Episodes
July 24, 2025
EP #128: Why Soft Skills Still Matter in Concrete
What’s the one skill that separates talkers from true leaders in the concrete industry? Seth Tandett sits down with James Baty, Executive Director of the Concrete Foundations Association, to talk about why communication, list...
July 15, 2025
EP #127: Why Type 1L Cement Is Causing Concrete Headaches
When concrete fails, who’s really at fault—the material or the people using it? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett is joined by Dr. Jon and Rich to tackle the growing frustrations with Type 1L ce...
July 3, 2025
EP #126: What the “State-of-the-Art” PLC Report Quietly Admitted About Concrete Performance
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett breaks down the 2010 “State-of-the-Art Report on Use of Limestone in Cements” that helped launch Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) into the U.S. market. You’ll hear wh...
June 24, 2025
EP #125: Hot Weather, Hot Mess — The Hidden Dangers of Pouring Concrete in High Temperatures
Most contractors think warm weather helps speed up a pour—but what if that early strength is fooling you? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett is joined again by concrete chemist Bob Higgins to bre...
June 12, 2025
EP #124: Concrete Design Disasters: What Every Contractor Must Know
Thinking about designing your own concrete slab—or taking on a proprietary system? You better know what you're signing up for. In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett talks with Greg Fricks, CEO of the Fri...
June 3, 2025
EP #123: WTF Happened to This Slab? Concrete Fail Costs That’ll Make You Sick
A photo that looks like the surface of the moon—but it’s a warehouse slab. In this episode, Dr. Jon Belkowitz and Seth Tandett break down what went wrong, how these concrete disasters spiral into lawsuits, and why bad finishi...
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 13, 2025
EP #121: Robotics’ Impact on Concrete Floors: Are Your Specs Ready?
Could your concrete floors be sabotaging your automation systems? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett sits down with Derek Cressman, President of Durable Surfaces, to explore how the rise of automation...
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 22, 2025
EP #119: Is More Limestone the Key to Stronger, Cheaper Concrete?
What if you were told there’s better concrete out there with more limestone than what’s used in Type IL cement mixes? Sounds crazy, right? But that’s exactly what we’re exploring today with John Guynn and John Kline. In this ...
April 10, 2025
EP #118: Concrete Petrography Explained
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 ...
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...
March 20, 2025
EP #116: Why Concrete Fails – The Hidden Truths About Moisture, Salt & Curing
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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. 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...
Jan. 7, 2025
EP #109: ACI 323, The Fast-Approaching Code and Its Impact on Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett is joined by Rich Szecsy and Dr. Jon Belkowitz to discuss the recently released ACI 323 code on low carbon concrete. The trio dig into the significance of the c...
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 ...
Nov. 26, 2024
EP #105: Rethinking Concrete Moisture Testing
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Bob Higgins discuss the complexities of moisture testing in concrete. They explore the misconceptions surrounding moisture dynamics, the importance of time of installati...