{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Add Ten Gallons Concrete Podcast","title":"ConcreteWorks 2025 - Bobby Dowdy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":632,"description":"In this episode, Bobby Dowdy from MMC Materials shares his journey in the concrete industry, highlighting the serendipitous encounters that shaped his career. He discusses the value of industry shows like NRMCA and the World of Concrete, and shares a fascinating story about acquiring a secret grout recipe.\nTakeaways \nBobby reflects on the fortunate start to his career, thanks to key industry connections.\nIndustry shows provide valuable insights into the latest technology for producers. \nBobby shares an experience of discovering and purchasing new equipment after seeing it at a show. \nHe highlights the unique position of being both a concrete producer and an exhibitor. \nThe demand for non-shrink grout has been a recurring theme in the concrete business. \nAn opportunity arose in 2010 to acquire a product for the treatment of shrinkage-compensating gangrene. \nBobby recounts a significant project for Chevron Refinery involving a prominent placement of non-shrink grout. \nThe solution involved purchasing non-shrink grout in bulk and using specialized equipment. \nA pivotal moment occurred when Roger Paris introduced a new product during a project. \nThe potential to make non-shrink grout with the new product.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DVDOO5WabJHRVWdo9hqG-EWmhuXM3B7DSXEgL70J2Fc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyNzQ2LzE1OTU4/NTQ0OTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}