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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 #054: Top 12 Must-Have Concrete Industry Resources Every Contractor Needs to Know!
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Concrete Logic PodcastEP #053: Colloidal Silica: Concrete's Next SCM
️ Attention all builders, innovators, and curious minds! Don’t miss this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast where host Seth is joined by the remarkable Dr…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #052: Concrete Phoenix Rises
Join us on the Concrete Logic podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of water-cement ratio and its crucial impact on the strength and durability of…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #051: Polished Concrete Exposed
Are you curious about the untold truths and challenges of polished concrete in construction projects? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #050 - Polishing Concrete 101
Hey there, concrete enthusiasts! Are you ready to discover the untold secrets of polished concrete? Well, get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #049 - Unveiling Concrete Innovators
Curious about the one of the government's driving force behind groundbreaking innovations in the construction industry? Join Seth as he engages in a riveting…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #048 - Concrete Combat
Get ready for an exciting and unique episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast! In this episode, Dirk Tharpe from Sakrete joins host Seth to discuss an amazing…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #047 - Concrete Hotline
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Jim Klinger from the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC). They discuss the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #046 - Concrete: Work on your Ground Game!
Looking to learn more about fiber reinforcement and its role in concrete slab design? Look no further! Join Seth on the Concrete Logic podcast as he sits down…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #045 - EPA NOx Out Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth sits down with Peter Paone, Director of Engineering at ZAP Engineering, to discuss the cement…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #044 - Concrete & Type IL Cement: No Turning Back
The Concrete Logic Podcast ️ Hosted by: Seth Tandett Thinking about using Type I/II cement? You might want to think again! Rich S. Szecsy, PhD, PE, FACI from…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #043 - Concrete Antibiotic
On a concrete restoration project, how do you make sure the repairs made address the underlying issue that caused the damaged concrete in the first place?…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #042 - Concrete & Contracts
Have you won a recent project, but haven't signed the contract yet? Don't sign it until you listen to this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast! Cian Brennan…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #041 - Typical Concrete Vapor Barrier Detail Defies Science
Are we detailing the placement of vapor barrier in the typical slab-on-ground design all wrong? When moisture develops on a concrete surface, where is it…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #040 - Concrete Logic: Patent Pending
A patent is “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” an invention. The U.S. government awards between 200,000 to 300,000…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #039 - Concrete Labor Reduction Act: Steel Fibers
Think about where we were two years ago. Did you think we would still be worrying about material and labor shortages in 2023? In our never-ending quest to…
Concrete Logic PodcastBonus EP: Buckeye Concrete
A bonus episode of a couple of concrete guys venting about the college football playoffs. U of M fans may want to skip this episode. Episode References Guest…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #038 - Is Cement Conspiring Against Concrete?
These days, every concrete supplier quote has some kind of future price escalation. It seems all the price increases stem from one ingredient of concrete -…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #037: Straightedge Concrete
Did you know that Division 9 Floor Covering specifications have concrete floor flatness requirements that don't line up with Division 3 Concrete tolerances?…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #036 - Glue Water is a Concrete Culprit
Flooring can be a sticky situation for concrete contractors on construction projects. When the flooring won't adhere to the concrete or if the installed floor…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #035 - Bobcat Concrete
Did you know that you can get a Concrete Industry Management (CIM) degree? Currently, there are only five schools in the U.S. that offer a CIM degree! We were…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #034 - Amped-up Concrete
What if we told you there is a concrete mix out there that is fast curing, high-strength, impenetrable, and less labor-intensive than the standard concrete but…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #033 - Concrete AI
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how is it being used in the concrete industry? That's what we are going to find out on this episode of the Concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #032 - Concrete & The IRA
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed into law in August. It's been a catalyst in the latest push for project stakeholders to demand concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #031 - Cobra Concrete
Have you ever heard of the "cobra effect"? The cobra effect explains an incentive structure that originated to solve a problem, but in the long run, makes…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #030 - Concrete like Pokemon Go
One of the most widely used augmented reality (AR) technologies out there is the Pokemon Go app. I've never played but my kids are always asking to play it on…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #029 - No Dredging Necessary, Concrete
Did you know that there are two types of sand that can be used for concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Paul Fendley of Active Minerals and…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #028 - Searching for Concrete Truth
It seems everywhere you turn these days, someone is trying to peddle the next best admixture for concrete. Most of these people have never placed a drop of…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #027 - Concrete Buys Wood
