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Concrete Episodes

May 7, 2024

EP #086: Maintenance, Government Funds and Concrete Bridges

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss the maintenance and funding of bridges in the United States. They address questions about the responsibility of bridge maintenance, the allocation of …
Guest: Dan McCoy
Jan. 18, 2024

EP #073: Hardened by Law - The Future of Concrete Accountability

Summary In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Dr. Jon Belkowitz discusses the lack of accountability among civil engineers in the concrete industry. He highlights the disconnect between the design and implementation…
Jan. 4, 2024

EP #071: Concrete 3D Printing That Makes $ense

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth interviews Darren Baldwin, the president of Pikus 3D, a 3D printing company in the construction industry. They discuss the unique approach of Pikus 3D, which focuses on commercial…
Dec. 28, 2023

EP #070: Concrete vs. Microbes: The Battle Beneath Our Streets

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth talks to Sam Lines from ConSeal about microbial-induced concrete corrosion, particularly in the sewer system. They discuss various ways to mitigate this, including usi…
Guest: Sam Lines
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. 21, 2023

EP #060: Concrete's Lightweight Champion

How light can concrete get? On this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we’re diving into the world of cellular concrete with Kirk Roberts, Vice President of Preconstruction at CJGeo. In this episode, we’ll explore the fa…
Guest: Kirk Roberts
Aug. 24, 2023

EP #058: Challenging Concrete Trends: AI, CO2 Emissions, & Type 1L

Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation on the Concrete Logic Podcast! In this episode, we’re bringing back Matt “Mr. Concrete” McCombs, a veteran of the ready-mix industry and a die-hard Ohio State Buckeyes fan. We’re …
Guest: Matt McCombs
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 …
July 20, 2023

EP #054: Concrete Contractors' 12 Most Essential Books

📚👷‍♂️ Are you a concrete contractor or just passionate about the industry? Don’t miss our latest episode, “Concrete Contractors’ 12 Most Essential Books”! 🎧 We’ve got Jim Klinger from the American Society of Concrete Contrac…
Guest: Jim Klinger
May 18, 2023

EP #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 project he was involved in: the Concrete Combat show! This game sho…
Guest: Dirk Tharpe
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…
Feb. 9, 2023

EP #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? Does the concrete contractor on your project even know there is a D…
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 …
May 5, 2022

EP #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 a project. If you Google "jointless concrete slabs," you'll find …
Guest: Jason Adams