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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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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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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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

Venue: Online Event

Hot weather conditions are usually caused by a combination of factors including high ambient temperature, high solar radiation, low relative humidity and high wind velocity. While prolonged high ambient temperatures are not common in Ireland, ambient temperatures of 20°C and above, together with low humidity and drying winds present a high risk to long term concrete quality.

As these conditions can impact both fresh and hardened concrete, precautions are necessary to ensure that concrete performance is not unduly affected. In this seminar we will provide practical information for the successful planning and placing of concrete during the summer months.

This seminar will be of intertest to Main Contractors, Consulting Engineers, Local Authority Engineers, Specialist Sub-Contractors, Site Supervisory Personnel and Producers.

Fee:  ICS Member: €65, Non-member: €95

Programme: 

• 10.00  Welcome
• 10.05  Introduction and General Overview | Robert Laird, ESB
• 10.25  Design Options for Hot Weather Concreting | Colin Heffernan, Roadstone
• 10.55  Site Practice: Planning, Placing, and Curing | Brendan Dunne, PJ Hegarty & Sons
• 11.25  Break
• 11.35  Health and Safety Considerations in Hot Weather | Michael Kavanagh, Collen Construction
• 12.00  Sampling and Testing | Deborah Adair, Mattest
• 12.30  Questions and Answers
• 13.00  Ends

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Introduction

The fastest route to reduce CO₂ emissions from cement and concrete is either to replace the clinker in cement, or cement in concrete, with a supplementary cementitious material (SCM). The SCM which is sufficiently abundant to serve the industry world-wide is clay.  This talk goes through all aspects of calcined clay as an SCM; what it is, how it is produced, how does it react with cement as well as what the benefits are when using it in concrete in terms of strength development and durability. The challenges and potential benefits of extremely high calcined clay loadings are also addressed.

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

Prof, Dr Harald Justnes is Chief Scientist at SINTEF Community, Department of Architecture, Building Materials and Structures, Norway. He is also Adjunct Professor in “Cement and Concrete Chemistry” at Institute of Materials Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His field of interest covers the chemistry of cement, concrete, admixtures and additives (including polymers) from production, through reactivity, to durability. Prof Dr Justnes has more than 370 papers in journals and conference proceedings.

Programme

5.45pm: Registration, Tea/Coffee

6.15pm: Calcined Clay as a Secondary Cementitious Material

7.00pm: Q&A

7.15pm: Event Ends

7.30pm: Group Dinner*

ICT Joint Seminar 2023_Clacined Clay* If you wish to avail of the opportunity to talk further over dinner, please include this on your registration email so a place can be reserved for you. Please note that there will be a charge for dinner.

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We are delighted to announce that the Irish Concrete Society 40^th Awards Evening and Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, 25th of March in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4.

The black-tie evening 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, the Sculpture Award, and the 10^th International Award.

With more than 300 guests expected to attend, it promises to be a most enjoyable social event especially as this year marks both our 40^th Annual Awards and the 50^th Anniversary of the Society.

For further information on purchasing tickets and sponsorship packages, please contact office@concrete.ie

The negative effects of placing concrete in cold weather are well established. Concrete can be damaged to such an extent that it is unfit for use, has lower strength development or reduced durability. Therefore, it is important that precautions are taken to ensure that the performance of the Concrete is not unduly affected.

In this seminar we will deal with the practical aspects of successfully placing concrete during cold weather. We will also look at the damage caused by freezing temperatures to fresh concrete.

Fee:  ICS / Concrete Society NI Region Member: €65, Non-member: €95

Programme: 

• 10.00 Welcome
• 10.05 Introduction and General Overview | Robert Laird, ESB
• 10.35 Design Options for Cold Weather Concreting | Vincent Anderson, MTS Ltd.
• 11.05 Site Practice: Planning Placing, and Curing | Oisín Ó Maoláin, John Sisk & Son
• 11.45 Break
• 11.55 Sampling and Testing | Gordon Ellis, Mattest
• 12.15 Health and Safety Considerations in Cold Weather | Shane McDonnell, PJ Hegarty & Sons
• 12.45 Q&A
• 13.00 Ends

To book, email events@concrete.ie 

Venue: Online Event

Screeds can often be viewed as non-structural, straightforward elements which do not require consideration, leading to avoidable problems.

There are a variety of screed materials now available that require very specific types of installation. A lack of knowledge by professionals can lead to issues such as: screeds being specified that are not adequate for the intended use, inappropriate or inadequate installation, or systems that cannot be installed in the required time.

Delivered by experienced industry professionals, this seminar provides guidance on important design and specification considerations, in addition to installation best practice, and finishes.

This seminar is an essential update for all those who design, specify, install or supply quality floors in Ireland.

Fee:  ICS Member: €60, Non-member: €90

Programme: 

10.00    Welcome and Introduction

10.05    Specifications and Codes of Practice |Thomas Holden, Roadstone

10.45    Screed Types and Application | Padraic McGrath, McGraths Cong

11.20 Break

11.30 Installation | Paul Cahalan, Premier Floor Screeds

12.00 Follow-on Products and Finishes | Paul Cronin, Ardex

12.45 Q&A

13.00 Ends

To book, email events@concrete.ie 

We are delighted to announce the return of the annual meeting of members and their partners with our colleagues in the Northern Ireland Region of The Concrete Society.

Hosted by the Irish Concrete Society, the event will be based at the Ferrycarrig Hotel, and include a technical visit to the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, the world’s longest post-tensioned, all concrete extradosed spans.

For further information and registration details are available here

Please note, this event is open to Irish Concrete Society and Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region members only.