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Washington State Chapter of ACI News:

Washington State Local ACI Chapter Logo
 
NEW YEAR FOR THE WA CHAPTER OF ACI!!!
 
Our 2011 – 2012 Chapter season starts with a new look for our logo!! Designed to reflect WA state landmarks, it also celebrates one of our state’s oldest concrete structures; the Monroe Street Bridge in Spokane.   There’s more …….to celebrate our Chapters new logo, we will be presenting each renewing membership with a first edition coffee mug to say THANK YOU for our continuing support.    Mugs will also be available for speaker gifts, purchase and other Chapter events and occasions.  The Board has also approved the logo for embroidery on shirts that will be available for member purchase.  Stay tuned for more details…….
 
KICK OFF Chapter meeting will start the year with a tour of the Nucor Steel plant in West Seattle.    Nucor is widely recognized as a leader in regional rebar and steel manufacturing and a leader in steel fabrication sustainability efforts.    Our new year will explore a variety of concrete topics on this wonderful product we call concrete! 
 
2011 MEETING CALENDAR
  
** Note:  Most meetings are scheduled for the SECOND Wednesday of the month!  (Except October!!)
 
 
  •  TUESDAY, October 11th:   Tour event!!  There will be a tour at the Nucor Steel plant in West Seattle.  This will be a great tour of a working steel manufacturing facility with high sustainable practices.
Space is limited to the first 55 people who will be split into two tour times:  Noon to 3PM and 3:30PM to 5:30PM, no more than 30 folks per tour.  Dinner is scheduled to follow at Salty’s on Alki, Complete meeting details to follow soon.
 
  • November 9th: Effective July 2011, changes in ACI 318-2011 mean new design requirements for adhesive anchors are now included with the introduction of a new adhesive anchor certification program, new reinforcement detail changes in seismic areas and new tests methods for sulphate resistance and application of new ASTM tests.  Nov. meeting is an overview presentation of 318 changes and the new Adhesive certification guidelines.  Click on HERE for an overview of changes.
  • NO December meeting!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
     
    2012 Preliminary Meeting Calendar:
* January 11th:  Student Networking Night * February 22nd:    Joint Meeting with SEAW
* March 14th:  Open topic date                  * April 11th:  Open Topic date
* May 9th:  Open Topic date                      * June TBD:  6th Annual WA ACI Golf  Tournament
                                                            This event just keeps getting better with age!!!     
   
Other Topics on the table being considered include:
Specialty Floors, Project profiles, Architectural Tilt up Concrete, Architectural surfaces, Current Transportation projects , Sustainable Trends, Cheney Stadium Tour,  Residential, New trends in Tilt Up Concrete and Specialty Concretes, and opportunities for co-sponsored meeting with affiliated industry associations such as Architects, CSI etc. just to name a few…….. But……..
If you have ideas for new topics the Chapter should present, please contact any of the Board members.For contact information contact us and ask for our board roster.       We are always looking for new topics and Great ideas.
 
Other exciting News: 
 
• ACI WA continues to promote our Student Relationships at the University of Washington and Seattle University.  We welcome Katie Kuder of SU as the Student liaison for the coming year.    We will be encouraging other state Universities & Colleges with Concrete, CM or CE programs to participate in chapter activities.  Under consideration is the 3rd annual Concrete Cylinder competition!!  Please join us in supporting the next generation of construction professionals, especially if you are an alumnus from a state program!! 
 
• We need Student Sponsors to help adopt our Students at monthly meetings.  Students pay just $5.00 to attend dinner meetings and we all know they eat more than that!!!.  Help us support student attendance by being a Student Dinner Meeting Sponsor to offset student meals.  Sponsorship is only $200!  They THANK YOU for making it possible for them to attend.
 
• The Board of Directors elects to continue the Concrete Cylinder Competition to award cash prizes and help our local state students explore the many potentials of concrete construction in the real world. 
 
