Conference Sessions

Located in Pegasus Rooms A, B, C and D
Registration Required

The Conference Sessions cover a variety of in-depth industry topics, with the opportunity to engage directly with professionals in the field. Sessions cover everything from business tips for contractors to keeping your structure watertight. When registering for CCE as an attendee, you’ll also have the opportunity to add on your preferred Conference Sessions for an additional fee.

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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

9:30 am

What Contractors Neeed to Know About 2024 Edition of CSA A23.1

Join us for a presentation on the new 2024 edition requirements in Canada’s mandatory Concrete Standard CSA A23.1/.2 “Concrete materials & methods of concrete construction”.... Read more
Geoff R. Kinney, President, Concrete Floor Construction Association
Geoff R. Kinney
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
Concrete Floor Construction Association
9:45 am

Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of More Sustainable Concretes

While standards specifications and codes are often seen as barriers to adoption of more sustainable concretes, many of the levers for improving sustainability are already... Read more
R. Douglas Hooton, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Civil & Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto
R. Douglas Hooton
50 minutes
Room B
$50 plus hst
American Concrete Institute
10:00 am

The Value of Membership in a Trade Association

Trade associations like The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association can be ideal for highly specialized skilled trades. The member companies form a true voice for... Read more
Mike Orzechowski, PE, Engineering Manager – Equipment at DITEQ Corp., Immediate Past President of CSDA, Chairman of the CSDA Standards and Specifications Committee
Mike Orzechowski, PE
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association
10:15 am

What is “Good Culture” Anyways?

This session challenges outdated workplace culture, showing why it's no longer an afterthought. Jonathan explores the evolving power of presence and how to attract, retain,... Read more
Jonathan Cinelli, 309A, PMP, ACC, Educator and Coach, People First Leadership
Jonathan Cinelli, 309A, PMP, ACC
50 minutes
Room D
$50 plus hst
People First Leadership
10:45 am

Maximizing Lifecycle Expectations with Protective and Secondary Containment Linings on Concrete Surfaces

This session will present the current protective lining technology used for lining concrete tanks and reservoirs in water storage, wastewater treatment, sewer collection, food and... Read more
Murray Heywood, Principal Consultant, Corrosion Probe Inc (CPI)
Murray Heywood
Dave Walker, Coatings Consultant, Tnemec
Dave Walker
Yanick Croteau, Project Development Manager, Sherwin Williams
Yanick Croteau
Eric Zimmerman, National Business Development Manager, Carboline
Eric Zimmerman
Kevin Morris, Director, Strategic Segments and Business Development, PPG
Kevin Morris
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
LiUNA
11:00 am

Fiber Reinforced Concrete: History, Design Tools and Successful Applications of FRC

A follow up to the 2024 presentation on Fiber Reinforced Concrete, this program will update the attendees on new applications and use of FRC, beneficial... Read more
Michael Mahoney, P.Eng. FACI, National Business Development Manager, Euclid Chemical & Past President, Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association
Michael Mahoney, P.Eng. FACI
50 minutes
Room B
$50 plus hst
Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association
12:00 pm

The Ultimate ROI – Employee Focused Growth Strategies

In today’s competitive labor markets, focusing on employee experience is the key to hiring and retaining employees. Hiring in the construction industry has never been... Read more
Josh Ruiters, Sales and Project Manager, Hi-Tech Concrete Cutting and Coring Inc.
Josh Ruiters
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association
12:15 pm

Exploring Tilt-Up

Tilt-up construction, renowned globally for its efficiency in building large-scale structures, boasts a rich history deeply embedded in serious architectural practice. This presentation delves into... Read more
Mitch Bloomquist, Executive Director, Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Mitch Bloomquist
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
Tilt-Up Concrete Association
12:45 pm

Motivating Concrete Producers and Specifiers to buy into Type III EPD

As highlighted at the Concrete BC 2024 Convention and AGM, Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs, are becoming an increasingly important form of documentation for concrete... Read more
Shane Mulligan, Chair, Environment & Climate Change
Shane Mulligan
Jason Saunderson, Executive Director, Concrete BC
Jason Saunderson
50 minutes
Room D
$50 plus hst
Concrete Association of BC
1:15 pm

Advancing Beyond Net-Zero Construction with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)

The Wellington East Business Centre represents Canada’s largest office building to pursue beyond net-zero standards. This four-story commercial structure integrates solar energy capture and advanced... Read more
Alen Keri, Director of Technical Services, Concrete Ontario
Alen Keri
Eric Lemaire, Canadian Commercial Development Manager, Tremco Canada Division, RPM Canada
Eric Lemaire
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
Concrete Ontario
1:45 pm

Selecting The Correct Floor Coating and General Concrete Coating to Maximize Durability

This session will present the best practices for selecting floor coating options for industrial, commercial and institutional floor applications, including the functional and aesthetic characteristics... Read more
Murray Heywood, Principal Consultant, Corrosion Probe Inc (CPI)
Murray Heywood
Dave Walker, Coatings Consultant, Tnemec
Dave Walker
Dave Smith, Flooring Technical Representative, Sherwin Williams
Dave Smith
Eric Zimmerman, National Business Development Manager, Carboline
Eric Zimmerman
Kevin Morris, Director, Strategic Segments and Business Development, PPG
Kevin Morris
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
LiUNA
2:00 pm

