Learning More About Our World of Concrete

1. Learning More About Our World of Concrete Rick Yelton ryelton@hanleywood.com 773-824-2492

2. Session Objective • Have you ever wanted to learn more about concrete and concrete construction? Industry knowledge is useful in developing a stronger relationships with contractors and when trying to advance your career. Becoming a concrete know-it-all has never been easier. This is a short overview of what he considers to be the industry’s best resources for learning about concrete. Attendees will leave the session with information about on-line learning opportunities, key industry websites, an overview of Industry certifications, and an insider’s overview of what will be happening at the 2013 World of Concrete. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

3. Why Concrete Professionals Learn • Concrete construction professionals need inspiration, innovation and ideas to maintain a competitive edge • Online training and education programs serve as cost-effective tools for: • Learning more about new products and industry trends • Maintaining certifications and memberships • Gaining insights into cutting edge practices that translate into real business value Learning More About Our World of Concrete

4. Continuing Education Awareness Learning More About Our World of Concrete

5. Top Topics of Learning Interest Learning More About Our World of Concrete

6. How Concrete Professionals Learn Learning More About Our World of Concrete

7. Why Concrete Professionals Learn • 60 % participate in order to earn credits for associations, memberships, certifications, and licenses • 91% are interested in building/construction continuing education, certification, and association programs • 58% are interested in professional training Learning More About Our World of Concrete

8. Enter Slide Title Here • Concrete construction professionals assess significant value to education/training courses: • 95.7% would take a course on a topic of interest even if it was not tied to association membership or certification Learning More About Our World of Concrete

9. Key Industry Learning Sources • ACI • ASTM • PCA • NRMCA • NPCA • PCI • Hanley Wood • World of Concrete • Concrete Construction Learn Center Learning More About Our World of Concrete

10. American Concrete Institute The ACI Concrete Knowledge Center presents practice-oriented, technical information useful in the design, construction, and repair of concrete and concrete structures. This information related to the concrete industry that may not have received a formal review by ACI Items include: ACI 318R Commentary References (member only) Database Referenced in ACI 408R-03 Photos of Notable Concrete Troubleshooting Surface Imperfections Links to External Resources: Sustainability Building Information Modeling Research Reports Endorsed by CRC Virtual Laboratory Concrete Related Associations Journals, Magazines, Newsletters, Periodicals Concrete International Concrete Product Guide Learning More About Our World of Concrete

11. American Concrete Institute ACI Web Sessions are recorded presentations from ACI Conventions and other concrete industry events, made available for viewing online, free of charge. November 5 – 9 Innovations in Chemical Admixture Technology as Related to Sustainability The presentations in this session will focus on how new developments in chemical admixtures contribute to sustainable construction. When considering the lifetime environmental impact of a building material from extraction, production, construction, operation, demolition, and recycling, concrete is an excellent choice for sustainable construction. Data and project profiles demonstrate how chemical admixtures reduce the environmental impact of concrete during production, assist in producing ecologically friendly concrete technologies for sustainable structures, and/or decrease environmental burden by increasing the service life of structures. Chemical Admixtures of the Future for Sustainable Concrete Construction by Ara A. Jeknavorian, Research Fellow, WR Grace & Co., Cambridge, MA Using Chemical Admixtures and Advanced Methodologies to Produce and Quantify Sustainable Concrete by Mark A. Bury, Senior Product Manager, BASF Construction Chemicals, Beachwood, OH; and David Green, BASF Construction Chemicals Web Sessions are now available on ACI's YouTube Concrete Channel. Subscribe to receive updates on new Web Sessions or browse the Concrete Channel to find other Web Sessions on topics that interest you. Web Sessions are FREE of charge and can be viewed anytime or anywhere on your iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

12. American Concrete Institute ACI eLearning Flexible - Purchase a category of courses at a discount to cover an entire topic, or purchase an individual course from a category that interests you. Corporate access licenses that provide access for all company employees are also available at a substantial discount. On-Line - Because of the Web-based delivery method, eLearning courses can take advantage of the best format for presenting and reinforcing a topic, whether it be text, photos, illustrations, animations, videos, or recordings from ACI's popular seminar programs and convention sessions. Each course contains a variety of these formats to clearly and concisely convey information about the topic and reinforce your learning by keeping you interacting with the information. On-Demand - Once you've purchased a category or individual course, you can access it anytime during the period indicated at purchase (typically 30 to 90 days) and anywhere you have access to a computer and Internet connection. If you don't have time to finish a course in one session, you can exit the course and return at your convenience. The time required to complete a course is roughly equivalent to the number of professional development hours (PDH) associated with the course. A passing score on the exam at the end of each course is required to receive your certificate of completion. You can take the exam as many times as you need to, and you can continue to access the course even after you've received a passing score. Industry Experts - Each course is based on information from one or more industry experts on the topic. These experts combine their knowledge of the topic with real-world experiences to develop courses that not only teach the concepts, but are also immediately applicable to your projects. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

