Designing in Decorative Concrete

Specifying Decorative Concrete with its vast array of indoor and outdoor applications requires a clear understanding of the many variables that influence the final result. This presentation takes a comprehensive view on the subject to provide specifiers with the knowledge to specify with confidence.

At the completion of this session attendees will understand:

• Materials used to make decorative concrete
• The impact of materials on colour, strength and finish
• Designing in decorative concrete and the limitless uses and applications
• Testing a mix to suit specific requirements
• Complying with Australian Standards
• Defining the process from concept to reality
• Managing expectations and risk

National Standard of Competency for Architects
Practice management & Professional Conduct – PC7, PC16
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation – PC39, PC44

Presenter
Dylan Viviers, National Specifications Manager for Holcim Australia.
Having been in the construction industry for most of his career initially as a carpenter, Dylan joined Holcim approximately 15 years ago, and transitioned into the concrete division around 8 years ago. Dylan’s passion for the environment, sustainability and the construction industry finally lead him into his current role as National Specifications Manager, where he feels he is blessed with helping to educate our industry on Holcim’s low carbon concrete solutions.