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.

03/11/2023

As many of you know, this week is Women in Construction Week. "Women in Construction Week, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. This year's theme, 'Many Paths, One Mission', celebrates the different pathways women have taken towards strengthening the success of women in the construction industry."

Concrete Garb is doing its part by bringing you Emmeline Watson. Emmeline is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska within the Durham School of Engineering and Construction. Professor Watson started her career path in the Construction Industry in her hometown in Brazil, where she was in a variety of roles in vertical construction, before coming to the US for graduate school.

After finishing her masters, Professor Watson worked as a Structural Engineer in the Rail and Aviation Industry, and Certification Coordinator before coming back to academia as a Professor of Practice. She has acquired a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Engineering Mechanics. Her areas of research and professional interests include Materials for construction, concrete and mortar, and Diversity and inclusion.

Ladies and Gents, Allow the garb to introduce, Emmeline Watson.

As many of you know, this week is Women in Construction Week.  "Women in Construction Week, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. This year's theme, 'Many Paths, One Mission', celebrates the different pathways women have taken towards strengthening the success....

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...