• Our Chapter will be sponsoring at least 1 ACI International Seminar; Changes to ACI 318 is scheduled for October 4th at the Embassy Suites in Tukwila.  Watch for details on the Spring 2012 event.  
 
• Sarah leaves us for a big job promotion…. to be a stay at home Mom.   Please welcome Amy Black as the newest member of small but effective Association office.  Please take a moment to email or say hello at ablack at washingtonconcrete.org  and Thank you to Sarah!!!
NOW IS THE TIME TO RENEW YOUR CHAPTER DUES!!!!!!!! 
 
Dues for INDIVIDUALS remain a great value at $80.   Remember, we have a Corporate Category; Designed for Companies to have the flexibility to send ANY company representative(s) to ACI chapter meetings as the topics pertain to their area of interest and save money !  This is a very simple way to spread out your ACI educational opportunities and dollars within your company!!
 
The CORPORATE DUES Category is simple:  Identify one (1) PRIMARY Corporate member at a dues rate of $95.  All other corporate members added are at the discounted rate of only $65.  Sign up as many employees as you wish.  You save money on memberships and the Chapter gets a growing new Membership!!! This will provide you with a guaranteed number of Chapter members to attend ANY of the Chapter activities at the member rate! 
 
WA ACI Chapter Dues are invoiced beginning October 1st and are due upon receipt. Please watch your mailbox for your dues invoice and membership update form.  Chapter discounts and benefits are provided to members in good standing, so the earlier you return your dues payment, the more you SAVE!!!
 
 If you are not currently an ACI member but would like to join – please contact Amy Black at ablack at washingtonconcrete.org  or call 206.878.1622.
 
Thank you for your continuing support and we look forward to another excellent year of ROCK SOLID CONCRETE Education & NETWORKING!

Shotcrete Training: ASA’s What’s in the Mix

The American Shotcrete Association’s

What’s In The Mix, An Informational Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter – October 2011, #1

ASA Non-Member Edition

Items in this issue:

- The Fall 2011 Issue of Shotcrete E-Magazine is Now Online 

- Shotcrete magazine’s 2012 Media Kit is Now Available

- World of Concrete 2012 Registration is Now Open

- ASA Fall Committee Meetings – This Saturday, 10/15/2011 – Cincinnati, OH

- Airplaco & Gunite Supply Open House- Friday, 10/14/2011

- ASA Outreach Forum during International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo Show in Las Vegas

- Government Projects Open For Bid

 
The Fall 2011 Architectural Shotcrete Issue of Shotcrete E-Magazine Link

The Shotcrete E-Magazine link is now available through your mobile devise as well. Try it today!

Click here to view the latest online Shotcrete magazine

 

Shotcretemagazine’s 2012 Media Kit is now availableAdvertising in Shotcrete magazine is the most affordable and effective way to reach the shotcrete industry! Our 2012 Media kit with lower color rates are available now. Reserve your space today!

Click here to check out our new rates and place your order today!

 

World of Concrete 2012 Registration is Now Open

World of Concrete will be held in Las Vegas, NV on January 24 – 27, 2012
This is your show — the industry’s ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. When it comes to discovering the machinery, technology, resources and new ideas you need to sustain and grow your business, nothing compares to World of Concrete.

Support ASA: Register Online Using Source Code A17 and get FREE Exhibits-Only Entry to WOC 2012! Invite your clients to do the same!

Click here to register now with ASA’s Source Code!

 

ASA Fall Committee Meetings in Cincinnati, OH

This year’s Fall Committee meetings will be on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Millennium Hotel & Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, OH. There are no fees to attend and all are encouraged to participate in the growth and promotion of your Association! Please note that the Underground Committee meeting has been changed to Saturday as well. Meetings are scheduled in Room C-201:

8:00 – 9:00 | ASA Sustainability Committee
9:00 – 10:00 | ASA Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee
10:00 – 11:00 | ASA Education Committee
11:00 – 12:00 | ASA Underground Committee
12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 | ASA Safety Committee
1:00 – 2:00 | ASA Publications Committee
2:00 – 4:00 | ASA Marketing & Membership Committee
4:00 – 6:00 | ASA Board of Direction
These meetings are held in conjuction with ACI’s Fall Convention.

