Garrett Braun explains why concrete still wins when architects and owners want unique forms, thin floor plates, and design flexibility that CLT can’t match. Full episode here: www.concretelogicpodcast.com/134 #Concrete #MassTimber #StructuralEngineering #Architecture #ConcreteLogicPodcast
Garrett Braun explains how CLT (cross-laminated timber) stacks up against concrete — and why insurance companies still charge a premium for mass timber buildings. Full episode here: www.concretelogicpodcast.com/134
Garrett Braun explains why mid-rise mass timber projects can move quicker — from giant planks to smaller labor crews. Is it really faster than concrete? Full episode here: www.concretelogicpodcast.com/134
Mass timber is often promoted as faster, cheaper, and greener—but does it really hold up against concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we examine where timber actually competes, where it falls short, and what owners and engineers need to know before choosing it over concrete. From speed…
Mass timber is often promoted as faster, cheaper, and greener—but does it really hold up against concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we examine where timber actually competes, where it falls short, and what owners and engineers need to know before choosing it over concrete. From speed…
Bob Higgins reveals why concrete cured in warm conditions ends up weaker, while cold-cured concrete proves more durable. The push for fast schedules sacrifices long-term strength—and sunlight adds another layer to the problem. Lab results can’t replicate what really happens in the field, leaving curing science with a critical missing…
Seth Tandett and Bob Higgins discuss how sunlight can disrupt curing—leading to problems like bubbling in epoxy coatings years later. Should contractors delay pours, shield slabs, or invent new pigmented curing methods to protect concrete?
Bob Higgins reflects on being dismissed years ago when he suggested sublimation could impact freeze-thaw damage in concrete. With MIT’s new light-driven evaporation discovery, he finally feels vindicated—20 years later.
Seth Tandett introduces MIT’s groundbreaking research on light-driven evaporation. The findings not only raise big questions for global climate models but also have direct implications for how concrete cures in the field.
Bob Higgins explains new research showing that light alone—not just heat—can cause water to evaporate from concrete. This discovery sheds light on why sunlight exposure disrupts curing and strengthens the case for self-curing concrete.
Bob Higgins explains why even well-cured concrete can suffer unexpected strength loss when exposed to sunlight, heat, and rising alkalinity.
What if sunlight alone—not heat—was silently destroying your concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett and Bob Higgins uncover a groundbreaking MIT study that reveals evaporation can be driven by light, not just temperature. This discovery doesn’t just change climate models—it could explain why concrete in…
What if sunlight alone—not heat—was silently destroying your concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett and Bob Higgins uncover a groundbreaking MIT study that reveals evaporation can be driven by light, not just temperature. This discovery doesn’t just change climate models—it could explain why concrete in…
The 2024 report calls PLC a “key solution” for cement’s carbon problem—but Seth points out it also admits risks like carbonation, chloride ingress, and admixture sensitivity. Are these issues truly “manageable,” or a warning sign for the future of concrete?
Reports cite Utah bridges and Texas pavements with a decade of PLC performance and “no documented failures.” But Seth questions whether 10 years really proves long-term durability for infrastructure meant to last 50–100 years.
Back in 2011, PLC was sold as a milling efficiency move with CO₂ savings as a side benefit. By 2024, the narrative flipped—now it’s branded as a “key solution” to fight climate change in the cement sector. What changed—the science, or the story?
Seth highlights the limited real-world data on Portland Limestone Cement in bridge structures. With most examples topping out at 8–15 years, is that really long enough to judge performance for infrastructure designed to last generations?
Seth breaks down the eye-opening shift in U.S. cement consumption. In less than two years, blended cements jumped from under 10% of the market to nearly 60%. What caused this dramatic surge—and what does it mean for the future of concrete?
Back in 2011, the industry said portland-limestone cement (PLC) came with “no significant risks.” By 2024, the updated report admits higher carbonation rates, chloride ingress concerns, admixture sensitivity, and tighter curing demands. In this solo episode, Seth lays out what actually changed between the 2011 and 2024 reports, what the…
Back in 2011, the industry said portland-limestone cement (PLC) came with “no significant risks.” By 2024, the updated report admits higher carbonation rates, chloride ingress concerns, admixture sensitivity, and tighter curing demands. In this solo episode, Seth lays out what actually changed between the 2011 and 2024 reports, what the…
With AI cutting out entry-level roles like PEs and assistant PMs, Seth and Chad question how the next generation will climb in construction.
Chad Gill explains how recording and analyzing pre-pour meetings with AI could finally get us closer to the “ideal” agenda.
Chad Gill warns companies: skip AI in your interviews, and you risk being left behind in the next wave of construction management.
Chad Gill reveals how reframing AI as a partner, not just a tool, unlocks new possibilities for construction teams.