The Concrete Home Building Council, booth #S12352,  is excited to once again join the 70,000 attendees from around the world at the 2009 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Feb. 2–6.  

The World of Concrete is the construction industry’s largest annual international event for concrete and masonry professionals featuring the newest products, ideas, and technologies.

With the most in depth education in the industry, featuring more than 150 educational sessions, the CHBC is proud to once again support the World of Concrete as a 2009 Education Sponsor. Join the CHBC at one or more of our World of Concrete sessions including:

Residential Concrete Mix Designs, Troubleshooting and Guidelines 
Monday, 2/2/2009 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session # M057
This new seminar covers mix design basics for concrete used in residential foundations, walls, driveways and sidewalks, garage and basement floors. Topics include proportions, aggregate gradations, cement content, water to cement ratio, slump and adjustments, strength, and air entrainment. Learn what’s important and what’s not to the residential concrete contractor. Attendees will receive a pre-construction checklist, ordering tips, placing techniques and tips for evaluating the mix. 

1. Summarize the basic components of the mix design
2. Identify proven techniques for evaluating the mix
3. Discover how to choose the best concrete mix for the job
4. Discuss how to avoid problems with concrete mixes

Best Practices for Concrete Pavers and Segmental Retaining Wall Systems  
Monday, 2/2/2009 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Session #M058
This course gives design professionals and contractors a thorough knowledge of design and construction practices for interlocking concrete pavements and segmental concrete retaining walls, both high-growth and high-value hardscaping systems. Industry guidelines focus on residential construction with some commercial applications. The course provides critical items to execute and check on site for consistent quality control and quality assurance for long-lasting performance. 

1. Discover basic design and construction components of an interlocking concrete pavement and segmental retaining wall project
2. Summarize construction processes including detailing and how to correctly evaluate the work done by the trade contractors
3. Explore how to avoid failures as well as troubleshooting and repairs for continued long-term performance
4. Analyze critical items on recommended on-site check lists

Insulating Concrete Forms Installation
Thursday, 2/5/2009 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session #TH61
ICF session is designed to provide the participant with thorough information and basic skills in the correct construction of walls using insulating concrete forms. Attendees will learn about the materials and products involved, the critical aspects of wall design, assembly and the steps to building walls correctly and efficiently.

1. Summarize the basic skills, materials and products used in insulating concrete forms installation
2. Assess the critical aspects of wall design, assembly and steps for building sustainalbe ICF walls
3. Identify safety issues affected by ICF reinforcement, bracing and scaffolding
4. Troubleshoot installation and repair issues that may arise when building with ICFs

Presented by NAHB's Concrete Home Building Council and Portland Cement Association. Three (3) continuing education hours submitted for AIA/CES (SDLU), PDH and DBPR/CILB No. 0009950.

Registration for WOC 2009 is current open online. For more information about the 2009 World of Concrete event, visit  www.worldofconcrete.com

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