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President

I have worked in concrete for about 30 years. Specifically the construction of large industrial buildings for the last 20. Since joining Durable 8 years ago we have embarked on a journey of taking existing buildings and making them robot ready for the supply and logistics of tomorrow. This involves a tremendous amount of work around the topic of flatness and levelness.

EP #121: Robotics’ Impact on Concrete Floors: Are Your Specs Ready?
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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 and robotics is reshaping the way we design concrete floors. They break down the limitations of current FF and FL ratings, why these specs may no longer cut it in industrial settings, and the crucial role floor conditions play in automation success. Derek stresses the impor...