Sessions & Events

 

Sessions and Events Schedule is coming soon. All sessions and events take place in Eastern Standard Time (EST UTC-5). Please note, Daylight Savings Time ends on November 3, 2024.
All events take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

On-demand sessions will be available for viewing in the convention platform/event app under "On-Demand Content" within 24-48 hours of the session premiere. Please note, on-demand sessions are not available for CEU credit. *Denotes on-demand content.


Convention Highlights

Sunday, November 3, 2024


8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

First time convention attendees are invited for a continental breakfast and brief session to orient you to the week ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other first time convention attendees, connect with convention mentors, and learn about what The ACI Concrete Convention has to offer.


8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Moderator: Leandro F. M. Sanchez

To highlight the impact of aggregates on the carbon footprint of concrete and to propose better ways to use aggregates towards low global warming potential and suitable long-term performance of concrete.

This session presents techniques and frameworks for better proportioning concrete mixtures towards NetZero while maintaining performance in the fresh and hardened states.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Identify the state of the art of advanced mix design techniques for concrete;
(2) Explain the importance of packing of concrete mixtures;
(3) Discuss frameworks to increase performance and sustainability of concrete construction;
(4) Name tools and techniques enabling a better proportioning of concrete mixtures.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Moderator: Dr Mehrdad Mahoutian

The session is sponsored by RILEM. RILEM MCP : Accelerated Mineral Carbonation for the production of construction materials This technical session covers the topic of accelerated carbonation of construction materials. The latest research and scientific progress on the mineral carbonation processes will be presented. The researchers, scientists and engineers working on the accelerated CO2 curing can attend the session.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Express technical knowledge on mineral carbonation processes;
(2) Discuss how to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations and problems;
(3) Manage staying updated with the new technologies and innovations on the mineralization;
(4) Examine the latest research and advancements in the carbonation process’s field.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Moderator: Dr Narayanan Neithalath

This technical session is co-organized by ACI 564, ACI 236, and RILEM to disseminate information on scaling up of concrete 3D printing, with an emphasis on knowledge gained by the international community (in Europe, Asia etc. where concrete 3D printing is becoming more ubiquitous). These sessions are intended to: (i) disseminate the most recent information on scaling up of concrete 3D printing for different structural applications, and (ii) outline the challenges faced in printing real-world elements related to materials, printing system, architectural and design, structural testing, code compliance etc., and methodologies adopted to overcome those challenges. These sessions will incorporate international speakers who are at the cutting edge of research and development in concrete 3D printing, as well as practitioners who have implemented such structures in real world. The session is intended for professionals, students, and practicing engineers/architects.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Recognize fresh properties relevant to upscaling 3D printing;
(2) Formulate an overview of optimization process with respect to 3D printing;
(3) Describe the mechanical characteristics of conventional and high performance 3D printed elements;
(4) Analyze the applications of AI in 3D printing.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Moderator: Dr Kay Wille

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) continues to impact the construction industry and its practical use is exponentially increasing. While significant effort in the past has been placed on material and structural research, as well as designing guidelines to effectively using the material in various structural and non-structural applications, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of the material properties are equally important. Due to the higher sensibility of the material properties in comparison to other cementitious composites, QA/QC towards various material properties needs to be tailored to this material. This session will invite national and international research groups, material suppliers and contractors to share case their experiences and knowledge in the field of UHPC QA/QC.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Discuss experiences with UHPC QA / QC;
(2) Recognize the innovation potential in this field;
(3) List new procedures and developments when UHPC is used;
(4) Analyze the impact of good QA / QC on the UHPC building solution.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Chaired by ACI Vice President, Maria Juenger

The ACI International Forum provides an opportunity for convention attendees to meet and learn from ACI international partners, ACI chapter representatives, and ACI leadership. Attendees are encouraged to network and inquire about worldwide events, activities, initiatives, and common themes of interest to the concrete materials, design, and construction industry.


9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Students will be challenged to apply sustainability concepts and use their knowledge of concrete mixture design to produce pervious concrete that balances permeability and splitting tensile strength. In addition, students will develop a mixture design that demonstrates cementitious efficiency—that is, maintaining the overall performance of the mixture with the lowest amount of cementitious materials. For more information on the competition and how to register, please visit www.concrete.org/students/ studentcompetitions.aspx. This program is sponsored by CONTROLS Inc.