Click here to view more details about the ACI Convention

 

Airplaco & Gunite Supply Open House for ASA Fall Meeting Attendees

Airplaco & Gunite Supply (divisions of Mesa Industries, Inc.) will host a Welcome Reception featuring BBQ food, open showroom, TV Sports entertainment and prize giveaways. The open house invite extends to anyone planning to attend the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) Fall Committee meetings. The welcome reception will be held at their northeast showroom and offices located at:

    4141 Airport Rd – Cincinnati, OH 45226
    Friday,

ctober 14, 2011

    from Noon to 8PM.

The open house format will allow guests to attend regardless of their travel plans. 

If you have a facebook account, click here to RSVP for the event

 

ASA Outreach Forum during International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo Show in Las Vegas, NV

The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is pleased to announce an ASA sponsored outreach forum inviting the pool industry to participate in a discussion of what needs / opportunities can be met by ASA.

Click here to view ASA’s press release on this opportunity!

 

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):

ASA has replaced its mass e-mails with this twice a month E-Newsletter. We are doing this to reduce the number of e-mails our Members and subscribers receive, while still keeping you informed of your association’s new products, services, events and other initiatives. Please add info@shotcrete.org to your “allowed e-mail addresses” in order to receive this E-Newsletter.

Questions & comments can be forwarded to any of the following:

Phone: 248/848-3780
Website: www.Shotcrete.org

American Shotcrete Association
38800 Country Club Dr.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Discounts for the World of Concrete 2012

Register for the World of Concrete and receive valuable discounts!!!

The International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) is a proud cosponsor of the World of Concrete 2012. ANYONE may use our source code of A27 when completing the registration form to attend the World of Concrete 2012 with no obligation necessary and in return, you will receive:

• FREE exhibits only admission
• $10 discount on 3-hour & 90-minute seminars
• Discounts on Master Certificate Super Passes 1, 2 and 3

When you use our code and swipe your badge at any booth during the show, it allows us to qualify for specific rebates and helps us to continue our support of the show. You will not be placed on an IGGA marketing list by entering A27 when registering. However, feel free to stop by and visit us at booth C4237 in the Central Hall when attending the show.

 

 WORLD OF CONCRETE 2012
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

www.worldofconcrete.com

Exhibits: January 23-27 / Seminars: January 24-27

 

News From The World of Concrete 2012

NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CONCRETE

NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CONCRETE
Book Your Hotel Reservations Today
 
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The WOC Attendee hotel reservations site is now open. Find the best hotels, at the lowest rates, in the most convenient locations. As the only official hotel vendor, World of Concrete Housing offers you the biggest savings and valuable perks to make sure you have a great time in Las Vegas! Nobody else can match these exclusive benefits:

  • First dibs on the most popular hotels
  • No booking or service fees
  • Free access to shuttle buses
  • Event-only perks at many hotels
  • And more!

Prefer to book by phone? Call 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. EST.

Certifications in 2012
 
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Various certification training courses, with written and performance examinations, are offered throughout the week of WOC. Certification offerings within the WOC Education Program include: TCA/ACI Tilt-Up Technician/Supervisor, ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician, ACI Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician, ACPA Concrete Pump Operator, CFA Foundation Contractor Certification, ICRI Slab Moisture Testing Technician and NEW THIS YEAR ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I Certification. Pervious Concrete Field Project opportunities that qualify toward the NRMCA Installer Certification also are scheduled Tuesday through Friday.

Click here to review the 16 additional industry training courses being offered, which include the CPAA Tradesman Certification Level I, PCI Certified Field Auditor, PCI Quality Control Technician/Inspector, ICC/TMS Structural Masonry Special Inspectors Certification, and the SIA Competent Person Training designation for Frame Scaffold and Suspended Scaffold. For questions and additional information, contact each association—contact information is included with each course description.

