Concrete Garb

11/28/2023

It's giving Tuesday ya'll. Please consider donating if you can.

Give Where You Live brings people together as one community, raising money and awareness for our local nonprofits. This community-wide effort is powered by the Kearney Area Community Foundation encouraging area nonprofits to build their capacity, find new donors, and identify new funding streams. Jo...

06/27/2023

Ladies and Gents, Bo Jones with Tru-Built Construction

In this episode, we talk shop on how Tru-Built started, Bo's experience over the past 2 decades, Tradegamz, advice to the next generation of construction pros, and defining success. Don't miss it.

Today, the Concrete Garb brings you Bo Jones with Tru-Built Construction.  Bo is the President of Tru-built Construction who focuses on design and build solutions for commercial & residential projects such as renovations, custom homes, additions and remodeling.  In addition to his full...

06/12/2023

Today, the Garb brings you a repeat customer, Bob Irwin aka Big Dog! Bob was first interviewed back in 2015 and has now been retired for a couple years.

Mr. Irwin is probably the most passionate concrete professional I know. He has always been well respected among his peers and colleagues. Ladies and Gents, Mr. Bob Irwin!

Today we have a repeat guest, Mr. Bob Irwin.  Bob was a guest on the Garb back in March of 2015 in episode #3.  Bobs passion for the concrete flatwork industry is second to none and that's the reason to have him on the garb for another round.  Now retired, Bob spent 39 years at Stephe...

05/16/2023

Booyah!

One of the latest program additions at Southeast Community College to meet industry needs is Concrete Construction Technician. Jereme Montgomery, who works in business development for Stephens & Smith Construction in Lincoln, said SCC's program is unique to Nebraska.

"I don't know of any school in America that offers a Certificate, Diploma and Associate degree in Concrete Construction," Montgomery said. "The biggest benefit to this new program is that it creates a pathway for students to formally learn skills needed in the concrete industry.”



https://www.southeast.edu/news_stories/concrete_construction_technician/

04/21/2023

We need more of this…

Local high school students got the opportunity to learn more about construction and its many career paths on Thursday.

03/09/2023

Women in Construction Week Spotlight: Sheila O'Connor, AGC Nebraska Building Chapter.

02/26/2023

What’s the secret sauce?

12/30/2022

We wrapped up our entire 2022 season with one episode of some of our favorites. We are extremely grateful for our guests and our listeners of the Garb. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Cheers to 2023!

For the first time ever, the Garb brings you some of our highlights of 2022.  Happy New Year! 

12/05/2022

I had the privilege of asking, Josh Jones with The Career Academy, how do you motivate and inspire students? Check out what he had to say....

Full interview can be found here: https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-59-josh-jones-the-career-academy

11/23/2022

How would the Executive VP of SlurryMonster and the Founder and President of the Women's Association of Concrete Professionals answer the question, how do you define success?

Her answer was perfect.

Checkout the full interview here: https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-61-sarah-bryan-womens-association-of-concrete-professionals

11/23/2022

Today the garb brings you Sarah Bryan. Sarah is the Executive VP of Slurry Monster and Founder/President of the Women's Association of Concrete Professionals. Great discussion on WACP and the concrete industry. Check it out!

Today, the garb brings you Sarah Bryan, Executive Vice President of Slurry Monster.  Slurry Monster is the only dedicated, end-to-end slurry management company in the world, who can help you implement safe, efficient, and compliant methods of waste treatment. In addition, Sarah is also the foun...

11/16/2022

Episode 60 just dropped. Allow the Garb to introduce Mr. Glenn White, the Gentle Giant!

Glenn White has recently become in charge of Customer Relations at ready mix concrete company here in Lincoln Nebraska.  Prior to his current role, Glenn was a Ready Mix Truck Driver for 40 years and has seen the city of Lincoln develop and grow largely in part from the materials he has deliver...

11/01/2022

10/12/2022

Today the Garb brings you Josh Jones with The Career Academy (TCA), "Test drive your future"!

Today, the garb brings you Joshua Jones.  Josh is the director of The Career Academy (TCA) here in Lincoln NE since 2020.  Before being TCA's director, Josh spent 3 years as TCA's coordinator.  Prior to joining TCA, Jones was assistant principal at Elliott Elementary School and a spec...

09/28/2022

Greg passed with flying colors! "If you don't use concrete...."

Full episode can be found here: https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/
also on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, and more

ConcreteState - ICPA / IRMCA

09/27/2022

Take care of your people, people!

“The value of any organization is its Human Resources - its people. No objective or goal is worth pursuing if people are not developed, or are destroyed in the process.”

-Don Clifton

08/31/2022

Ladies and Gents, allow the garb to introduce the ConcreteState - ICPA / IRMCA with Greg Mulder.

Also available on Spotify and iTunes.

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-58-greg-mulder-icpairmca

Today, the garb brings you Greg Mulder.  Greg is the Executive Director of the Iowa Concrete Paving Association and the Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Greg came to the ICPA/IRMCA in January of 2017 from the Iowa Department of Transportation, where he held many positions over the past 20...

08/08/2022

Booyah! Ladies and Gents, allow the Garb to introduce Mrs Beverly Garnant with the American Society of Concrete Contractors.

