According to 2021 research by The Center for Construction Research and Training, Hispanic construction workers make up 30% of the workforce but are 20% more likely to be fatally injured than non-Hispanic workers. How many of those fatalities could have been prevented if we communicated better with these folks that English is their second language on our job sites?

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I discuss the language barrier issue and a possible solution with Oscar Garcia from Need2Say. Oscar also shares a different perspective on Mexican immigration and why we may have more difficulty finding construction workers in the future. 

Episode References

Guest: Oscar Garcia | Need2Say | [email protected]

Guest Website: https://www.need2say.com/

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

What the heck does carbon-neutral concrete even mean? How do we get there? Is it even attainable?

In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we ask Tyler Ley, the self-proclaimed concrete freak, to help us out with these hard questions. Tyler walks us through the steps we can take to reduce the carbon dioxide-producing aspects of concrete. But, does this truly get us to a point that we can call concrete "carbon-neutral?"

Also, Tyler gives us a sneak peek of the 3D concrete printing project that he has been working on for 4 years. Forget everything you've seen and heard about concrete 3D printing...Tyler has his own spin on how this technology will work.

You don't want to miss this episode!

Episode References

Guest: Tyler Ley | Oklahoma State University | [email protected]

Guest Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerLey | http://www.tylerley.com/

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

Over the last couple of years, what decades-old technology did the concrete industry routinely turn to when wire mesh became unavailable and too expensive? 

Synthetic Fibers.

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we sat down with Kristin Crawford, Bill Coursen, and Gerry Welch from Forta Concrete Fiber. Forta is a manufacturer of concrete synthetic fibers. Listen to this episode and find out:

Episode References

Guest: Kristin Crawford | Forta Concrete Fiber | [email protected]

Guest Website: https://forta-ferro.com/

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

It is believed that the Pantheon, built around 114 A.D., is one of the earliest examples of a structure that was built using concrete formwork. What is concrete formwork and how is it used today?

In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, Mark Grace of Concrete Support Systems walks us through some of the different types of formwork commonly used. Also, Mark shares his best practices when it comes to utilizing formwork on your next project and the astonishing percentage of concrete contractors that don't follow these simple procedures.  

Episode References

Guest: Mark Grace | Concrete Support Systems | [email protected]

Guest Website: http://www.concretesupportusa.com/

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

What (or who) is preventing concrete from being more sustainable (i.e. environmentally friendly)?

On this week's episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I sat down with Rich Szecsy from Alamo Concrete Products Company and he shared what he believes are the roadblocks standing in concrete's way from being more green. Listen to Rich and learn how we as an industry can promote more sustainable concrete construction practices to show the world that there is not a building material out there that is more environmentally friendly than concrete!

Episode References

Guest: Rich Szescy | Alamo Concrete Products Company | [email protected]

Guest Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alamo-concrete-products-company/

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

Did you catch last week's episode? If not, listen to that one first! This is Part 2 of the two-part episode.

What is the best method to build a concrete house?

That was the quest Ron Macken took after a devastating wildfire destroyed his property in 2017. In this week's episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I discuss with Ron the different types of concrete house construction he researched over the last four years. You will learn about the five different types of concrete construction Ron considered, the pros and cons of each, and which one he not just ultimately chose, but the one he is planning to build a new business around!

This is Part 1 of 2 episodes. Tune in next week to listen to the conclusion!

Episode References

Guests: Ron Macken | Reimagined Homes | [email protected]

Guest Website: https://reimagined.homes

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

What is the best method to build a concrete house?

That was the quest Ron Macken took after a devastating wildfire destroyed his property in 2017. In this week's episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I discuss with Ron the different types of concrete house construction he researched over the last four years. You will learn about the five different types of concrete construction Ron considered, the pros and cons of each, and which one he not just ultimately chose, but the one he is planning to build a new business around!

This is Part 1 of 2 episodes. Tune in next week to listen to the conclusion!

Episode References

Guests: Ron Macken | Reimagined Homes | [email protected]

Guest Website: https://reimagined.homes

Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

In episode #017 of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I sit down with Pat Morrissey of ConcSpec Associates, Inc and Al Ericson, a technical consultant for AIT. We discuss glass fiber rebar and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites macrofiber. These glass fiber products are an alternative to traditional steel rebar and reinforcement. If water infiltrates concrete through cracks and reaches the rebar, this can cause the rebar to rust which is like giving concrete cancer. Glass fiber rebar does not rust like steel so is not impacted by water infiltration.

Listen to this podcast and see if you think glass fiber reinforcement is a feasible alternative to reinforcing steel.

Episode References

Guests: Pat Morrissey | ConSpec Associates, Inc. | [email protected]

            Al Ericson | Technical Consultant | [email protected]

Guest Website:  https://www.aitcomposites.com/, https://www.conspec-rep.com/

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

Can a recession be a good thing? What other dumb questions can I ask one of the country's leading economists? Find out in this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast!

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I ponder the current economic conditions with the one and only Dr. Anirban Basu, CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc. You may recognize the name as Dr. Basu as he is the Chief Economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). He is often quoted in construction-related publications such as Engineer News-Record (ENR) and Construction Dive. Dr. Basu is one of the leading voices when it comes to understanding what's going on in the construction economy.

Episode References

Guest: Dr. Anirban Basu | Sage Policy Group, Inc. | [email protected]

Guest Website:  sagepolicy.com, https://basu.substack.com/

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I discuss pervious concrete with Bob Banka from Concrete Management Solutions. Bob has an extensive background in the ready-mix concrete industry and he focuses most of his time now on pervious concrete. Unlike traditional concrete, pervious is designed to let water pass through it. Pervious concrete is one of those things that I have run across that makes me scratch my head and say, "Why isn't this used more?" Listen to this episode and see if you agree.

Episode References

Guest: Bob Banka, Concrete Management Solutions, [email protected]

Guest website:  https://www.cmspervious.com/

Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]

Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com