What commodity do you think has seen the most volatility in price since March 2020? Could it be wood? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Ryan…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #026 - Stop Wasting Concrete
If we told you that you had one meeting before the job started that prevented you from losing thousands of dollars in profit and hundreds of hours of…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #025 - Concrete Euphoria
Is the industry delusional when it comes to carbon-neutral concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Jon Belkowitz of Intelligent Concrete…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #024 - Speaking of Concrete
According to 2021 research by The Center for Construction Research and Training, Hispanic construction workers make up 30% of the workforce but are 20% more…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #023 - Carbon Neutrality & the Concrete Cowboy
What the heck does carbon-neutral concrete even mean? How do we get there? Is it even attainable? In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we ask Tyler…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #022 - Adding Fiber to Your Concrete Diet
Over the last couple of years, what decades-old technology did the concrete industry routinely turn to when wire mesh became unavailable and too expensive?…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #021 - Supporting Concrete for 1,900 Years
It is believed that the Pantheon, built around 114 A.D., is one of the earliest examples of a structure that was built using concrete formwork. What is…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #020 - Ain't Nothin' More Sustainable than Concrete
What (or who) is preventing concrete from being more sustainable (i.e. environmentally friendly)? On this week's episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I sat…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #019 - The House Concrete Built - Part 2
Did you catch last week's episode? If not, listen to that one first! This is Part 2 of the two-part episode. What is the best method to build a concrete house?…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #018 - The House Concrete Built - Part 1
What is the best method to build a concrete house? That was the quest Ron Macken took after a devastating wildfire destroyed his property in 2017. In this…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #017 - Iron Out the Concrete
In episode #017 of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I sit down with Pat Morrissey of ConcSpec Associates, Inc and Al Ericson, a technical consultant for AIT. We…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #016 - Bury the Recession in Concrete
Can a recession be a good thing? What other dumb questions can I ask one of the country's leading economists? Find out in this episode of the Concrete Logic…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #015 - Concrete that Doesn't Hold Water
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I discuss pervious concrete with Bob Banka from Concrete Management Solutions. Bob has an extensive background…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #014 - Concrete that Likes to Repeat Itself
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, our guest is Jamie Grimmelsman of Metromont Precast. We discuss what is precast concrete, what projects are…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #013 - Concrete Logic & Add Ten Gallons Concrete Podcast
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I am a guest on the Add Ten Gallons Concrete Podcast. We talk about what it is like to have a concrete-focused…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #012 - Concrete History is Human History Part 2
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Paul Ramsburg of Sika continues his lesson on the history of concrete. We pick up our discussion in the 1800s…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #011 - Concrete History is Human History Part 1
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Paul Ramsburg of Sika gives a history lesson on concrete. What's the origin of concrete? How long has it been…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #010 - Concreting with Robots in the Sky
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, Shawn O'Connor from Somero joins us. Somero is a manufacturer of concrete laser screed machines. Shawn and I…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #009: Concrete Gets Hydrophobic
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we brought on Brent Rollins and Scott DiLoreto from Spray-Lock to discuss colloidal silica. If you are like most…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #008 - Bougie Like Concrete In The Styrofoam
In this episode of Concrete Logic, we welcome Bryant Wheeler of Polycrete USA. Bryant is an expert in insulated concrete forms (ICF). ICF resembles traditional…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #007 - Concrete Cylinders Are So Immature
In this episode of Concrete Logic, we welcome Mark Chase of RPX Technologies to the show. Mark is an expert on concrete sensors. These sensors are used to…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #006 - Brushing Your Teeth with Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, our special guest is Grady Lonigan. Grady has an extensive background in concrete construction background and up…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #005 - Bankin' on Concrete
Something different this week... In this episode, we did something a bit different. I was interviewed on the Engineer of Finance Podcast hosted by Ken Greene…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #004 - Look Ma! Concrete with No Cracks!
In this episode of Concrete Logic Podcast, we welcome Jason Adams CEO of MEGASLAB. I found Jason and his company when researching jointless slab-on-grades for…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #003 - Concrete with a Twist of Lime(stone)
On today's episode of Concrete Logic, we welcome Stephanie Hampton to the show. Stephanie is a Senior Technical Sales Engineer with Lehigh Hanson, one of the…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #002 - What Coke & Concrete Have in Common
In today’s episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we are lucky to have Jessica Wilson and Doug Clark of CarbonCure. CarbonCure is a technology that injects…
Concrete Logic PodcastEP #001 - There's Not Enough Time for Concrete
On today’s episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, our guest is Garrett Braun, a structural engineer. Garrett is the founder of Blue Nest Structural. We…