PaveAhead and Build With Strength, along with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) are launching FREE WEBINAR SERIES during April and May 2020. All webinars are FREE of charge and open to anyone. Please register for topics of interest. These are informative sessions ranging from 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
“CONCRETE PAVEMENT” WEBINARS (8),
“CONCRETE PAVING PROMOTION” WEBINARS (3), &
“BUILD WITH STRENGTH” WEBINARS (5) (structures):
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“CONCRETE PAVEMENT WEBINAR SERIES” (8)
— THURSDAYS in April & May —
“CONCRETE PAVING PROMOTION WEBINAR SERIES” (3)
— TUESDAYS in May —
… will focus on technical topics related to design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of concrete pavements and will conclude with a webinar on concrete trails. Webinars in this series will offer AIA Elective Learning Units, Professional Development Hours or Continuing Education Units through the AIA continuing education system. Each webinar offers between 1 and 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
“CONCRETE PAVEMENT WEBINAR SERIES”
—THURSDAYS in April & May—
— Thursday | April 02 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Designing Concrete Parking Lots and Streets
Concrete pavements may be used in a variety of applications including streets and parking lots. By using suitable design techniques and appropriate details a designer can develop an economic and sustainable concrete pavement cross section that will perform for many years. This seminar will provide instruction on how to design and detail concrete pavements used in streets and parking lots by considering the traffic loads, soil conditions, concrete properties, and resulting pavement stresses.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the appropriate pavement design methods for low traffic volume applications.
• Recognize the subgrade soil strength and traffic input requirements for design.
• Learn how to optimize a concrete pavement cross section to be economically competitive while performing as intended over the design life.
• Be able to complete a basic concrete pavement design for low volume streets and parking lots.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Amanda Hult, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
Phil Kresge, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1792564998781644555
— Thursday | April 09 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Designing Concrete Industrial Pavements
Concrete paving for heavy industrial and trucking facilities has many similarities to other types of concrete pavements; however, service distinctions may include slower traffic speeds and zones with multi-directional flow traffic. Industrial paving projects are usually larger in size than most parking lots, and may include warehouses, factories and truck terminals. The scale of these projects and the extreme traffic loads generally justify more rigorous design attention than typical of parking lots. This session will identify the differences in design and construction for industrial concrete pavements.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the appropriate pavement design methods for industrial and trucking facilities.
• Recognize the importance of characterizing different vehicle sizes and types for use in industrial design methods.
• Learn which concrete paving equipment is appropriate for heavy duty pavements.
• Be able to complete a basic concrete pavement design for industrial and trucking facilities.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Amanda Hult, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
Luke McHugh, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: www.attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8601937266682550029
— Thursday | April 16 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Soils 101: What to Know for a Successful Paving Project
The characterization and proper handling of soils for any paving project is vital to meeting the long-term performance expected from the pavement. Therefore, it is important to establish a thorough and effective geotechnical investigation that properly informs the design and construction processes. This webinar will explore pertinent aspects of soil characterization for all paving projects.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize how a soil sampling and testing plan is developed for a paving project.
• Comprehend a geotechnical engineering report.
• Learn the various ways soil strength can be determined for use in pavement design.
• Understand the importance of the soil moisture-density relationship in construction.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Brian Killingsworth, PE, Executive Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Luke McHugh, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1832657590837992717
— Thursday | April 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Concrete Pavement Jointing and Details
One of the most important details of concrete paving is the proper timing and placement of joints to relieve tensile stresses that develop immediately after paving. The purpose of this webinar is to cover the proper design and construction of joints in concrete pavement. Proper joint design and construction will help ensure that a concrete pavement will perform as intended and reach or exceed its design life. This webinar will cover the most common types of joints used for concrete pavement applications and when and how they should be placed.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize why joints are needed in a concrete pavement.
• Study dowel and tie bars and know when and how to use them.
• Learn about the three joint types normally specified for a concrete pavement.
