Current Issue

The 1st Quarter 2024 issue of Shotcrete magazine features our 2023 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Award winners, the President’s Award winner, the Carl E. Akeley Award winner, the Graduate Student Scholarship Award winner, and updates from our incoming President, our Education & Safety Committee, and our Executive Director.

Sustaining Corporate Member Profile: CROM
Corporate Member Profile: Bekaert

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History: Shotcrete's Most Valuable Safety Resource

By Oscar Duckworth

It is said that history tends to repeat itself. Similarly, shotcrete placement-related hazards that lead to injuries tend to
repeat themselves.

History is the world’s greatest educator. Unfortunately, due to the rapid growth of shotcrete placement, workers with a long history in the craft are rapidly being replaced by relatively new workers who may not recognize past hazards.

ASA's New Website
Did you know?
Have you heard?

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website, designed with you in mind! Our new intuitive platform makes your browsing experience smoother and our extensive shotcrete knowledge easier to access.

What can you expect from our new website?

  • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through our pages with our streamlined design and layout!
  • Application and Program Portals: Tailor your visit to your preference by accessing our new portals right on our home page!
  • Enhanced Search Functionality: Find exactly what you're looking for!
  • Mobile Optimization: Access our website on the go with ease!
  • Rich Content: Dive into a treasure trove of informative articles, FAQ's, Position Statements and MORE!

Ready to explore? Head over to www.shotcrete.org and experience the difference for yourself!
ASA Shotcrete Project Awards
Nominate your project for the 2024 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards

The ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards program celebrates innovation and excellence in shotcrete projects globally, emphasizing its flexibility and efficiency in construction. Additionally, the awards program not only recognizes excellence but also serves as a marketing opportunity for participants, promoting the benefits of shotcrete in construction.

Submitters should detail how shotcrete contributed to project success, focusing on overcoming challenges and showcasing innovative methods. By highlighting successful projects, the program encourages the adoption of shotcrete in various construction contexts, driving positive change in the industry.

Resources for submission include application questions, program and project guidelines, and an owner release form. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2024. Projects can be submitted in the following categories:
  • Architecture | New Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • International Projects
  • Pool & Recreational
  • Rehabilitation & Repair
  • Underground
ASA SAVE the DATES!
Save the date for Fall 2024 Committee Meetings!

November 2, 2024
Philadelphia, PA
Save the Date for our
2025 Convention!

March 9 - 12, 2025
The DeSoto
Savannah, GA
Call for
Presentations!

Opens June 2024
Visit shotcrete.org/conventions - for updates - for updates
Meeting SAVE the DATES!
Save the date for PSP/Deck
Expo 2024! 
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention
Center
Dallas, TX

Show Dates:
  • Expo: November 12-14, 2024
  • Conference: November 9 - 14, 2024
Save the date for WOC 2025! 
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada

Show Dates & Hours:
  • Exhibits: January 21-23, 2025 - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Education: January 20-23, 2025 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Upcoming Events
ASTM Workshop on Next Generation Cements & SCMs: Towards Specification
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, PA
ASTM Committee Meetings – C09 Concrete & Concrete Aggregates
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, PA
North American Tunneling Conference
Nashville, TN
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About ASA
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA), headquartered in Wakefield, MA, 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.