Understanding the Concrete Pump Landscape in Ontario

Communicating the available materials and resources to ensure employer responsibilities are met. Understanding the applicable legislation and available resources that apply to concrete pumpers in... Read more
Ryan Wilbee, Health and Safety Manager, Wuis Group of Companies
Ryan Wilbee
Craig Agar, V.P. of Operations, Pumpcrete Corp
Craig Agar
50 minutes
Room D
$50 plus hst
Concrete Pumping Association of Ontario
2:30 pm

Women in Concrete: Building Futures and Breaking Barriers

Join the ACI Ontario Chapter in a panel discussion with accomplished women and allies who will share their passion and experiences that have made them extraordinary leaders. The discussion will summarize... Read more
Andrea Boddy, Panel Moderator, Andrea Boddy Consulting
Andrea Boddy
Maria Camila Castro Garrido, Building and Material Sciences Specialist, EllisDon
Maria Camila Castro Garrido
Stacia Van Zetten, CSO + Co Founder, EXACT Technology
Stacia Van Zetten
David Kelly, President, Innocon
David Kelly
Manisha Nijhawan, Supervisor of Laboratories and Quality Control, Dufferin Concrete
Manisha Nijhawan
Tiffany Ongtenco, General Manager, Northfleet Group Inc.
Tiffany Ongtenco
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
American Concrete Institute - Ontario Chapter
3:00 pm

ICFMA Part 9 Prescriptive Design Manual for Residential ICF Construction in Canada

This session will cover designing ICF Homes to the latest Canadian Codes and Standards in the following areas: ICFMA Design Manual Applications Design Parameters Accommodating... Read more
James Robinson, Senior Technical Trainer, Tremco Canada
James Robinson
Robert Sculthorpe, P.Eng., LEED AP, Technical Specialist, ICFMA
Robert Sculthorpe, P.Eng., LEED AP
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturing Association

Thursday Feb 13, 2025

9:30 am

Impact of Recent/Upcoming Updates to Codes and Standards in the Rebar Industry

Join us for an overview of recent and upcoming updates to the 2024 CSA Code, OPSS 905 and other relevant standards/codes in relation to the... Read more
Edward Wilczynski, General Manager – Canada and Northeast, HRC - Headed Reinforcement Corporation
Edward Wilczynski
Rick Dozzi, VP of Engineering, Canadian BBR Inc.
Rick Dozzi
Nathan Buccella, Post Tensioning Engineer, Canadian BBR Inc.
Nathan Buccella
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
RSIC – Reinforcing Steel Institute of Canada
9:45 am

How to Master a Safer and More Successful Pour with a Pump

To ensure a safer and more successful pour when using a concrete pump on the job, determined collaboration from the entire team is essential. In... Read more
Gary Brown, Director of Business Development – RL McCoy, Inc., Past President ACPA
Gary Brown
50 minutes
Room B
$50 plus hst
American Concrete Pumping Association
10:00 am

Design Long-Term Protection for Structural Rehabilitation

As the popularity of corrosion protection for reinforced repair increases, designing long-term protection for structural rehabilitation has becoming more and more important for design engineers... Read more
Liao Haixue, P.E., P.Eng., CP Specialist, Vector Corrosion Technologies
Liao Haixue, P.E., P.Eng.
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
Canada Structural Engineers Association
10:45 am

The Future of Concrete is Education!

What is the main challenge for the concrete industry? Is it carboneutrality? Material innovation? Or other fancy topic? Or it is just our workforce? For... Read more
Luc Bédard, ing., M.Ing., M.B.A., directeur général, Association béton Québec
Luc Bédard, ing., M.Ing., M.B.A.
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
Association béton Québec
11:00 am

Are You Ready For The Next Round?

In the ever-evolving construction industry, each new challenge is like stepping into a fresh round. How agile is your business in facing what’s next? This... Read more
Jeff MacIntyre, President, Grand Valley Construction Association
Jeff MacIntyre
Mandy Bujold, Manager of Industry and Community Partnerships, Grand Valley Construction Association
Mandy Bujold
50 minutes
Room B
$50 plus hst
Grand Valley Construction Association
11:15 am

The Silica Control Tool: A free online tool to protect lung health

Construction workers and employers in British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick can access a free online resource to help protect workers from inhaling airborne silica... Read more
Melanie Gorman Ng, Health and Exposure Scientist, BC Construction Safety Alliance
Melanie Gorman Ng
Meghan Friesen, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
Meghan Friesen
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
BC Construction Safety Alliance & Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc.
12:00 pm

Concrete Durability 101: Essentials for Long Lasting Structures

Concrete durability is essential for constructing structures that withstand the challenges of real-world conditions, reducing maintenance costs, and extending service life. This presentation introduces the... Read more
Ted Moffatt, Ph.D., P.Eng, Senior Materials Engineer – Concrete Technology, Harbourside Engineering Group
Ted Moffatt, Ph.D., P.Eng
50 minutes
Room A
$50 plus hst
American Concrete Institute - Atlantic Chapter
12:15 pm

The Industrial Revolution of Embodied Carbon

The Cement Association of Canada will provide an educational session on the fundamentals of embodied carbon in cement, concrete, masonry, and precast concrete. Attendees will... Read more
Rob Cooney, Vice President Construction innovation, Cement Association of Canada
Rob Cooney
50 minutes
Room B
$50 plus hst
Cement Association of Canada
12:30 pm

The Construction Act 2.0: What’s just around the corner?

This session will cover the latest changes being made to Ontario’s Construction Act to improve how the system works on construction projects. Learn how the... Read more
Glenn Ackerley, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Glenn Ackerley
50 minutes
Room C
$50 plus hst
Toronto Construction Association