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This is What We Do
By Charles Hanskat and Alice McComas
Much of the work that ASA accomplishes is through the volunteer efforts of our active membership. ASA’s five active committees normally meet in person twice a year – Spring meetings at ASA’s annual Convention (this March we met in Savannah, GA), and again in the Fall, normally the Saturday before ACI’s Fall Concrete Convention....Read more!
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Time is running out!
The deadline to submit your presentation for the 2026 Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference is August 31st—don’t miss your chance! This is a valuable opportunity to share your expertise, influence best practices, and help shape the future of the shotcrete industry.
If selected, your presentation will be showcased as part of the educational sessions at the 2026 Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference, giving you the opportunity to highlight your expertise and gain recognition among industry leaders and peers.
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You could be our next Outstanding Shotcrete Project Award Winner!
We won’t know unless you submit! Nominate your project today and put your work in the spotlight. Winners will be recognized at the 2026 ASA Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference in Santa Fe, NM — and featured in the Awards Issue of Shotcrete magazine, the ASA Awards Portal, and more.
Submit your project in one of the following categories:
- Architecture & New Construction
- Infrastructure
- International Projects
- Pool & Recreational
- Rehabilitation & Repair
- Underground
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Women In Shotcrete
Call to all women working in the shotcrete industry: LAST CHANCE! The 4th Quarter 2025 issue of Shotcrete magazine wants to recognize you! Scan or click this QR code and share your journey to encourage and celebrate the women in shotcrete!
| | Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your shotcrete expertise. Join us in Texas this September for two valuable certification programs designed to enhance your knowledge and credentials. | |
Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It
September 18, 2025
ACI Central Texas Chapter Certification Facility | Pflugerville, TX
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ACI Shotcreter Certification (Wet- & Dry-Mix)
September 19 — 21, 2025
Texan Gunite | Cedar Park, TX
*Primarily Spanish session.
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Calling All ASA Members - Fall 2025 Virtual Committee Meetings
Join us for ASA’s Fall 2025 Virtual Committee Meetings, happening November 5–7 and November 10, 2025 on Teams. These meetings are open to all ASA members—you don’t need to be on a committee roster to attend!
It’s your chance to hear updates, collaborate on initiatives, and see how you can get involved in shaping the future of the shotcrete industry.
Committees meeting include:
- Education & Safety
- Membership & Marketing
- Underground
- Contractor Qualifications
- Pool & Recreational
- Board of Directors
Mark your calendars and make plans to share your insights and expertise. Full schedule available at www.shotcrete.org/calendar.
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MyASA Community Upgrades
We’re excited to share that ASA is launching an upgraded MyASA Community platform on Wednesday, August 27. All member accounts will be reset. Watch for an email on August 27 with instructions to activate your new account and username ([email protected]). Activation is time-sensitive, so please complete it promptly!
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Have you submitted your Membership Survey?
Submission deadline is September 15, 2025! Email Tosha at [email protected] for assistance.
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Quality Shotcrete, Know It When You See It
September 10, 2025
Southern CA Resource Center | San Bernardino, CA
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ACI Shotcreter Certification (Wet- & Dry-Mix)
October 01, 2025 — October 03, 2025
Minova | Millstadt, IL
Learn More!
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ACI Shotcreter Certification (Wet- & Dry-Mix)
October 03, 2025 — October 05, 2025
Applied Shotcrete | Sebastopol, CA
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Quality Shotcrete, Know It When You See It
October 10, 2025
MidWest Resource Center | Elk Grove Village, IL
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Quality Shotcrete for Pools – Know It, Demand It | IPSP (Pre-Show)
October 22, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
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Shotcrete – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
October 23, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
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ASA Fall Committee Week – 2025
November 05 — 07 & 10, 2025
Teams Virtual Meeting
Request Details!
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Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It
November 09, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn | | San Mateo, CA
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Education Vacation
December 04 — 06, 2025
Embassy Suites Phoenix-Biltmore | Phoenix, AZ
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C2241 Quality Shotcrete for Pools – Know It, Demand It
December 06, 2025
Embassy Suites Phoenix-Biltmore | Phoenix, AZ
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2026 World of Concrete
January 20, 2026 — January 22, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
Learn More!
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Check out our full list of events!
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Thank you to our current Sustaining and Corporate Member Shotcrete magazine advertisers!
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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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