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EP #126: What the “State-of-the-Art” PLC Report Quietly Admitted About Concrete Performance
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...
EP #125: Hot Weather, Hot Mess — The Hidden Dangers of Pouring Concrete in High Temperatures
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...
EP #124: Concrete Design Disasters: What Every Contractor Must Know
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...
EP #123: WTF Happened to This Slab? Concrete Fail Costs That’ll Make You Sick
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...
EP #122: How to Eliminate Concrete Cracks —Is Shrinkage Compensating Concrete Worth the Money?
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...
EP #121: Robotics’ Impact on Concrete Floors: Are Your Specs Ready?
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...
EP #120: Will AI Save the Future of Concrete Construction?
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...
Guest:Ramy Sedra
EP #119: Is More Limestone the Key to Stronger, Cheaper Concrete?
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 ...
EP #118: Concrete Petrography Explained
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 ...
EP #117: Boosting Concrete Testing Accuracy with the CTAC Program
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...
EP #116: Why Concrete Fails –  The Hidden Truths About Moisture, Salt & Curing
March 20, 2025

EP #116: Why Concrete Fails – The Hidden Truths About Moisture, Salt & Curing

💥 The Concrete Logic Podcast 💥 🛠️ Hosted by: Seth Tandett 🔥 EP #116: WHY CONCRETE FAILS – THE HIDDEN TRUTHS ABOUT MOISTURE, SALT & CURING 🔥 ============================= This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are aff...
EP #115: How to Get to the Top in Concrete Construction (C-Suite Insights)
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...
EP #114: The True Cost of Low Carbon Concrete
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...
EP #113: Transforming Waste: Synthetic Aggregates and Sustainable Concrete
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...
EP #112: Ultra High-Performance Concrete - Beyond Bridges
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 ...
EP #111: How Do Standards and SCMs Shape Concrete Durability?
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...
EP #110: Revolutionizing Concrete with Biocarbon
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...
EP #109: ACI 323, The Fast-Approaching Code and Its Impact on Concrete
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...
EP #108: Concrete Performance vs. Prescriptive Specifications
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...
Guest:Colin Lobo
EP #107: High-rise Concrete Pumping
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 ...
Guest:Gary Brown
EP #106: Best Practices for Placing & Finishing Concrete Floors
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 ...
Guest:Chad White
EP #105: Rethinking Concrete Moisture Testing
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...
EP #104: Tackling Concrete's Fly Ash Problem
Nov. 14, 2024

EP #104: Tackling Concrete's Fly Ash Problem

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Joe Shetterley discuss the innovative technology of liquid fly ash (LFA) and its implications for the concrete industry. Joe explains the differences between traditional...
EP #103: Concrete & the Rise of Blended Cements
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...
Guest:Tyler Ley