This course is for anyone who is involved with concrete and who wants to enhance their basic knowledge of the subject.
This course is for anyone who is involved with concrete and who wants to enhance their basic knowledge of the subject.
Ready-mixed concrete personnel, sales and marketing agents, concrete contractors, inspection and testing crews, material suppliers, consultants, government employees and others all have taken and benefited from this course in the past.
Many useful reference materials are included in your registration fee including a copy of the recently released 8th Canadian edition of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures" updated to current CSA standards with additional chapters on Durability and Sustainability.
Registrants will learn how materials and proportions affect concrete performance, discover how construction practices and weather impact concrete strength and durability, learn the why and how of quality control tests and what they all mean.
Other topics covered include cement, water, aggregates, admixtures; mixing, transporting, placing, finishing, and curing of ready-mixed concrete; the basics of reinforced concrete - theory and application; hot and cold weather concreting and an introduction to trouble-shooting.
Space is limited, so register soon.Cost for Concrete Atlantic Member $750
The purpose of this Association is to unite persons, firms and corporations related to the production of ready mixed concrete in the Atlantic Provinces, in a non-profit association to:
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials used today.
It's been used for thousands of years and is one of the largest building component for building, bridges, homes, sidewalks, super highways and dams throughout the world.
It's strength, durability and flexibility and beauty makes it the key element for our communities. We invite you to learn more about our product and our members by browsing through our new web site.
The Atlantic Concrete Association (ACA) is a non for profit organization that has been representing the concrete industry in Atlantic Canada for over 50 years. The ACA is a membership based organization and acts as a voice for the industry.
Our members are comprised mainly of Producer and Associate members. We have a board made up of twelve members that meet a minimum of 4 times a year.
Our office is located in Halifax, NS and we have a full time Executive Director.The objectives of the Association shall be:
The training & education centre offers health and safety, and skills training to its members on a continual basis.
During this six-week program, students will become well-versed in the fundamentals of concrete reinforcing, including the types of reinforcing materials, reinforcement placement, and the role of reinforcement in enhancing the structural integrity of concrete structures.
Deposit of $100 per person required to reserve your spot.
This unique and popular course has been run seven times previously and consists of lectures covering chemistry, and physics
The Certificate in Construction Estimating will give you the essential skills necessary to work as a junior to intermediate estimator in a building and/or civil construction firm.
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