El hormigon proyectado es un metodo centenario utilizado en la industria de la construccion, y con el llego un siglo de dominio masculino en el sector…
How Do You Recruit for an Invisible Job?
You can be working on a large-scale, technically challenging, resource-consuming project … and if it goes well, people will not even know you’re there. Herein lies one of the struggles the tunneling industry faces: If people aren’t aware the projects exist, they also don’t know there are jobs available…
Member Company Technical Resources
Looking for valuable technical information about shotcrete? ASA’s Member Company Technical Resources page provides direct access to industry expertise, practical solutions, and innovative approaches…
Recognizing Women’s Contributions to Shotcrete
Over the years of my involvement with the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) and the shotcrete industry, I have seen the considerable impact women have made on the growth of the ASA and the broader shotcrete sector…
Stay Strong and Pump On: A Training Blueprint for Longevity
Shotcreting is a physically demanding job! As a petite shotcreter standing 5 ft 5 in. (165 cm) at 122 lbs (55.3 kg), maintaining proper technique, peak physical fitness, and overall body balance are my top priorities … As a competitive bodybuilder with power yoga teaching credentials and experience working alongside top international coaches, I am excited to share my top exercise recommendations to help you stay pain- and injury-free throughout your career.
Contracts, Chemistry, and Communication: The Women Behind Spohn Ranch’s Shotcrete Precision
At Spohn Ranch, a design-build-fabricate firm specializing in concrete skateparks and pump tracks, that invisible architecture extends well beyond the nozzle. From contracts and mixture design to field execution, success depends on leaders who turn precision into culture. At the center are three women whose expertise anchors the company’s work worldwide: Kirsten Dermer, Olivia Rich, and Holly Schwartz. Their influence runs through every phase of construction…
A Few Words from Women in the Shotcrete Industry
Featuring survey responses from 17 different women in the shotcrete industry on topics ranging from getting started in the industry to overcoming challenges and more.
Shotcrete to the Rescue!
Shotcrete placement in structural projects (as an alternative to traditional cast-in-place concrete) has experienced significant growth in recent years. This trend can be attributed to…
The Secret’s Out: Your Project Could Be the Next Outstanding Shotcrete Project Winner!
Every year, the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards shine a spotlight on the most innovative construction projects in the shotcrete industry. But if you’ve ever wondered what really catches the judges’ attention…
Back-to-School – ASA Style
As summer winds down in the Northern Hemisphere, many are sending their children back to school. This prompted me to reflect on our version of “back-to-school” in our careers and businesses, like how my professional engineering license requires periodic continuing education (CE) for renewal. Some states also require…