Formation Workshop #2
October 31, 2023 @ 9:00am - 12:00 noon (@ ACI Convention in Boston)The Westin Boston Seaport District | Room: Commonwealth Ballroom C
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
- Learn about this new Center of Excellence being created to focus energy toward preserving and extending the service life of concrete structures
- Learn how this new organization will support the work of other industry organizations, including ICRI, PTI, SWRI, SEA, APT, ASCE, and others within the US and internationally
- Learn how to participate and contribute to this Center of Excellence
AGENDA
Introductions
Vision
- Discussion of long-term objective of P+EX Center of Excellence
STRATEGIES
- Drive awareness, education, technology, and action – what does this mean and how do we do it?
- Facilitate other organizations and individuals to achieve our mission
Structure
- Center of Excellence with support from ACI
- Broad engagement and involvement of industry, academia, institutions, organizations, and independent individuals
- Plan to have bi-annual workshops to facilitate input from individuals and organizations, communication, engagement, and dissemination of information to advance our goals and priorities
- Funded by industry partners, individuals and organizations who wish to support this initiative
- Development of P+EX website
Discussion and Planning
- Open discussion – we want your ideas and input
Next Steps
- Document action items
- Board approval of Center of Excellence