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EP #044 - Concrete & Type IL Cement: No Turning Back

EP #044 - Concrete & Type IL Cement: No Turning Back

Season 1 Episode 44 Published 3 years ago
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The Concrete Logic Podcast  
️ Hosted by: Seth Tandett 
 
Thinking about using Type I/II cement? You might want to think again! Rich S. Szecsy, PhD, PE, FACI from Big Town Concrete returns to break down how Type IL cement has rapidly taken over the industry. Is this the fastest shift in concrete history? What does it mean for your next project? We’ve got the answers! 
 
What’s Inside:  
✔️ Why Type I/II cement is disappearing from the market  
✔️ The surprising reasons behind the Type IL cement takeover ✔️ How this shift impacts mix designs and construction timelines  
✔️ What contractors NEED to know before using Type IL  
✔️ Is this the biggest change in cement history?  
✔️ How industry professionals are adapting to this massive shift 
 
CHAPTERS:  
00:00 – The Type IL Takeover Begins  
03:15 – Why Type I/II Cement is Fading Fast  
08:42 – What’s Driving the Industry Shift?  
14:29 – The Chemistry Behind Type IL Cement  
19:51 – How This Affects Your Concrete Mix  
24:17 – Challenges Contractors Must Overcome  
29:04 – The Future of Cement in Construction  
34:12 – How to Stay Ahead of the Curve 
 
LISTEN NOW – This is critical for anyone in construction! 
 
‍‍ Guest: Rich S. Szecsy, PhD, PE, FACI | Big Town Concrete  
Email: rich@bigtownconcrete.com  
Guest Website: https://www.bigtownconcrete.com/ 
 
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