Discover why concrete is the material of choice for resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective homebuilding in this episode of Concrete Credentials. Host Shamim Rashid-Sumar sits down with Buddy Hughes, NAHB's 2025 Chairman of the Board, who shares his journey from homebuilder to industry advocate. Buddy offers expert perspectives on the benefits of concrete, discusses the latest resilient construction practices and explains how innovation is helping the industry tackle challenges like extrem...
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Discover why concrete is the material of choice for resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective homebuilding in this episode of Concrete Credentials. Host Shamim Rashid-Sumar sits down with Buddy Hughes, NAHB's 2025 Chairman of the Board, who shares his journey from homebuilder to industry advocate. Buddy offers expert perspectives on the benefits of concrete, discusses the latest resilient construction practices and explains how innovation is helping the industry tackle challenges like extrem...
Raising the Standard: Data, Hazards and the Future of Fire Safety
Concrete Credentials
32 minutes
3 months ago
Raising the Standard: Data, Hazards and the Future of Fire Safety
On this episode of Concrete Credentials, we are joined by Birgitte Messerschmidt, Director of Research at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). She highlights NFPA’s unique, data-driven research and advocate for shifting fire safety assessments from product comparisons to evaluating real hazards. Tune in to hear insights on how these practices—and a focus on inclusive standards—are shaping the future of fire safety in the built environment.
Concrete Credentials
Discover why concrete is the material of choice for resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective homebuilding in this episode of Concrete Credentials. Host Shamim Rashid-Sumar sits down with Buddy Hughes, NAHB's 2025 Chairman of the Board, who shares his journey from homebuilder to industry advocate. Buddy offers expert perspectives on the benefits of concrete, discusses the latest resilient construction practices and explains how innovation is helping the industry tackle challenges like extrem...
