The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) will host its annual fall convention at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. The meetings will run from Wednesday, Nov. 15, through Friday, Nov. 17. Docks, Locks and Canals is the theme of the convention, as concrete repair specialists and contractors will learn about best practices for repairing structures in harsh settings for concrete, near corrosive elements.
In light of the impact natural disasters have had on major metropolitan areas in the U.S. and abroad, ICRI has invited Lieutenant General Russel Honoré (retired) to be the keynote speaker at the convention. Lt. Gen. Honoré is a decorated 37-year veteran, and was the commander of the Joint Task Force Katrina & Global Preparedness Authority, where he became known as the Category 5 General for his striking leadership style in coordinating military relief efforts in post-hurricane New Orleans.
The ICRI fall convention will also feature 20 presentations given during four half-day technical sessions, with each of the presentations counting towards attendees’ Professional Development Hours (PDH), the continuing education requirement for licensure and certification for contractors and concrete repair specialists. Each attendee is eligible to receive up to 12 PDH credits at this year’s ICRI fall conference.
The Technical Sessions will be highlighted by:
- Damage Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Offshore Structures with Peter Feenstra of Exponent Inc.
- Condition Inspection of Marine Structures with Julie Galbraith of Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
- Back to the Beginning: Natural Cement Use in Historic Canal Restoration with Michael Edison of Edison Coatings Inc.
- Solutions for the Repair and Protection of Marine Structures with Hazem Jadallah of BASF.
- Prevention and Repair of Problems Related to Corrosion in Marine Environments with Kevin Yuers of Kryton International Inc.
- Procurement Methods for Sustainable Repairs with Leo Whiteley of Walker Consultants.
“People depend on concrete repair more than they know, and the work of the repair industry is crucial to the safety and prosperity of people, businesses and communities large and small. ICRI is committed to this responsibility and has worked to put on an informative conference,” says Brian Daley, president of ICRI. “New Orleans will be the perfect setting for our members and guests to see the impact our work can have on restoring the infrastructure of a major city.”
For more information, visit the ICRI Fall Convention webpage.