Register Now for Upcoming SDC Meeting, October 1-2, 2009
Registration is now open for SDC Session #26 in Englewood, Colorado (Denver area), October 1-2, 2009.  The meeting will take place at the Inverness Hotel & Conference Center, where SDC has negotiated a special group rate of just $129 per night (see details below).

Topics of the meeting will include:

Performance Specifications for Concrete: ACI's new report on Performance Specifications for Concrete Materials, ITG-8, nears completion, and SDC members and attendees will be provided an update on ITG-8 as well as see presentations on new material technology and strategies best utilized in conjunction with Performance Specifications. SDC members and attendees will discuss future steps to making Performance Specifications an alternative and/or preferred method for specifying and producing concrete. 

Building Information Modeling (BIM): A funded research program on BIM interoperability standards is expected to be in place by this session. SDC members and attendees will develop a preliminary work plan for the BIM research programs, including identifying work underway in other parts of the construction and precast concrete industries and pursuing synergy with ACI's new Technical Committee 131: "Building Information Modeling of Concrete Structures." SDC presentations and discussions on BIM will address the more effective and widespread use of BIM.

Concrete and the Green Movement: Representatives from the legal and technical professions will provide their insight on the current regulatory and legislative actions related to concrete and the environment.

Technology Showcases: A series of Technology Showcases will highlight products/technologies with the potential to transform the market for concrete.  Presentations will include topics such as "Glass Pozzolans," "Carbon-Neutral Rice Hull Ash: A Green Supplementary Cementitious Material," "Phosphate Based Cements," "CSA Cement," and other alternatives. 

A tentative agenda for the meeting can be found here:  http://www.concretesdc.org/meetings/session26/agenda1.htm 

Click here to register for the meeting.

Hotel Reservations for SDC #26
The meeting will take place at the Inverness Hotel & Conference Center, located in Englewood, Colorado, near Denver.  This resort offers a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains, newly renovated guest rooms, five restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, and is located just 30 minutes from Denver International Airport.  

For the meeting, SDC has negotiated a special group rate of only $129 per night (plus tax).  The hotel cut-off date is September 3, so don't delay in making your hotel reservations.  When phoning in your reservation, dial 800-346-4891 and ask for reservations.  Be sure to tell the reservationist that you are attending the Strategic Development Council Meeting to obtain the specially negotiated rate (Group Code is 2PE18R).

We hope to see you in Denver for an informative and productive meeting!