Said in Concrete
by NexGen - Concrete Institute of Australia
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Special Edition Episode - Season Two Recap
Special Edition Episode - Season Two Recap
About this podcast
Created by The Concrete Institute of Australia's NexGen team, this podcast is here to inspire the next generation of concrete technologists. Produced by SmartCrete CRC.
Episodes
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- Special Edition Episode - Season Two Recap · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 9After a season of conversations spanning numerous topics, this special edition episode takes a step back to reflect on the bigger themes shaping the future of construction…
- Engineering Sustainability · 1 h 15 min · Season 3 Episode 8Sustainability in construction is no longer a side conversation. It’s reshaping the way projects are designed, specified and delivered across the industry. In this episode…
- Sustainability in Concrete · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 7In this episode, Estelle is joined by Ali Kashani from UNSW and Evan Smith, National Sustainability Manager at Holcim, to explore one of the construction industry’s biggest…
- Research, Innovation & Industry · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 6Innovation in construction is often talked about as the next big step — but the real question is how we actually get there. In this episode, the focus turns to what happens…
- Building for the Future · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 5Durability, performance, and long-term value are becoming central to how we think about construction — but it all starts with the materials we choose. In this episode, Estelle…
- Decarbonisation in Construction · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 4Decarbonisation is no longer a future ambition—it’s a present-day responsibility for the construction industry. In this episode, Estelle sits down with Estela Garcez and David…
- Durability by Design · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 3Durability is no longer just a technical detail, it’s central to how we build for the future. In this episode, Estelle sits down with Jonathan Dyson and Summer Wang to explore…
- Future of Construction · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 2The construction industry is at a turning point and what comes next will define the future of our built environment. In this episode, Estelle is joined by Dena Jacobs and Alison…
- Digital Transformation in Construction · 1 h 12 minDigital transformation is no longer a future concept, it’s already reshaping the construction industry in real time. In this episode, Estelle sits down with Farham Sharivar and…
- Liza O'Moore - Be a Lifelong Learner · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode, Liza O’Moore returns to share her perspective on what it truly means to be a lifelong learner. With more than 30 years of experience across structural and…
- Estelle Clapham - Be known for Your Knowledge · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode, Estelle Clapham explores the idea of being known for your knowledge. Stepping outside the concrete world, she reflects on how she built a business in an industry…
- Andrew Derbidge - Winning in the Residential Market · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Derbidge - a structural engineer with more than 25 years’ experience and Director of AD Consulting Engineers in Sydney. From bespoke homes…
- Farzad Moghaddam - Building Career Opportunities · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode, Farzad Moghaddam shares his perspective on Building Career Opportunities - exploring what it takes to transition from academia to industry. He reflects on the…
- Dak Baweja - Create a Network that Works for You · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, Dak shares his insights on how to create a network that works for you. With decades of experience bridging research and real-world engineering, Dak explores the…
- Peter Valanidas - My Life Poured in Concrete: My Path, Your Possibilities · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, Peter Valanidas shares My Life Poured in Concrete: My Path, Your Possibilities — a deeply personal reflection on resilience and growth. Through stories from his…
- John Hilton - Keeping on Top of Regulatory Changes · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode, we kick things off with John Hilton — a bridge engineer with over 40 years of experience across Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Now leading design…
- Special Edition: Concrete 2025 Career Conversation · 1 min · Season 2LAUNCHING 16TH OCTOBER. Welcome to this special edition of Said in Concrete, recorded live at the Concrete Institute of Australia’s Concrete 2025 Conference in Adelaide. This…
- Liza O'Moore & Joel Brown · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of Said in Concrete, host Estelle Clapham celebrates leadership, learning, and a shared passion for concrete with two exceptional guests. Joel Brown, Principal…
- Daniel Anstice & Brodie Chan · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of Said in Concrete, host Estelle Clapham is joined by two leaders driving innovation in asset management—Daniel Anstice, Senior Technical Director at GHD, and…
- Shan Kumar & Echo Wang (Part Two) · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 6In Part Two of this special Said in Concrete conversation, host Estelle Clapham continues her inspiring discussion with Echo Wang and Professor Shan Kumar. In this episode, we…