10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Moderator: Ms Michelle L. Wilson

This mini-session will provide an overview of AGC's recently published Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting Playbook. This playbook provides contractors with tools to communicate effectively with project teams and successfully navigate the complexities of carbon reporting for a project. It describes a process for identifying accountability, what to track and report, and how to do so. This is the first document of its kind written by contractors, for contractors, to help them assess the impacts of the projects they are hired to build.

Learning Objectives:
(1) State the basics of tracking carbon emissions for a construction project;
(2) Identify who is responsible for each scope of those emissions;
(3) Discuss how to track those emissions;
(4) List what are the best ways to cut jobsite emissions.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 1 PDH (0.1 CEU). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Moderators: Dr Mohamadreza Moini, Mr Eric Kreiger

The objective of the session is to bring together experts in hardened properties of 3D-printed concrete to present state-of-the-art research findings and to discuss critical aspects of mechanical performance including the presence of the interface, isotropic properties, and damage and fracture response. Design of solid and cellular materials have widely been explored in 3D-printing with concrete. This session will bring together the recent advances in design of materials architectures and how it can be leveraged to enhance mechanical performance and properties.

Learning Objective:
(1) Describe critical properties of hardened 3D-printed concrete (3DPC);
(2) Explain how to characterize certain mechanical properties;
( 3) Summarize procedures to characterize the hardened properties of 3DPC;
(4) Discuss the fundamental aspects of architected cementitious materials.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Moderators: Mr Pierre Siccardi, Mr Tristan Thrin Komoncharoensiri

This session's objective is to present the content of the new guide on In-Transit Monitoring Systems for Ready-Mix production. The topic will present elements of the document, with an emphasis on case studies. Presentations will mainly focus on in-drum slump, air content and temperature evaluation. The targeted audience is concrete producers, contractors and owners who might benefit from using these new technologies.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Report on the ongoing work and key components of the Guide for On-Board Monitoring and Management Systems of Fresh Concrete Delivery, enabling producers, contractors, and owners to effectively implement and utilize these technologies;
(2) Investigate methods to improve quality control in ready-mix concrete, including continuous measurement techniques, and understand their effects on water control, strength management, and material efficiency;
(3) Evaluate the advantages of using integrated sensor data on ready-mix trucks to enhance operational efficiency, reduce material rejection, and provide more accurate quality control parameters;
(4) Explain the role of high-range water reducers and IoT systems in admixture management during concrete transit, focusing on efficiency improvements, reduced cement usage, and environmental benefits in both commercial and residential applications.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Moderator: Dr Narayanan Neithalath

This technical session is co-organized by ACI 564, ACI 236, and RILEM to disseminate information on scaling up of concrete 3D printing, with an emphasis on knowledge gained by the international community (in Europe, Asia etc. where concrete 3D printing is becoming more ubiquitous). These sessions are intended to: (i) disseminate the most recent information on scaling up of concrete 3D printing for different structural applications, and (ii) outline the challenges faced in printing real-world elements related to materials, printing system, architectural and design, structural testing, code compliance etc., and methodologies adopted to overcome those challenges. These sessions will incorporate international speakers who are at the cutting edge of research and development in concrete 3D printing, as well as practitioners who have implemented such structures in real world. The session is intended for professionals, students, and practicing engineers/architects.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Assess issues that are bottlenecks for scaling up 3D printing;
(2) Investigate bioinspired design and applications for 3D printing;
(3) Propose numerical modeling aspects related to scaled up 3D printing;
(4) Develop special structural systems enabled by 3D printing.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Moderator: Dr Kay Wille

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) offers revolutionary opportunities for sustainable building solutions. Although research efforts have shown that the development of mixture designs with lower carbon footprint is a successful avenue to impact the environmental footprint of this material, the overall impact of this material on the sustainability of building solutions with UHPC is just about to be explored. Due to the material mechanical and durability properties novel building solutions with significantly enhanced sustainability can be designed. However, the quantification and evaluation are still challenging and might remain challenging in the upcoming years. Research emphasizing life cycle analysis (LCA) is under way to close part of the knowledge cap. This session will invite national and international research groups, material suppliers and contractors to share case their knowledge in new sustainable strategies of using UHPC technology.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Discuss new sustainable strategies by using UHPC;
(2) Recognize the sustainability potential of UHPC technology;
(3) Identify knowledge gaps in the field of sustainable solutions;
(4) Explain the sustainable impact of UHPC on our future infrastructure.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