Bev will be retiring next month and we thought it would be a great idea to get her story recorded. In this episode, we discuss the value of ASCC membership, working with the industries greatest influencers, women in construction, and more.

Also available on spotify, iTunes, and iHeart Radio.
https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-57-bev-garnant-american-society-of-concrete-contractors

Today, the garb brings you Bev Garnant with the American Society of Concrete Contractors.  Bev is the current Executive Director for ASCC and will be retiring next month and the Garb thought it would be critical to get her story recorded.  A graduate of Cornell College, Bev started her car...

08/03/2022

New episode with Andrew Schellpeper, Murray Custom Homes is now out. We discuss the benefits and challenges of being a home builder, Careers in Construction, tips to be successful, and a little taste of bourbon! Check it out!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KMgqKh4PZXvfw5LoVxTtQ?si=9796417b4fb84264

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-56-andrew-schellpeper-murray-custom-homes/id1457404073?i=1000574827883

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-56-andrew-schellpeper-murray-custom-homes

Today, the Garb brings you Andrew Schellpeper with Murray Custom Homes.  Andrew is a project manager for Murray Custom Homes and his job is to keep projects moving along efficiently. Keeping in direct contact with subcontractors regarding scheduling and payment. After the building process, Andr...

07/25/2022

I have a lot of respect for anyone who advocates for the trades and Steve Turner is a man on a mission!

Check out our latest episode on this non profit and what they are doing to create awareness of a career in the trades.

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/concrete-garb-ep-55-steve-turner-bring-back-the-trades

Today, the garb brings you Steve Turner.  Steve is the owner and operator of Turner Upholstery since 1989 and has recently founded the organization, "Bring Back the Trades".  Bring Back the Trades is a New Hampshire based non profit organization who is dedicated to promoting and educating....

06/27/2022

In order to become a "destination employer", you first need to know your "why". Jason and his team at Custom Concrete have a pretty good why.

Full Interview: https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-54-jason-ells-custom-concrete

06/24/2022

Ladies and Gents, Jason Ells with joins us today and we discuss company culture, leadership, workforce development and recruitment, and what it means to be a destination employer!

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-54-jason-ells-custom-concrete

06/01/2022

Great chat with your Mrs. Sheila O'Connor with the AGC Nebraska Building Chapter! Enjoy!

Today, Concrete Garb brings you Sheila O'Connor, Executive Director with the AGC Nebraska Building Chapter.  Prior to AGC Nebraska Building Chapter, she was the VP & Interim President for the Nebraska Trucking Association where she developed programs for member recruitment and retention, enhanc...

05/05/2022

It's still Construction Safety Week and we are still going strong! Today, we sat down with Safety Steve and ModRate Mark. Two safety coordinators with Stephens & Smith Construction

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/episode-52-steve-clasen-mark-bruhnzel

Well, It's Construction Safety Week Garb fans! Today, the garb is going to keep this theme of safety by sitting down with our two Omaha Safety Coordinators, Mr. Steve Clasen and Mr. Mark Bruhnzel to finish off this week.  Steve Clasen is a Military Veteran with 28+ years of experience in the Un...

05/03/2022

Safety policies vs safety culture? Here it from a man with a purple heart, Joe Whiteman.

Joe is the Director of Safety Services for the American Society of Concrete Contractors and brings over 17 years of safety experience gathered from working for Turner Construction and Morley Construction. Joe joined ASCC full time in 2018 to help implement one of ASCC’s goals in having the safest concrete contractors in the industry!

Mr. Whiteman also served as a scout team leader with Alpha company fourth light armored reconnaissance battalion, United States marine core. He received the National Defense medal, received the Presidential Unit Citation along with receiving the Purple Heart.

Full Episoide can be found here: https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/concrete-garb-ep-51-joe-whiteman-american-society-of-concrete-contractors

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xR7WRSxm7Oof0lseBLKD3?si=9280402ad22640e0

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concrete-garb-ep-51-joe-whiteman-american-society-of/id1457404073?i=1000559405521

03/11/2022

Great interview with a great industry leader, David Swanson. Grab some Garb!

Also on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, IHeart and more!

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/concrete-garb-ep-49-dave-swanson-concrete-advocate

Today the garb brings you Dave Swanson.  Dave is the current Director of Business Development at Metro Pavers in Iowa City Iowa.  His main expertise is with the cement as he has spent the last 20 years in sales and marketing in the cement industry.  Dave has been a personal friend and...

02/28/2022

"It's the greatest material on the planet!" - Tyler Ley

Check out the full episode here:
Concrete Garb EP 48: Tyler Ley, Concrete Cowboy!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2utulgAqpNZGodqmzdJcM2?si=c545b5dcd8834248

02/24/2022

Ladies and Gentlemen, Concrete Garb presents Dr. Tyler Ley, a true cowboy from Oklahoma State University! Giddy up!

https://concretegarb.libsyn.com/concrete-garb-ep-48-tyler-ley-concrete-cowboy

Today the Garb brings you Dr. Tyler Ley.  Tyler has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of structural concrete and concrete materials.  He is currently a professor at Oklahoma state university but he as also worked as design consultant and contractor.     He has won ne...