13. American Concrete Institute Welcome to the ACI Online CEU Program ACI MEMBER BENEFIT: ACI members receive 8 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) tokens during each membership year. Tokens can be used to earn up to 0.8 CEUs, equivalent to 8 Professional Development Hours (8 PDHs). Earned CEUs can be presented to state licensing agencies to meet part of each state's continuing education re-licensing requirements for PDHs. ACI retains a permanent record of each participant's course activities. If ACI members desire to take more than eight (8) courses during their membership year, individual courses may be purchased. The online CEU program is also available to nonmembers for a fee of $25.00 per 1-hour course. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

14. American Concrete Institute Free Downloads Each year, ACI members are eligible to download PDF files for free from a large selection of ACI committee documents, symposium papers, and Journal articles. Individual, Young Professional, and Student members: 3 free downloads annually Organizational members: 6 free downloads annually Sustaining members: 10 free downloads annually At the beginning of each membership year/cycle, members will be provided with 3, 6, or 10 electronic "tokens" to be redeemed for these downloads. To see how many "tokens" you have remaining, simply login or call ACI at 248-848-3800. Documents from ACI Educational Committees E701, Materials for Concrete Construction; and E706, Repair Application Procedures, can be downloaded by ACI members and nonmembers free of charge (no tokens required). Learning More About Our World of Concrete

15. American Concrete Institute ACI E 701: Materials for Concrete Construction E1-07: Aggregates for Concrete E2-00: Reinforcement for Concrete E3-01: Cementitious Materials for Concrete E4-03: Chemical Admixtures for Concrete ACI E 706: Repair Application Procedures RAP-1: Structural Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection RAP-2: Crack Repair by Gravity Feed with Resin RAP-3: Spall Repair by Low-Pressure Spraying RAP-4: Surface Repair Using Form-and-Pour Techiques RAP-5: Surface Repair Using Form-and-Pump Techiques RAP-6: Vertical and Overhead Spall Repair by Hand Application RAP-7: Spall Repair of Horizontal Concrete Surfaces RAP-8: Installation of Embedded Galvanic Anodes RAP-9: Spall Repair by the Preplaced Aggregate Method RAP-10: Leveling and Reprofiling of Vertical and Overhead Surfaces RAP-11: Slabjacking RAP-12: Concrete Repair by Shotcrete Application RAP-13: Methacrylate Flood Coat RAP-14: Concrete Removal Using Hydrodemolition Learning More About Our World of Concrete

16. ASTM Testing Training • eTEC Training Modules Include: • Complete text of the ASTM standard • Self-guided slide presentation covering essential content from the ASTM standard • Hands-on video demonstrations by experts • Step-by-step outlines of procedure • Glossary of essential terms • Self-guided review quiz with automatic grading • Additional Features: • Quiz questions are similar in format and difficulty to those on national certification exams • Modules can be grouped together in any combination Learning More About Our World of Concrete

17. ASTM Testing Training • User Profile: • Lab Technicians • Field Technicians • Construction Inspectors • Quality Control Technicians; QA/QC Technicians • Construction Materials Testing Technicians • Material Tech Engineers Learning More About Our World of Concrete

18. ASTM Testing Training • Concrete Field Testing Package • Standards Covered: • C31 / C31M - 10 Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field • C138 / C138M - 10b Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete • C143 / C143M - 10a Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete • C172 / C172M - 10 Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete • C173 / C173M - 10b Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method • C231 / C231M - 10 Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method • C1064 / C1064M - 11 Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic Cement Concrete Learning More About Our World of Concrete

19. ASTM Testing Training • Concrete Strength Testing Package Standards Covered: • C1231 / C1231M - 10a Standard Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete Cylinders • C39 / C39M - 12 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens • C78 / C78M - 10 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third Point Loading) • C617 / C617M - 11 Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens Learning More About Our World of Concrete

20. ASTM Testing Training To see an online demonstration: http://www.astm.org/TRAIN/etec-concrete-testing-training-homepage.html Learning More About Our World of Concrete

21. Portland Cement Association PCA is expanding its educational offerings with a online learning center. The first course, Cement and Its Impact on Concrete Performance, is a six-part series on concrete and cement technology that explains cement's role in sustainability, cement types and applications, and how cement affects the performance of the final product, concrete. Each hour-long module focuses on professional development while addressing relevant topics and issues for today's construction professional. The course is self-paced and can be taken without travel and time commitments of conventional classes. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

