Belinda Carr

02/27/2024

Global concrete corrosion is a multi-TRILLION dollar problem.

Benjamin Cook, the CEO of Zirconia Inc. has developed a unique ceramic coating, which chemically bonds to concrete and steel at room temperature, protecting them from further corrosion. This innovation not only enhances the performance and longevity of infrastructure but also significantly reduces maintenance costs and carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Check out our podcast to learn more about their product. Thanks for sharing your story, Benjamin!

Benjamin Cook is the CEO of Zirconia Inc, a pioneering company in advanced materials technology, specializing in Ceramic Surface Treatment coatings for concr...

01/04/2024

“Learn something new every day”

I’ve got 5 killer books to kick off 2024. Here a list of my website if you’re interested: https://carrbuilds.com/stuff/

Any other books/ebooks you’d recommend?

10/05/2023

09/15/2022

Did you know that Rockwool insulation is made of melted basalt rocks?

09/15/2022

The invention of mass timber and engineered wood is spurring the next generation of sustainable and resilient skyscrapers. To improve the properties of wood and make it even stronger than steel and concrete, moisture resistant glues are added in between layers of wood to make engineered mass timber products.

The invention of mass timber and engineered wood is spurring the next generation of sustainable and resilient skyscrapers. To improve the properties of wood ...

07/14/2022

Housing is a basic human need. But a lack of affordable housing to buy or rent is fueling a housing crisis here in the States. Research claims that the US needed 3.8 million homes in 2019, which grew to 5.2 million homes in 2021. In this video, we’re going to look at 5 reasons why there ISN'T a housing shortage in the States.

Housing is a basic human need. But a lack of affordable housing to buy or rent is fuelling a housing crisis here in the States. Research claims that the US n...

06/10/2022

I've heard the term "geopolymer" used by the 3D printing industry, but it always seemed like a mysterious and futuristic product. So, I created a YouTube video demystifying its manufacturing, its advantages, disadvantages and uses!

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/belindacarr05221 Chapters0:00 Introduction1:13 Invention o...

06/07/2022

Have you heard about "Earthship Homes"? It's a design concept that uses trash (like discarded car tires, glass bottles, etc) to build a homes. It also uses passive solar heating and cooling, rainwater capture and more! Check out my video for the pros and cons of this building method

Visit https://brilliant.org/BelindaCarr/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.W...

04/14/2022

Laminate and Luxury Vinyl Plank are two of the most popular flooring options for homes and offices. How are they made? Is one better than the other? Which one should you pick for you floors?

Check out my YouTube video for all the info!

Laminate and luxury vinyl flooring are two of the most popular flooring options in residential construction. In this video, we’re going to look at how they a...