Education Schedule

Behind every Canadian landmark lies a story of innovation, collaboration, and concrete strength. This seminar takes you on a journey through Canada’s most celebrated projects,... Read more

Join in for a lively panel discussion focusing on innovation and the future of safe worker access at height. The last several years have seen... Read more

Cold weather concreting introduces unique risks from retarded setting times to potential strength loss that demand strict adherence to national and international standards. This presentation... Read more

Prefabricated (prefab) precast construction can help address the housing crisis by significantly reducing build times —often by 20-50% — which accelerates the supply of new... Read more

Leveraging low-carbon solutions, EPDs, and innovation to win projects and build lasting value. Discover how sustainability is reshaping the concrete industry — from low-carbon solutions... Read more

This session will showcase how large-scale infrastructure projects can benefit from integrated civil and building engineering strategies. Through real examples, presenters will highlight innovative construction... Read more

Concrete secondary containment systems play a vital role in protecting infrastructure from chemical attack and environmental wear. This presentation highlights key design strategies, material selection,... Read more

It’s always a dilemma between the environment protection, socials measures and economic performance. But, how new technologies breakthrough and political movements can impact concrete industry?... Read more

This presentation offers a comprehensive, scientifically backed approach to extending the service life of concrete infrastructure by evaluating degradation mechanisms—including corrosion and alkali-silica reaction—and optimizing... Read more

During prestress release, cracks often develop in the web regions of pre-tensioned concrete girder ends due to spalling forces generated as prestressing is transferred to... Read more

A brief introduction to shotcrete history, processes, materials, equipment, placement and testing. Also cover the new ACI 318-19 Code provisions that address shotcrete placement for... Read more

A condensed version of the Networking Workshop which is normally conducted four times a year for members of the Toronto Construction Association. This workshop is... Read more

As part of the Ontario Government’s Skills Development Fund, Concrete Ontario has received funding to create standardized training materials for Professional Ready-Mixed Drivers (PRDs) across... Read more

Discover how drone and reality capture technology is transforming construction workflows—from site documentation and progress tracking to thermal inspections. This session explores practical applications of... Read more

This presentation introduces common concrete durability issues and demonstrates field techniques, including non-destructive testing and coring. Attendees will be introduced to various tools used in... Read more

This event will be an introduction to Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Attendees can expect to receive information ranging from ICF history, ICF manufacturing, how ICF’s... Read more

Peter will take you through the 4 business planning strategies to help you prepare for the ultimate decision of selling your business. Read more

The concrete sector is at the center of one of today’s most urgent transitions: reducing embodied carbon while ensuring resilient, domestic supply of critical building... Read more

Before you can properly develop plans or specifications for the rehabilitation of concrete surfaces it is imperative to understand any underlying issues in the concrete... Read more

The concrete industry takes an active role in collaborating with all levels of government in the development of low carbon concrete policies, making efforts to... Read more

In this session you'll learn the three keywords that build trust among leaders and how to differentiate between connection and correction. Leaning into a PEOPLE... Read more

Please join us for a presentation on interior slab on ground concrete floors including best practices to prevent common problems and build success. Read more

A case study approach to anchorage applications across North America that had design considerations outside of published codes/standards.  Applications include non-standard base materials, base material... Read more

The Ultimate Employee Recruitment and Retention Workshop: Unlock the complete roadmap to mastering modern recruitment. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter refining your craft or a... Read more

A follow up to the 2025 presentation on Fiber Reinforced Concrete, this program from the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association will update the attendees on the... Read more

The importance of proper concrete field testing cannot be overstated. Every step, from sampling and testing to handling and caring for the cylinders plays a... Read more

Full and complete rehabilitation of a concrete water or wastewater treatment asset always includes resurfacing the concrete structure to restore structural integrity, specified design thickness,... Read more

The construction industry continues to face persistent challenges, including inefficiency, high costs, and uncertainty. As construction markets evolve and policymakers increasingly promote modular building solutions,... Read more

As demand grows for stronger, more energy-efficient, and sustainable buildings, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) have proven to be a viable solution beyond single-family homes. This... Read more

Learn practical methods for diagnosing and repairing common masonry issues from a contractor with 30+ years of experience. This session covers repointing mortar joints, replacing... Read more

Discover the Power of Tilt-Up Construction! Join Tilt Wall Ontario’s industry experts for an engaging session that takes you from design and procurement all the... Read more

Sanitary sewer collection systems form the backbone of urban infrastructure, managing wastewater from homes, businesses, and industries. Significant issues can ensue when stormwater and groundwater... Read more

In Edmonton, Alberta, Heidelberg Materials has completed the front-end engineering and design (FEED) study as part of the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage... Read more