ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Why aren’t your concrete forms and release agents performing like they used to? Seth is joined by Ken Pratt, technical director at Swanson Group, and Jonas DeWeber, strategic account manager at Nox-Crete, to discuss what changing concrete mixes mean for formwork. They explain why they believe more reactive mixes are contributing to shorter plywood life, release problems, and unexpected concrete finishes. Seth questions whether adjusting the relea...

Most concrete looks the way it does for one simple reason. We keep designing around the forms we know how to build. In this episode, Seth sits down with Darren Baldwin, President of PIKUS, to break down the real difference between analog formwork and digital formwork—and why that distinction quietly limits what architects, engineers, and contractors think is even possible with concrete. This is not a hype-filled “3D printing is the future” conversation. It’s a practical discussion about where...

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth interviews Darren Baldwin, the president of Pikus 3D, a 3D printing company in the construction industry. They discuss the unique approach of Pikus 3D, which focuses on commercial applications of 3D printing in construction. Darren explains that their stationary, climate-controlled facility allows for larger, more complex prints, such as architectural facades and themed structures. They also discuss the advantages of 3D printing, including speed, d...