In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett and Gary Brown delve into the intricacies of high-rise concrete pumping. They discuss the importance of concrete pumping in urban construction, the challenges faced in high-rise projects, and the role of placing booms in enhancing productivity. The conversation also covers safety considerations, the pros and cons of using placing booms, and the emergence of mobile placing booms. Throughout the discussion, the significance of planning and communication in successful concrete pumping operations is emphasized. Takeaways Concrete pumping is a critical component of high-rise construction. Placing booms can significantly increase the speed of concrete delivery. High-rise projects often have tight logistics and space constraints. Proper planning is essential to avoid budget overruns with placing booms. Safety protocols must be strictly followed during concrete pumping operations. Mobile placing booms offer flexibility in challenging construction environments. Communication between team members is vital for successful operations. The cost of placing booms can be high, but they are cost-effective for large projects. Training is necessary to ensure safe and efficient use of concrete pumping equipment. Understanding the equipment and its limitations is crucial for project success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to High-Rise Concrete Pumping 02:56 Understanding Concrete Pumping 06:33 High-Rise Concrete Pumping Challenges 10:54 Placing Boom Explained 14:37 Pros and Cons of Placing Booms 18:30 Safety Considerations in Concrete Pumping 27:03 Mobile Placing Booms and Their Applications 34:31 Planning for Successful Concrete Pumping ***Did you learn something from this episode? Would you like to support the concrete industry's favorite podcast? If so, donate at https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . When YOU donate to the show, you will be listed as a producer of the next episode that is released! Join the Concrete Logic Academy! Enhance your learning from our podcast with engaging quizzes that test your knowledge and help you earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Support Concrete Logic and take your education to the next level! FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com/ ***Episode References Guest: Gary Brown | RL McCoy | garybrown@rlmccoy.net Guest Website:⁠ https://www.rlmccoy.net/Executive Producer: Jodi Tandett, Tom Cummings (CR Minerals) Do you want your name or company listed on the next episode? Find out how: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO CONCRETE!  CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMY: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com/