$50.00

Title: The Fehmarnbelt Link: The World's Longest Immersed Tunnel
Speaker: Mike Needham
The Fehmarnbelt Link will be the world’s longest immersed tunnel and one of Europe’s largest-ever construction projects. The Link will comprise an 18 km long reinforced concrete immersed tunnel connecting Rødbyhavn in Denmark with the island of Fehmarn in Germany, with associated landworks on the Danish and German sides. The tunnel is a combined road and rail tunnel with four traffic tubes, a central gallery, and a total width of 42 m. Special elements at 1.8 km intervals have a basement level containing mechanical and electrical equipment.


PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Tickets may be purchased at the ACI Registration Desk up to 24 hours prior to the event, based on availability. Please notify the ACI Registration Desk if you have any dietary restrictions.



International Lunch Flyer


12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Moderator: Dr Neven Krstulovic-Opara

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Moderators: Dr Mohamadreza Moini, Mr Eric Kreiger

The objective of the session is to bring together experts in hardened properties of 3D-printed concrete to present state-of-the-art research findings and to discuss critical aspects of mechanical performance including the presence of the interface, isotropic properties, and damage and fracture response. Design of solid and cellular materials have widely been explored in 3D-printing with concrete. This session will bring together the recent advances in design of materials architectures and how it can be leveraged to enhance mechanical performance and properties.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Develop an understanding of the mechanics of architected cement-based materials;
(2) Describe the simulation methods to design architected and 3D-printed cementitious materials;
(3) Summarize the approaches to formulate the mix design and fabrication the components;
(4) Develop an overview of basic and applied research in 3D-printed cementitious materials.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Moderator: Mr Luke R Pinkerton

The mini session will explore the closely related topics of testing and reliability as applied to structural plain concrete. Load and resistance factors in building codes are calibrated to deliver the required reliability defined in ASCE-7. Given reliability is highly depending on the testing and variably the topics must be considered together.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Discuss the challenges and benefits of direct tension testing in plain concrete applications;
(2) Compare and contrast tension and bending testings for structural plain concrete;
(3) Describe basic approach for structural reliability;
(4) Explain the interrelation between variability in testing and design load and resistance factors.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 1 PDH (0.1 CEU). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Moderator: Phil Diekemper

This session, sponsored by PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity, will focus on PRO’s six initiatives to improve concrete construction productivity. Speakers from many facets of the concrete design and construction community will present the direction of PRO and industry changing materials developed and in development.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Review how to improve the constructability of concrete structures;
(2) State how to contractually align the risk & reward of concrete design, construction, and ownership;
(3) Establish how to incentivize innovation in concrete design and construction;
(4) Evaluate construction document completeness and coordination;
(5) Integrate industry use of new technologies.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Moderators: Mr Paul Schuman , Dr Abbas Mokhtar-zadeh

The objective of this session is to review best practices in checking, reviewing, calibrating, and verifying the results of a finite element model for concrete structures. This session will focus on proper interpretation of the FE analysis results and presentation of those results in terms commonly used by the engineering community. Attendees will learn techniques used to build their confidence in finite element models. The session is intended to provide an overview of some of the current strategies in the practice for sanity checks and reliability reviews used in structural assessment of concrete structures and foundations from conceptual engineering mechanics, benchmark studies, experiments, and theoretical values.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Analyze the importance of checking, calibrating, verifying and validating FE models;
(2) Review different strategies for checking a FE model;
(3) Differentiate between a detailed review of input parameters and a sanity check;
(4) Discuss how different structural engineering disciplines check, calibrate, verify and validate FE models.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Moderator: Dr Antonio Nanni

The aim of the session is to present the most recent developments and challenges in the adoption and use of a sustainable and durable concrete made from appropriate binders, saltwater, chloride-contaminated recycled concrete aggregates, modified fine aggregates (sand dunes), and coarse lightweight pet-coke aggregates reinforced with polymer-based non-corrosive reinforcement. The session will provide the opportunity to announce formation, scope and objectives of a recently-established consortium named NovusCrete as well as the ACI Technical Committee 243 – Seawater Concrete.

