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Preconstruction Episodes

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 an…
Guest: Jason Adams
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-change…
Guest: Mark Chase
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
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
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…
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…
June 9, 2022

EP #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 folks, you probably never heard of colloidal silica (CS). It is …