Visit ASA’s Booth in the South Hall #S10919

WOC 2025, the industry’s ONLY annual international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, on January 21-23; Education 20-23.  As Co-Sponsors, ASA offers the deepest discounts for Exhibit-Only passes by using our A17 source code when registering. Registrations will open in the Fall. Look at how ASA participated at World of Concrete 2024 below.

ASA SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN EDUCATION CLASS

Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: North Hall #N211
Speaker: Oscar Duckworth
Registration code: ASATU
Registration Fee: $450; $485 after 12/12/2023
Attendees will receive: CP-60(15) Shotcrete Nozzleman Craftsman Workbook

This 7-hour program is a requirement for all nozzlemen wishing to pursue certification as an ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman through ASA. However, it also provides a great overview of the shotcrete process for contractors and project managers. This registration includes the required CP60 workbook (available in English or Spanish) and a complimentary 1-year ASA Nozzleman membership. (Registering for this class would also require you to sign up for an Exhibit-Only Pass, available for $25 using ASA’s source code: A17. Class is listed under Association and Industry Training.) Please note: this class alone will not result in certification. Opportunity for Wet-Mix certification is available, see Thursday option below.

Oscar Duckworth

Oscar Duckworth is an ACI Certified Nozzleman and currently an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes. He currently serves as Secretary on ASA’s Executive Committee and Chair of ASA’s Education & Safety Committee.

ASA WOC 2024 General Membership Meeting & Shotcrete Reception

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: TBD

Come hear the latest updates on ASA’s activities and network at our General Membership Meeting and Reception (no registration required).

RECOGNIZING QUALITY SHOTCRETE – (Shotcrete Inspector Education)

Times: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (course) • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (exam)
Location: North Hall #N211
Speakers: Oscar Duckworth & Charles Hanskat
Registration Code: ASAWE (seminar only); ASAWEX (seminar with exam)
Registration Fee: Course only: $450; $485 after 12/12/2023 | Course with exam: $680; $715 after 12/12/2023

With the strong growth of shotcrete construction, the concrete construction industry needs on-site inspectors who are knowledgeable about producing high-quality and durable shotcrete. This one-day session from ASA provides guidance on over 40 critical elements of shotcrete applications to properly evaluate the overall quality of shotcrete – valuable information for onsite inspectors, General Contractors, shotcrete contractors and others who hire shotcrete sub-contractors. Topics covered include material selections, equipment, placement techniques, finishing, curing, protection, testing and safety as it relates to the shotcrete process.

Examinees may purchase direct from ACI (www.concrete.org/store): ACI CP-61Pack – Shotcrete Inspector Reference Package. This is the reference resource permitted for the open book exam, optional for those individuals pursuing the ACI Shotcrete Inspector Certification, and also available at the seminar for an additional charge.

Charles Hanskat

Charles Hanskat, PE, FACI, FASCE, ASA Executive and Technical Director, is also an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes. Charles also actively serves on a wide range of shotcrete-related committees including ACI and ASTM.

Oscar Duckworth

Oscar Duckworth is an ACI Certified Nozzleman and currently an ASA/ACI Examiner for the wet- and dry-mix processes. He currently serves as Secretary on ASA’s Executive Committee and Chair of ASA’s Education & Safety Committee.

ASA SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN CERTIFICATION – Wet Mix

Start Time: 8:00 am
Location: Henderson, NV
Examiner: Oscar Duckworth

Register for this session: WorldofShotcrete.com

Wet-Mix Shotcrete Nozzleman certification available for New, Nozzlemen-in-Training, Recertification, etc.

  • 500 hours of shooting experience required for New Nozzlemen
  • 25 hours of work experience required for Nozzlemen-in-Training candidates.
  • 1000 hours (within the last 2 years) of work experience + oral interview required for recertification candidates to opt out of the written exam.

Full day education is required for New and Nozzlemen-in-Training candidates, (Tuesday seminar noted above). Work Experience forms: https://shotcrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ASA_Work_Experience_Form_2021.pdf – send to info@shotcrete,org (Subject line: For World of Concrete)

Performance and written exams offered at this session, register separately: worldofshotcrete.com

  • Thursday, January 25th – Henderson, NV | Performance Exams (shooting of panels) start: 8:00 AM
  • Friday, January 26th – Henderson, NV | Written Exams – start: 8:00 AM; followed by coring at the yard