Speaking Concretely - Episode 1 - Cementing Our Industry

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.

Take as listen as we welcome Jennifer Keesmaat, former Chief City Planner of the City of Toronto and now President and CEO of Collective Markee on this episode of Speaking Concretely. Jennifer discussed Canada's changing housing market and housing policies with our host Adam Auer.

On this episode of Speaking Concretely, we welcome Dr. Blair Feltmate, Climate Adapation expert and head of the Intact Centre on climate adaptation to not only discuss the importance of climate adaptation but the resiliency that concrete can provide in such a changing world.  

On this episode, we welcome Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association. We discuss the recent trade and tarriff issues that have hit the industry as well as how the industry is modernizing, the importance of domestic manufacturing and local supply chains. Take a listen as we dive deeper into the relationship between Concrete and Steel. 

Kari Hyde, Director of Customer Energy Solutions at the Pembina institute joins us on this episode of Speaking Concretely to discuss accelerating the use of Lower Carbon Concrete in major Canadian infrastructure projects

Take a listen as we welcome CAC's very own Tim Smith on this episode of Speaking Concretely. Tim has a career in the industry that spans over 30 years, we take this episode to celebrate his knowledge but mostly his illustrous career in our industry as he retires at the end of the month. Thank you Tim for everything that you've done and championed for this industry over the years.

On this episode of Speaking Concretely we spoke with Jonathan Westeinde of Windmill Developments on building with lower carbon materials and developing more sustainable communities for Canada. 

On this episode of Speaking Concretely we welcome Thomas Guillot - CEO of the Global Cement and Concrete Association. Concrete has no borders, it's an essential material for infrastructure all around the world, take a listen as we discuss the perception of concrete and the future of concrete from an international standpoint. 

On this episode of Speaking Concretely, guest host Martha Murray welcomes Dr. Andrew Stewart - Senior Vice President, Cement Industrial & Geocycle North America as he Introduces us to Amrize Building Materials. 

Take a listen as we welcome Jude Tremblay, President of the Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association to discuss the importance and future of the Canadian underground infrastructure that make our cities work.

Take a listen as our host Adam Auer speaks with Louis-Philippe Champagne AVP Public Affairs and Industry Practices at the Canadian Construction Association.

There's no question that construction and cement/concrete go hand in hand, we dive in to see how intertwined and alligned we are!

Take a listen as we welcome Joel Westin, President and Owner of Bridgewater Ready Mix in Nova Scotia. It was a pleasure to have Joel share his perspective and insight from the point of view of an independent operator in Canada. It's always important to have these conversations and be able to represent all industry voices. 

On this episode of Speaking Concretely we welcome Bart Kanters - President of Concrete Ontario as we look into the important role that cement and concrete play in building Ontario's and Canada's infrastructure and economy. 

On this episode of Speaking Concretely, we welcome Resha Watkins, Vice President North America Sustainability with St Marys Cement a Votorantim Cementos company. St Marys has over 100 years of history operating in Canada and we dive into their history and their future on this episode.

As we celebrate International Women's day, our guest host Martha Murray - Vice President of Public affairs and advocacy is Joined by Regional East President Monica Manolas of Ash Grove Cement and Andrea McChesney Executive Director at Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association as they discuss the importance and the strength of the role women have in the cement and concrete industries.

On this episode we are joined by Carbon Upcycling CEO Apoorv Sinha, have a listen as we talk about the future of clean technologies in the cement and concrete industries.

On this episode of Speaking Concretely we welcome Michael McClelland of ERA Architects to dive into the history of concrete in Canada. Join us as we explore everything that makes concrete such a lasting material in Canada's architecture.

On this Episode of our Podcast, we welcome Shoshanna Saxe, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and Chair in sustainable infrastructure at Canada Research as we talk about cities, their importance to sustainability and affordability and the role concrete plays in them.

On today's episode we welcome Shane Mulligan from Heidelberg Materials to discuss all things innovations in the cement industry past present and future.