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