• Understand the various types of equipment used to form joints.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Civil Engineers, Contractors, Geotechnical Engineers
Instructors:
Don Clem, PE, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Amanda Hult, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: www.attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2264578743577309197
— Thursday | April 30 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Materials and Construction Specifications for Concrete Pavement Projects
The purpose of this webinar is to cover the proper development of a Materials and Construction Specification for a Concrete Pavement Project. The Materials and Construction Specification is a critical document, as it communicates the design engineer’s requirements for the proper materials and construction techniques for a concrete pavement project. A well-developed specification will result in more competitive bids, and less problems on the job.
Learning Objectives:
• Discover the critical elements to include in a concrete pavement specification.
• Learn about typical product (materials) specifications.
• Learn about typical execution (construction) specifications.
• Be able to develop a standard specification for a concrete paving project.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Civil Engineers, Contractors, Geotechnical Engineers
Instructors:
Luke McHugh, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
Don Clem, PE, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRAITON: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6215771634525311501
— Thursday | May 07 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Concrete Street and Parking Lot Maintenance and Repair
All pavements will require maintenance and repair during their lifetime. However, understanding when maintenance should occur, and the types of repair required are important to be both economical and meet the pavement’s performance criteria. This presentation will teach how to assess the distresses observed and cover the various maintenance techniques for concrete pavement repair.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize various concrete pavement distresses and understand their primary causes.
• Discover methods for consistently identifying type and severity of pavement distress.
• Learn the various maintenance techniques utilized for specific distress types.
• Implement specifications so that maintenance projects are properly completed.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, and Owners
Instructors:
Ken Justice, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
Brian Killingsworth, PE, Executive Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/660654061931291405
— Thursday | May 14 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Concrete Overlays of Existing Asphalt Surfaced Streets and Parking Lots
The performance life of asphalt surfaced parking lots can be extended by placing a bonded concrete layer on top of the existing asphalt. This technique has been used for many years for highway, street and parking lot pavements but still engineers and owners are unfamiliar with the process. This session will cover the publication entitled the Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots and demonstrate the steps necessary to properly design and construct a concrete overlay.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn how to evaluate and assess an existing asphalt parking lot for a concrete overlay.
• Understand how to determine the thickness of concrete required to be placed over the asphalt.
• Learn the various construction techniques and how to determine the proper joint spacing.
• Discover which details and specification criteria are especially important for these projects.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, and Owners
Instructors:
Jon Hansen, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Phil Kresge, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7674672931491169805
— Thursday | May 21 | 2:00– 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Concrete Trail Design
A properly designed and constructed concrete trail can be a sustainable amenity for any community. Recently, the Guide to Concrete Trails by the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center was published to provide guidance for design and construction of paved concrete recreational trails, including those for biking, running, and walking, and of other pathways such as cart paths on golf courses. This session will review the guide with an emphasis towards improving the transportation and recreation opportunities of the general public through trail development.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn the various funding mechanisms in place to get trail projects completed.
• Understand how to determine the concrete thickness for various trail types.
• Learn the construction techniques and equipment used for concrete trail placement.
• Discover which details and specification criteria are especially important for these projects.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Civil Engineers, Contractors, Geotechnical Engineers, Concrete Suppliers
Instructors:
Jon Hansen, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Don Clem, PE, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7567758619829544205
CONCRETE PAVING PROMOTION WEBINAR SERIES (3)
—TUESDAYS IN MAY—
— Tuesday | May 12 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Understanding the Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots
All concrete industry personnel are responsible for promoting concrete as a durable and versatile paving material. Actively conducting sales, marketing, and promotion has proven to increase bottom line profits for all product suppliers in the concrete supply chain. This session will cover the publication entitled the Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots and provide promoters with the tools needed to sell concrete overlays and increase market share.
Learning Objectives:
• Receive a basic overview of the guide contents.
• Learn how to use the guide to promote parking lot overlays.
• Review examples of successful projects.
