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Must Be Present to Win
By Jason Myers
As I think back on the most recent American Shotcrete Association (ASA) convention in Santa Fe and immediately following American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention in Chicago, it makes me grateful and honored for the friendships, knowledge, discussions, arguments, and food and beverages that I have shared with my ASA colleagues... Read more.
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Shotcrete Magazine
The 2nd Quarter 2026 issue of Shotcrete magazine features a series of articles focused around shotcrete placement, including a Buddha statue, advances in silicate accelerators, automated shotcrete application in tunneling, and more. Don’t miss these and the latest ASA news: Read on!
Sustaining Corporate Member Profile: RAM Construction Services
Corporate Member Profile: Eco-Pan
Members receive a printed copy of Shotcrete magazine! (Digital editions are always available online.)
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Impact the Industry - Call for Convention Presenters
Help shape the future of the shotcrete industry by presenting at the 2027 ASA Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference. The American Shotcrete Association is seeking industry professionals willing to share innovative ideas, project experiences, research, and practical expertise with peers from across the industry.
This is your opportunity to educate, inspire, and contribute to the advancement of shotcrete technology and applications. Presentation topics include repair and rehabilitation, underground construction, materials, equipment innovations, sustainability, safety, and more.
Submit your presentation proposal today and make an impact on the future of shotcrete.
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Early Bird: September 14, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
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Have You Shotcreted Something
Worth Celebrating?
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Not sure? Well consider the following:
- Did shotcrete help you overcome difficult access conditions, reduce construction time, or bring a complex design to life?
- Did your project demonstrate sustainability, technical advancement, or a unique application of the shotcrete process?
These are exactly the kinds of qualities the awards program was designed to highlight. We want to showcase projects that not only succeed, but also elevate what’s possible in shotcrete placement.
Submissions are now open, and we encourage you to submit before the deadline, October 1, 2026.
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Quality Shotcrete,
Know It When You See It
ACI Mid-Atlantic Resource Center | Columbia, MD
September 16, 2026
Recognizing quality shotcrete placement is essential for all those who work on or with shotcrete projects. Upon completion, attendees should have:
- A fundamental understanding of the wet- and dry-mix shotcrete process.
- Current knowledge of ACI reference material and other industry standards pertaining to acceptable shotcrete placement.
- Industry-specific knowledge to determine if materials and methods, as well as testing used by the crew, meet shotcrete project specifications.
- Sufficient insight to recognize satisfactory application techniques and any actions that may reduce quality of the final product.
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NEW - As mentioned during our convention, we want you to get in the mix and share your expertise! Your quick take helps shape the industry conversation. Results will be posted in the following issue of our eNewsletter, What's in the Mix.
Wanna get in the mix and ask the industry a question?
Send your question (and answer options) to [email protected].
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September 16, 2026
ACI Mid-Atlantic Resource Center | Columbia, MD
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October 07, 2026 — October 09, 2026
Minova | Millstadt, IL
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October 11, 2026 — October 14, 2026
Hilton Atlanta Hotel | Atlanta, GA
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October 18, 2026 — October 21, 2026
Gila River Resort & Casino Wild Horse Pass | Phoenix, AZ
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October 22 - 25, 2026
Applied Shotcrete | Sebastopol, CA
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November 16, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
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November 17, 2026 — November 19, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
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December 18, 2026 — December 20, 2026
Texan Gunite | Cedar Park, TX
*Primarily Spanish session.
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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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