The York Chapter invites you to a 2-hour CPD-approved live presentation on Concrete Troubleshooting by Oliver Xiao, P.Eng. Principal Consultant, Z1 Consulting Inc., on November 15, 2025.
📅 Date: November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Room 2, Oak Ridges Branch (Richmond Hill Public Library), 34 Regatta Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4R1
💰 Cost: $5/person
There is free parking available at facility and coffee, water and snacks will be provided.
This 1.5-hour presentation will cover the various key factors that can affect the quality and performance of concrete in your project. Having a better understanding of the causes behind the common defects can go a long way in optimizing the overall quality and longevity of your concrete structure.
The presentation will provide:
- an overview of concrete troubleshooting methods
- common defect causes
- available solutions to avoid or minimize losses
- 30 minute Q&A
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About Oliver Xiao, P.Eng. Principal Consultant, Z1 Consulting Inc.
Oliver is a licensed civil engineer. He has extensive experience in R&D, construction materials and technologies, standards and specifications, industry association and infrastructure projects across Eastern Canada. While working for the industry association, Oliver managed the Ontario ready-mix production facilities quality assurance program and supported municipalities with construction best practices across the region. He is also a board member of the American Concrete Institute Ontario Chapter, and voting member on several technical committees at ACI and TAC.
