In this episode, Seth Tandett brings back Dr. Jon Belkowitz to unpack a powerful but often misunderstood tool in the concrete world—petrography. From diagnosing floor failures to proactively optimizing mix designs, Dr. Jon explains how petrography gives contractors, suppliers, and engineers a microscopic advantage. Whether you're battling ASR or just curious about those weird white streaks on your concrete, this episode is for you. 🔎 What’s Inside: ✔️ What petrography actually is—and how it app...

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Jarett Gross, founder of Automate Construction, who discusses the evolution of construction automation and 3D printing. Jarett emphasizes the need to differentiate between different types of 3D printing technologies and materials, as they vary significantly. He believes that 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize construction. Still, he acknowledges that it will take time to overcome challenges such as high material costs and...

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 reality capture that uses an optical instrument to collect dimensional information and create a 3D point cloud model. Laser scanning is used in various stages of construction, including pre-construction planning, quality assurance, and as-built documentation. While laser sca...

In this episode, Seth interviews Simon Tippel from Phoenix Concrete Works. Simon specializes in decorative concrete, including countertops, fire bowls, wall claddings, and more. They discuss the advantages of concrete countertops over other materials, such as customization and flexibility. Simon also explains the different reinforcement and technologies used in his work, including glass fiber and post-tensioning. They touch on the importance of precast vs. cast-in-place methods and the variou...