AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SPRING SEMINARS

Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by participating in 
any of six seminars to be offered this spring

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 20, 2008) - The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce six educational seminars to be offered this spring to help the concrete professional remain up-to-date on concrete construction and technology.

ACI has provided the industry with educational seminars since 1969, and each year continues to conduct more than 100 seminars throughout the U.S. to thousands of attendees on a variety of concrete technology-related topics such as structural design, durability, repair, troubleshooting, slabs on ground, and site paving. 

In addition to having the most up-to-date information at each seminar, attendees receive 0.75 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or 7.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs), free ACI publications usually worth over $100, a continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. 

As always, ACI members receive special discounts on ACI seminars. For more information on seminars and to register, please call 248-848-3815 or visit www.concreteseminars.com. 

Design of Concrete Slabs on Ground – New this year!
This one-day seminar will provide engineers and designers with practical tools and information that can be used right away for slab design. Locations include: Atlanta, Ga.; San Francisco, Calif.; Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nev.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Boston, Mass.; and Portland, Ore.

Construction of Concrete Slabs on Ground – New this year!
This one-day seminar will provide contractors and engineers with practical, useful information for construction of concrete slabs on ground. Locations include: Atlanta, Ga.; Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nev.; San Francisco, Calif.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Boston, Mass.; and Portland, Ore.

Troubleshooting Concrete Construction
This is a one-day seminar for contractors, design engineers, specifiers, government agencies, and material suppliers. It will provide attendees with solutions to problems with concrete. 
Locations include: Houston, Texas; New York, N.Y.; Miami, Fla.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; and Pittsburgh, Pa.

Simplified Design of Concrete Buildings of Moderate Size and Height
This one-day seminar will focus on the design of concrete buildings of moderate size and height. The purpose of this seminar is to provide civil, architectural, and structural engineers with ways to simplify design procedures. Locations include: Williamsburg, Va.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; New Brunswick, N.J.; Des Moines, Iowa; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Albany, N.Y.

Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures: Design and Details
This one-day seminar is for consulting engineers, private industrial firms, government agencies, material suppliers, testing agencies, academia, and contractors. This seminar will provide attendees with information regarding the requirements for design of liquid-containing structures (LCS) and design examples to illustrate practical applications. Locations include: Orlando, Fla.; Kansas City, Kan.; San Diego, Calif.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Seattle, Wash.; Baltimore, Md.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Indianapolis, Ind.

Concrete Repair Basics
This is a one-day seminar for engineers, repair contractors, material suppliers, maintenance personnel, and public works engineers. Attendees will learn the best methods and materials for economical and effective concrete repairs. Locations include: Houston, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Omaha, Neb.; Albany, N.Y.; Los Angeles, Calif.; and Chicago, Ill.

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For more information, contact:

Sara Steptoe
Marketing Communications Specialist
248-848-3148
Sara.steptoe@concrete.org

Advancing concrete knowledge – Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., USA, members of the American Concrete Institute advance concrete knowledge by producing consensus, concrete-related codes, specifications, guides, and reports; creating and administering certification programs that support individuals in the concrete industry; delivering seminars and distance learning opportunities; publishing Concrete International magazine; and producing two peer-reviewed technical journals. For additional information, visit www.concrete.org.