Concrete Ready-Mix Episodes
June 18, 2024
EP #089: Will AI Take Over Concrete Mix Design?
In this episode, Seth interviews Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete AI, to discuss the impact of AI on the concrete industry. They explore the use of AI in concrete design, material optimization, and the challenges of carbon reductio...
April 25, 2024
EP #085: Dr. Concrete Answers Hokie Queries
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Belkowitz answer questions from students at Virginia Tech about concrete mix design. They discuss the role of aggregate size in a mix design, its impact on the cost ...
Jan. 25, 2024
EP #074: Type IL Cement - A Concrete Conundrum
Summary In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Kyle Kammer from Concrete Strategies and Seth discuss the challenges and troubleshooting methods related to Type 1L cement. The conversation covers the reasons why Type 1...
Dec. 14, 2023
EP #068: Banking on a Greener Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Jason Adams from Megaslab, a technology company focused on optimizing concrete design and reducing material usage. They discuss the concept of jointless slabs and...
Dec. 7, 2023
EP #067: Maturity Meters - The Concrete Cylinder Breakup
Get ready for an illuminating episode of Concrete Logic! Our host Seth sits down with Mark Chase from RPX Technologies to delve into the world of maturity meters in construction. Discover the science behind these game-changer...
Nov. 30, 2023
EP #066: UHPC, Not Your Grandma’s Concrete
In this episode, Bill Kulish from Steelike discusses ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and its applications in bridge construction. UHPC is a composite material with a high binder content and a low water-cement ratio. It...
Nov. 22, 2023
EP #065: Reclaiming Fly Ash: A Concrete Solution
Ever wondered how reclaimed fly ash could revolutionize the concrete industry? Tune into this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast where we’re shaking things up with Pete Paone. We’re diving deep into the world of reclaimed ...
Oct. 26, 2023
EP #064: Nano Concrete
Usually in concrete construction, we think about the big things we can see - formwork, rebar, ready-mix concrete, tower cranes, trucks, excavation equipment, and laser screeds. In this episode, we will explore the benefits of...
Oct. 5, 2023
EP #062: Dr. Concrete's Top 5 Concrete Tech
What existing concrete technology is making the biggest impact in the industry? Join us for this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast as Dr. Jon Belkowitz of Intelligent Concrete returns to the show to share his top 5 concre...
Sept. 28, 2023
EP #061: Capturing the Concrete Boogeyman
What is carbon capture? Why is CO2, the gas that we all exhale, considered a pollutant when it comes to producing concrete? This Concrete Logic Podcast episode features a special guest, John Kline, a seasoned chemical enginee...
Sept. 7, 2023
EP #059: Skate 4 Concrete
Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast! Today, we’re breaking the mold and diving into a unique intersection of concrete and… skateboarding? That’s right! We’re joined by Crystal Howard, the innova...
Aug. 17, 2023
EP #057: Concrete Chemistry from Cement's Perspective
Join us on the latest episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast as we delve into the intricacies of cement production with industry veterans Pete Paone and Robert Higgins. We’re pulling back the curtain on cement kiln dust, its t...
June 29, 2023
EP #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. Jon Belkowitz, a concrete guru and patent-holder, who’s here to ...
June 15, 2023
EP #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 brings back guests Keith Robinson and Chris Bennett to dive deep i...
June 8, 2023
EP #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 Logic Podcast, hosted by yours truly, Seth Tandett. In this captiv...