Who Should Attend? Concrete Suppliers, Concrete Contractors, Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Jon Hansen, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Amanda Hult, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/50075463839305739
— Tuesday | May 19 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Overview of Guide to Concrete Trails
Recently, the Guide to Concrete Trails by the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center was published to provide guidance for design and construction of paved concrete recreational trails, including those for biking, running, and walking, and of other pathways such as cart paths on golf courses. This session will review the guide with an emphasis towards how to use the guide to promote concrete trails.
Learning Objectives:
• Receive a basic overview of the guide contents.
• Learn how to use the guide to promote concrete trails.
• Review examples of successful projects.
Who Should Attend? Concrete Suppliers, Concrete Contractors, Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Jon Hansen, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Luke McHugh, PE, Senior Director, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5695733420934329099
Tuesday | May 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Partnering With Contractors & Engineers For Pursuit Of Paving Projects
Concrete suppliers can extend their reach of sales and promotion of cement based paving materials through collaborations with concrete contractors and engineers. These partnerships have proven to be successful when efforts have been made to communicate more effectively and make sales calls together. This session will review how to be more successful at paving promotion by forming the right partnerships.
Learning Objectives:
• Discover how concrete parking lot boot camps can increase revenue.
• Demonstrate the steps required to increase market share in your area.
• Review examples of successful promotion efforts.
Who Should Attend? Concrete Suppliers, Concrete Contractors, Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Brian Killingsworth, PE, Executive Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
Jon Hansen, Senior Vice President, Local Paving, NRMCA
REGISTRATION: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4554634964860999435
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Webpage: https://paveahead.com/contactus/ | Phone: 833-485-1192
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“BUILD WITH STRENGTH (structures) WEBINAR SERIES (5 Webinars)”
— WEDNESDAYS in APRIL —
… will focus on the design and construction of concrete buildings. Each week there will be a webinar on various topics from resilience to fire safety to life cycle assessment. Instructors include NRMCA experts along with guest instructors. Each webinar will offer 1 CEU through the AIA continuing education system and 1 PDH or 0.1 CEU for engineers.
— Wednesday | Apr 1, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Concrete Innovations (1 hour)
Concrete is the material of choice for the tallest buildings in the world and infrastructure designed to last centuries. To meet demands for these cutting-edge projects, concrete must be stronger, more durable and more workable than ever before. This presentation explores how new products, manufacturing methods and research are developing innovative concretes to meet these new challenges. Bendable concrete, smog eating concrete and carbon capture are just a few examples of new technologies enhancing a product that is nearly 5,000 years in development.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand new technologies used in concrete manufacturing.
• Discover how innovative concrete products can improve project performance.
• Learn how to implement the latest concrete innovations in building and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrate the importance of incorporating new technologies to enhance resilience and sustainability in the built environment.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Building Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, Executive Vice President/Division Head, Structures and Sustainability-NRMCA
Donn Thompson AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Director, Building Innovations, NRMCA
REGISTER: www.register.gotowebinar.com/register/8912168870350730508
— Wednesday | Apr 8, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Specifying Sustainable Concrete (1 hour)
Concrete is used in nearly every structure we build today, including buildings, bridges, homes and infrastructure. With greater emphasis placed on sustainability, design professionals are faced with the challenge of meeting traditional design criteria with evolving criteria that support green building and efforts to reduce impact on climate change. Performance-based specifications for concrete represent an important synergy with sustainability initiatives because they provide the opportunity to optimize mixtures for performance that can also reduce environmental impacts. Prescriptive specifications often adversely impact the environmental footprint of concrete structures. This presentation outlines how concrete performance can be improved while lowering environmental footprint by implementing performance-based specifications.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the difference between performance-based specification and prescriptive specifications
• Discover how performance-based specifications can improve performance and lower environmental impact of concrete structures.
• Learn how to implement performance-based specifications in projects.
