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TRACK SPONSOR - IconX, LLC
Our team has been in the architectural precast / pre-stressed business for over 40 years. During that time we have made insulated wall panels using every system. We understand which designs work and more importantly which do NOT work for various reasons including; design code, production efficiency and engineering requirements.
TRACK SPONSOR - White Cap
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, INC. was founded in 1961 as a materials distributor, serving the highway & heavy and commercial construction industry in the upper Midwest. CMI has sales offices, warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Contractor, public agency and vendor relationships have been developed through CMI's engineering services, large inventories, ""hands on"" field assistance, and diversified manufacturing and fabrication capabilities at all three locations.
TRACK SPONSOR - Kent Companies
We’re called the Leaders in Concrete for a reason. We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers across the country. Our project management approach is fueled by technology. We invest in state-of-the-art tools to deliver the highest level of productivity. We know how to apply innovative formwork methods and pouring sequences to drive the schedule. Our customers turn to us because they know we’ll deliver something more.
Construction Track DETAILS
Siphonic Roof Drainage: The Best VE Option Your Competitor Doesn't Know About
September 27, 2019 from 7:00am to 8:00am Central Time
Marquis Ballroom D
This course teaches the benefits of using siphonic drainage instead of the traditional methods that rely on gravity. Attendees will be able to understand a new method of roof drainage that utilizes smaller diameter pipes running with no pitch – a roof drain that leads to an overall sa...
Dazzling Array of Architectural Treatments Using Formliners and Color Stains
September 28, 2019 from 7:00am to 8:00am Eastern Time
Marquis Ballroom D
The design and construction industries are starting to take notice of the significant benefits realized when one uses tilt-up concrete with formliners and colored stains. Owners and builders are enjoying savings in cost and time, as prefabricated tilt-up panels with architectural finishes can be ...
Lift Day – Time, Money and Life Saving Tips and Tricks
September 28, 2019 from 9:30am to 10:30am Eastern Time
Marquis Ballroom D
We all know that the big day on a tilt-up job is the day that panel lifting commences. It is also one of the most critical events in time where all safety practices and procedures are adhered to in order to assure everyone's well being, and to provide the customer with the confidence in you, a...
Surface Preparation of Tilt-Wall Panels Prior to Coating
September 28, 2019 from 10:30am to 11:30am Eastern Time
Marquis Ballroom D
Because of the casting and erection process of tilt-up construction, surface irregularities and aesthetic imperfections in the exposed surfaces are common. These conditions include spalls, gouges, cracks, dents, chips, bug holes and honeycombs. Such imperfections may occur on exterior or interior...
Case Study: Exploring a Historic Native Vernacular with Tilt-Up
September 28, 2019 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Central Time
Marquis Ballroom D
Jerry Greer, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C
Designed to meet a longstanding commitment by a Community College built on Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community land, the design of the Scottsdale Community College Business School and Indigenous Cultural Center utilized saguaro ribs imbedded into tilt panels to create not only a defining ...
Taking Control of Your Construction Schedule - Achieving Concrete Strength When You Want It
September 28, 2019 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Eastern Time
Marquis Ballroom D
This presentation will cover the various strategies for developing concrete mixtures that can achieve required compressive strengths within 4-72 hours. We will discuss the optimal integration of mixture proportioning and chemical admixture technology to best satisfy all of the project demand...
Simplifying Tilt-Up Construction: The Facts About Welded Wire Reinforcement
September 28, 2019 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Central Time
Marquis Ballroom D
This presentation will explore the value of using welded wire reinforcement in tilt-up construction. Participants will learn the differences and similarities between conventional rebar and welded wire reinforcement. They will learn how welded wire reinforcement solves the time, quality and cost p...
Embedded Thin Brick Veneer Design for Tilt-Up Panels
September 28, 2019 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm Central Time
Marquis Ballroom D
This seminar will present a general introduction to thin brick veneer and the tilt-up process, including a brief history with successful installation examples. We will explain the product and its code compliance (based on tilt-up standards), compatible formliners, and design capabilities with thi...
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