Following the four presentations (15-minute each) a round table discussion will take place allowing the audience to interact with the panelists.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Explain the composition and properties of the concrete mix incorporating saltwater, sand dunes, recycled coarse aggregates, and GFRP;
(2) Assess the benefits and limitations of using saltwater as a component in concrete mixtures, including its impact on durability, strength, and sustainability;
(3) Examine the role of GFRP reinforcement in enhancing the performance and durability of concrete structures, considering its advantages over traditional steel reinforcement;
(4) Discuss the sustainability aspects of the developed concrete mix, including its potential for reducing carbon emissions, and conserving natural resources.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Moderator: Dr Robert B Holland

With the current landscape of embodied carbon requirements and availability of source materials constantly changing, material suppliers are facing new challenges with designing and supplying high-strength concrete. The objective of this session is to use case studies to explore the logistics of developing high-strength concrete mix designs in the evolving world of material changes and source limitations. In particular, this session will highlight the ever-changing world surrounding suppliers with the introduction of Type 1L cement, fly ash availability shortages, and low-embodied carbon requirements.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Report on the fundamentals of high strength concrete mix development;
(2) Compare available supplemental cementitious materials and their impact on the performance of high strength concrete;
(3) Identify the challenges presented by material availability and source limitations on concrete suppliers;
(4) Describe how low embodied carbon concepts can be applied with high strength concrete applications.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 1 PDH (0.1 CEU). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Moderators: Dr John J. Myers, Dr Nestor R Rubiano

The objectives of this session if to explore and learn more about how advanced tools such as drones may be used to aid in bridge inspection, forensic investigations, and other site activities including construction. Inspection drones are transforming manual inspection processes, allowing inspectors to speed up their collection of inspection data while removing slower manual steps that place them in danger. Currently drones have been used for internal inspection, external inspections, roof inspections and tower inspections.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Report on the history and development of drone technology and uses;
(2) Explain the necessary steps for drone licensure;
(3) Evaluate how drone technology can be used for infrastructure and bridge inspections;
(4) Recognize the benefits and limitations of drone technology for use in building, infrastructure, and bridge inspections.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Moderators: Dr Corina-Maria Aldea, Dr Mahmut Ekenel

Fiber reinforcement is the most effective way of improving the resistance of concrete to cracking, but little is known of the benefits of fiber reinforcement on long term durability, as well as reduction in carbon footprint. The purpose of this session is to bring together experts from around the world to discuss studies where fiber reinforcement enhanced long term durability and why the use of fibers is a sustainable solution, to learn from real life situations, to learn about benefits of using fibers to reduce carbon footprint and to lay the foundation for Life Cycle Engineering Analysis with fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). Presentation topics will be related to the benefits of using fibers to enhance long term performance of concrete with and without conventional reinforcement and to explain why the use of fibers is a sustainable solution. Contractors, material suppliers, engineers, architects, researchers and scientists will benefit from this session.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Explain why FRC is a sustainable solution;
(2) Discuss the benefits of fiber reinforcement to reduction of carbon footprint;
(3) Report on how the reduction in carbon footprint of FRC is calculated and quantified;
(4) Analyze applications where FRC have been successfully used and provided a durable and sustainable solution.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Moderator: Hessam AzariJafari

ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete Concrete stakeholders, including materials producers, concrete manufacturers, structural engineers, governments, and contractors, are at the forefront of the construction industry's sustainability transformation. This session will shed light on the convergence of two pivotal policy initiatives, "Buy Clean" and "Low-Carbon"; and their profound implications for the sustainability of concrete. These policies emphasize the use of low-carbon construction materials, such as concrete, in public projects. A critical facet of this effort is the quantification of carbon emissions associated with building materials, encouraging the adoption of low-carbon alternatives to reduce construction-related greenhouse gas emissions. This session will explore the current status and potential improvements in the implemented and ongoing low-carbon policies around low-carbon cement-based products. By attending this session, participants will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable concrete production and its crucial role in combatting climate change.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Relate how Buy Clean policies can be written with the use of codes and standards for effective GHG reduction in concrete;
(2) Summarize the progress made by the NIST Consortium in defining measurements and standards for expediting market adoption of low-carbon cement and concrete products;
(3) Interpret federal policies as they pertain to Buy-Clean in the concrete sector, as well as federal efforts to increase the robustness of the entire system;
(4) Discuss the various barriers to implementing buy-clean construction policies.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Moderator: Karin T OBrien

