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…
Show Off Your Company: Submit a Standout ASA Member Profile
Is your company a Sustaining or Corporate Member of the American Shotcrete Association (ASA)? Then you have a unique opportunity to be featured in Shotcrete magazine. Each issue highlights one Sustaining Member and one Corporate Member with up to two dedicated pages per profile. This is a fantastic way to…
Complete Your ASA Contractor Qualification
The ASA Contractor Qualification Committee (CQC) was created by the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) to focus on establishing and maintaining standards for shotcrete contractors. Our committee plays a crucial role in…
Care & Feeding of Your Engineer on Shotcrete Projects
Most readers of this article have probably had some terrific — and some less than terrific — experiences on shotcrete construction projects. While some projects just sailed along smoothly with everyone wanting to work together again, others were a miserable slog that might have ended up in lawsuits. Often the project experience is driven by…
This is What We Do
All of our engaged committee members who routinely share their time and experience to better the shotcrete community are our unsung heroes. Would you like to play a part?