22. Portland Cement Association Cement and Its Impact on Concrete Performance What’s your concrete performance issue? Hot- or cold-weather concerns? Workability? Setting time? Strength? They can all be influenced by cement characteristics. The type of cement can also affect durability and how susceptible the concrete will be to sulfate attack and alkali-silica reaction. Designed for engineers and other construction professionals involved in concrete construction, this six-part series on concrete and cement technology takes you through cement’s role in sustainability, cement types and applications, and how cement affects the performance of the final product. Module 1 - Cement’s Role in Sustainability Module 2- Cement Manufacturing Module 3- Types and Applications of Cement Module 4- Cement Characteristics Module 5- Impact of Cement on Concrete Properties Module 6- Abnormal Reactions and Compatibility of Materials with Cement Learning More About Our World of Concrete

23. Portland Cement Association The Think Harder. Concrete web site now includes support materials addressing research reports released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Concrete Sustainability Hub. The one-page fact sheets and talking points summarize findings from MIT's work on the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of pavements, LCA of buildings, and life-cycle cost analysis of pavements. Also available are general information about The Hub and links to the complete reports. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

24. Portland Cement Association Produce Customized Paving and MIT Materials MIT fact sheets summarizing university findings and other paving promotional materials that illustrate how integrated paving solutions provide state and local DOTs with the most durable, sustainable, and economical roads can now be customized through a "print-on-demand" service. All the materials can include with your logo and contact information. In total, 38 publications are available for custom printing. In addition, it is possible to generate a print-ready PDF file with your logo immediately. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

25. NRMCA NRMCA Webinars are information-packed, interactive, low-cost, high-value learning opportunities on important subjects. Learn at your desk or on the road, because wherever you have an internet connection and a phone, you can get current on topics ranging from parking lot promotion to anti-trust laws – All presented LIVE by an NRMCA expert. Check out the topic categories below for upcoming Webinars, and register today for the programs that will benefit you most. WEBINAR TOPICS • Operations • Promotion • Safety & Environmental • Technical Learning More About Our World of Concrete

26. NRMCA NRMCA’s CCPf designation gives ready mixed concrete industry employees the fundamental technical, operational, sales and managerial information needed to prepare for and enhance careers in the industry. To earn a CCPf, participants must complete 120 hours of coursework. From Introduction to Concrete Fundamental’s review of the basics to Leadership: The Concrete’s Manager’s Game Plan, CCPf’s highly interactive courses expose participants to a broad range of best practices in five important areas of study: • Business Management • Concrete Technology • Operations and Production • Sales, Marketing & Promotion • Sustainability Learning More About Our World of Concrete

27. National Precast Concrete Assoc. NPCA’s Master Precaster and Master Prestresser certificate programs will help position you for continued career advancement in the precast and prestress industries. Offered as part of NPCA’s Precast University, the Master Precaster and Master Prestresser certificate programs include precast and prestress-specific training with comprehensive education courses for production, safety, technical, quality control and leadership. Developed in conjunction with industry experts, producers, DOTs and academia, the Precast University curriculum is a perfect complement to employees new to the industry needing a broad knowledge base, and to those employees with precast or prestress experience who want to take the next step in their careers. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

28. National Precast Concrete Assoc. NPCA also offers webinars They are now available on their Online Learning Center. Recent examples include: - The Do’s and Don’ts of Placing Reinforcement - NPCA Tools & Materials for Manholes & Inlets - Top 10 Plant Deficiencies for NPCA Certification Learning More About Our World of Concrete

29. Precast Concrete Institute The PCI elearning Center is the result of feedback from attendees just like you. Although local face-to-face (f2f) learning environments are close to home and inexpensive, busy professionals know that your schedule may not allow you to attend at a set time. You’ve consistently asked for recorded versions of our courses in order to meet your locality’s continuing education requirements with the top-quality programming for which PCI is well known. You want on-demand distance education taught by renowned industry professionals covering precast/prestressed concrete topics ... and we listened! Learning More About Our World of Concrete

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34. WOC Seminars Learning More About Our World of Concrete

35. WOC Seminars Learning More About Our World of Concrete

36. WOC Master Certificate • The WOC MASTER CERTIFICATE is recognized industry-wide as a significant representation of an individual’s commitment to professional development. The 12-hour certificate requirement is designed to be fulfilled while attending one annual show and not extended over multiple years. • Master Certificates will automatically be processed for verified attendees. To verify, attendees must have their ExpoCards scanned by show personnel before entering seminar rooms. Master Certificates will be mailed to attendee’s registration address approximately 6-7 weeks after the show. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

37. WOC Master Certificate 12 total hours of coursework broken down as follows: • 9 hours must be in one of the eight 3-Hour designated tracks listed below • 3 hours of elective coursework in any track (one 3-hour or two 90-minute sessions) Learning More About Our World of Concrete

