… then I got a call from a local Buddhist monastery: They asked if our company would build them a 110 ft (34 m) tall concrete statue of the Buddha. It would be the tallest statue of Buddha in the Western Hemisphere. How could I say no? I forgot all about retirement…
Introducing the Construction Mental Health Alliance: Protecting the People Who Build Our World
In construction, some of the most effective solutions start outside of the boardroom. They take shape in the field, coming from the people closest to the work — our craft professionals, supervisors, safety professionals, and company leadership, working through real challenges and…
ASA Committee Chair Memo: Informing the Market, Making a Difference
The pool and skatepark industries continue to evolve, and with that evolution comes both progress and pressure. In recent years, we have seen the effects of rapid growth, increased demand, and…
ASA Executive Director Update: Strategic Alliances
Since our inception in 1998, we have made a distinct mark on the concrete construction market. Through our direct, dedicated member involvement in a variety of engineering, design, and construction-oriented standards development organizations, we have advanced the…
Fire-Spalling Resistant Dry-Mix Shotcrete: For the Rehabilitation of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel
Since 1967, the bridge-tunnel Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine has been one of the most critical transportation arteries for one of Canada’s busiest cities. Located in Montreal, Quebec, this unique structure combines…
From Hard Hats to Helmets: The Evolution of Head Protection in the Workplace
In the realm of occupational safety, head protection has come a long way from its beginnings as a simple hard hat. The transition from hard hats to helmets represents a remarkable evolution in the goal of keeping workers safe in a wide range of…
Disciplinas clave para avanzar como lanzador de concreto: De Operador a Experto Consciente en Concreto Lanzado
El desempeno del concreto lanzado a menudo se atribuye al dise.o de la mezcla, al equipo o a los materiales. Sin embargo, la experiencia en campo demuestra consistentemente que el factor mas influyente en la calidad final del concreto lanzado es el lanzador…
Key Disciplines for Advancing as a Shotcreter: From Operator to Conscientious Shotcrete Expert
Shotcrete performance is often attributed to concrete mixture design, equipment, or materials. Field experience consistently demonstrates, however, that the most influential factor in the final quality of shotcrete is the shotcreter…
ASA Membership Corner: From Experience to Impact — Get Involved In ASA Communities
Behind every advancement in the shotcrete industry, a group of professionals volunteer their time and expertise to move the industry forward: Our active committee members. The American Shotcrete Association’s (ASA) committee work is the driving factor in…
ASA President’s Message: Must Be Present to Win
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…