The concrete industry's daily lab. | Concrete Logic original. The federal government has a new plan to speed up innovation in cement and concrete. On July 29, Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced the launch of the Center of Excellence for Advan…

“We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.”— Roy Amara Last week I saw a post making the rounds about an Anthropic study. The takeaway was familiar. Architecture, engineeri…

Buckeyes for the win! (Adobe) Data centers are the new “economic development win” that shows up in a press release before anyone asks the obvious question. Where’s the power coming from? And who’s paying to build the system that makes it possi…

Proven technology. Georgia Power. The Trump Media + TAE Fusion Power merger still reads like a deal someone dreamed up in the airport bar during a 3-hour delay. A social media company with meme-stock metabolism merges with a f…

Somebody’s paying for all this concrete… hope it’s not my Xbox bill. (photo credit: Adobe) I ran across a couple of blog posts from Harris “Kuppy” Kupperman over at Praetorian Capital. The guy’s a veteran hedge fund manager who’s seen a few booms a…

We won’t say, "We told you so," but let’s just say this wasn’t exactly a surprise. President Trump is about to—or may have already—signed an executive order that could reshape the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. This move will effectively strip…

Ever poured a floor that hits every spec, only to realize it’s not enough for robots? Here’s the deal: warehouse automation is here, and it’s seriously changing the game for concrete specs. Recently, I had a lunch with a friend, and we were talking…

If you caught last week’s post, you know we’re exploring how AI could be the game-changer concrete construction’s been waiting for. But, while AI is starting to make waves in the construction industry, let’s slow down for a minute and clear up what …

This week we dropped Episode #120 of the Concrete Logic Podcast titled, "Will AI Save the Future of Concrete Construction?" I sat down with Ramy Sedra of C60, an AI analytics company that partners with ready-mix producers. If you haven't listened ye…

The concrete world is buzzing right now. New mix designs, new ways to reduce cement use, and a lot of noise about “green” concrete and low-carbon alternatives. Recently on the Concrete Logic Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with John Guynn from…

If you’ve ever worked with concrete, you know that things don’t always go as planned. Whether it’s cracks appearing out of nowhere or floors that won’t stay level, concrete can be a tricky material. But what if I told you that many of the problems y…

The rapid growth of AI and cloud services is fueling an unprecedented surge in data center energy consumption. As power grids strain under this demand, natural gas is emerging as the go-to solution. Recent reports reveal that U.S. federal regulators…

In a recent interview with Lyn Alden, a renowned global macro expert, several critical insights were shared about the future of AI data centers, their heavy computing costs, and the broader implications for the energy sector and investment opportuni…

Plastic along the beaches of Santa Monica Bay | California Ocean Protection Council In a recent article, Doomberg discusses ExxonMobil's advanced plastic recycling efforts at their Baytown facility, where discarded materials are transformed into va…

On Monday, the Biden administration issued new restrictions on the export of key semiconductor equipment and software to China. On Tuesday, China retaliated by banning the export to the US of three strategic elements — antimony, gallium, and germani…

Burning away data center power (TexasObserver.com) Data centers are the beating heart of our digital lives. From streaming services and virtual meetings to AI-driven recommendations and government operations, data centers quietly power it all. Howe…

As a premium subscriber of Doomberg and host of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I’m enthusiastic to share insights from the latest article, “Storage Units,” which delves into the critical examination of our current approach to renewable energy. Doom…

The construction industry is experiencing a surge in demand for skilled professionals, and the concrete sector is no exception. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this growing demand, exploring the stability and exciting opportunities tha…

Three Mile Island March 28, 1979 | AFP/Getty Images As the global debate on AI continues, questions linger: Will it eliminate jobs? Boost productivity? Discover cancer cures? Regardless of the answers, AI's rise is driving a potential revival o…

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the transformation of the British steel industry provides a compelling case study with significant implications for the U.S. cement industry. By understanding the forces driving these changes, industry pro…

In the digital age, data centers stand as the backbone of the internet, housing the servers and other infrastructure that keep our digital world running smoothly. However, the financial viability of operating a data center is not normally disclosed.…

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate operations, the shift towards self-sufficiency in energy production is a topic garnering significant attention. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have traditionally relied on public utilities an…

The Ambler Road Project, a proposed 211-mile private industrial access road in Alaska, has been a subject of intense debate for decades. While some argue for its potential benefits, the fact that it remains unbuilt is a testament to the complexities…

What is Artificial Intelligence? Imagine you’re playing a game of chess with a computer. You’re thinking hard, planning your next move, but the computer seems to respond almost instantly, countering your moves with precision. This is a simple exa…