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Concrete Logic Podcast
What is the most used manmade material on Earth? You guessed it – concrete. In each episode of Concrete Logic, we will explore one concrete-related topic with the help of industry professionals that are shaping the future of the trade. We’ll talk with suppliers, contractors, architects, engineers, specialists, and even some proponents of competing materials about their views of concrete and their vision of its future.
Episodes
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #174: Is Poor Planning Killing Concrete Productivity?
JOIN CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY FOR FREE! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Is construction's…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #173: Is Fly Ash Helping or Hurting Your Concrete?
ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST What happens when a concrete mix designed to meet sustainability goals starts producing cracks and low strength…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #172: Is Your Concrete Mix Eating Your Formwork?
ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Why aren’t your concrete forms and release agents performing like they used to? Seth is joined by Ken Pratt…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #171: 585,000 Yards of Concrete: Building a Massive LNG Plant
ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST What does it take to build the process area of a massive LNG facility? Seth talks with Joey Goscha of Baker…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #170: Concrete Silica vs. Silicates: Are You Getting What You Paid For?
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST What if the product you bought as colloidal…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #169: Can Putting Other People First Help You Win in Concrete Construction?
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST What if the fastest way to get ahead in…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #168: Are We Mishandling Concrete Admixtures?
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST What happens when an admixture reaches the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #167: Is Concrete’s Tough-Guy Culture Putting Workers at Risk?
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Does concrete’s culture of toughness help…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #166: Can Concrete Heal Itself?
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST How can concrete be waterproofed from the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #165: Why the Next Generation Should Choose Ready Mix Concrete
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Why would someone choose ready mix after…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #164: Concrete Maturity Gone Wrong
JOIN CONCRETE SCHOOL FOR FREE AT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO! ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST What happens when a concrete maturity system is built on the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #163: How to Fix Air in Concrete
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Are we specifying air entrainment in concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #162: Why This Concrete Expert Wants Air Out of Exterior Slabs
JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY. ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Does exterior concrete always need entrained…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #161: Should We Stop Designing Concrete for 100 Years?
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Concrete Logic PodcastEP #160: Is Type IL Cement the Problem, or Did It Just Expose One?
THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GPRS Before you cut, core, drill, trench, or start guessing what is inside the slab, call GPRS. GPRS helps contractors…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #159: Low-Carbon Concrete? Kiss My Grits. Type I/II Is Back!
THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GPRS Before you cut, core, drill, trench, or start guessing what is inside the slab, call GPRS. GPRS helps contractors…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #158: Why New Concrete Fails Faster Than the Old Stuff (And How to Fix It)
THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GPRS GPRS helps keep your jobsite safer by locating what is hidden before you cut, core, trench, or drill. Click the GPRS…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #157: Low-Carbon Concrete - Does the Math Actually Work?
THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GPRS Before you cut, core, drill, or excavate, make sure you know what is inside the concrete. GPRS helps contractors locate…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #156: Is Rebar Killing Your Concrete Schedule?
THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GPRS Before you cut, core, drill, or trench through concrete, know what is inside it. GPRS helps contractors locate rebar…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #155: EPDs, Data Centers, and the New Paperwork Hitting Concrete Producers
This episode is brought to you by GPRS. GPRS helps keep your projects moving by locating what is hidden before you cut, core, drill, or trench. From…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #154: Why Concrete Is on the Critical Path for AI Data Centers
PRESENTED BY: GPRS Construction professionals know that utilities and concrete reinforcements can cause big problems when you’re on the job. GPRS helps you…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #153: Your Concrete Mix Design Still Isn’t Ready… Until You Do This
PRESENTED BY: GPRS Construction professionals know that utilities and concrete reinforcements can cause big problems when you’re on the job. GPRS helps you…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #152: Concrete Mix Design Isn’t Complicated… Here’s the Proof
PRESENTED BY: GPRS Construction professionals know that utilities and concrete reinforcements can cause big problems when you’re on the job. GPRS helps you…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #151: Most Concrete Durability Problems Start Here (Alkalinity Explained)
PRESENTED BY: GPRS Construction professionals know that utilities and concrete reinforcements can cause big problems when you’re on the job. GPRS helps you…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #150: Most Concrete Floors Aren’t Flat Enough. Here’s Why.
PRESENTED BY: CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY Practical education and ongoing development for concrete professionals at every stage of their career. Join here…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #149: Got a Low Concrete Break? Here’s What To Do Next
PRESENTED BY: CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY Practical education and ongoing development for concrete professionals at every stage of their career. Join here…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #148: If You Think Today’s Concrete Is Better Than 30 Years Ago, Listen to This
PRESENTED BY: CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY Practical education and ongoing development for concrete professionals at every stage of their career. Join here…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #147: Concrete Cracks Don’t Lie - ASR, AAR, and What’s Really Happening Inside Your Concrete
PRESENTED BY: CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY Practical education and ongoing development for concrete professionals at every stage of their career. Join here…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #146: Patents vs. Trade Secrets — Protect Your Concrete Ideas
PRESENTED BY: CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY Practical education and ongoing development for concrete professionals at every stage of their career. Join here…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #145: The 75-Year Concrete Design Life We’ve Stopped Talking About
We design concrete for 75 years. So why are we okay watching it fail in 12 to 24 months? That’s the uncomfortable question Seth Tandett puts on the table with…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #144: Concrete Isn’t Too Expensive — The System Around It Is
Concrete Is Losing on Cost. Here’s How to Take It Back. Concrete keeps getting priced out of jobs, not because it can’t compete, but because we keep doing the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #143: Analog vs. DIGITAL Concrete Formwork
Most concrete looks the way it does for one simple reason. We keep designing around the forms we know how to build. In this episode, Seth sits down with Darren…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #142 Concrete Moisture Myths Busted
Most people think moisture problems in concrete come from below the slab. Concrete Bob Higgins explains why that assumption keeps blowing up floors. In this…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #141: Concrete Data - How to Spot the BS
Most people believe the chart on the screen — Dr. Jon explains why you shouldn’t. If you’ve ever sat in a conference session staring at a chart and wondering…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #140: Building the #1 Concrete Contractor in America: Grit, Growth & 50+ Years of Lessons
Everyone in the concrete world knows the Baker name, but very few know the real story. This episode finally gets it on record. Dan Baker walks through how the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #139: Concrete Reality Check - INDOT Calls Out the Cement Industry
Indiana just told the cement industry it won’t accept any blended cement with more than 10% limestone. That’s a first - and it’s not sitting well with the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #138: Is Low Rho Concrete the Hidden Key to Cooler, More Efficient Data Centers?
