December 14, 2023

EP #068: Banking on a Greener Concrete

33 minutes

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Jason Adams from Megaslab, a technology company focused on optimizing concrete design and reducing material usage. They discuss the concept of jointless slabs and how Megaslab

has evolved to offer a range of unique features.

Jason highlights the industry's commitment to sustainability and reducing embodied carbon in concrete. They also explore the challenges and misconceptions in the industry and the need for

innovation in concrete testing. Jason shares his vision for the future, including plans to monetize carbon reduction and offers an opportunity to the listeners.

Takeaways

An overall view on optimizing concrete design and reducing material usage.

The industry's commitment to sustainability and reducing

embodied carbon in concrete.

There is a need for innovation in concrete testing to better

assess durability and wear resistance.

Megaslab aims to monetize carbon reduction and create a

marketplace for low-carbon concrete certificates or credits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Jason Adams

02:03 A Technology Company for Concrete

05:44 Optimizing Concrete Design and Reducing Material Usage

06:46 Working with Authorized Installers and Unique Projects

08:41 Sustainability and Embodied Carbon Reduction

12:47 Life Cycle Analysis and Longevity of Megaslab

15:31 Challenges and Misunderstandings in the Concrete

Industry

18:25 Carbon Reduction and Monetization

20:19 The Future of Cement and Concrete Testing

25:16 The Importance of Durability and Wear Resistance

28:59 Innovation and the Future of Concrete Testing

31:36 Expanding Megaslab and Carbon Reduction Initiatives

34:36 Contact Information and Closing Remarks

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Episode References

Guest: Jason Adams | Megaslab | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Guest Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://megaslab.com/

Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker

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

Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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