Mike Hernandez, Technical Director The Voice Newsletter January 2024
Looking forward to our World of Concrete ASCC committee meetings, booths and events, 1/21/24 – 1/25/24. Committee meetings start Sunday afternoon 1/21 with MAC Board and Finishing Committee. All ASCC members are welcome to attend almost all committee meetings, with few exceptions. In case you missed it, PLC Alert! 2 was issued last month, and portland limestone cement concrete continues to be a hot topic in committee meetings. Other projects are also in progress. Don’t miss the Kick-Off Bash Monday evening. It is our best party at WOC.
The Decorative Concrete Experience will be a booth sponsored by ASCC, the DCC, and the CPC. Members have been working hard for months to make it educational and fun, located in South Hall booth S13927. In addition, ASCC’s regular booth will be located at Central Hall booth #C4511
ASCC is cosponsoring three sessions at WOC and helped recruit the panelists.
The Polishing Luncheon and Open Forum on Tuesday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Session ID: TUCPL
From the WOC program: “Evaluating concrete floors before polishing is one of the most arduous estimating efforts for concrete polishers. Polishers must manage owner expectations concerning timelines, costs, and final appearance. The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) recently published two contractor-focused documents (CPC Position Statements 6 & 7) that will provide support for contractors during meetings with project owners.”
Polishing Panelists:
- Bob Harris, Structural Services Inc., Temple, GA
- Chris Wright, Durable Surfaces, Malvern, PA
- Ryan Klacking, Concrete Polishing Council Advisory Board, Dearborn, MI
The Slabs Luncheon and Open Forum on Wednesday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Session ID: WESOG
From the WPC program: “Innovations in Concrete Slab Construction– True Innovation doesn’t come easily in our business. But the four experts on this panel can tell you what’s new, and what works and what doesn’t. Each presenter will make a short presentation about one aspect of slab construction, then attendees will have the chance to ask questions about anything related to concrete floors.”
Concrete Slabs Panelists:
- Scott Tarr, North S. Tarr Concrete Consulting, Dover, NH
- Bryan Birdwell, Structural Services Incorporated, Waxahachie, TX
- Jonathan Matson, Somero Matson Group, Archdale, NC
- Greg Fricks, The Fricks Company, Fort Worth, TX.
Best Practice for PLC (Type IL) on Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. WOC Session ID: PLCWE
From the WOC program: “This session will provide information for the user on best practices for sustainable concrete. Topics will include what steps should be taken in the preconstruction phase when using portland-limestone cement (Type IL) in construction projects. This session will include a panel discussion with cement suppliers, ready-mix producers, and concrete contractors moderated by ASCC & PCA staff.”
Topics of the presentations and discussion include:
- Planning for sustainable concrete construction using Type IL cement
- Meeting both engineering requirements and constructability requirements
- Examples from multiple projects which implemented Type IL cement
Can’t wait to see everyone!