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41st Awards Evening and Annual Dinner

We are delighted to announce that the Irish Concrete Society 41st Awards Evening and Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, 27th April in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4.

The cocktail dress will commence with a drinks reception and exhibition of entries at 7.30pm, followed by dinner at 8.30pm. During the evening the Main Category Awards will be presented, together with the Sean de Courcy Student Award and the 11th International Award.

The evening also serves as our annual dinner providing an opportunity to meet old friends and make new acquaintances in a social setting where members, their partners and guests, are especially welcome.

Tickets are priced at €150 each or €1,350 for a table of 10. For further information on purchasing tickets and sponsorship packages, please contact office@concrete.ie

Advanced Concrete Technology Lecture: Concrete – Future Technologies: 3D Printing, Concrete AI Optimisation and In-Process Quality Control with AI

Introduction

Embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of concrete technology. The latest developments in 3D concrete printing and its challenges will be shown as well as the AI-controlled optimisation of concrete mix designs from normal concrete to ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) based on raw material parameters. In combination with this, the future role of AI-controlled in-process quality control with sensor systems and prediction of concrete quality. This trifecta of innovations demonstrates a paradigm shift in the concrete industry that promises sustainable, efficient and high-performance concrete solutions.

Who should attend

This free to attend lecture will be of interest to all those who are involved in the design, specification, production and construction of concrete. Those who should attend include ready-mixed and precast concrete producers, concrete technologists, cement producers, design engineers, consulting engineers and engineers in contracting and sub-contracting firms.

Speaker Biography

Dr.-Ing. Gregor Zimmermann is a founder and CEO of G.tecz Engineering GmbH, an innovative research and development company located in Germany that develops cement bonded high tech materials for industry applications. G.tecz is recognized worldwide for their contribution to innovative concrete technologies such as UHPC, ultra-lightweight concrete with aerogel and innovation technologies to reduce CO2 in concrete and construction.

As CEO, Gregor is involved in the development of innovation projects and out of the box thinking with clients. The latest development by Gregor is concrete DNA for the optimisation and quality control of concrete with artificial intelligence, based on raw-material data and a huge database of concrete formulations realised by G.tecz since 2006.

Programme

5.45pm: Registration, Tea/Coffee

6.30pm: Concrete – Future Technologies: 3D Printing,Concrete AI Optimisation and In-Process Quality Control with AI

7.15pm: Q&A

7.30pm: Event Ends

7.45pm: Group Dinner*

* Please indicate when booking if you would like to join the group for dinner and avail of the opportunity to talk further.

Please note that there will be a charge for dinner.

 

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When the Cube Fails: What to do when strengths appear not to be as specified

Venue: Online

The strength of concrete is primarily measured by the testing of cubes made from the fresh concrete supply. On occasion lower than expected test results may be received, casting doubt over the quality of the concrete in a structure. While many factors may disrupt construction schedules, few are more frustrating than questions concerning concrete quality. Therefore, the causes of these failures need to be identified in order for the correct course of action to be taken.

Delivered by highly experienced industry professionals, this seminar will explain the differences between cube strength and in-situ concrete strength, together with the course of action in the event of cube failure. In addition, the seminar will advise on how results should be interpreted, and the consequences to all parties of poor practices.

This seminar will provide crucial information for Design Engineers, Site Engineers, those in supervisory roles and all who are interested in the efficient delivery of quality concrete structures. Ready-mixed concrete producers and client representatives will also benefit from attending.

