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American Shotcrete Association (ASA) Shows off New HTML Newsletter Format
Welcome to What’s in the Mix, an informational bi-weekly eNewsletter for ASA members and customers designed to highlight current events from ASA.
ASA News
ASA’s 2012-2013 Graduate Scholarship Program is now Open
The purpose of the ASA Graduate Scholarship Program is to attract, identify, and assist outstanding graduate students pursuing careers within the field of concrete with a particular interest in the shotcrete process.
Click here for more details and the application!
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Shotcrete Training: Concrete Industry News–ACI Announces…
INDUSTRY NEWS
Local Company Wins National Innovation Award
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has recognized A & B Concrete Pumping (2007) Ltd. with the prestigious Excellence in Innovation Award.
ACI Announces New Officers for 2012
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2012-2013 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2012 Convention in Dallas, Texas.
IAGI Board of Directors and Officers Elected
Members of the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) recently voted to fill four seats on IAGI’s Board of Directors.
CSDA Elects 2012 Board and Officers
The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) is pleased to announce new 2012 Board members who were elected at the 40th Annual CSDA Convention and Tech Fair.
CRSI Names Kim Michael-Lee Chief Financial Officer
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Michael-Lee, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.
Shotcrete Training: ACI Certification Process Updates
Dear ACI Certification Sponsoring Group:
Here is the latest update from the ACI Certification Department.
**** CHAPTER & CERTIFICATION ROUNDTABLE ****
The Spring 2012 Chapter & Certification Roundtable is scheduled for April 23-24 in Phoenix, Arizona. North American chapters are invited to send up to two (2) representatives and ACI will help subsidize travel expenses. Sponsoring Groups who are not ACI Chapters may also participate in the certification portion of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 24 from 7:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Attendees have indicated this is an excellent program that provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and resolve common problems. The registration deadline is Friday, March 16. For more information, contact Diane Pociask at diane.pociask@concrete.org.
**** STUDENT DISCOUNT ****
In support of your efforts to partner with colleges and universities, ACI Certification offers a 25% student discount off the wholesale exam cost. To receive this discount, you are required to send photocopies of the student‘s ID card or other suitable proof of student status with the exam materials.
Shotcrete Training: What’s in the Mix
Welcome to What’s in the Mix, an informational bi-weekly eNewsletter for ASA members and customers designed to highlight current events from ASA.
ASA News
Winter 2012 Shotcrete eMagazine
Check out our latest issue of Shotcrete Magazine!
This issue includes:
> Department of Transportation Projects
> ASA’s 2012 Buyers Guide
> Updated ACI Certification Policies for Shotcrete Nozzlemen
> ASA’s Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee – Position Paper #1: Compressive Values of Pool Shotcrete
ASA Spring Committee Meeting Schedule
Saturday, March 17, 2012
ACI Spring Convention | Dallas, TX
Spring Committee Schedule has been posted:
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Sustainability Committee
9:00 – 10:000 AM | Pool Committee
10:00 – 11:00 AM | Education Committee
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Underground Committee
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 PM | Safety Committee
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Publication Committee
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Marketing Committee
4:00 – 5:30 PM | Board of Direction
Click here for the full ASA Calendar
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Use our online Bid Submittal Tool to distribute your Bid Request to our Qualified Corporate Members today!
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Government Projects Open for Bid – regular feature of this E-Newsletter
Current links to government shotcrete-related projects open for bid (Links will only display in the ASA member edition):
Shotcrete Nozzleman Training Info for Seattle WA Class
ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification Session Information
Date of session: February 23-24, 2012
Location of session: Seattle, WA
ACI Examiner: Leo Waddell
Customers Company: JCM
Discipline = Dry-Mix Vertical and Overhead
Number of Students: 5
