Brick Talk Live
Masonry Restoration News and Techniques with industry experts, interviewed by Alan Pettingale
Episodes
Alan talks to his friend, Adam Hutchinson, about concrete blocks, the unwise sealing bricks, drones, utilizing technology for inspections, wall ties, the future of net-zero buildings, codes being simplified, the coming together of improvements in the building industry and the need for passing traditional skills on to the next generation. Join them for this far reaching conversation.
Join us for an enlightening episode of our podcast featuring in-depth discussions with historic preservation experts Jessica Flores and Alan Pettingale. Together, they explore the vital importance of preserving our architectural heritage, sharing captivating stories and insights into the challenges and triumphs of restoring historic buildings. From the intricate details of restoration techniques to the impact of preservation on com...
Nick Heim, P.E., is a civil engineer with a specialization in the repair and restoration of existing structures, and host of the AEC Engineering and Technology Podcast (AECTECH), where he brings valuable insights and expertise to listeners worldwide. Nick’s interests lie at the intersection between the built world and technology, and he can be found looking for the ever-changing answer to the question, “How can we do this better?” ...
Eric Snow is the Founder/OwnerFounder/Owner of Sensor Tech Solutions LLC where he is the supplier/distributor of IOT sensors and equipment to monitor the safety of our critical infrastructure.
He and Alan Pettingale consider the applications for sensors in historic buildings.
Brick Talk Live: Masonry Restoration in Texas with Experts Alan Pettingille and Benchmark Harris In this episode of Brick Talk Live, host Gillian Lancaster welcomes masonry restoration specialists Alan Pettingale and Benchmark Harris. They discuss their experiences and challenges in preserving historic buildings, sharing their journey from their first meeting to their collaborative workshops. The conversation dives into the intric...
Gillian talks to Jessica about her background, work for the Michigan Government and now for her own business, Preservation Forward. Lots of gems about learning a trade, codes, women in conventionally male jobs, and educating the next generation.
On this episode of BrickTalkLive, our guest today, Michael Schuller, talks to Alan Pettingale about what he loves to do - which includes traveling to work in far off locations like Easter Island, the Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat - in addition to his work at his headquarters in Colorado.
Back when Alan left the military, he came across an article that led him on an odyssey to become a mason with a particular interest in masonry restoration. Listen to hear how this all came about, and what happened when Al came to America with his knowledged skills,
Al relates how he met Professor Tom Grimm, and that Tom Grimm told him to go to The Masonry Society meeting on his behalf, and be sure to find Mike Schuller. From there the stories and history progress, including more recent developments in The Masonry Society, and how crucial it is for both engineers and masons to belong.
Find out more at Brick Talk Live's site and more about Al at his site AlanPettingale.com and about Mi...
Join Alan Pettingale and Gillian Lancaster as they talk about historic brick preservation, and the differences in techniques in the US and those of the e rest of the world.
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