Building Connections
Building Connections
Podcast Description
“Building Connections” focuses on insightful discussions about the innovations and impacts in construction. Expect engaging conversations with industry leaders and technical experts, covering topics from sustainable infrastructure to advanced manufacturing techniques. Each episode delivers a deep dive into how IPEX is shaping the industry.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of content themes including sustainable infrastructure, advanced manufacturing techniques, and innovative engineering practices. Specific episodes delve into pressing issues such as the future of North American water infrastructure with insights from experts like Greg Goodwin, and the role of underground engineering innovations with Mark Bruder, showcasing real-world applications and challenges.
“Building Connections” focuses on insightful discussions about the innovations and impacts in construction. Expect engaging conversations with industry leaders and technical experts, covering topics from sustainable infrastructure to advanced manufacturing techniques. Each episode delivers a deep dive into how IPEX is shaping the industry.
Understanding the role of vinyl in modern infrastructure means looking beyond outdated perceptions and focusing on the data and science that drive the industry today. In this episode, Ned Monroe, President and CEO of The Vinyl Institute, explores how the vinyl industry is evolving through sustainability, recycling and proactive public engagement. Ned also shares why PVC’s durability and versatility make it a reliable material for both critical infrastructure and everyday applications.
Key Takeaways:
(02:22) Ned’s shift from politics to trade associations.
(04:53) Research shows vinyl wrap outperforms butcher paper in preserving meat.
(09:22) Vinyl pipes offer century-long durability and sustainable performance.
(11:46) Industry scientists focus on safety, low-risk ingredients and constant improvement.
(14:45) PVC production is highly regulated and closely monitored by OSHA and the EPA.
(22:55) Less than 10% of recycled PVC is post-consumer due to limited availability.
(25:03) Post-consumer PVC recycling is on track to reach 160 million pounds this year.
(30:59) A yearly event at Capitol Hill uses vinyl records to showcase PVC’s durability and everyday impact.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-monroe/
The Vinyl Institute | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-vinyl-institute/
The Vinyl Institute | Website
https://www.vinylinfo.org/
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
https://www.epa.gov/
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
https://www.osha.gov/
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