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ASA Today
By Charles Hanskat
AWARDS For the 21st time, we have selected the winning submissions to our ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. This issue of Shotcrete magazine highlights these winners, each of which exemplifies the quality, creativity, and breadth of applications that shotcrete placement gives to modern concrete construction...Read more.
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Shotcrete Magazine
The 1st Quarter 2026 issue of Shotcrete magazine features our 2025 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards winners and honorable mentions, including the top projects in Architecture, Underground, Infrastructure, and much more. Don’t miss out on these and several other incredible recognitions, along with the first direct message from our 2026 American Shotcrete Association President!
Sustaining Corporate Member Profile: UTT MAPEI
Corporate Member Profile: ECI
Members receive a printed copy of Shotcrete magazine! (Digital editions are always available online.)
| | Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards | | Deadline: October 1, 2026 | | |
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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Early Bird: September 14, 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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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.
| | Why wait? Lock in your sponsorship today! | |
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Bonus Distribution:
Sponsors secured by January 11, 2027 will be featured at ASA’s World of Concrete booth!
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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.
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Opportunity to EXHIBIT your company at the Convention as one of our tabletop exhibitors, co-located with included meals and breaks at the Convention
Sponsorship Promotional Opportunities:
Listing & postings in the 2027 ASA Convention Event App; Banners and signs at ASA Convention; Logos in Awards Banquet program & Banquet reception scrolling ppt; Listed on ASA’s Convention & Awards website pages throughout the year; Inclusion in press releases, Shotcrete magazine Q2 issue, and “What’s In The Mix” – ASA’s March newsletter.
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Impact Quality Shotcrete -
Know It When You See It
May 29, 2026 | Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico
Supporting a stronger and more informed workforce starts with accessible training opportunities. That’s why the American Shotcrete Association is proud to offer a Spanish-language shotcrete course designed specifically for Spanish-speaking industry professionals.
This course covers shotcrete fundamentals, safety, materials, equipment, and application practices, helping participants gain practical knowledge and confidence in the field. We encourage companies and supervisors to share this opportunity with Spanish-speaking team members and industry partners.
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Where in the WORLD is Charles?
Our ASA’s Executive Director may be conducting an onsite presentations for industry professionals near you! These presentations can bring expert shotcrete education directly to your company, chapter, project team, or event. Presentations cover a variety of shotcrete topics and are designed to provide practical knowledge, industry insight, and continuing education opportunities for teams across the industry.
Interested in hosting a presentation for your company or upcoming meeting? Contact ASA at [email protected] to schedule an onsite presentation.
Current Onsite Presentation:
- ICRI North Texas Chapter | June 11 | Dallas, TX
- SME UCA | June 15 | Anaheim, CA
- Concrete South Africa Webinar
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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 it to [email protected].
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June 15, 2026 — June 18, 2026
Anaheim, CA
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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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