Concrete Flatwork Essentials for General Contractors

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Round the Bend Steakhouse, The Ball Room, 30801 E Park Highway, Ashland

Register by Thursday, October 1, 2026

COST PER PERSON: $79.00, includes light breakfast, lunch, and handouts. You MUST register by October 1, 2026. No refunds or cancellations.

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PROGRAM: AGC Nebraska Building Chapter and ACI Nebraska are partnering to offer a one-day workshop focused on the concrete flatwork decisions that most directly affect quality, schedule, coordination, and risk on commercial projects. Built from the core concepts of ACI concrete flatwork finisher certification and tailored for field leadership rather than craft training, this program gives project managers, superintendents, and design professionals practical guidance they can apply before, during, and after slab placement.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop is designed for:

General contractor project managers
Superintendents
Assistant project managers and field engineers involved in concrete coordination
Design Professionals

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN: Attendees will gain a stronger understanding of the factors that influence slab performance and the field decisions that help concrete work succeed. Topics include concrete basics, material selection and mixture proportioning, planning for slab-on-ground placement, acceptance testing of fresh concrete, placement and jointing observations, floor flatness requirements, curing and protection, and troubleshooting common defects.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

General Contractor and Design Professional-focused content rather than finisher certification prep
Practical guidance for submittal review and preconstruction planning
Better understanding of FF/FL tolerances, testing, and slab acceptance issues
Improved coordination among the GC, ready-mix supplier, testing agency, and concrete subcontractor
Lessons that can reduce callbacks, disputes, and avoidable slab problems

CEUs AVAILABLE

ONE-DAY AGENDA

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
Program goals, intended audience, and overview of ACI flatwork content adapted for project managers and superintendents.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m. | Basic Concrete Properties
Key concrete properties, mixture basics, and field factors that affect finishability, performance, and schedule.

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Concrete Materials & Mix Proportioning
How to review mix submittals, understand specified performance criteria, and coordinate with the ready-mix producer and concrete subcontractor.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Planning for Slab-on-Ground Placement
Preconstruction meeting review, recommended topics, who should attend, and responsibilities for a successful concrete placement.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Acceptance Testing for Fresh Concrete
What field acceptance tests mean, when they occur, and how project teams should respond to test results and documentation requirements.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. | Placement, Finishing Practices, and Jointing
Overview of placement and finishing operations, jointing concepts, and field observations that help PMs and supers manage risk during the pour.

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. | Floor Flatness Requirements and Testing
How FF/FL tolerances are specified, measured, and influenced by sequencing, strip layout, and finishing coordination.

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Curing & Protection
Curing methods, weather impacts, slab protection, and early-age issues that often lead to callbacks or disputes.

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Troubleshooting Concrete Defects
Common flatwork issues, likely causes, and the field decisions that can prevent or reduce them.

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. | Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Questions, key takeaways, and relevant follow-up discussion.

Strong concrete slabs do not happen by accident. This workshop helps project managers and superintendents understand the materials, planning steps, tolerances, testing, and coordination practices that drive successful flatwork outcomes. Designed for general contractors, the program turns ACI-based flatwork concepts into practical jobsite knowledge that can improve quality control and reduce project risk.