Episodes
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…
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…
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. 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 …
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 …
Aug. 10, 2023
EP #056: Concrete's Potential
🎧 Join us on the Concrete Logic Podcast as we explore the fascinating world of concrete alkalinity and its impact on the longevity of concrete structures. Our returning guest, Robert Higgins, sheds light on the changes in ce…
July 27, 2023
EP #055: Concrete Logic Origin
Ever wondered how an MBA dropout could end up as a business development executive in the concrete industry? Or how a podcast could change the way we think about concrete? In this episode of ‘Concrete Logic Origin’, we dive i…
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…
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 22, 2023
EP #052: Concrete Phoenix Rises
Join us on the Concrete Logic podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of water-cement ratio and its crucial impact on the strength and durability of concrete. Special guest Tyler Ley, renowned concrete expert and …
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…
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…
May 4, 2023
EP #047 - Concrete Hotline
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Jim Klinger from the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC). They discuss the importance of ASCC's position statements in ensuring quality coordination …
April 27, 2023
EP #046 - Concrete: Work on your Ground Game!
Looking to learn more about fiber reinforcement and its role in concrete slab design? Look no further! Join Seth on the Concrete Logic podcast as he sits down with Scott and Tim from Full Force Solutions, fiber experts with …
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…
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…
March 30, 2023
EP #043 - Concrete Antibiotic
On a concrete restoration project, how do you make sure the repairs made address the underlying issue that caused the damaged concrete in the first place? Typically, you would chip out the spalling concrete, clean it and pat…
March 23, 2023
EP #042 - Concrete & Contracts
Have you won a recent project, but haven't signed the contract yet? Don't sign it until you listen to this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast! Cian Brennan of Quantum Contract Solutions joins the show to share what he loo…
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…
March 2, 2023
EP #040 - Concrete Logic: Patent Pending
A patent is “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” an invention. The U.S. government awards between 200,000 to 300,000 patents per year including ones associated with the concrete ind…
Feb. 23, 2023
EP #039 - Concrete Labor Reduction Act: Steel Fibers
Think about where we were two years ago. Did you think we would still be worrying about material and labor shortages in 2023? In our never-ending quest to discover more efficient ways to build with concrete, we got an opport…