Our bespoke technical seminars deal with real challenges faced by practitioners. Topics are informed by our members and delivered by experienced professionals from industry.
We aim to provide our delegates with the content that is highly technical, relevant and interesting. Over the course of the membership year our topics attempt to maintain interest to all sectors of the construction industry. With major themes relevant to Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors and Producers.
Typically run over half a day, our events include opportunities to network and engage in Q&A and discussion.
Winter Concreting
Join experienced industry professionals for a seminar exploring the effects of adverse weather on fresh and hardened concrete, with practical guidance on placing concrete successfully through the winter months.
Rain, sleet, snow, low temperatures and cold winds can slow strength development, delay hardening and increase heat loss in freshly placed concrete. Without appropriate protection, concrete may develop lower strength, reduced durability or become unfit for use.
The programme covers weather-related risks, concrete mix design and specification, site practice, testing, and health and safety considerations. Explore the sessions below and join the closing questions and answers session.
Date: 20th November 2026
Time: 10.00–13.00
Venue: Online
Booking: events@concrete.ie
Programme
10.00 Welcome
10.05 Introduction and General Overview: Weather, temperature effects, risk of concrete freezing | Alan Boyle, Punch Consulting Engineers
10.35 Design Options for Cold Weather Concreting: Material properties, concrete mix design, specification | Colin Heffernan, Roadstone
11.05 Site Practice: Planning, Placing and Curing: Planning, transportation, placing, curing, striking time | Raymond Fee, John Sisk & Son
11.45 Break
11.55 Testing Concrete in Cold Weather: Winter weather considerations and precautions | Neil Cooke, Mattest
12.15 Health and Safety Considerations in Cold Weather: Weather, personnel, PPE, material, site considerations | Shane Mc Donnell, PJ Hegarty & Sons
12.45 Questions and Answers
13.00 Ends
Reserve your place
Join us for practical guidance on winter concreting from experienced industry professionals.
Fees
ICS / Concrete Society NI Member: €145 / delegate
Non-member: €195 / delegate
A booking discount of 10% applies to groups of 5 or more
CPD
3 Hours
