WU at World of Concrete
January 19 - 22, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
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Address: Las Vegas Convention Center
World Class Education at the World of Concrete
Watershape University is proud to bring its expert-led education to the World of Concrete Show (WOC), the industry’s only annual international tradeshow dedicated exclusively to the commercial concrete and masonry construction sectors. WOC provides an unparalleled platform for professionals seeking to expand their technical knowledge and elevate their craft. Watershape University’s involvement underscores its commitment to raising industry standards and delivering high-level training to builders, designers, and construction specialists from around the world.
Course Details & Registration Link
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Mon, January 19 - Tues, January 20
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon) | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Tues)
CONSTRUCTION 2711: Essential Major Renovations for Swimming Pools
1.2 IACET CEUs | Duration: 12 hours
As existing pools age and ownership turns over to a new generation, major renovations have become a larger and larger part of the watershape construction market. This in-depth, two-day major renovation design course is formatted with a series of targeted lectures supporting an interactive renovation design project.
Learning outcomes:
- Explore the scope and nuances of major renovation projects.
- Review images that will inspire design and illustrate key concepts.
- Describe the scope of work, design, material selection, structural engineering, mechanical systems, construction considerations and project management.
Instructor: Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
Wednesday, January 21
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION 2241
ASA Quality Shotcrete: Know It When You See It
0.7 IACET CEUs | Duration: 7 hours
Though you may have used shotcrete contractors for years on your projects, do you know what to look for to confirm you’re getting the best quality for your money? Though shotcrete is a placement method for concrete, the process has fundamentally different equipment, material selection, crew responsibilities, application techniques, testing, curing, and protection that need to be considered for producing high-quality and durable shotcrete.
This one-day course provides guidance on 40+ critical elements of shotcrete applications to properly evaluate the overall quality of shotcrete placement. These include an overview on material selections, equipment, placement techniques, finishing, curing, protection, testing, and safety as it relates to the shotcrete process. For shotcrete contractors, this course will help you verify the quality of your work to your general contractors and inspectors.
Take the post-course exam to earn your Certified Watershape Shotcrete Specialist designation.
Presented by the American Shotcrete Association
Registration Fee:
Course only (use code: ASAWE): only $450 before Dec. 12, then $485
Course with exam (use code: ASAWEX): only $680 before Dec. 12, then $715
Thursday, January 22
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Short course) Pool Concrete Defect Identification & Prevention
0.2 IACET CEUs | Duration: 2 hours
Gain practical insight into spotting early signs of concrete failures in pools and learn proven methods to prevent them. This seminar covers common structural and surface defects, their root causes, and best-practice construction and repair techniques to ensure long-lasting, high-quality results.
Instructor: Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
Your instructors.
Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
William Drakeley is an award-winning shotcrete technologist specializing in concrete science and construction, particularly shotcrete applications, techniques and standards, with thirty years (+) experience in shotcrete installation, water feature and geotech design and construction. Services include consultation and review, training and testing and expert testimony.
He's principal and founder of Drakeley Pool Company, a luxury design and build firm based in New England; and, Drakeley Industries, an international consulting firm focusing on shotcrete applications and techniques, notably providing training for the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority underground tunneling projects.
An educator and advocate for high industry standards, Bill has most recently developed and launched Watershape University (WU) with colleague David Peterson, P.E. to provide the highest quality of live instruction of business, design, engineering and construction programs to students of all levels of pool, spa, aquatics and outdoor living sectors. Bill has conducted trainings for the Colorado School of Mines, the American Society of Landscape Architects (CT), World of Concrete, GENESIS3 Aqua Show, NESPA, and others. His technical writings have been widely published in trade magazines and e-publications.
Charles Hanskat, P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE
Charles Hanskat, P.E., is Executive Director and Technical Director for the American Shotcrete Association. He is a licensed professional engineer. Hanskat has been involved in the design, construction, evaluation and repair of environmental concrete, marine, building and shotcrete structures for 40 years.
Charles is an active voting or consulting member of many ACI technical and certification committees. He is a Board member and Chair of ACI’s Strategic Development Council. He was also 2014 President of the American Shotcrete Association. He also chairs ASTM C09.46 Committee on Shotcrete. Hanskat has been active in professional and technical engineering societies. He served as president of Florida Engineering Society (FES) and a national director of NSPE. He is a fellow member of ACI, ASCE and FES, and an active member of ACI, ASA, ASCC, AREMA, ASTM, ICRI and SDC.
Charles and WU co-founder Bill Drakeley have worked together on ASA position statements for swimming pool shotcrete.
Become certified.
Certified Watershape Renovator
This credential demonstrates that you have met a globally recognized standard for expertly reshaping, reconfiguring, and renovating pools, spas, and waterfeatures—backed by verified training and a completed in-class project.
Requirements: Foreman badge + C2711
Certified Watershape
Shotcrete Specialist
The majority of watershape structures are made of shotcrete. This essential construction certification requires in-depth study of the technical fundamentals including shotcrete logistics, mix characteristics, application techniques and surface preparation for finish applications.
Requirements: Foreman badge + C2241 + Exam
Resources.
Venue Address
Las Vegas Convention Center
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