Concrete Lessons Learned

Presented by: Javeed Munshi

May 15, 2024

11:30A - 1P

About the Presentation: This presentation will cover general lessons and best practices related to concrete materials, design and construction collected over 30 years from across multiple projects and regions.  Also, emerging trends in materials, design and construction to improve cost, schedule and sustainability will be highlighted..

About the Speaker: Javeed is Concrete SME and ACI Fellow with over 35 years of experience. He is the lead company technical resource in setting standards for quality, efficiency, automation and innovation of engineered concrete construction.  He also supports our internal and external customers and projects across Bechtel in resolving critical and challenging technical issues that come up during project execution.

The following persons have been elected to serve in the respective offices shown for 2023-2024, as voted on by the Catoctin Branch.

President

Nathaniel Krause

Nathaniel Krause, PE has been practicing Civil Engineering in the State of Maryland for 15 years in the areas of Water Resources and MS4 Permit Regulations.  His career path has included both private and public service, and is currently employed with Frederick County, Division of Planning & Permitting. In his spare time, Nathaniel has been active in the ASCE Maryland Section and has previously held several board positions with the EWRI local chapter, including the chair position.  For his society and professional efforts, he was awarded the 2016 Young Engineer of the Year Awards for ASCE Maryland and Engineer Society of Baltimore.

Vice President

Christina Cook

Christina Cook, PE has been practicing Civil Engineering for 28 years and is currently employed with Driggs Design group, PA in Manhattan, Kansas.  She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri Science and Technology (UM-Rolla) in 995.  She has been licensed in Tennessee (2001), Kansas (2004) and Missouri (2019).  I have also practiced in Georgia and Alabama.  She has been active in several ASCE groups and has held a variety of positions. Christina has significant experience with transportation projects and also provides stormwater analysis.  Christina is active in the Boonsboro Middle School PTO, Boonsboro High School Band Boosters and Girl Scouts.

Treasurer

Rick MacInnes

Graduated University of Maine 1978 with BSCE. Started work with Kiewit Construction Company on the Baltimore Subway System. First meeting with Maryland Section at Engineers Club in 1979. Retired from Kiewit in May 2013 after a successful career working on major projects up and down the east coast. 2nd career with KCI Technologies working as a senior manager helping with Corporate Operations. Retired from KCI 2022.

Retirement home in Keedysville, MD (Washington County). Wife Patsy of 43 years, 2 children, and 2 grandchildren. Hobbies are cars, auto racing, travel, and spoiling my grandchildren.