SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitors
8:30 – 10:00 AM: Sam Keske, PhD, PE – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.: Rehabilitation of the Barbour’s Cut Terminal at Port Houston
10:00 – 10:30 AM: Break with Exhibitors
10:30 – 11:30 AM: Sam Conley – Dayton Superior Corporation: Rebar Splicing Product Training
This course will show how you can make concrete structures easier to construct, increase worksite production, increase the strength of concrete through joint intersections in the concrete slab, and reduce rebar congestion. Results of this will yield a possibility of thinner concrete structures, reducing carbon footprint of the structure.
11:30 – 12:30 PM: Lunch & Time with Exhibitors
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Anthony Sak, PE – Keller North America, Inc.: Geotechnical Construction Techniques for Structural Rehabilitation
Four geotechnical construction techniques will be described: micropiles, helical piers, and low-mobility (compaction) and polyurethane grouting. Several projects will be presented where individual or several techniques remediated geotechnical challenges to existing structures/facilities.
1:30 – 2:00 PM: Break with Exhibitors
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Keith Howard, CSI, CCPR, LEED AP – Sika: Restoration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete
This program provides architects, engineers, and construction professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, materials, and methods used in the restoration and repair of reinforced concrete structures. Participants will learn how deterioration occurs, how to diagnose damage, and how to specify appropriate repair strategies that ensure structural integrity, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
SPEAKERS
Sam Keske, PhD, PE
Company: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Topic: Rehabilitation of the Barbour’s Cut Terminal at Port Houston
Bio: Sam Keske received his BCE, MS, and PhD in civil engineering from Auburn University, where his research focused on self-consolidating concrete in prestressed bridge applications. He joined the Austin, Texas office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner in 2014, where he is an Associate Principal. Sam is a licensed professional engineer in nine states and serves as Chair of the ACI 345 Bridge Construction and Preservation Committee and the PCI Concrete Materials Technology Committee. His work often involves assessing and rehabilitating existing concrete structures and investigating engineering materials for a wide range of clients including contractors, engineers, and owners.
Sam Conley
Company: Dayton Superior Corporation
Topic: Rebar Splicing Product Training
Bio: Sam Conley is the Technical Sales Representative for Dayton Superior Corp.’s rebar splicing products in its Eastern Region. In his role, Sam is responsible for business development, sales, and customer care. He provides technical and sales support for Dayton Superior’s 7 District Sales Managers in the region. Prior to working for Dayton Superior, Sam worked for 20 years in the rebar fabrication and placing business in New York and Pennsylvania. Based in Syracuse, NY, as General Manager for a mid-sized fabricator, he was responsible for sales and estimating, rebar fabrication, and rebar installation. Cast-in-place concrete projects included industrial, commercial (mid-rise and high-rise), parking garages, post-tensioned slabs, water treatment plants, waste-water treatment plants, wind generator foundations and bridges. Sam also spent 4 years in the Northeast geotechnical market in sales, estimating, and project management of geo-support solutions. He was responsible for estimating projects that included high-strength thread bar, strand anchors, hollow bar micropiles, tie backs, and ground anchors. Sam has been a member of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute for 25 years. He has served on national committees including Rebar Fabrication, Rebar Detailing, Manual of Standard Practice, and Rebar Placing. He is currently a member of the Reinforcement Anchorages & Splices Committee. He was previously a member of the Board of Directors for the ACI - Central New York Chapter and a longtime member of the Syracuse Builders Exchange Board of Directors and Past President. He was also an employer trustee for the Iron Workers Local 60 Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
Anthony Sak, PE
Company: Keller North America, Inc.
Topic: Geotechnical Construction Techniques for Structural Rehabilitation
Bio: Anthony Sak is a senior engineer for Keller North America, Inc. in Atlanta. With a BS and MS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he has over 30 years of experience in geotechnical consulting and construction practice. He is a licensed engineer in multiple states.
Keith Howard, CSI, CCPR, LEED AP
Company: Sika
Topic: Restoration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete
Bio: Keith is the Senior Sales Representative for Sika’s Buildings and Parking Division in Georgia, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle, bringing 33 years of expertise in the construction industry. As a LEED® Accredited Professional and Certified Construction Products Representative, Keith has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for complex construction challenges. His thought leadership is evidenced by a recent article published in the ICRI Concrete Repair Bulletin on exterior wall coatings, showcasing his deep knowledge of critical building materials. Keith served as a faculty member for the Sika SMART Wall Coating Applicator School, where he educated professionals on best practices in waterproof coating applications. A Past President of the Georgia Chapter of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), he has significantly influenced industry standards and practices. Keith holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and is a former Air Defense Artillery Officer in the US Army, reflecting his leadership and discipline. Outside his professional endeavors, he is a Co-Pitmaster of the acclaimed MasterQue competition BBQ team, demonstrating his passion for precision and excellence in all pursuits.
HOTEL OPTIONS
Hampton Inn – Birmingham/Colonnade
3400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
SpringHill Suites – Birmingham/Colonnade
3950 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
