ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralHow Zolula is Redefining Large-Scale Slope Stabilization in South Africa – 2025 Outstanding International Project
Adriaan Havenga
Read MoreIn the rugged terrain between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass, where steep cuttings slice through unforgiving rock formations, engineering precision is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Along this demanding stretch of…
ArchitecturalGeneralPoint Grey Foreshore: Coastal Stabilization Through Shotcrete Innovation – 2025 Outstanding New Construction Project
Dan Pitts
Read MorePerched high above the Pacific, the Point Grey Foreshore stabilization project presented a rare convergence of coastal engineering, structural complexity, and architectural artistry. Rising approximately 45 ft (14 m) above sea level, the site demanded a solution capable of withstanding…
PoolGeneralSouthern Living Pools: Yates Project – 2025 Outstanding Pool & Recreational Project
Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre
Read MoreThe phone rings: “Junior, come bring us a truck.” This is nothing out of the ordinary for me. I drive a truck when needed, and that call was no exception, especially with the jobsite out in the Marble Falls/Horseshoe Bay area of Central Texas. Considering
EspañolPoolGeneralSouthern Living Pools: Proyecto Yates – Proyecto Destacado de Piscina y Recreación 2025
Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre
Read MoreSuena el teléfono: “Junior, ven y tráenos un camión”. Esto no tiene nada de fuera de lo común para mí. Manejo camión cuando se necesita, y esa llamada no fue la excepción, sobre todo con el sitio de obra ubicado en la zona de Marble
GeneralCommentariesPresident’s Award 2025: Raúl Bracamontes
Bill Geers
Read MoreAt the completion of my tenure as President, I am honored to be presenting the ASA President’s Award to a person clearly deserving of this esteemed recognition: I am presenting this year’s President’s Award to Raúl Bracamontes, for his outstanding service to the ASA and
RepairGeneralFrom Legacy to Longevity: The Abitibi Canyon Dam Rehabilitation Project – 2025 Outstanding Rehabilitation & Repair Project
Eve-Lyne Sylvestre, André Corbin, and François Gagnon
Read MoreThe rehabilitation of the Abitibi Canyon Dam marks a defining moment in the renewal of Canada’s hydroelectric infrastructure. Constructed between 1930 and 1936, the 150 ft (46 m) high structure continues to deliver 349 MW of clean energy to…
UndergroundGeneralNew York City Grand Central Station New Passageway – 2025 Outstanding Underground Project
Louis Falco
Read MoreThe prestigious Grand Central Station is located in a major hub center of New York City bound by East 42nd Street (south), Lexington Avenue (east), East 51st Street (north), and Madison Avenue (west). As one of the major hub centers…
GeneralCommentariesCommittee Chair Memo: Marketing Through Membership
Jason Myers
Read MoreWhat is the best way to market your company and the shotcrete industry? I would contend that one of the best ways is through membership and participation in the American Shotcrete Association (ASA). How else can you access…
GeneralCommentariesExecutive Director Update: ASA Today
Charles S. Hanskat, P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, ASA Executive Director
Read MoreFor the 21st time, we have selected the winning submissions to our ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. This issue of Shotcrete magazine highlights these winners, each of which exemplifies the quality, creativity, and breadth of applications that shotcrete placement gives to…
GeneralCommentariesASA President’s Message: Inflection Points
Jason Myers
Read MoreA change in our Board leadership is a great opportunity to look at the past, present, and future of the American Shotcrete Association (ASA). As I approach my 9th year on the Board and Executive Board, I now have the honor and privilege of serving