If you couldn't make it to the show, or if you couldn't make it to everything at the show, you can still take a look around. This year's World of Masonry/World of Concrete featured online coverage from the show including slideshows, news articles and even special edition newsletters. You can check each and every one of these out below. Enjoy!
Post-WOC Coverage:
- Seizing the Opportunity
2011 World of Concrete attracts crowds worldwide. - 2011 Most Innovative Products Winners Announced
- Seizing The Opportunity: WOC 2011 Starts The Year Off Strong
- Concrete Industry Management Program Raises More Than $500,000 at Sixth Annual Auction
NEWS:
- WICA Woman of Distinction Award Announced at WOC
- ASCC-DCC Awards 2011
- Wacker Neuson's Ride-on TROWEL CHALLENGE Competition Draws Big Crowds at World of Concrete
- Case Launches Triple Threat Rodeo Competition
Video Coverage:
Hoover Dam and Bypass Tour Video
Join the editors of Concrete Construction and The Concrete Producer on this exclusive tour of the Hoover Dam and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Pervious Live!
Alan Sparkman, executive director of the Tennessee Concrete Association, and students from the Concrete Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University, placed three pervious demonstration pads. The first was placed too wet, the second was too dry, and the third was placed just right.
Contractor Clinic: Butterfield Color Inc.
This Contractor Clinic focuses on various methods of creating decorative steps with form liners and stencils. They also touch on the use of integral coloring, color hardeners and overlays with steps, as well as framing cantilevered steps and coloring/texturing existing steps.
The SIA Scaffold Safety Challenge
Steve Smith, president of SIA, speaks to the importance of scaffold safety and how this challenge helps train workers to spot the problems.
Interviews with the Women in Concrete Expert Panel
Talk Personal Success, Industry Infrastructure & Tips for Women in Concrete
Artistry in Concrete: Muud Design
Neil Hughes and Adrian Gascon of Muud Design wanted to create something they had never seen before in concrete. They accomplished this with a design that was inspired by the ruins of the Angkor Wat temple in Angkor, Cambodia. The design involved intricate carvings and dynamic dimensions that give life to the project.
Artistry in Concrete: Robert Chaney
In this segment, Rob Chaney of Antex Western in British Columbia takes recycling to the next level by incorporating what would be discarded computer chips into his work of art.
Concrete Skateboard
Troy Oliver, a Junior at Middle Tennessee State University, explains his plans to create a concrete skateboard.
Artistry Demos: Concrete Mystique Engraving
Rick Lobdell, MFA, of Concrete Mystique Engraving describes how he manipulated color to create his 3D design.
Volumetric Operators Luncheon & Forum: Don MacMaster
Don MacMaster from Alpena Community College, World Center for Concrete Technology, discusses online micro courses developed for volumetric truck operators. The program was introduced at the 2011 WOC Volumetric Operators Luncheon & Forum.
Artistry Tool Demos: Handheld Diamond Polishing
Jon Nasvik explains and demonstrates Handheld Diamond Polishing equipment.
Artistry Demos: 2010 CC Decorative Winners
Concrete Construction's 2010 Decorative Project of the Year Award Winners, Ove and Aleksander Nordstrand of Dekorbetong, Ltd., in Alesand, Norway, describe their artistry demo.
Friday, Jan. 21
TODAY'S EVENTS:
Concrete Construction's Challenge:Pervious Concrete Live!
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
The Concrete Producer's Challenge: John Deere Operator Challenge
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Western Star Serious Trucks Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Silver Lot, next to South Hall
Masonry Construction's Challenge:SIA Scaffolding Safety Challenge
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Hoover Dam Bypass Tour
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Pick-up at Door 9, back of Grand Concourse
Thursday, Jan. 20
World of Concrete Daily Newsletter
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
BREAKING NEWS:
- 2011 CIM auction-Get ready to bid!
- 2011 Woman of Distinction
- Free USG Finance Seminar
- Support the Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship
- 2011 Tilt-Up Achievement Winners
- Hub Acknowledges Vendors
TODAY'S EVENTS:
Concrete Construction's Challenge:Pervious Concrete Live!
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
The Concrete Producer's Challenge: John Deere Operator Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Western Star Serious Trucks Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Silver Lot, next to South Hall
Masonry Construction's Challenge:SIA Scaffolding Safety Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
CIM Auction 2011
Bid Registration: 11 a.m.
Silent Auction: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (N263)
Live Auction: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
North Hall, Room N262
MCAA's Challenges: Fastest Trowel on the Block
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Gold Lot, Front of North Hall
Volumetric Operators Luncheon & Forum
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
South Hall, Room S220
Wednesday, Jan. 19
World of Concrete Daily Newsletter
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
BREAKING NEWS:
- Continuing Education Scholarship
- New Sustainability Award
- 75th Anniversary Diamond Giveaway
- TCA Releases Two Books
- Maxwell Systems Offers Software Clinics
- Housing Solution Delivers Affordability
TODAY'S EVENTS:
Concrete Construction's Challenge:Pervious Concrete Live!
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
The Concrete Producer's Challenge: John Deere Operator Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Western Star Serious Trucks Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Silver Lot, next to South Hall
Masonry Construction's Challenge:SIA Scaffolding Safety Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Toughest Tender Competition
11:30 a.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Spec Mix Bricklayer 500® Competition
12 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Women in Concrete Luncheon & Forum
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
South Hall, Room S219
Presented by Concrete Construction & The Concrete Producer magazines.
New Technologies for Greenhouse Gas & Fuel Economy Regulation Compliance Seminar
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
North Hall, Room N255
Tuesday, Jan. 18
World of Concrete Daily Newsletter
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
- Bridge and Neighboring Hoover Dam Inspire
The editors of The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction tour the Hoover Dam and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Including a slideshow of the finished bypass bridge and iconic dam. - Artistry in Decorative Concrete
- Looking to Export? U.S. Commercial Service
BREAKING NEWS:
- Most Innovative Products: Vote now to win one of three ipads
- Free Step Seminars
- Gomaco Creates 3D Machine Controls Group
- CFA Features "Ask the Contractor"
- Wacker Holds Trowel Challenge
- Try Your Hand at Decorative Engraving
- IGGA Announces New Officers, Board of Directors
- Proprietary Classified Advertising Marketplace
- Bosch PB3605 Giveaway
- ESI Enters Industry
- CC Accepting CC100 Entries
- Research and Development Helps Increase Business
TODAY'S EVENTS:
Concrete Construction's Challenge:Pervious Concrete Live!
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
The Concrete Producer's Challenge: John Deere Operator Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
Western Star Serious Trucks Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Silver Lot, next to South Hall
Masonry Construction's Challenge:SIA Scaffolding Safety Challenge
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gold Lot, front of North Hall
MCAA's Challenges: International Masonry Skills Challenge
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
North Hall, World of Masonry
Concrete Polishing Luncheon & Forum
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
South Hall, Room S219
Presented by Concrete Surfaces Magazine
