Breaking the Mold

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.
 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 12: Environmental Product Declarations

Have you heard about Environmental Product Declarations?
If you haven't, you will soon. Listen as our experts discuss exactly what EPDs are, where they're being required and what to expect as a precast concrete producer.
 
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Episode 11: Marketing Made Easy

Growing your business not only takes producing quality products but also getting your name and products in front of buyers and specifiers. Our experts share the basics of building a sound marketing strategy, whether your marketing department is a dedicated team or one-person operation.
 
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Episode 10: Engaging with Specifiers

How can you open up conversations with specifiers? Host Joe Frollo and Bill Bundschuh of PRETECH discuss how precasters can engage with and be a resource for specifiers. NPCA's Chris Frederick then discusses how the bidding process works with Matt McSweeney, a structural engineer with the Pennsylvania DOT.
 
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Episode 9: Hiring and Training New Employees

Finding potential workers and getting them up to speed can be difficult given the current employment market. NPCA's Joe Frollo and Brandy Rinkel of Wilbert Precast discuss strategies to find workers and bring them into day-to-day operations. NPCA's Hugh Martin then joins Garden State Precast's Kirby O'Malley to focus on identifying and building the required skill sets for precast concrete engineers.
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