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The 2022 Winter issue of Shotcrete magazine features the 2021 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Award Winners, an encouraging message from our President, and much more! To view the full issue and subscribe for free, click here.
Submit an Article to Shotcrete Magazine
Interesting and informative papers for the shotcrete industry are always welcome! Topics for consideration should be submitted to [email protected].
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ASA Convention Recap
It feels like coming out of a fog, for the
first time in 2 years we were finally able to get together in-person, chat and network. How refreshing! Our ASA convention at
the Sonesta Resort, on the beach at Hilton
Head Island, SC was perfect. The hotel
was cozy (a perfect size for our group) and
the weather was warm which allowed for
reflective walks on the beach. With 125 attendees we were the only group in the hotel. Another plus.
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Call for Presentations for the 2023 ASA Shotcrete Convention and Technology Conference |
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February 26 – 28, 2023
Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California
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ASA announces a Call for Presentations for the 2023 ASA Shotcrete Convention and Technology Conference. Our 2023 Convention will take place February 26 – 28 at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, California. Our annual ASA convention is a unique opportunity to explore shotcrete applications and innovations, as well as future advancements. We are seeking those active in shotcrete construction, engineering, equipment, materials and R&D who are interested in sharing their expertise, insights, and accomplishments in the wide variety of shotcrete applications our industry enjoys, to submit presentations for consideration. Individual presentations are scheduled for a 50-minute duration including a short Q&A opportunity for the audience.
Topic areas include (but are not limited to):
- Pools, Spas and Water Features
- Value Engineering
- New Construction
- Repair, Rehabilitation and Repurposing
- Geotechnical and Underground
- Architectural
- Advances in Materials and Equipment
- Sustainability
Title of proposed presentation, speaker information and a short (less than 100-word) abstract must be received by September 1, 2022, to be considered. We are not requiring papers to be submitted; however, we do welcome articles for Shotcrete magazine that cover your presentation topic for our 17,000+ subscribers. Submissions can be submitted online. Questions should be directed to Charles Hanskat: (847-682-3676) | [email protected].
Submission deadline: September 1, 2022. Speaker notifications for accepted presentations will be sent by early October 2022.
We are also considering panel discussions on key shotcrete topics, such as “Maintaining Quality,” “Certification and Qualification,” “How to Bring New Technologies into our Company’s Workflow” and “Where is the Shotcrete Business Heading in the Next Decade?”. If you have a topic to suggest, or would like to participate on a panel, please email [email protected].
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ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Awards Program |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE - OCTOBER 3, 2022 |
Submit your outstanding project to the 2022 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards program! The Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards features projects from around the world that showcase the innovative use of shotcrete. Make sure your project is acknowledged as one of the best of the best by submitting an application by Monday, October 3, 2022. Click the application button for more details and check out the 2021 winners that were recognized at the 17th Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards banquet! |
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ACI Resource Centers - Shotcrete Inspector: ASA Education and ACI Certification
Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It
(Shotcrete Inspector Seminar)
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ASA, supporting ACI’s Shotcrete Inspector Certification program, presents the seminar designed to help you recognize quality shotcrete for all those involved in inspecting, specifying, or supervising shotcrete projects. This seminar also helps contractors highlight the quality of their work to project owners. Those pursuing Shotcrete Inspector Certification may take the 90-minute ACI certification written exam at the end of the seminar.
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ACI SoCAL Resource Center
San Bernardino, CA
9/28/2022
8:00AM – 4:30PM
(followed by optional written exam)
Oscar Duckworth, owner of Valley Concrete Services, is an ACI Certified Nozzleman with over 25,000 hours of nozzle time. Duckworth currently serves as Treasurer on the American Shotcrete Association’s Executive Committee and Chairs ASA’s Education and Safety Committee. Duckworth played a contributing role in the development of ASA’s Shotcrete Inspector seminar, also known as “Quality Shotcrete – know it when you see it.”
