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March & April PDH

Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, March 15, 2023,

& Wednesday, April 19, 2023

11:30 AM at Dutch's Daughter in Frederick

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March PDH Lunch and Learn

Foundation Construction at The Wharf, Phase 2, Washington DC

Joseph K. Cavey, P.E. & Anthony Passaro

The Wharf – Phase 2 Horizontal project consists of two below grade parking structures covering an approximately 7-acre construction footprint with excavation depths of up to 30’. The project site is located in Southwest D.C. and has numerous technical challenges due to the surrounding conditions. The site is bounded by Maine Avenue to the north, the Washington Channel to the south, and active streets to the east and west. The WMATA Green Line sweeps through the northern third of the jobsite and the garages are built over top and within 10’ of the side of the southern WMATA tunnel. There is also an active 108” diameter DC Water outfall pipe running north/south through the center of the jobsite between the two garages.

About the Speaker

Joseph K. Cavey, P.E, Vice President, Southeast Business Unit. Joe has a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University. He is a registered professional engineer in MD, DC, VA, and PA. Joe started with Hayward Baker 29 years ago, working as a field engineer on several large chemical grouting projects for the Washington Metro’s Green Line Tunnels. Since then, Joe has managed projects in all types of specialty geotechnical construction, including compaction grouting, chemical grouting, jet grouting, caisson repair, cement grouting, soil mixing, micropiles, dynamic compaction, vibro-replacement, vibro concrete columns, and vibro compaction. Joe has authored over 10 papers on various subjects in geotechnical design and construction.

Anthony Passaro, Project Executive, Southeast Business Unit. Anthony has a Bachelors Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University. After graduation, Anthony spent 5 years with a large general contractor in DC, followed by 5 years at a design/build retaining wall company. Anthony started with Hayward Baker 22 years ago, as a project manager. Since then, Anthony has held many roles within the organization, most recently as the Operations Manager in the Mid-Atlantic, then as the Operations Manager for the Southeast Business Unit of Keller. Currently, Anthony is a Project Executive and the Business Development lead in the Mid-Atlantic area. During his career, Anthony has managed various types of projects, including soil mixing, jet grouting, micropiles, compaction grouting, vibropiers, anchors, and support of excavation projects.

Cost: $25 (Members), $35 (Non-Members)

Payment: Pay Online or Checks made out to ASCE-MD at the door

Location: Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant
581 Himes Avenue, Frederick, MD 21703

1 PDH Available for Attendees

April PDH Lunch and Learn

Concrete Masonry Overview: Products, Applications, Design, and Construction Considerations

Jack Kennedy

This presentation covers a basic overview of concrete masonry systems and materials; including how concrete masonry units are manufactured, masonry terminology, masonry morars, masonry grouts, and consutrction practices and requirements.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the different types of manufactured concrete products and the process by which they are produced.
Review masonry-specific terminology and definitions; including code-specific terms as well as regional nomenclature.
Identify standards covering manufactured concrete products and the relevant physical requirements stipulated within these standards.
Describe products and materials used in the construction of concrete masonry systems, including reinforcing steel, grout, and mortar; and the relevant code provisions covering these materials.

About the Speaker

Jack Kennedy has been involved in the construction industry since 1997, owning and operating a small general contracting business in Pittsburgh, PA. The foundation of his technical experience for concrete products occurred while working for the R.I. Lampus Company in Springdale, PA, from 2002 to 2008. It’s during this time that he learned about the products, practices, and design considerations for the masonry and hardscape markets. In 2008, Jack began working for New Holland Concrete in New Holland, PA, as the Dealer Sales Manager. During this time he expanded NHC’s masonry product footprint throughout the eastern United States. In 2012, Jack joined York Building Products.

Currently, Jack is responsible for Business Development at York Building Products, based in York, PA. His primary focus is to provide technical support to AECD companies and to expand YBP’s market share through regional/national accounts. He continues to work with YBP’s distribution network in securing product specifications. Jack is a Certified Consultant of Concrete Masonry – a joint accreditation through the Construction Specifications Institute and the National Concrete Masonry Association. He is a LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C), and a Certified Education Facilitator for the American Institute of Architects. Jack is an active member of the National Concrete Masonry Association, the Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards, the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association, and various ASTM committees.

Mr. Kennedy holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management from Geneva College.

Jack and his wife, Lori, live in York County and are the proud parents to two sons and six grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys being outdoors and developing his woodworking skills.