NACE International Podcasts

Our latest episode welcomes Jack Fearing, CPEA and managing partner of Fearing International Group, LLC, to the CoatingsPro Interview Series. Topics include the new beryllium rule and revised silica standards from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); recent regulatory changes in 2020 due to COVID-19; and available compliance resources for coatings contractors.

Ken Wunch, energy technology advisor at DuPont Microbial Control, joins the MP Interview Series to discuss growing concerns in 2020 related to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Topics on the new podcast include why microbial corrosion is a critical issue for the energy industry; new concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and lower oil prices; and emerging technologies that could offer solutions.

Corrosion-related pipeline failure was the catalyst for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to publish one of the most comprehensive set of rules ever published by a regulatory agency. Not all stakeholders and decision-makers engaged in corrosion-related issues have a fundamentally sound understanding of threats to pipeline integrity. In today's episode, three experts in corrosion-related pipeline failure from Corrpro—Ajay Arakere, Marlane Rodriguez, and Dirk L. van Oostendorp—discuss various threats to pipeline integrity. Additionally, they explore the most important aspects of corrosion management, along with the ways pipeline operators can integrate best practices into existing operations, and how integrity programs meet compliance requirements.

To cover developing challenges and opportunities in today’s construction industry, and, more specifically, the finishing trades, IUPAT’s International Finishing Trades Institute (IFTI) Director Anton Ruesing joins us for the second and final episode of this exclusive series. He and the larger IUPAT organization are actively working on several strategies to raise the bar in the industry. (Part 1 of this series is available here.) 

Stephanie Chizik, Editor-in-Chief of CoatingsPro Magazine, joins Staff Writer Ben DuBose for this special preview of CoatingsPro's 2021 Contractor Awards. Topics include tips for making nominations stand out; tangible benefits in the industry for winners; information on the judging panel, deadlines, and categories; and much more.  For more information, visit coatingspromag.com/contractor-awards. 

To cover developing challenges and opportunities in today’s construction industry, and, more specifically, the finishing trades, IUPAT’s International Finishing Trades Institute (IFTI) Director Anton Ruesing joins us on today’s episode. He and the larger IUPAT organization are actively working to raise the bar in the industry.  (Editor's note: A second portion of this interview will be published later this month.)

NACE International member and Consultant Corrosion Engineer Ali Morshed joins the MP Interview Series to discuss the concept of corrosion management; the benefits of corrosion management in hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon industries; and his soon-to-be published book on the topic. The third edition of his book, titled “An Introduction to Asset Corrosion Management in the Oil and Gas Industry” and published by NACE, will be available later this fall.

Cynthia O'Malley, chief integration officer at NACE International, offers an inside look at the integration process between NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings. O'Malley, who is also executive director of the Master Painters Institute (MPI), explains why her background has uniquely positioned her for the important role. Other topics on the podcast include key priorities and considerations throughout the integration process; how members can provide or access feedback; and the future timeline entering 2021.

Alan Robinson, commercial vice president at Dow Polyurethanes, details his company's new journey into the world of predictive intelligence and shares insight on what it could mean for end users within protective coatings and corrosion control. Other topics include industry trends; implications for customers; and lessons learned from Dow's growing emphasis on digitalization. For more information, visit www.dow.com/polyurethanes.

Nick Birbilis, Deputy Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the Australian National University in Canberra, joins the inaugural episode of the CORROSION journal Interview Series to explain the basics of additively manufactured metals.

Richard Tooley, owner of Kansas City-based Elite Roof Systems, explains how his roofing company is setting up a new program to award a free commercial roof to a regional nonprofit later this year. In the episode, Tooley explains the motivations and steps involved in setting up this type of program, which could potentially be adopted by other contractors, as well.

In this podcast, NACE members Joe Mazzella and Tom Hayden of Engineering Director, Inc. (Evanston, Illinois, USA)  join the MP Interview Series to discuss the work they are doing to combat corrosion through the use of machine learning. They provide a brief overview of their project that involves estimating corrosion growth rates in underground pipelines; details about the computer vision app they are creating; and an update on NACE task group TG 589.  More information on their work is available in the August 2020 issue of Materials Performance (MP).

Jennifer Wilkerson, Senior Director of Innovation & Advancement at the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER), shares some insights on how to help shrink the skills gap in the construction industry. An industry-wide issue compounded by the coronavirus have created a situation where training, outreach, and more may help your contracting company succeed. For more information, contact: NCCER, www.nccer.org

Justin Tousignant, president and co-founder at Black Bear Coatings & Concrete, joins our podcast to discuss how business has changed for coatings contractors in 2020.  Tousignant also shares lessons learned and tips from the field after his team's recent application project at a new medical marijuana facility in Massachusetts, which was profiled in the July 2020 issue of CoatingsPro Magazine. For more information, contact: Black Bear Coatings & Concrete, www.blackbearconcrete.com

Tim Bieri, corrosion management engineer at BP and president of the 2020-21 NACE International Board of Directors, joins the podcast to discuss the next year for the association. Topics include leadership within corrosion control; navigating logistical challenges related to COVID-19; and the impending combination of NACE with The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC).

Jon Franko, thinker and founder at Gorilla76, works in the marketing realm with mid-sized industrial manufacturers. In this episode, he gives us an overview of the different types of marketing available for B2B and B2C companies and shares tips on options that might be useful for contractors today. His company has also started working toward a more diverse and inclusive team, and he shares a bit of his experience here. For more information on their company and resources, as well as their own podcast, visit: www.gorilla76.com

Darby Howard, principal engineer and president of JDH Corrosion Consultants, joins the MP Interview Series to share tips and lessons learned from the testing, inspection, and rehabilitation of offshore cast iron pipes in the San Francisco Bay. The discussion includes an overview of the project and its different phases, along with challenges and other details unique to this undertaking. For more information, check out the original Materials Performance article on this special project.

Heather O'Brien, President of Easycove, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss the growing market in 2020 for seamless flooring and the importance of coving for clients and contractors. With hygiene a primary consideration during COVID-19, the Easycove executive explains how cove base can be a part of the solution. O'Brien also explores market trends and challenges in 2020, as well as some potential strategies to adapt to the changing marketplace. For more information, contact: Easycove, www.easycove.com

Materials Performance (MP) Technical Editor Jack Tinnea expands on his environmental analysis of corrosion in Antarctica, as well as key takeaways and lessons learned for other areas throughout the world. During or after listening to the podcast, check out his recent MP technical article entitled "Antarctica—Corrosion in a Polar Desert" for further information.

Friday's podcast features unique insights from Materials Performance (MP) Editor Rebecca Bickham, Managing Editor-in-Chief Gretchen Jacobson, and Staff Writer Ben DuBose regarding the upcoming 2021 MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards program.   Topics include how to submit a nomination; details about the judging panel of corrosion experts, and what it is that they're looking for; new perks for the winners; and much more. Tune in!