Concrete Ready-Mix Episodes
May 22, 2025
EP #122: How to Eliminate Concrete Cracks —Is Shrinkage Compensating Concrete Worth the Money?
Are concrete cracks draining your profits and ruining your reputation? In this eye-opening episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett sits down with shrinkage compensating concrete expert Lee Thrasher. They reve...
May 1, 2025
EP #120: Will AI Save the Future of Concrete Construction?
What if AI could be the key to solving the concrete industry’s biggest problem—labor shortages? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast , Seth Tandett sits down with Ramy Sedra, CEO of C60, to discuss how AI is transfor...
April 1, 2025
EP #117: Boosting Concrete Testing Accuracy with the CTAC Program
In this episode, Seth Tandett talks with Todd Ohlheiser, Executive Director of the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA), about the CTAC Program (Concrete Testing Adherence Collaboration Program). Todd explains ho...
Feb. 27, 2025
EP #114: The True Cost of Low Carbon Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Dr. Jon Belkowitz and host Seth Tandett discuss the excessive costs and challenges associated with low carbon concrete, particularly Type 1L cement. They delve into the implicati...
Feb. 18, 2025
EP #113: Transforming Waste: Synthetic Aggregates and Sustainable Concrete
In this episode, Seth Tandett interviews Traves Ogilvie, a founding member of the Synthetic Aggregate Association, discussing the importance and potential of synthetic aggregates in the construction industry. They explore the...
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 ...
Jan. 28, 2025
EP #111: How Do Standards and SCMs Shape Concrete Durability?
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, host Seth Tandett speaks with Larry Sutter, principal engineer at Sutter Engineering, about the development of standards and specifications for supplementary cementitious materia...
Jan. 16, 2025
EP #110: Revolutionizing Concrete with Biocarbon
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett interviews Adam Dietrich from Dama Bioplastics to discuss the innovative use of biocarbon in various industries, particularly in concrete. Adam explains the producti...
Nov. 5, 2024
EP #103: Concrete & the Rise of Blended Cements
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Tyler Ley delve into the intricacies of Type 1L cement, discussing its significance in the construction industry and the challenges associated with its use. They explore...
Oct. 24, 2024
EP #102: Testing Cement: How to Ensure Quality in the Concrete Industry
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Jon Belkowitz delve into the complexities of cement testing, particularly focusing on Type 1L cement and the challenges posed by blended cements. They discuss the im...
Oct. 15, 2024
EP #101: How to Start Your Journey as a Ready-Mix Concrete Driver
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth interviews Abigail Olson, a 24-year-old ready-mix driver and author. Abigail shares her journey into the concrete industry, discussing the challenges she faced in obtai...
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...
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. 15, 2024
EP #095: Carbon Infused Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Shaun Lane, founder and president of NanoCrete, about the use of graphene in concrete. They discuss the potential of graphene as a wonder material and its ability...
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 18, 2024
EP #092: Concrete Contractors Unite: PLC Troubleshooting
In this episode, Seth interviews Mike Hernandez, the Technical Director of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), about a survey they conducted on Portland Limestone Cement (PLC). The survey aimed to understand ...
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 18, 2024
EP #089: Will AI Take Over Concrete Mix Design?
In this episode, Seth interviews Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete AI, to discuss the impact of AI on the concrete industry. They explore the use of AI in concrete design, material optimization, and the challenges of carbon reductio...
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 ...
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...
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 and...
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-changer...
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. It...