SKOKIE, Ill.— The Portland Cement Association (PCA) manual Concrete Floors on Ground is explored in depth during the association’s newest regional seminar:  Troubleshooting Concrete Floors on Ground.

The one-day program, that will be initially offered in the Northwest, will cover the design, construction, and repair of concrete floors on ground for residential, light industrial, commercial, warehouse, and heavy industrial buildings. Emphasis will be on attaining the best possible balance among service requirements, costs, and maintenance.

The course is ideal for concrete contractors, cement suppliers, ready-mix concrete producers, engineers, architects, and specifiers.  Participates discover practical solutions to correcting existing problems and understand poor construction practices lead to concrete defects.
          

Dates:

• September 11 — Boise, Idaho
• September 23 — Seattle, Wash.

Registration: By phone: 847.972.9032; Online: at www.cement.org/learn

Cost: Cost is $245 for PCA members and $295 for non-members. All attendees will receive Concrete Floors on Ground with additional course notes.

The seminar is co-sponsored by the Northwest Cement Producers Group and the Idaho chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.

About PCA
Based in Skokie, Ill., the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs. More information on PCA programs is available at www.cement.org.

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