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ACI Resource Center Midwest
Elk Grove Village, IL
10/6/2022
8:00AM – 4:30PM
(followed by optional written exam)
Charles Hanskat, P.E. is ASA’s Executive and Technical Director. He has been involved in the design, construction, and evaluation of environmental concrete and shotcrete structures for over 40 years, bringing his knowledge and expertise to many standards committees for ACI, ASTM, AREMA and ICRI. Hanskat played a contributing role in the development of ASA’s Shotcrete Inspector seminar, also known as “Quality Shotcrete – know it when you see it.”
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ACI Fall Nozzleman Certification Session |
The Shotcrete Guild
Sebastopol, CA
10/7/22 - 10/9/22
Both Wet- & Dry-Mix processes with Vertical and optionally Overhead certification exams will be offered. This session welcomes nozzlemen-in-training (requiring a minimum of 25 hours of shooting experience), new full certification (requiring a minimum of 500 hours of shooting experience), and recertifying (with either an oral interview or written exam) candidates. Reserve your spot today! For details contact: [email protected] or (415) 378-8178. |
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Chicago Build Expo 2022
October 13 - 14, 2022
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Chicago Build is the leading construction & design show for the Midwest and is officially supported by the Mayor of Chicago. The show is free to attend and features: 15,000+ registered attendees, 250+ exhibitors, 270+ speakers, AIA / CES approved workshops, entertainment & multiple business networking opportunities.
Register for your free tickets below!
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World of Concrete 2023
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
1/ 17 - 20/23
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Separate registration needed for all courses. Save the date - Registration opening soon! |
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ASA Shotcrete Nozzleman Education Course
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This course is designed for shotcrete nozzlemen, individuals involved with inspection of shotcrete, and anyone interested in learning about the principles and practices that must be known and understood for a nozzleman to satisfy his role in the quality application of the shotcrete process.
ASA Nozzleman Education Courses present an overview on placement technique, finishing, curing, testing, equipment and safety as it relates to the nozzleman and the shotcrete process. This course also helps to prepare individuals for participation in the ACI Nozzleman Certification program. ACI required work experience, written exam, performance exam and other program criteria will be discussed.
The CP-60(15) Shotcrete Nozzleman Craftsman Workbook is included with the course registration fee.
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Recognizing Quality Shotcrete
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(without exam; 6:00 PM with exam)
Contractors, though you may have used shotcrete contractors for years on your projects do you know what to look for to confirm you’re getting the best quality for your money? Though shotcrete is a placement method for concrete the process has fundamentally different equipment, material selection, crew responsibilities, application techniques, testing, curing and protection that need to be considered for producing high-quality and durable shotcrete you as a contractor and the owner expect.
This seminar from ASA provides guidance on over 40 critical elements of shotcrete applications for those onsite to properly evaluate the overall quality of shotcrete placement. These include an overview on material selections, equipment, placement techniques, finishing, curing, protection, testing, and safety as it relates to the shotcrete process. For shotcrete contractors, this seminar will help you verify the quality of your work to your general contractors and inspectors.
Optional Reference Resource can be purchased directly from ASA: CP-61 Pack is the Reference Resource for the open book exam – for those pursuing ACI Shotcrete Inspector Certification. Learn more...
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ASA 2022 Fall Committee Meetings
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | The Westin – Dallas Fort Worth Airport | Dallas, TX.
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ASA will be hosting our Fall committee meetings on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at The Westin – Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Dallas, TX. ASA’s mission is to provide knowledge resources, qualification, certification, education, and leadership to increase the acceptance, quality, and safe practices of the shotcrete process. This mission is moved forward through the work of the ASA Committees: Education & Safety, Marketing, Membership, Pool & Recreational Shotcrete, Underground, Contractor Qualification, and Technical.
Committee meetings are open to the public and ASA welcomes and encourages the participation of all interested parties in the shotcrete industry. Make plans to attend our upcoming meetings. Watch our website calendar for links to hotel reservations at special discounted rates.
Check out schedule below:
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About ASA
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA), headquartered in Nashville, TN, is a non-profit organization of contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, designers, engineers, owners, and others with a common interest in advancing the use of shotcrete. Founded in 1998, ASA increases awareness of the shotcrete process in concrete construction.
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