2026 Spring Webinar-All About Concrete; April 28th
This spring seminar brings together leading experts in concrete technology and sustainable design for a full day of professional learning, offering 7 PDH. Topics include Air Content in Concrete and What You Need to Know with G. Terry Harris Sr., Recent Changes to Industry Standards to Support Sustainability with Colin L. Lobo, Ph.D., P.E., Impact of Initial Curing of Cylinders on Concrete Strength with Anton Schindler, P.E., Concrete Solutions for Data Centers and Large Projects with Andreas Tselebidis, and Type IL Cement: Recommended Specifications to Ensure a Successful Concrete Project with Ryan Betz. Attendees will gain practical guidance for applying these insights to real-world projects.
The day concludes with a panel discussion featuring all speakers, moderated by Joe Kelley of the Alabama Concrete Industries Association, providing an interactive forum to ask questions, discuss challenges, and share perspectives on advancing performance, resilience, and sustainability in the built environment. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, offering both professional development and opportunities to connect with peers in the industry.
Location: 5000 Grantswood Rd #100, Irondale, AL 35210
Date: April 28, 2026 8:00 AM CDT
7 PDHs
DISCOUNT CODE FOR ACIA MEMBERS: ACIA2026
Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration and Breakfast (Chick-fil-A)
8:30 – 9:30 | Air Content in Concrete and What You Need to KnowG. Terry Harris Sr. – Senior Director, Technical Service & Ductilcrete Slab Systems, Chryso Inc (formerly GCP Applied Technologies, 28 years)
9:45 – 10:45 | Recent Changes to Industry Standards to Support Sustainability Colin L. Lobo, Ph.D., P.E. – Executive Vice President, Engineering Division, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
11:00 – 12:00 | Impact of Initial Curing of Cylinders on Concrete Strength; Anton Schindler, P.E. – AU Director, Highway Research Center & Mountain Spirit Professor
12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 | Concrete Solutions for Data Centers and Large Projects; Andreas Tselebidis – Director, Concrete Solutions & Commercial Development
2:15 – 3:15 | Type IL Cement: Recommended Specifications to Ensure a Successful Concrete Project; Ryan Betz – Buzzi Unicem USA
3:30 – 4:20 | Panel Discussion with All Speakers, Moderated by Joe Kelley, Alabama Concrete Industries Association