Concrete construction has played an important part in Philadelphia’s economic social development. Iconic structures exemplify how this versatile material has provided the city with sustainable and resilient resources. In this one-hour mini-session, Committee 120 History has invited multiple local concrete experts who will lead an interactive experience describing how concrete producers, contractors, and design professionals worked to create important structures.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Review how to adopt concrete technologies to shape essential structures;
(2) Report on how concrete structures in Philadelphia have fostered sustainable city development;
(3) Identify how concrete construction designs and construction methods have evolved in Philadephia;
(4) Discuss the importance of documenting concrete in history, which can provide insights into a sustainable future.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 1 PDH (0.1 CEU). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Moderator: Dr Cameron D Murray

This session will be of interest to researchers and practitioners interested in alternative cements. Attendees will learn about common alternative cements and their uses in practice.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Identify various alternative cement systems and their properties;
(2) Explain advantageous uses of alternative cements in real world projects;
(3) Develop specifications that incorporate the unique properties and challenges of alternative cements;
(4) Contrast the types of projects where different alternative cements have been used successfully.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The ACI Student Forum provides an opportunity for student chapters and competition teams to exchange ideas and best practices. Student speakers will deliver presentations about their university activities and achievements. A limited number of presentations spots are available. Speakers may present as a group or an individual.


5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

The Opening Session is the official start to the ACI Convention and will begin with a welcome address by ACI President Michael Paul. The Opening Session will conclude with a keynote presentation, "Will Construction Thrive or Dive in '25?".

Don't miss out on this keynote presentation by Ken Simonson!

There's a lot at stake for the construction industry—and the broader economy—on Election Day. While some sectors are doing well, there are numerous reasons to expect the outlook to change depending on control of the White House, Congress, and the states. AGC of America's chief economist, Ken Simonson, will cover the major trends driving construction segments currently and the possible changes to prepare for.

To learn more about each of our speakers, check out their bios below.




Anne Ellis Bio
Ken Simonson Bio


7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Immediately following the Opening Session, attendees are invited to the exhibit hall for this evening reception. Congratulate ACI Awardees, reunite with colleagues, network with new acquaintances, and learn about the products and services offered by the exhibitors. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available.


8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Moderator: Susan K Armstrong

This session will cover the following topics:

• What EPDs Are: Understanding the basics of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s).
• The Importance of EPDs: Why they matter in the context of concrete production.
• Components of an EPD: Breaking down the key elements and what information they provide.
• GWP Targets: Setting and understanding Global Warming Potential targets for your projects.
• Practical Applications: How to effectively use EPDs in specifying ready mixed concrete.
• Industry Standards and Benchmarks: Aligning your practices with current standards and benchmarks.

Why This Matters: Incorporating EPDs into our engineering practice not only helps us to meet regulatory and certification requirements but also positions us as leaders in sustainable construction. Our choices today will have a lasting impact on the environment and future generations.

So, let’s dive into the world of EPDs and explore how we can use this powerful tool to build a more sustainable future with ready mixed concrete.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Define EPDs;
(2) Explain the importance of EPDs in the context of concrete production;
(3) Describe the key elements of EPDs and the information they provide;
(4) Examine how to effectively use EPDs in specifying concrete production.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Student and Young Professionals Activities Committee (SYPAC) invites all students, young professionals, and convention mentors to a casual networking exchange following the Opening Reception. Attendees will establish connections with fellow young members. Prizes will be awarded during ice breaker activities.



Upper Level Sponsors

ACI Northern California and Western Nevada Chapter
Baker
Concrete Sealants
Controls Inc.
Euclid Chemical
FullForce Solutions
Master Builders
PS=0
Sika
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.