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Concrete Ready-Mix Episodes

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. I…
Guest: Bill Kulish
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…
Guest: Peter Paone
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 o…
Guest: Dan McCoy
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 concr…
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 engine…
Guest: John Kline
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 innov…
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 …
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 …
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 capti…
June 1, 2023

EP #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 conversation with Joseph King, an esteemed authority on sustainab…
April 20, 2023

EP #045 - EPA NOx Out Concrete

Once again, the EPA is tightening the screws on cement plants in regard to the release of nitrogen oxide. Obviously, this impacts the concrete industry. But how? This episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast features Peter Paon…
Guest: Peter Paone
April 13, 2023

EP #044 - Concrete & Type IL Cement: No Turning Back

Are you looking to use Type I/II cement in your next project? If so, good luck to you! Rich Szecsy from Alamo Concrete Products is back on the show to provide insight into how Type IL cement has rapidly gained a dominant pos…
Guest: Rich Szecsy
March 9, 2023

EP #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 coming from? Below the surface or above? Bob Higgins, a concrete and w…
Sept. 22, 2022

EP #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? Synthetic Fibers. In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we …