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The 4th Quarter 2024 issue of Shotcrete magazine features The Diversity of Shotcrete, The Intersection of Art and Engineering, Rapid Strength Gain Dry-Mix Shotcrete, and much more, along with details on Early Age Strength Testing, updates from our leadership, and some first-person accounts as to Why Shotcrete.


Sustaining Corporate Member Profile:

Geo-Rope Ltd.

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Brayman Construction Corporation



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It has Been an Honor to Serve You


By Oscar Duckworth, F.ACI


As many of you know, my wife of 47 years passed away recently, thrusting me into undoubtedly the most difficult chapter of my life — she was my everything, and I will miss her for the rest of my life. Those of us who have experienced such a loss know the passing of a beloved life partner is an inescapable pain that words cannot define. And yet, it has also brought on a time to clearly reflect on life itself; to see what truly matters, and what does not. I was raised in a very small town in Oregon, a land of agriculture, of timber; a place where work mattered. I met my wife in high school, and soon thereafter eloped and moved away to begin a new life in a faraway place. ...

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ASA at World of Concrete

Visit ASA’s Booth in the South Hall #S10919


January 21 - 23, 2025

Las Vegas Convention Center

Las Vegas, NV

Registration now OPEN! Both Shotcreter & Shotcrete Inspector Education will again be offered. Opportunity to pursue Wet-Mix Certification in nearby Henderson. Visit our booth in South Hall #10919.


Support ASA by registering with promo code A17!

ASA Sessions and Events at WOC

January 21, 2025

ASA Shotcreter Certification Education

January 21, 2025

ASA General Membership Meeting & Shotcrete Reception

January 22, 2025

Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It

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ASA Elections Are Open

Election of 2025 Officers & Directors

Voting member of ASA, are eligible to participate in the 2025 Election of ASA Officers and, this year, four openings for our Board of Director members. Elections will close January 17, 2025. Here is the slate for our 2025 Elections:


Bill Geers

Bekaert Corporation Valrico, FL

(President)

Jason Myers

Dees Hennessey Inc.

San Carlos, CA

(Vice President)

Kevin Robertson

Sika STM USA

Lyndhurst, NJ

(Secretary)

Bruce Russell

CROM LLC

Gainesville, FL

(Treasurer)


Jake Wiseman

Wiseman Shotcrete Services, LLC

St. Clair, MO

(filling Russell BOD remaining 2 yr)

Jamie Curtis

CCP Shotcrete + Pumping Austin, TX

(BOD - 2nd Term)

Mike Klemp

Thorcon Shotcrete & Shoring LLC

Castle Rock, CO

(BOD - 2nd Term)

Derek Pay

Oceanside Construction

Bluffdale, UT

(BOD - 2nd Term)

Email us at [email protected] for candidate bios.

Convention Registration is OPEN

JOIN US at ASA’s 2025 Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference, happening at The DeSoto in Savannah! Registration is officially open for this unique gathering, where you can IMMERSE yourself in the latest developments in shotcrete technology, materials, equipment, and applications.

CONNECT with industry peers, enjoy Savannah’s local attractions, and celebrate excellence at our awards banquet honoring the 20th Annual ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Projects.


DON'T MISS this opportunity to advance your knowledge and strengthen your professional network!


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Sponsorship Options


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$5,000


Gold

$2,500


Silver

$1,000


3 Reasons to Sponsor:

  • Support the work of the Association as we seek to expand and advance global utilization of the shotcrete process for concrete placement.
  • Promote your company as a stakeholder in Quality Shotcrete applications.
  • Opportunity to EXHIBIT your company at the Convention as one of our tabletop exhibitors, co-located with included meals and breaks at the Convention


Check out our Sponsor Benefits to learn more or purchase a sponsor package.

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Upcoming Events

Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It

January 11, 2025

SF Bay Area, Location TBD | San Francisco, CA

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2025 World of Concrete

January 21 - 23, 2025

Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

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ASA Shotcreter Certification Education

January 21, 2025

Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

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ASA General Membership Meeting & Shotcrete Reception

January 21, 2025

Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

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Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It

January 22, 2025

Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

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ACI Shotcreter Certification (Wet-Mix)

January 23 - 24, 2025

World of Shotcrete | Henderson, NV

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The 2025 Pool & Spa Show

January 28, 2025 — January 30, 2025

Atlantic City Convention Center | Atlantic City, NJ

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Recognizing Quality Shotcrete

January 29, 2025

Mid-Atlantic Resource Center | Columbia, MD

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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.

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