WHY YOU & YOUR EMPLOYEES SHOULD ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

Several important material standards and guidelines for concrete structures have recently been revised in New Zealand.

This materials seminar reviews reinforcing steel and concrete production developments that affect the strength and durability of concrete structures.

The growing importance of durability and the sustainable use of materials in construction are also covered.

This information is directly relevant to construction professionals, and it is therefore important that they are familiar with the latest developments.

THIS SEMINAR WILL COVER
Revisions of AS/NZS 4671 Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete, NZS 3104 Specification for Concrete Production and Concrete NZ's TR3 Alkali Silica Reaction: Minimising the Risk of Damage to Concrete, together with an update on sustainable concrete using Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs).

OTHER BENEFITS

• Comprehensive resource through the seminar notes
• Knowledgeable experienced speakers with good platform skills
• The opportunity to network with industry peers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Designers, Specifiers, Consulting Engineers, Building Certifiers, Local Authorities, Graduate Engineers, Contractors and Concrete Material Suppliers.

INVESTMENT DETAILS

• CNZ-LS Members - $360 (GST exclusive) per person
• Non CNZ-LS members - $460 (GST exclusive) per person (includes complimentary CNZ-LS membership until 30 June 2022)

SEMINAR FEES INCLUDE

• Tea and coffee on arrival
• Afternoon tea
• Comprehensive seminar notes

PROGRAMME

12:30 – 1:00 pm Registration

Session 1 | 1.00- 1.45 pm
AS/NZS 4671 Revision of Reinforcing Steel Standard - Dene Cook
A revised version of AS/NZS 4671 Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete was published in December 2019. Important revisions include developments for ductile steel mesh, weldability of steels and other recent material changes.

Session 2 | 1.45 - 2.30 pm
NZS 3104 Revision of Concrete Production Standard - James Mackechnie
The revised version of NZS 3104 Specification for Concrete Production was published in April 2021. Principal changes include evaluating strength results, tightening technical control and updating content to allow for new materials and technologies.

2.45 – 3.15 pm Afternoon Tea

Session 3 | 3.15 – 4.00 pm
Revision of Alkali Silica Reaction Guidelines TR3 - Dene Cook
This document provides guidance on design measures to mitigate the risk of ASR-related damage in concrete. Changes to TR3 include raising the concrete alkali prescriptive limits for normal concrete, updating material and testing methods and modernising to reflect international best practice.

Session 4 | 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Sustainable Concrete Using SCMs - James Mackechnie
Latest research on sustainable concrete is presented from the University of Canterbury on utilising supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Findings cover sustainability potential, controlling fresh properties, strength development and durability performance.

SPEAKERS PROFILES

Dr James Mackechnie - Courtesy of Concrete NZ
James Mackechnie is the Education, Training and Research Manager at Concrete NZ. He has 35 years experience in research, design, construction and supply of concrete. He is also an adjunct researcher at the University of Canterbury with a research interest in sustainability and concrete durability

Dene Cook - Courtesy of Firth Industries
Dene Cook is the Division Technical Manager at Firth Industries. Dene is a Fellow of Engineers NZ being recognised for his contribution to NZ Standards development. He served on the committees for AS/NZS 4671, NZS 3104 amendments and the Concrete NZ working group for the revision of TR3. Dene is currently Chair of Concrete NZ.

REGISTRATION

Complete and return the registration form and email to concrete@bluepacificevents.com

For all enquiries phone (09) 536 5410.

NOTE: Full payment must be received prior to each seminar.