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Interesting and informative papers for the shotcrete industry are always welcome! Topics for consideration should be submitted to [email protected].

Contractor Qualification Committee

Quality, durable, and economical shotcrete placement requires an experienced shotcrete team, not just an ACI- certified nozzleman. This is the premise behind the ASA Contractor Qualification (CQ) Program and its subsequent committee’s formation. CQ Chair, Marcus von der Hofen, updates us on the launch of this new program and its significance to the industry. To read the full Committee Chair Memo, click here.

ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards – “Tips for Winning” Webinar

Missed our webinar last week? No problem, you can access the recording on our website to learn more about the Outstanding Shotcrete Projects Awards Program and hear tips for submitting an entry that will catch the eyes of the judges. Winning projects exemplify why shotcrete is a creative and quality method for concrete construction.

Access the recording here.

ACI Releases New Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

The newly released ACI 318-19 now includes shotcrete! “ACI 318-19 addresses the use of some materials that were not covered in previous editions. For example, provisions for the use of shotcrete have historically been in the IBC with no explicit mention of shotcrete in previous editions of ACI 318. Many IBC shotcrete provisions were incorporated into 318-19 and, working with the American Shotcrete Association and ACI Committee 506, were updated to reflect current practice. The unification is expected to clarify both the design process and construction requirements for the use of shotcrete.” (Jack Moehle, chair of the ACI 318 Building Code Committee). Read the article here.

Shotcrete Nozzleman Education

at the International

Pool Spa Patio Expo

The Shotcrete Nozzleman Education session, a prerequisite for those pursuing ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification, will be held at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo^™ in New Orleans, LA, November 6, 2019. This session is a great resource for all seeking a better understanding of the shotcrete process, from concrete chemistry to safety tips, and is also appropriate for pool contractors, project managers, and supervisors using shotcrete on their pool projects but not necessarily pursuing certification. For more information and registration, click here.

ASA at Chicago Build 2019

ASA is pleased to be an event partner of Chicago Build 2019. Hosted at the McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, this event will be held September 19-20, 2019. ASA will be hosting a seminar, September 19, 2019, “Architectural Shotcrete – Creative, Sustainable and Durable Concrete Structures Using Shotcrete,” presented by Charles Hanskat, ASA Executive Director. This seminar will give the owner, architect, engineer, project specifier, field inspector, and general contractors an overview on how shotcrete can allow flexibility and creativity in a variety of architectural and structural concrete applications. Chicago Build is free to attend and features 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest products and innovations, 150+ speakers, AIA CES training workshops, networking opportunities, Women in Construction and M/WBE networking events, and entertainment. For more information and free registration, click here.

ASA 2019 Fall Committee Meetings -

Schedule now posted

October 19, 2019 | Duke Energy Convention Center | Cincinnati, OH,

The full roster of ASA Committees will meet this Fall in Cincinnati, OH prior to ACI Concrete Convention. The schedule for the day is now posted on our calendar as well as shotcrete related ACI Committee meetings at ACI Concrete Convention. All are invited to ASA Committee meetings, no registration necessary. Please consider actively participating in the work of the Association which advances the use of shotcrete in the industry.

2019 FALL MEETING- International Concrete Repair Institute- Gulf South Chapter

“Shotcrete: Real Concrete for Repair” (5 PDHs) – Save the Date!

September 26, 2019 | North Lawn Hall | University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL

Save the date for this half day morning education and live demonstration in the afternoon. Registration and fees apply. Check our calendar for updates on further details and registration availability. We will also post via social media channels when registration opens.

Upcoming ASA Education Opportunities

ASA Shotcrete Contractor Education

September 28, 2019 | ASA Headquarters, Farmington Hills, MI

The Shotcrete Contractor Education program covers best practices by the contractor for quality shotcrete construction. The Shotcrete Contractor Education will be presented by Charles Hanskat, P.E., FACI, FASCE. He is the Executive Director and Technical Director for the ASA and has been involved in the design, construction, evaluation and repair of environmental concrete, marine, building and shotcrete structures for 40 years. Topics of this seminar will include materials, equipment, personnel, application, QC/QA, curing, protection, and project management. A required first step in the ASA Contractor Qualification Program, this seminar will provide an opportunity to take the required written exam. This is a valuable course for contractors to learn more about the details and requirements for quality shotcrete placement, regardless of their intent to pursue qualification. For more information and registration, click here.

ASA Shotcrete Inspector

Education

October 23, 2019 | ACI Convention,

Cincinnati, OH,

The Shotcrete Inspector program covers critical elements of shotcrete applications that on-site inspectors must know to evaluate and sign-off on acceptance documents for shotcrete. The Shotcrete Inspector Education will be co-presented by Hanskat and Oscar Duckworth. An ASA member with over 25,000 hours of nozzle time, Duckworth is an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes. He serves on the ASA Board of Directors and as Chair of ASA’s Education Committee. Topics in this seminar includes material selections, equipment, placement techniques, finishing, curing, protection, testing, and safety as it relates to the building official or inspector. This seminar is the recommended educational component to ACI’s new Shotcrete Inspector Certification Program that is expected to be launched in 2019. The seminar will count as a portion of the work experience required for the ACI certification and review the reference materials required for the ACI certification examination. For more information and registration, click here.

For more information about upcoming ASA Education opportunities, click here.

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About ASA

The American Shotcrete Association (ASA), headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, 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.