38. WOC Master Certificate World of Concrete Seminar Learning Tracks • Concrete Production • Concrete Fundamentals • Concrete Repair • Decorative Concrete • Floors & Slabs • Masonry • Residential • Business & Project Management • Residential Learning More About Our World of Concrete

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40. WOC Seminars Learning More About Our World of Concrete

41. WOC Seminars Learning More About Our World of Concrete

42. WOC Editorial Educational Activities Western Star Driver Safety Challenge Learning More About Our World of Concrete

43. WOC Editorial Educational Activities John Deere Operator Challenge Learning More About Our World of Concrete

44. WOC Editorial Educational Activities Truck Crane Operator’s Certification Learning More About Our World of Concrete

45. Concrete Construction Learn Center Hanley Wood University Hanley Wood University is the parent brand for five unique learning environments tailored for specific professions. Together, these learning environments are the premier destination for design and construction professions seeking continuing education and training programs. Architects, builders, contractors, engineers, remodelers, and other professionals can find credential maintenance programs, certifications, or product training on Hanley Wood University’s profession-specific learning platforms. All of the courses found on these learning environments can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

46. Concrete Construction Learn Center Concrete Construction Advances in Concrete Consolidation - This program will explain the importance of vibration speed in producing quality concrete, and will introduce new controlled-speed vibration equipment that can help reduce the incidence of surface defects. An Overview of Insulated Concrete Forms - ICF’s can meet and exceed the challenges of today’s building requirements. Anchoring in Concrete: Tools and Techniques for Jobsite Safety - Proper installation of anchor bolts isn't as simple as drilling a hole, and inserting the anchor. This program will review tools and techniques for jobsite safety in concrete anchoring projects. Below-Slab Vapor Retarders - This program will discuss the often overlooked subject of below slab vapor protection. We will look at the problems associated with moisture vapor transmission. We will be examining the science behind these problems and the basics of moisture vapor drive. Cementitious Materials in Concrete: Performance and Sustainability in Construction - This course describes where concrete has been used in a variety of projects that support sustainable construction. It also outlines some of the physical properties of these materials, how they may be used in concrete to enhance durability, and how advances in mixture design and manufacturing technology enhance concrete’s contribution to sustainable construction. Colloidal Silica: New Technology for Better Concrete - This program will discuss the role of densifiers and colloidal silica technologies in terms of chemistry, performance, strengthening concrete and application requirements. It will identify the benefits of using colloidal silica on concrete floors and how this impacts performance and longevity of the surface. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

47. Concrete Construction Learn Center Concrete Construction Concrete Basics: Curing and Sealing - This presentation will explain the basics of cement hydration, and introduce the various curing methods and floor treatments available. In addition, this presentation will help the end user identify the proper materials and products needed for the project. Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology - Concrete is naturally porous and thus can absorb and weep water. For structures at or below grade where water infiltration may cause structural damage, concrete should be treated with waterproofing. This course will introduce you to concrete water proofing with crystalline technology. Intro to Synthetic Fibers - This introductory program will use a simple fiber-characteristic formula – called the 4-C’s Fiber Formula – to distinguish the wide variety of fibers available, and offer background on how the differences can effect performance. Proper Concrete Formwork - This unit will look specifically at erecting concrete formwork. As you know, formwork determines the final shape of concrete but also, its strength, color and surface characteristics; where formwork is concerned, corners should not be cut. On some jobs you may need to use custom made forms, but there are commercial systems available that make work more efficient and less expensive, helping you to win bids. Rebar Tying Machines: Increasing Safety and Productivity - This programs is intended for contractors or job site foremen who use or require the use of rebar tying techniques for concrete construction. Rebar tying tools improve worker health, safety and welfare by eliminating repetitive wrist movement and awkward bending that can lead to injury and musculoskeletal disorders. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

48. Concrete Construction Learn Center Concrete Construction Repair & Refurbish: High Performance Coatings for Concrete - Polyaspartics, polyureas and polyurethanes are strong, fast and sustainable. This program introduces different classes of high performance concrete coatings and compares and contrasts typical surface preparation requirements for different types of coatings. The course describes the basic chemistry and performance properties of different high performance coatings. Selecting the Best Blindside Waterproofing System for Your Project - After viewing this course you should be able to determine which blindside waterproofing system is best for your project based on performance advantages and disadvantages of several systems discussed throughout the presentation. Strong and Smooth – Using Smooth-Finish Concrete Columns in Building Design - This article will discuss the history of columns in architecture, from wood to concrete, how concrete columns are formed, a growing movement toward finish-free columns, and finally a case study of the new Austin complex. Learning More About Our World of Concrete

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