GeneralAnswering the Call: A Construction Industry Response to the Opioid Crisis
Joseph Whiteman, CSP, CHST
Read MoreYou don’t always see it coming. Opioid overdoses aren’t always tied to illicit use or addiction in the traditional sense; many begin with a prescription after a jobsite injury or surgery. But just as often, they stem from…
GeneralCommentariesThis is What We Do
Charles S. Hanskat, Executive Director and Alice McComas, Assistant Executive Director
Read MoreAll of our engaged committee members who routinely share their time and experience to better the shotcrete community are our unsung heroes. Would you like to play a part?
GeneralCommentariesExciting Updates!
Ryan Oakes
Read MoreIt has been a tumultuous few years for the pool industry. The onslaught of “COVID Pools” has brought the joy of swimming and being around water to thousands. Unfortunately, the lure of building pools in a time of high demand brought with it an ever-increasing need for better building standards in the pool
GeneralCommentariesGet Pool-Qualified with ASA QSC
Bill Geers
Read MoreHere are just some of the programs ASA has developed to provide the concrete construction market with educated, quality-oriented shotcrete contractors for shotcrete projects worldwide.
GeneralCommentariesThe Anatomy of an Award-Winning Project
LaTosha Holden
Read MoreLike a well-built structure, a winning submission has a distinct anatomy — key components that work together to tell a complete, compelling story. Here’s how to ensure your project has all the right parts in place to stand out from the competition.
GeneralCommentariesI’m Not a Shotcrete Expert — But Here’s How You Can Write Like One for Shotcrete Magazine
Cara Baker, Managing Editor
Read MoreIf you’ve got a cool project or technical insight you want the industry to know about, you don’t need to be a professional writer. Here are some clear steps to turn your expertise into a polished article.
PoolGeneralCommentariesRaising the Bar
Ryan Oakes
Read MoreThere are few building codes or standards applied to the pool industry, so it’s an industry with no rules, codes, or laws governing pool construction. So, anything goes, right? Wrong. Standards do exist — just not codified in law. Yet.
PoolGeneralCommentariesThe Need to Recognize Quality Shotcrete Placement
Bill Drakeley
Read MoreWatershape University (WU) was founded to provide everyone in the pool industry with educational resources to succeed. With this in mind, WU developed two credentials for those involved in shotcreted pool shells…
PoolGeneralCommentariesASA Contractor Qualification – Pool: Why, Who, When, and How
Charles Hanskat
Read MoreThis article focuses on the fundamental aspects to consider for whether the Qualified Shotcrete Contractor – Pool program is appropriate for your company that focuses on the pool market.
ArchitecturalGeneralBuilding a Water Feature Using Shotcrete Placement
Monte Vandeventer
Read MoreIn this guide, we will explore the process of building a water feature using shotcrete placement, from planning and site preparation to the final finishing touches and maintenance.