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Workmanship

The first American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee addressing shotcrete was ACI 805-51 “Recommended Practice for the
Application of Mortar by Pneumatic Pressure” prepared by ACI Committee 805,
which included three members. A more
diverse shotcrete committee made up of
engineers and contractors renumbered as
ACI 506, was formed in 1960. The committee soon produced two documents: 506-66 “Recommended Practice for Placement of Shotcrete” and “SP-14” a compilation of shotcrete papers.

November 13 – 18, 2021
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center | Dallas, TX






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Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It
Wednesday, November 17 
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (without exam) | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (with exam)

Cost: $405 without exam / $625 with exam (Early Bird) | Includes Super Pass
This seminar provides guidance on more than 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. 


ASA Shotcrete Nozzleman Education Course Presented by the American Shotcrete Association (English)
Tuesday, November 16
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $395 (Early Bird) | Includes Super Pass
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.


ASA Curso de educación para ellanzador de concreto (shotcrete) Presentado por la American Shotcrete Association (Español)
Tuesday, November 16
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $395 (Early Bird) | Includes Super Pass
Los cursos de educación para el lanzador de ASA muestran una visión general de las técnicas de colocación, acabado, curado, pruebas, equipo y seguridad relacionados con el lanzador y el proceso del concreto lanzado.

Este curso también ayuda a preparar a los individuos para participar en el programa de certificación del lanzador de concreto por parte del ACI. ACI requiere experiencia laboral, examen escrito, examen de desempeño y otros criterios del programa que serán discutidos.


C225: Quality Shotcrete Placement for Pool Contractors
Thursday, November 18
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Ballroom D1 – Clear Fork
Proper technique and material are vital in executing shotcrete into a vessel. This seminar, provided by American Shotcrete Association, Executive Director, Charles Hanskat, P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, will examine the specifics needed for proper shotcrete placement and discuss quality materials and recommended shotcrete standards.



ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification (Wet-Mix & Dry-Mix; Vertical & Overhead)
Thursday, November 18, 2021
ANCORTEX Inc
Dallas, TX
Address: TBD
Cost for New, Nozzlemen-in Training, or Recertifications: $1500 pp (Includes written & vertical performance exams)
Registration and work experience submission deadline – November 8

Work experience hours required:
  • Nozzleman-in-training: 25 hours
  • New certification: 500 hours
  • Recertification with oral interview: 1000 hours within last 2 years
  • Recertification with written exam: 0 hours, need proof of certification

Thursday, November 18th, 2021 @ ANCORTEX Inc
Yard | Start time: 7:30 AM
Oral Interviews and Performance panels

Friday, November 19th, 2021 @ ANCORTEX Inc Corporate office
2695 Villa Creek Drive | Dallas, TX 75234 | Start time: 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - Written exam will take place at the office
12 noon – Coring begins at the yard

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PSP Expo/Deck Conference & Expo
November 13 – 18, 2021
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center | Dallas, TX
World of Concrete
January 18 - 20, 2022
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
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2022 ASA Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference
February 27, 2022 – March 1, 2022
Sonesta Resort | Hilton Head, SC
ASA Shotcrete Contractor Education
February 27, 2022
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sonesta Resort | Hilton Head, SC
New York Build Expo
March 2, 2022 – March 3, 2022
HALL 3A, JAVITS CENTER New York, NY
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March 31, 2022 – April 1, 2022
McCormick Place Chicago, IL
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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.