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Concrete Logic Podcast
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EP #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 Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) into the U.S. market. You’ll hear wh...

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July 3, 2025

EP #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 Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) into the U.S. market. You’ll hear wh...
June 24, 2025

EP #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 Seth Tandett is joined again by concrete chemist Bob Higgins to bre...
June 12, 2025

EP #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 Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett talks with Greg Fricks, CEO of the Fri...
June 3, 2025

EP #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 these concrete disasters spiral into lawsuits, and why bad finishi...
May 22, 2025

EP #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 with shrinkage compensating concrete expert Lee Thrasher. They reve...
May 13, 2025

EP #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, President of Durable Surfaces, to explore how the rise of automation...

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June 29, 2025

Hot Concrete Is Weak Concrete

Heat might help your schedule, but it’s hurting your concrete. We’ve said it before on the podcast, and after spending another hour with Bob Higgins, it’s worth repeating: hot weather pours don’t give you better concrete&mdas…

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June 22, 2025

Colorado’s Concrete Problem: When Politics Chokes Oil Production

If you want to understand why energy is getting more expensive—and why industrial growth feels like it’s dragging through wet concrete—look at Colorado. What was once a solid energy-producing state has quietly become a case study …

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June 15, 2025

Who’s Pushing Low-Carbon Concrete... and Who’s Cashing In?

  It’s hard to keep track of all the green buzzwords floating around the concrete industry these days—“net zero,” “low-carbon cement,” “sustainable construction.” On the surface, it sounds like p…

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About the Host

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Seth Tandett

Meet Seth Tandett, our charismatic podcast host who’s as solid as the concrete he works with! Hailing from the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia, Seth is a master of all things concrete. He’s been part of teams delivering top-notch, turnkey concrete construction services across central and southern Virginia, and his projects are like his favorite cup of coffee - strong, smooth, and always served ahead of time!

Seth’s professional journey is as diverse as the buildings he’s worked on. From multi-level structural concrete to data centers and federal facilities, he’s done it all. Currently, he’s flexing his business development muscles at Baker Construction, while also serving up insightful conversations on the Concrete Logic podcast.

When he’s not talking concrete or assisting clients with upcoming projects, Seth loves diving into economics, exploring American history, and going hunting and fishing. But the real cornerstone of his life? His family! Seth is a proud husband and father of four amazing kids. His family is his biggest project and his greatest achievement.

So tune in to the Concrete Logic podcast where Seth brings his unique blend of professional expertise, personal insights, and a dash of humor to every episode. Get ready for some solid conversations!