RESEARCH

"As-Cast Concrete Surface Finishes: Specifications, Defects and Repairs" will be presented by Kim Basham, Ph.D., P.E., FACI (KB Engineering, LLC).  In this presentation, hear about common specified requirements for as-cast concrete, architectural, smooth-rubbed and grout-cleaned surface finishes.   Learn about as-cast surface defects and anomalies including honeycomb, air voids or bug holes, sand streaking, offsets, and more.  Dr. Basham will also discuss: how to avoid and minimize surface defects and anomalies, expectations, repairs and ACI 347.3R-13 Guide to Formed Concrete Surfaces.

After this seminar, you will be able to:

• Specify as-cast concrete surface finishes
• Minimize surface defects and anomalies
• Evaluate and identify surface defects and anomalies
• Manage owner’s expectations
• Choose the appropriate repair scheme

Registration opens at 7:00 am.  A full hot breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7:15 am.  The presentation will begin at 8:00 am and will conclude by 9:00 am.

Minnesota is now experiencing its second-longest period of employment expansion in state history. Unemployment is at record lows throughout the state, job vacancies are at record highs, and a wide variety of industries are growing. Among these growing industries is Construction, which has added nearly 40,000 jobs since the Great Recession. Yet challenges loom, most notably workforce shortages. This presentation will highlight current realities and trends in Minnesota’s labor market, with a special focus on the construction industry sector. The presenter will be Timothy O’Neill, Regional Labor Market Analyst at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

There is no cost to attend the MN Concrete Forums.   PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Walk-ins may be turned away.

Registration opens at 9:30 am.  The presentation will begin at 10:00 am.  Q&A will begin at 11:00 am.  The event will conclude no later than 11:30 am.

Registration for this event will open soon.

THIS WILL BE AN EXTENDED, TWO HOUR PRESENTATION BY JEFF COLEMAN, PE, FACI (The Coleman Law Firm) AND WILL SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR TWO HOURS OF ETHICS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS!

Architecture and engineering are important and learned professions. As members of these professions, architects and engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Architecture and engineering have a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by architects and engineers requires honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Architects and engineers are faced with different situations on daily basis while practicing architecture and engineering. This presentation will provide moral and ethical guidance to architects and engineers in their decision making process. Most importantly, it will provide architects and engineers with insight on how to respect and protect their profession with utmost professionalism.

Registration opens at 7:00 am.  A full hot breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7:15 am.  The presentation will begin at 8:00 am and will conclude by 10:00 am.