Seth TandettEducation

Value for Value ⚡️


Introduction to Concrete Pumping: Types and Operation

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Gary Brown, a business development professional with 47 years of experience in the concrete pumping industry. They discuss the introduction to concrete pumping, its various types, operation, impact on concrete mix design, and safety considerations. Gary also shares insights on the American Concrete Pumping Association's safety initiatives and the lucrative career opportunities in concrete pumping.   Takeaways Concrete pumping is a versatile and efficient method of moving concrete, reducing labor and expediting the placement of concrete in various construction projects. The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has introduced safety initiatives to promote safer practices and reduce accidents in the concrete pumping industry. Concrete pumping offers lucrative career opportunities, with operators earning high earnings with experience and additional hours worked. The impact of concrete pumping on concrete mix design has led to the development of pump-friendly mixes, with a focus on fluidity and safety considerations. The history and evolution of concrete pumping have significantly influenced construction practices, especially in high-rise and infrastructure projects.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Concrete Pumping: Types and Operation 08:20 Impact of Concrete Pumping on Mix Design and Safety   *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Gary Brown | R.L. McCoy | ⁠⁠ garybrown@rlmccoy.net Guest Website:⁠ ⁠ https://www.rlmccoy.net/, https://www.wearesafertogether.org/ Producer: Jodi Tandett Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
... Show More

    No results