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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.concretesask.org///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260604T030436UTC-86522gWJ3Z@https://www.concretesask.org/ DTSTAMP:20260604T030436Z DESCRIPTION:Concrete Sask Lunch & Learn November 19th 202411:00am – 2:00pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel\, 2815 Lorne Avenue\, Saskatoon\nCost: $35. 00 + GST *includes lunch\nPart 1 of the Lunch & Learn PresentationConcrete Materials for use in Structural Concrete Design\nConcrete is a complex ma terial and specifying and selecting concrete for any job is a process requ iring foresight and collaboration to achieve success.\nIn this presentatio n we will review the fundamentals of concrete as a material with an emphas is on understanding how this impacts all levels of stakeholders on a proje ct. We will discuss the typical methods of specifying concrete and how to use the national standard to simplify the specifications for structural de sign. The presentation will provide an overview of some common challenges and potential solutions encountered in projects related to constructabilit y. The presentation will also address some trends in the industry and sugg est solutions that can be found through collaboration. Attendees should le ave this presentation with a better understanding of how the raw materials \, design specifications\, and construction practices are related and how all stakeholders must work together to achieve success.\nSpeaker Bio\nRobe rt C. Johnson MASc.\, P.Eng.\, is a Construction Materials Engineer with T hurber Engineering. He completed his Undergraduate and Masters degrees at Toronto Metropolitan University with specialization in concrete materials. \nMr. Johnson has a strong Concrete Materials skillset coming from nearly 15 years of specialized experience in the Ready-Mix Concrete and Consultin g Industries. He joined Thurber Engineering’s Calgary office in 2012 befor e joining Lafarge as Quality Manager for the Edmonton Ready-mix Operations in 2013. He rejoined Thurber in 2020 and continues his technical developm ent in the consulting industry. He is a registered professional engineer i n Alberta and Saskatchewan and is the Chair of the Concrete Alberta techni cal committee and a voting member of the CSA A23.1/2 technical committee. He also regularly provides industry-based presentations and guest lectures to Civil Engineering courses and organizations such as ACI Alberta Chapte r\, the University of Alberta\, the University of Saskatchewan\, and the G NCTR.\nPart 2 of the Lunch & Learn PresentationNet Zero Cement and Evolvin g Specifications\nSpeaker Bio:\nMatt Walker has worked at Heidelberg Mater ials for 18 years. He has experience with Concrete and Cement and Suppleme ntary cementing materials\, in Alberta\, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. His cu rrent role is Cement Sales Manager for Manitoba and Saskatchewan\, support ing and supplying the Ready-Mix Concrete\, Precast\, Mining\, and road-bui lding sectors. He is an active participant in many associations\, having s erved as a director with Concrete Alberta\, Concrete Saskatchewan\, and Sa skatchewan Construction Association\, and is currently the Secretary & Tre asurer of Concrete Manitoba. Heidelberg Materials is leading the way to Ne t Zero Building Materials\, and Matt looks to help prepare the marketplace to adopt low-carbon solutions.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND TO LEARN MORE \n  https://www.concretesask.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/event/18-c oncrete-sask-lunch-learn DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119 LOCATION:Saskatoon (601 Spadina Cres E\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 3G8 ) SUMMARY:Concrete Sask Lunch & Learn URL:https://www.concretesask.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/event/18-co ncrete-sask-lunch-learn END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR