PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter Technical Seminar: Concrete Specifications

Join the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter for an informative technical seminar covering ready-mixed concrete specifications and standards used across Ontario. This session will provide practical insights into residential, commercial, municipal, and provincial concrete applications, with a focus on public safety, liability reduction, and sustainable construction practices.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie
74 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 9Y4
Limited to 50 participants only

• Ready-mixed concrete specifications used in Ontario
• Residential, commercial, municipal, and provincial applications
• OBC, CSA, and OPSS concrete standards and requirements
• Concrete durability and exposure classifications
• Strength, air content, slump, and temperature requirements
• Roles and responsibilities of owners, designers, contractors, and suppliers

Oliver Xiao, P.Eng., LEED GA
Principal Consultant, Z1 Consulting Inc.

Oliver is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario with extensive experience in construction materials, standards and specifications, infrastructure projects, and industry best practices across Eastern Canada. He has worked extensively with municipalities and industry associations supporting quality assurance programs and construction excellence initiatives.

He currently serves as:

• Board Member – ACI Ontario Chapter
• Voting Member – ACI 523
• Member – TAC Technical Committees

He previously served as Chair of the OSPE Infrastructure Task Force.

-Registration is required to attend
-Light refreshment will be served

Safety / Event Notes

No PPE is required for this event. Business casual attire is recommended. Photographs may be taken during the seminar for chapter promotional purposes.

Any questions?Contact: [email protected]

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