Event Summary
The CIA Concrete Essentials Course is an essential learning module for all engineers, contractors, practitioners and students who are involved in the concrete industry.
The course is aimed at providing the essential basic knowledge that the concrete practitioner will find useful on site. To cover the topics as listed below will make the day very busy but the schedule does allow for networking and discussions around the topics.
The program includes 5 experts with decades of experience working with concrete.
As well as the fantastic learning opportunities, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions and network with presenters over some refreshments at the conclusion of the day.
This event could provide you with valuable points or hours towards your CPD program.
Course Program
|
Time |
Contact Information |
Presenter |
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8.30am – 9.00am |
Welcome |
|
|
9.00am – 9.45am |
Cementitious materials |
Tom Benn |
|
9.45am – 10.30am |
Concrete aggregates |
David Cockburn |
|
10.30am – 10.45am |
Morning Tea |
|
|
10.45am – 11.30am |
Water and Admixtures |
Amanda O’Connor |
|
11.30am – 12.15pm |
Specifying Concrete |
John Nichols |
|
12.15pm – 12.45pm |
Lunch |
|
|
12.45pm – 1.30pm |
Site Inspections |
John Nichols |
|
1.30pm – 2.15pm |
Placing Concrete and Hot Weather concrete |
David Cockburn |
|
2.15pm – 2.30pm |
Afternoon Tea |
|
|
2.30pm – 3.15pm |
Finishing and Curing |
Tom Benn |
|
3.15pm – 4.00pm |
Joints and Crack Control |
David Cockburn |
|
4.00pm – 4.45pm |
Durability requirements |
David Cockburn |
|
4.45pm – 5.30pm |
Close and Networking |
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Presenters
John Nichols, Concrete Institute of Australia
John is a Professional Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the Cement, Concrete, Building and Construction industries. His current role is the Technical and Education Services Manager for the Concrete Institute of Australia and in this role manages the Institute’s contribution to over thirty Australian Standards relating to concrete, supervises the writing of the Institute’s technical publications and manages the Institute’s Education Program.
Dr Tom Benn, University of South Australia
Dr Tom Benn is the current President of the CIA SA/NT Committee. He is Fellow of the Institute of Concrete Technology (UK) and is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Australia, currently supervising research work on recycled fly ash, recycled lead/zinc slag, LC3 cement and the use of iron ore tailings in concrete. He has over 40 years of experience in the cement and concrete industry both in Australia and South Africa and has presented papers at both local and overseas concrete conferences.
David Cockburn, Concrete Engineering Australia
David is a concrete materials and construction consultant with a prior background as a structural design engineer for concrete structures. In addition to structural design experience, David has over 20 years experience in concrete supply, concrete technical management and concrete construction troubleshooting. Since 2019 David has represented HB Concrete in the Darwin region for the technical management of concrete supply.
Amanda O'Connor, Cementaid
With over 20 years in sports development, Amanda has built successful teams, established national pathways, developed policy frameworks, and secured key partnerships through long-term relationships.
Bringing these skills to Cementaid, she contributes to the company's mission of delivering durable infrastructure solutions which underpin the social, economic, environmental and governance outcomes across the entire lifecycle of key assets.
Registration
| $280.00 | CIA Member |
| $199.00 | CIA Young Professional Members or Company Members Under 35s |
| $350.00 | Non Members |
Event Sponsor
The Concrete Essentials Course, is proudly supported by
CIA South Australia would like to thank our Annual Sponsors for their ongoing support.