Get Notified When Registration Opens
 
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Fill in the Notify Me box in the top left of the page to receive an email alert when you can register online for the 2012 WOC show!

Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification Process Changes from ACI

Dear ACI Certification Local Sponsoring Group contact:

Here is the latest information update from the ACI Certification Department.

Feel free to forward to anyone in your Local Sponsoring Group who may not have access to e-mail.

**** NEW STAFF ****

We are pleased to announce Brian Jackson has joined the ACI Certification Department as a Certification Operations Representative. Brian received his Associates Degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and previously worked for Petco as a Team Lead and more recently, Department Manager. Brian will be responsible for exam and work experience processing and customer service. Please join me in welcoming Brian to the ACI Certification team.

**** NEW LOCAL SPONSORING GROUP APPROVED **** We are pleased to announce the Bahrain Chapter ACI has been approved as the ACI Certification Local Sponsoring Group (LSG) for the Kingdom of Bahrain.

**** SPANISH LANGUAGE WORKBOOK ****

The Spanish-language version of the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

Grade I workbook, CP-1S (10), is now available directly from ACI. The price of the workbook is $95 to ACI members and $160 to nonmembers; quantity discounts are available.**** CHAPTER ACTIVITY AWARD ****

The Chapter Activities Award was established in 1975 to recognize individuals for their outstanding service to ACI Chapters and outstanding service in the promotion and development of a chapter or chapters. Nominations for the 2012 Chapter Activities Award must be submitted by July 9, 2011 for consideration.

Presentation of this award will take place at the 2012 ACI Spring Convention in Dallas, Texas. For more information, go to:

http://www.concrete.org/members/mem_info_awards.htm#chapteractivities**** LSG JURISDICTIONS ****

Your LSG has been granted authority to conduct ACI certification program(s) within a specific geographical area. Your LSG may conduct examination sessions in areas outside of this territory if the area has not been assigned to another LSG. However, if the area is assigned to another LSG, you will need to secure written permission from that LSG in order to conduct examinations in their territory.

**** INSPECTOR PROGRAM ****

We have worked very hard to improve the quality of the Plan-Reading Drawings Packet for the Concrete Construction Special Inspector and Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector Plan-Reading Examinations. However, some examinees still have difficulty reading the fine details of the Plan-Reading Drawings Packet.

One of our LSGs has solved this problem by purchasing magnifying glasses for use by examinees during the examination. We will continue to look for ways to improve this portion of the examination.

**** EXAMINERS REVIEWING EXAM MATERIALS **** According to ACI program policy, examiners, proctors, supplemental examiners, and Local Sponsoring Groups have no jurisdiction over the content of either examination, or over the grading of the written examination. Examiners are NOT authorized to review ACI written exam materials in order to prepare training/review courses.

In addition, examiners are not authorized to grade examinations and give out preliminary pass/fail opinions. Examiners and LSG found to be violating this policy may be suspended.

This and previous updates are available at

http://www.concrete.org/certification/cert_tools.asp?

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Shotcrete Nozzleman Training Scheduled for Pleasant View, TN

I’m off to Pleasant View Tenessee (TN) in Mid April.  My class in Salt Lake, UT was cancelled when the sponsor couldn’t get his men’s nozzle hours verified and the fees in on time.

So, here’s the info for the class that WILL happen in April:

ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification Session Information

Date of session:  April 15-17, 2011

Location of session: Pleasant View, TN

Educator/Examiner:  Leo Waddell

Customers Company:  United Structural Systems Inc

Total # of Certification Examinees:  3 (English)

Open Slots Available: 3

Discipline = Wet-Mix Vertical

It’s coming up soon, so I need to get my airline tickets and hotel reservations made.  I’ll post pics as I get them taken.

Leo