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World of Concrete
February 1-5 , 2010
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Jeff Girard will present two seminars on concrete countertops: "Concrete Countertops: Pre-Cast and Cast-in-Place" and "Advanced Topics in Concrete Countertops: Green, GFRC and Sealers".
For more information, visit www.worldofconcrete.com.
Surfaces
February 1-4 , 2010
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Jeff Girard will present a seminar titled "Concrete: A Unique and Versatile Surface".
For more information, visit www.surfaces.com.
International Countertop Expo
February 8-10 , 2010
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Jeff Girard will speak on a panel discussing concrete countertop sealers.
Be sure to visit The Concrete Countertop Institute booth #320 as well.
For more information, visit www.countertopexpo.org.
Concrete Decor Show
Decorative Concrete
Spring Training 2010
March 16-19, 2010
Sheraton Hotel
Phoenix, AZ
Visit CCI at booth #413, and don't miss Jeff Girard's seminar and workshop. Concrete Decor has assembled an amazing array of 83 seminars and workshops in all areas on decorative concrete!
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THE CONCRETE DECOR SHOW & DECORATIVE CONCRETE SPRING TRAINING
Schedule for Counters, Tabletops & Fireplace Surrounds Category March 2010 in Phoenix
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
8:00 AM - GFRC, The Versatile Material, 2 hr Overview - Brandon Gore & Hiram Ball
10:00 AM - Concrete Countertops: Getting it right! - 2hr Seminar by Jeffrey Girard (Prerequisite for Workshop)
1:00 PM - Part 1: GFRC Project Spotlight - 2 hr Fireplace Surround Demonstration by Mike Heidebrink & Jim Ralston
3:00 PM - The Ashby System of Concrete Artistry - 2 hr Seminar by Ben Ashby
Thursday, March 18, 2010
8:00 AM - Part 1 The Next Generation Concrete Countertop, 4hr Workshop & Demo by Jeffrey Girard, P.E.
(Jeff's Concrete Countertops Seminar on Wednesday is a prerequisite for registration in this workshop.)
1:00 PM - Curso en Espanol: El Arte de las Losetas de Concreto, 4 hr Workshop by Herbierto Esquivel
Friday, March 19, 2010
8:00 AM - Part 2: The Next Generation Concrete Countertop, 4 hr Workshop & Demo by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. (Continued from Thursday)
1:00 PM - Part 2: GFRC Project Spotlight - 2 hr Fireplace Surround Demonstration by Mike Heidebrink & Jim Ralston (Continued from Wednesday)
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JEFF GIRARD'S LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CONCRETE DECOR SHOW
Download the Pre-Show Planner for more information: CLICK HERE.
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Seminar: Concrete Countertops: Getting it Right! - 10:00 AM - noon on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Find out what it takes to make a high-quality countertop and avoid common mistakes...
Tired of doing it over again? Wondering why things go wrong? Frustrated by inconsistency? Learn what it takes to make a high-quality concrete countertop, how to avoid mistakes, what's really important, and how to be successful with sealers. Jeff Girard, President of The Concrete Countertop Institute, will take you through the fundamentals of reinforced concrete, demystify how concrete works, discuss different sealer technologies and how to test their performance, and talk about what this means to your client. He will also cover topics important to success in a countertop business.
Wednesday, March 17th - 10:00 AM to noon
(The seminar is a prerequisite for the Jeff Girard workshop on Thursday and Friday.)
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Workshop: The Next Generation Concrete Countertop
Can a high-quality countertop be made in only two days on a tight timeline?
The two-part workshop will demonstrate what it takes to make a high-quality countertop in only two days. Jeffrey Girard will start with a countertop forming demonstration, continuing through casting, finishing and finally sealing. He will cover the areas critical for success, including sinkhole placement, edge caulking, sealer selection and troubleshooting pointers. Part 1 will include forming, reinforcing and casting. Part 2 will see the countertop de-molded, processed, grouted and sealed. Finally, lemons and other staining agents will be left on the countertop for the remainder of the workshop, demonstrating that a high-quality concrete countertop can be produced in a short period of time without sacrificing strength, stain resistance or appearance. A certificate of completion will be provided.
Part 1 on Thursday, March 18, 2010, 8:00 AM to noon and Part 2 on Friday, March 19, 2010, 8:00 AM to noon
(Prerequisite: Jeff Girard's Concrete Countertops Seminar on March 17th - 10:00 AM to noon.)
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Past Events
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Fall 2009 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas
Concrete countertops got a warm welcome in their first appearance at
StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas October 21 - 24, 2009 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center. Click the photo to the left for more photos from
this fun, informative show.
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Spring 2009 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference in conjunction with SFDE
The Spring 2009 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, held by The
Concrete Countertop Institute in conjunction with the Surface
Fabrication & Design Expo (SFDE) in February brought together
hundreds for the industry’s networking and educational event of the
year. From seasoned countertop professionals to those looking to start
a career in the concrete countertop industry, CCIC had something to
offer for every level of professional. read more
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2008 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference
The Concrete Countertop industry Conference (CCIC), held August 21-23,
2008 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, CA brought
together hundreds for the industry's networking and educational event
of the year.
read more or click the video to the left
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2007 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference
The Concrete Countertop Industry Conference (CCIC), October 25-27, 2007
at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, drew over 400
people from throughout the United States, Canada and as far away as
Australia.
read more or click the photo to the left
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2006 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference
Over 200 attendees from 41 U.S. States including Hawaii, plus Puerto
Rico, Mexico, Canada and Denmark attended the 2006 Concrete Countertop
Industry Conference (CCIC 2006) November 6-7, 2006 in Raleigh, NC. read more
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