What if your concrete mix could cut a data center’s power bill by 15%? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett talks with Frank…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #137: Silica Fume vs. Colloidal Silica in Concrete - Which One Really Performs?
What happens when the concrete industry’s “wonder dust” meets its high-tech rival? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett brings back…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #136: Concrete Profit — 7 Ways Ready-Mix Producers Can Stop Losing Money
What if the problem isn’t your concrete, but how you run your business? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett talks with Tamson Omps…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #135: Concrete Job Market - 2025 Reality
Have we’ve moved from the “Great Resignation” to the “Great Staying Put” era? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett sits down with…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #134: Concrete vs. Mass Timber – Sorting Fact from Hype
Mass timber is often promoted as faster, cheaper, and greener—but does it really hold up against concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #133: Concrete, Climate, and the Missing Science of Evaporation
What if sunlight alone—not heat—was silently destroying your concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett and Bob Higgins uncover a…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #132: Concrete Truth - What the 2024 PLC Report Admits That 2011 Didn’t
Back in 2011, the industry said portland-limestone cement (PLC) came with “no significant risks.” By 2024, the updated report admits higher carbonation rates…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #131: AI in Concrete Construction: Threat or Opportunity?
Is Artificial Intelligence coming for your job in concrete? That’s the big question in this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast. Seth sits down with Chad…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #130: Concrete Failing with Type IL? It Might Be the Admixtures, Not the Cement
Everyone’s pointing fingers at Type IL cement, but what if your admixtures are the real problem? In this episode, Dr. Jon Belkowitz returns to the Concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #129: What Hoover Dam Concrete Can Teach Us Today
What if the answer to today’s concrete durability and sustainability challenges isn’t new—but something we left behind decades ago? In Episode #129 of the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #128: Why Soft Skills Still Matter in Concrete
What’s the one skill that separates talkers from true leaders in the concrete industry? Seth Tandett sits down with James Baty, Executive Director of the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #127: Why Type 1L Cement Is Causing Concrete Headaches
When concrete fails, who’s really at fault—the material or the people using it? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett is joined by…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #126: What the “State-of-the-Art” PLC Report Quietly Admitted About Concrete Performance
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett breaks down the 2010 “State-of-the-Art Report on Use of Limestone in Cements” that helped launch…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #125: Hot Weather, Hot Mess — The Hidden Dangers of Pouring Concrete in High Temperatures
Most contractors think warm weather helps speed up a pour—but what if that early strength is fooling you? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #124: Concrete Design Disasters: What Every Contractor Must Know
Thinking about designing your own concrete slab—or taking on a proprietary system? You better know what you're signing up for. In this episode of the Concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #123: WTF Happened to This Slab? Concrete Fail Costs That’ll Make You Sick
A photo that looks like the surface of the moon—but it’s a warehouse slab. In this episode, Dr. Jon Belkowitz and Seth Tandett break down what went wrong, how…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #122: How to Eliminate Concrete Cracks —Is Shrinkage Compensating Concrete Worth the Money?
Are concrete cracks draining your profits and ruining your reputation? In this eye-opening episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett sits down…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #121: Robotics’ Impact on Concrete Floors: Are Your Specs Ready?
Could your concrete floors be sabotaging your automation systems? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett sits down with Derek Cressman…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #120: Will AI Save the Future of Concrete Construction?
What if AI could be the key to solving the concrete industry’s biggest problem—labor shortages? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #119: Is More Limestone the Key to Stronger, Cheaper Concrete? Find Out!
What if you were told there’s better concrete out there with more limestone than what’s used in Type IL cement mixes? Sounds crazy, right? But that’s exactly…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #118: Concrete Petrography Explained
In this episode, Seth Tandett brings back Dr. Jon Belkowitz to unpack a powerful but often misunderstood tool in the concrete world—petrography. From…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #117: Boosting Concrete Testing Accuracy with the CTAC Program
In this episode, Seth Tandett talks with Todd Ohlheiser, Executive Director of the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA), about the CTAC Program…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #116: Why Concrete Fails – The Hidden Truths About Moisture, Salt & Curing
EP #116: WHY CONCRETE FAILS – THE HIDDEN TRUTHS ABOUT MOISTURE, SALT & CURING ============================= This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #115: How to Get to the Top in Concrete Construction (C-Suite Insights)
The Concrete Logic Podcast ️ Hosted by: Seth Tandett In this episode, Seth sits down with Patrick Narron, a talent acquisition specialist at Baker…