to expand into a new markets are questions that precast concrete manufacturers ask all the time. Getting the timing right can mean a boon to the company. Garrett Hoffman of Atlantic Precast Concrete joins NPCA to discuss business strategies and opportunities. Mark Snyder of Pavement Engineering and Research Consultants talks specifically about precast concrete paving slabs. Music Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 14: Making the Most of Your Membership

NPCA membership means access to quality education, a best-in-class certification program, expert advice and a network of precasters across North America. Get what you paid for by accessing these benefits and bringing them to your facility. Listen to Breaking the Mold as Atlantic TNG’s Patrick O’Connor and Western Precast’s Leo Feuerstein join NPCA to explore this topic. Music Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 13: Continuous Improvement

Workers at manufactured precast concrete facilities must explore every possible way to get better, improve efficiency and enjoy positive growth. Listen to Breaking the Mold as Gainey's Tim Sander and Concrete Pipe and Precast's Scott Crumpler join NPCA for an exploration of this topic. Music Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license