Fee:  ICS / Concrete Society (NI) Member: €80, Non-member: €130 pp

Programme: 

10.00  Welcome and Introduction
10.05  What Constitutes a Failure |  TBC
10.35  Good Practice | Keith Goodwin, Kilsaran
11.05  Break
11.15  Actions in the Event of Non-compliant Concrete | Alan Mullane & Micheál Byrne, John Sisk & Son
11.45  Further Testing and Results | Deborah Adair, Mattest
12.15  Outcomes | David Moore, Punch Consulting
12.35   Case Study | Ian Evans, The Concrete Society
12.45   Q&A
13.00   Ends

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Second Life: options for repair and refurbishment of structural concrete

Venue: Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, Dublin

Concrete structures are designed to last for at least fifty years and often beyond. Efforts are increasingly turning towards improving the durability traits of concrete to ensure even longer lasting structures. This longer-term view is also being applied to existing buildings and structures whereby refurbishment and repair contributes to the extension of expected service life. This can result in increasing the sustainability of building resources through the reuse and adaptation of concrete buildings to meet future needs, and infrastructure that continues to meet its operating requirements beyond the original intention.

In this seminar our experienced panel of speakers will provide practical information and  guidance on issues to be considered, their assessment and options available for repairing concrete structures.

This seminar has been designed for all those in mid to senior level positions. Design Engineers, Local Authority Engineers, Resident Engineers, Main and Specialist Sub-Contractors will all find this seminar very beneficial. Asset Managers and Clients will also benefit from attending.

Fee:  ICS / Concrete Society (NI) Member: €110, Non-member: €160 pp

Programme: 

  • 09.30 Registration
  • 10.00 Chair’s Introduction  Cloragh Byrne, Arup
  • 10.05 Causes of Defects Robin Gahan, SCB Services
  • 10.35 Testing and Assessment Dr Thomas Callanan, Infrastruct AMS
  • 11.05 Break
  • 11.25 Repairs in Accordance with EN1504 Anjana Singh, SIKA Ireland
  • 11.55 Extending the Life of our Aging Concrete Enda McKenna, McFarland Consulting
  • 12.30 Questions and Answers
  • 13.00 Ends

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Practical Concreting

Venue: Online Event

Advances in constituent materials, production processes, and construction technologies have all contributed to improvements in concrete construction. However, the successful execution of concrete construction requires sound practice on site. Careful planning of on-site resources and processes, together with coordination and communication, are necessary to minimise potential problems, and to ensure quality is achieved and maintained throughout.

In this short course, our experienced panel of speakers will provide practical information and guidance for those involved in the planning, management and supervision of concrete construction work.

This course has been designed for all those in mid to senior level positions. Contracts managers, project managers and site engineers will all find this course very beneficial. Site supervisory personnel, consulting engineers, ready-mixed concrete producers, and client representatives will also benefit from attending.

Fee:  ICS Member: €80, Non-member: €130

Programme: 

  • 09:30     Welcome
  • 09:35     Planning | Ciaran Collins & Paul McPadden, Walls Construction
  • 10:15     Formwork | Erich Sumperhofer, DOKA
  • 10:45     Pre-pour Preparation | Mark Coatsworth, John Paul Construction
  • 11.15     Break
  • 11.25     Ordering and Delivery | Colin Heffernan, Roadstone
  • 11:55     Placing and Compaction | Peter Bryant, KWIK RC Frames  
  • 12:25     Finishing & Curing | Joe Gartlan, John Sisk & Son
  • 12:55     Site sampling and Testing | Vincent Anderson, MTS Ltd.
  • 13.15    Q&A
  • 13.30    Ends

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Annual Golf Tournament

Our Annual Golf Tournament with The Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region will take place on Thursday 31st August 2023 in Killeen Castle Golf Resort.

Limited to 30 players, this is a members only event. A booking fee of €60 per player applies.

Tee-off will be from 9.12am with a two course meal afterwards in the club house. The competition is individual based with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. The 1st place golfer will also win the JKC Construction Perpetual Challenge Cup!

Located just 20 mins from Exit 6 on the M50, Killeen Castle Golf Resort is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Host of the Ladies Irish Open 2011-2013 and the 2011 Solheim Cup, this world class golf course is a magnificent test of golf, showcasing modern golfing excellence in terms of design and presentation.

Providing a wonderful test of golf and offering a glorious landscape and idyllic setting, Killeen Castle Golf Resort has been voted the Best Parkland Course in the greater Dublin area. Golfers of all abilities will enjoy this expansive and challenging course.

Email events@concrete.ie to book