Concrete Construction Episodes
March 11, 2025
EP #115: How to Get to the Top in Concrete Construction (C-Suite Insights)
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, host Seth Tandett speaks with Patrick Narron, a talent acquisition specialist at Baker Construction. They discuss strategic career decisions for young professionals aiming for ex...
Feb. 6, 2025
EP #112: Ultra High-Performance Concrete - Beyond Bridges
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett and Bill Kulish delve into the world of Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). They discuss its unique properties, applications in infrastructure, and the value it ...
Dec. 26, 2024
EP #108: Concrete Performance vs. Prescriptive Specifications
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast , Seth Tandett interviews Colin Lobo, the Executive Vice President and Division Head of Engineering at NRMCA . They delve into the differences between prescriptive and performance...
Dec. 17, 2024
EP #107: High-rise Concrete Pumping
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett and Gary Brown delve into the intricacies of high-rise concrete pumping. They discuss the importance of concrete pumping in urban construction, the challenges faced ...
Dec. 5, 2024
EP #106: Best Practices for Placing & Finishing Concrete Floors
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Chad White discuss best practices for placing and finishing concrete floors. Chad shares insights on the importance of a solid base, the use of vapor retarders, and the ...
Oct. 3, 2024
EP #100: How to Build a Successful Career in Concrete Construction
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Richard Williams, Senior Director of Talent for Baker Construction. They discuss the importance of hands-on experience in concrete careers, the growing demand for...
Sept. 12, 2024
EP #098: Concrete Challenges: Mastering Water-to-Cement Ratios
In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth, Rich, and Dr. Jon discuss the potential issues with water-to-cement ratios in concrete production. They highlight the challenges of using new cement and fly ash materials, as well...
Sept. 3, 2024
EP #097: The Power of Hyrdogels in Concrete Restoration
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss aging concrete and how to responsibly treat and maintain it. They talk about the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure and extending the li...
Aug. 22, 2024
EP #096: Understanding the Maturity Method in Concrete Construction
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Jon Belkowitz discuss the concrete construction maturity method. The maturity method is an estimation technique that predicts in-place concrete strength based on tem...
Aug. 6, 2024
EP #094: Exploring the Advantages of Lightweight Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, Seth interviews Kevin Cavanaugh from Arcosa Lightweight Aggregates about lightweight concrete. They discuss the history and types of lightweight aggregates, the advantages of usi...
July 25, 2024
EP #093: Colloidal Silica: The Nano-Particles Concrete Dreams About
In this episode, Dr. Jon Belkowitz and Seth discuss colloidal silica and its various applications in the concrete industry. Dr. Jon highlights the differences between colloidal silica and silicates, emphasizing the benefits o...
July 9, 2024
EP #091: Rethinking Time Limits on Concrete
In this episode, Seth interviews Rich Szecsy, an executive in the concrete supply industry. They discuss the recent change in the batch time for concrete from 90 minutes to 120 minutes. Rich explains the history behind the 90...
June 4, 2024
EP #088: Concrete Pumping 101
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Gary Brown, a business development professional with 47 years of experience in the concrete pumping industry. They discuss the introduction to concrete pumping, i...
May 21, 2024
EP #087: The Importance of Properly Curing Concrete
In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth and Robert Higgins discuss the importance of curing concrete properly and the impact it has on the durability and sustainability of concrete. They highlight the historical practice...
May 7, 2024
EP #086: Maintenance, Government Funds and Concrete Bridges
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss the maintenance and funding of bridges in the United States. They address questions about the responsibility of bridge maintenance, the allocation of g...
April 25, 2024
EP #085: Dr. Concrete Answers Hokie Queries
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Belkowitz answer questions from students at Virginia Tech about concrete mix design. They discuss the role of aggregate size in a mix design, its impact on the cost ...
April 18, 2024
EP #084: The Concrete Path to Stratospheric Success
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett answers questions from students at Virginia Tech about career advice and the inspiration behind the podcast. He discusses the benefits of staying with one compa...
April 11, 2024
EP #083: Laser Scanning’s Role in Concrete Construction
In this episode, Seth interviews Leo Zhang, a virtual construction manager and chair of ACI 117 subcommittee 117 L, who discusses using laser scanning in concrete construction. He explains that laser scanning is a form of rea...
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 insi...
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 ...
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 1...
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 concre...
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 ...