Concrete Logic Podcast: Building Knowledge and Pouring Wisdom, One Episode at a Time

Season 1

March 21, 2024

EP #080: Concrete Talks Nuclear Energy

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth and Dan discuss nuclear power and its connection to the concrete industry. They address public perception of nuclear power, the efficiency of nuclear energy, and the challenges of…
Guest: Dan McCoy
March 14, 2024

EP #079: Bridging the Gap - The Concrete Lifeline

In this Concrete Logic podcast episode, Seth interviews Dan McCoy from R.L. McCoy about the life cycle of bridges and the importance of bridge maintenance. They discuss the process of maintaining bridges over time, including…
Guest: Dan McCoy
Feb. 22, 2024

EP #078: The Role of ASTM in Concrete and Flooring - A Comedy of Errors

In this episode, Seth interviews Jim Kaylor from Durability Consultants about ASTM F6 and ASTM F710. They discuss the role of ASTM in the construction industry and the slow process of developing standards. They also delve in…
Guest: Jim Kaylor
Feb. 15, 2024

EP #077: Concrete Tension - The Strength of Post-Tensioning

In this episode, Seth interviews Neel Khosa from AMSYSCO, a post-tensioning supplier, to introduce post-tensioning and its history. Post-tensioning is a form of concrete reinforcement that uses high-strength steel cables ins…
Guest: Neel Khosa
Feb. 8, 2024

EP #076: Lighten the Load - How to Remove Steel from Concrete

Summary In this episode of Concrete Logic, Seth interviews Dr. Aaron Fisher to discuss the use of fiberglass rebar (GFRP) as an alternative to steel rebar in concrete construction. He explains the fabrication process and the…
Guest: Aaron Fisher
Feb. 1, 2024

EP #075: How to Unlearn Everything You Know About Moisture in Concrete

Summary In this episode, Seth interviews Robert Higgins, a flooring concrete consultant specialist, about the issue of moisture in old concrete. Robert explains that moisture in older concrete is caused by a condition called…
Jan. 25, 2024

EP #074: Type IL Cement - A Concrete Conundrum

Summary In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Kyle Kammer from Concrete Strategies and Seth discuss the challenges and troubleshooting methods related to Type 1L cement. The conversation covers the reasons why Type …
Guest: Kyle Kammer
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. 11, 2024

EP #072: GPR - Enhancing Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth interviews Dave Mulcahey from GPRS about concrete sawing and drilling technology and the importance of safety in the industry. They discuss the major technology for scanning concr…
Guest: Dave Mulcahey
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
Dec. 21, 2023

EP #069: Dampening the Risk: Concrete and Moisture Emissions

Summary In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Dean Craft discusses the topic of concrete moisture vapor emissions. He explains that moisture vapor emissions occur when residual moisture in concrete is released and can caus…
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
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. 12, 2023

EP #063: The Future of Concrete is Robotic

In this riveting episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we’re thrilled to have Danielle Proctor, the CEO of Advanced Construction Robotics, as our special guest. Danielle, with her 25 years of experience in technology constr…
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. 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
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 …
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 …