ASA at World of Concrete

Essential Major Renovations for Swimming Pools

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: N209
Speaker: Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
Registration code:  WSUMT
Registration Fee: $1600

As existing pools age and ownership turns over to a new generation, major renovations have become a larger and larger part of the watershape construction market. This in-depth, two-day major renovation design course is formatted with a series of targeted lectures supporting an interactive renovation design project.

Bill Drakeley

William “Bill” Drakeley is an award-winning shotcrete technologist specializing in concrete science and construction, particularly shotcrete applications, techniques, and standards. He has thirty-plus years of experience in shotcrete installation, waterfeature and geotech design and construction. He is co-founder of Watershape University.

Shotcrete for Repair, Rehabilitation and Re-purposing

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Speaker: Charles Hanskat
Registration code:  M0153 (a new WOC 90-Minute Seminar)

This presentation will provide the owner, design engineer, project specifier, field inspector, specialty subcontractors, and general contractors with an overview of how shotcrete can be efficiently and cost-effectively utilized for the structural repair, rehabilitation, and re-purposing of concrete buildings and infrastructure. We will provide a basic overview of the shotcrete process, cover the design, specifying, and detailing considerations for the design of shotcrete repairs. Next, we will cover field considerations, including reduced formwork needs and scheduling advantages. We will also discuss achieving quality shotcrete placement, addressing field inspection, shooting techniques, shotcreter and inspector certifications,  and contractor qualifications. We will conclude with a list of relevant references and resources on using shotcrete for structural concrete repair.

Charles Hanskat

Charles Hanskat, PE, FACI, FASCE, ASA Executive and Technical Director, is also an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes. Charles also actively serves on a wide range of shotcrete-related committees including ACI and ASTM.

Essential Major Renovations for Swimming Pools

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: N209
Speaker: Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
Registration code:  WSUMT
Registration Fee: $1600

As existing pools age and ownership turns over to a new generation, major renovations have become a larger and larger part of the watershape construction market. This in-depth, two-day major renovation design course is formatted with a series of targeted lectures supporting an interactive renovation design project.

Bill Drakeley

William “Bill” Drakeley is an award-winning shotcrete technologist specializing in concrete science and construction, particularly shotcrete applications, techniques, and standards. He has thirty-plus years of experience in shotcrete installation, waterfeature and geotech design and construction. He is co-founder of Watershape University.

ASA SHOTCRETER (formerly known as Nozzleman) EDUCATION CLASS

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: N211
Speaker: Oscar Duckworth
Registration code: ASATU (an Industry Training Course)
Registration Fee: $450; $485 after 12/12/2025
Attendees will receive: CP-60 4^th Ed Shotcrete Nozzleman Craftsman Workbook

This 7-hour program is a requirement for all shotcreters wishing to pursue certification as an ACI Shotcreter (formerly known as Nozzleman) through ASA. However, it also provides a great overview of the shotcrete process for contractors and project managers. This registration includes the required CP60 workbook (available in English or Spanish) and a complimentary 1-year ASA Shotcreter membership. (Registering for this class would also require you to sign up for an Exhibit-Only Pass, available for $50 using ASA’s source code: A17. Class is listed under Association and Industry Training.) Please note: this class alone will not result in certification. Opportunity for Wet-Mix certification is available, see Thursday option below.

Oscar Duckworth

Oscar Duckworth is ACI Certified Shotcreter and currently an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes.

ASA WOC 2026 General Membership Meeting & Shotcrete Reception

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: S223

Come hear the latest updates on ASA’s activities and network at our General Membership Meeting and Reception (included with WOC Exhibit-Only registration).

QUALITY SHOTCRETE – Know It When You See It (Shotcrete Inspector Education)

Times: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (course) • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (exam)
Location: N211
Speakers: Oscar Duckworth & Charles Hanskat
Registration Code: ASAWE (seminar only); ASAWEX (seminar with exam) (an Industry Training Course)
Registration Fee: Course only: $450; $485 after 12/12/2025 | Course with exam: $680; $715 after 12/12/2025

With the strong growth of shotcrete construction, the concrete construction industry needs on-site inspectors who are knowledgeable about producing high-quality and durable shotcrete. This one-day session from ASA provides guidance on over 40 critical elements of shotcrete applications to properly evaluate the overall quality of shotcrete – valuable information for on-site inspectors, General Contractors, shotcrete contractors and others who hire shotcrete sub-contractors. Topics covered include material selections, equipment, placement techniques, finishing, curing, protection, testing and safety as it relates to the shotcrete process.

Examinees may purchase direct from ACI (www.concrete.org/store): ACI CP-61Pack – Shotcrete Inspector Reference Package. This is the reference resource permitted for the open book exam, optional for those individuals pursuing the ACI Shotcrete Inspector Certification, and also available at the seminar for an additional charge.

Charles Hanskat

Charles Hanskat, PE, FACI, FASCE, ASA Executive and Technical Director, is also an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes. Charles also actively serves on a wide range of shotcrete-related committees including ACI and ASTM.

Oscar Duckworth

Oscar Duckworth is an ACI Certified Shotcreter and currently an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes.

Pool Concrete Defect Identification & Prevention

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 (9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Location: N211
Examiner: Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
Registration Code: WSUTH
Registration Fee: $200

As existing pools age and ownership turns over to a new generation, major renovations have become a larger and larger part of the watershape construction market. This in-depth, two-day major renovation design course is formatted with a series of targeted lectures supporting an interactive renovation design project.

Bill Drakely

William “Bill” Drakeley is an award-winning shotcrete technologist specializing in concrete science and construction, particularly shotcrete applications, techniques, and standards. He has thirty-plus years of experience in shotcrete installation, waterfeature and geotech design and construction. He is co-founder of Watershape University.

ACI Shotcreter Certification (Wet- & Dry-Mix)

Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Henderson, NV
Examiner: TBD

Register for this session: WorldofShotcrete.com

Wet- and Dry-Mix Shotcreter certification available for New, Shotcreter-in-Training and Recertification.

• 500 hours of shooting experience required for New Shotcreter
• 25 hours of work experience required for Shotcreter-in-Training candidates.
• 500 hours (within the last 2 years) of work experience + oral interview required for recertification candidates to opt out of the written exam.

Full day education is required for New and Shotcreter-in-Training candidates, (Tuesday seminar noted above). Work Experience forms:
https://shotcrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ASA-Work-Experience-Form-2024.pdf

send to info@shotcrete,org (Subject line: For World of Shotcrete)

Performance and written exams offered at this session, register separately: worldofshotcrete.com

• Thursday, January 22^nd – Henderson, NV | Performance Exams (shooting of panels) start: 8:00 AM
• Friday, January 23^rd – Henderson, NV | Written Exams – start: 8:00 AM; followed by coring at the yard