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Sessions and Events Schedule is coming soon. All sessions and events take place in Eastern Standard Time (EST UTC-5). Please note, Daylight Savings Time ends on November 3, 2024.
All events take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

On-demand sessions will be available for viewing in the convention platform/event app under "On-Demand Content" within 24-48 hours of the session premiere. Please note, on-demand sessions are not available for CEU credit. *Denotes on-demand content.

Destiny of Concrete - Rules and Regulations

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Grand BR Salon B

Overview of the evolution of an idea into a rule or regulation with discussions focused on the model code development process in the United States, including code change proposals being considered for the 2027 International Code Council model codes; development of regulations in state and local codes and government agencies; and the role of standards, new venues for referencing standards, and need for local engagement. Design Professionals, Contractors, Producers, Chapter Leadership, Students, and Educators.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Understand the development processes for rules and regulations with an emphasis on building codes;
(2) Discover key concepts being proposed for the 2027 International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association model building codes;
(3) Recognize the expanding scopes of codes and standards and new venues for outreach and advocacy;
(4) Identify resources and opportunities to advocate for the proper advancement of concrete technology and to control your business’s destiny.

Evolution of an Idea to a Regulation

Presented By: David Tepke
Affiliation: SKA CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN
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Model Codes: Proposals for the 2027 I-Codes

Presented By: Shamim Rashid-Sumar
Affiliation: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
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Code Adoption and References

Presented By: Kerry Sutton
Affiliation: ACI
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New Standards and Venues

Presented By: Stephen Szoke
Affiliation: American Concrete Institute
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