Our bespoke technical seminars deal with real challenges faced by practitioners. Topics are informed by our members and delivered by experienced professionals from industry.

We aim to provide our delegates with the content that is highly technical, relevant and interesting. Over the course of the membership year our topics attempt to maintain interest to all sectors of the construction industry. With major themes relevant to Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors and Producers.

Typically run over half a day our events include opportunities to network and engage in Q&A and discussion.

Next Technical Seminar

Date: 27th November 2024 | Venue: Online

The negative effects of placing concrete in colder 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, our highly experienced industry professionals will discuss the practical aspects of successfully placing concrete during cold weather. We will also look at the damage caused by freezing temperatures to fresh concrete.

This seminar will be of interest to all those involved in the planning and supervision of concrete construction. Main Contractors, Specialist Sub-Contractors, Site Supervisory Personnel, Local Authority Engineers, Consulting Engineers and Ready-mixed Concrete Producers will all benefit from attending.

Programme:

10:00 Welcome
10:05 Introduction and General Overview | TBC
10:35 Design Options for Cold Weather Concreting | Colin Heffernan, Roadstone
11:05 Site Practice: Planning, Placing and Curing | Raymond Fee, John Sisk & Son
11:45 Break
12.55 Sampling and Testing |Neil Cooke, Mattest
12:15 Health and Safety Considerations in Cold Weather | Shane McDonnell, PJ Hegarty & Sons
12:45 Questions and Answers
13:00 Ends