• Demonstrate the importance of balancing structural and architectural performance of concrete with green building strategies.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Building Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability, NRMCA
Colin Lobo, PhD, PE, Executive Vice President, Engineering, NRMCA
REGISTER: www.register.gotowebinar.com/register/8373920545181049101
— Wednesday | Apr 15, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Pathway to Resilience (1 hour)
Over the past several decades, there has been a continuous increase in human and economic loss from disaster events. The rise in disasters and their consequences is related to a rise in people’s vulnerability, induced by human development. However, examples of resiliency planning and more stringent building code requirements still lag. This presentation will offer a view on emerging risks and opportunities as human and economic losses from disasters increase, with the overarching goal of supporting and advancing resilience in future construction of buildings and critical infrastructure.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the increased risks from natural hazards and how resilient construction can support long-term sustainability.
• Identify approaches to mitigate the effects of natural hazards.
• Underpin a community’s economic vitality and safety through natural hazard mitigation.
• Demonstrate the importance of incorporating resilient standards in construction.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Building Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability, NRMCA
Tien Peng, Assoc AIA, LEED AP+, PMP, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Codes and Standards, NRMCA
REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9142834315253757451
— Wednesday | Apr 22, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Zero-Energy Schools: How Innovative Concrete Systems Are Making It Possible
Zero-energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. A combination of advanced energy-efficiency strategies, affordable solar power and an innovative concrete building system called insulating concrete forms (ICFs) is making it possible. ICFs combine the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the versatility and energy efficiency of rigid insulation. This presentation provides designers with zero-energy strategies along with details on how to take advantage of the high R-value and thermal mass of ICFs to offer affordable schools with significant energy cost savings over the long term.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the principles and strategies behind zero-energy school design and construction.
• Understand how innovative concrete systems such as ICFs are being used to achieve zero-energy schools.
• Understand how a combination of energy-efficiency strategies, high-performance envelopes and solar power are used to meet zero-energy criteria.
• Understand the contribution concrete makes to safe and productive schools by providing energy-efficient, quiet and resilient structures.
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Building Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability-NRMCA
Kenny Stanfield, AIA, LEED AP, Principal-Sherman Carter Barnhart
REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8556353713486510859
— Wednesday | Apr 29, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
The Business Case for Building Multifamily Buildings with Concrete (1 Hour)
This presentation provides insight on the economic benefits of building multifamily residential buildings with concrete using Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). Combining the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with high performance rigid insulation, ICFs provide ideal solutions for developers of apartments, condos, hotels, dormitories and assisted living facilities. ICFs are remarkably cost competitive with wood frame construction on a first cost basis and offer operational cost savings through lower energy bills and reduced insurance costs. ICFs offer fire resistance and noise reduction qualities, important features with substantial cost saving. The presentation provides guidance on areas where ICFs can reduce construction schedules further improving the bottom line. Cost comparisons are presented to demonstrate how building with ICFs can increase your return on investment from a first cost perspective and long-term income strategy.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the benefits of concrete buildings built with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) compared to wood frame for multifamily residential projects
• Demonstrate the economic benefits of building multifamily projects with ICFs
• Recognize the ways that ICF construction can save investors both time and money
• Understand the long-term value proposition of building with concrete and ICFs
Who Should Attend? Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Building Owners and Product Manufacturers
Instructors:
Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability, NRMCA
Ryan Bedford, President, Bedford Developments
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8872876722844272139
You may also ARRANGE a webinar or course—PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Build with Strength and NRMCA offer several courses on the design and construction of high performance concrete buildings. Courses can be tailored to different formats—from all-day seminars, half-day seminars, lunch-and-learns to webinars. The following educational opportunities are available to industry professionals through Build with Strength and NRMCA.
Concrete Value and Innovations
Insulating Concrete Forms For Multifamily Residential Construction
Insulating Concrete Forms For Commercial Construction
The Business Case For Building Multifamily With Concrete
To arrange for a webinar or course, please contact:
James Bogdan: E-mail: jbogdan@nrmca.org | Phone: (412) 420-4138