Build It Strong: Formwork Lessons and Better Concrete with Gabriel Duckett

Every great concrete piece begins long before the mix is poured. It begins with a form that can hold the pressure, protect the design, and give the maker the confidence to create something worth remembering. This week on The Concrete Podcast, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler sit down with Gabriel Duckett, owner of Designer Concrete Supplies in the UK, experienced concrete artisan, and European distributor of Kodiak Pro products. Gabriel shares practical lessons on formwork bracing, including what to consider, what to watch for, and the common mistakes that can turn an ambitious project into an expensive lesson. For makers building complex concrete sinks, furniture, bathtubs, planters, and architectural pieces, this conversation offers the kind of hard-earned insight that can save time, reduce risk, and improve the finished result. The conversation also introduces Boost, the newest product from Kodiak Pro. Boost is a concentrated nanoparticle liquid designed to improve the performance, durability, and color development of concrete mixes. Better materials do not replace craftsmanship. They give skilled craftspeople more control over the outcome. Join us for an honest conversation with a phenomenal concrete artisan about stronger forms, better mixes, and the small decisions that separate ordinary concrete from exceptional work. #ConcretePodcast #ConcreteArtisan #ConcreteDesign #ConcreteFurniture #ConcreteSinks #MakerCommunity #CreativeBusiness #Storytelling #PersonalGrowth #KodiakPro