AMES, Iowa –Emerging Trends and Innovations in Concrete is the theme of this year’s annual Iowa Better Concrete Conference Nov. 3 in the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Keynote speaker Amy Reineke Trygestad, Central United States Regional Structural Engineer for Buildings and Special Structures, will cover low and mid-rise concrete construction to translucent concrete technology in her opening address.

The day-long program includes sessions on waterproof and pervious concrete applications and lightweight insulating forming systems for tilt-up and conventional ICF buildings. A panel of contractors and inspectors will discuss design and construction challenges to achieve the required results. Dale McKinney of InVision Architecture will moderate the discussion.

The conference is designed for architects, engineers, builders, developers, state and local officials, and general and sub-contractors. Excellence in Concrete awards will be presented during the noon luncheon. Projects submitted by Iowa contractors, designers, owners and ready-mix concrete producers will be recognized as the “best of the best” in 13 categories.

The conference is sponsored in part by Iowa State University Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Extension. It begins at 8:15 a.m. and concludes at 4:15 p.m. To register online or for more information, go to http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/betterconcrete/home.html.

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