ICRI-New England Chapter brought together over 100 members, guests, presenters and exhibitors for an extraordinary day of professional growth and networking at the 2026 Professional Development Boot Camp, held on March 3 at Granite Links in Quincy MA.

Attendees earned 4 PDH credits as they learned from 5 industry experts who provided insights and shared practical case studies based on the event theme, “Concrete Solutions: Protect, Repair, Sustain“.

PRESENTATION TITLES and PRESENTERS included:

The Swiss-Cheese Model of Concrete Deterioration: When Multiple Deficiencies Align by David Schnerch, PhD, PE | RDH Building Science

Detailing of Concrete Repairs: Designing for Durable Repairs in Aggressive Environments by Ben Rybaltowski, PE | Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger

Lunch Keynote Address: Concrete Repair Industry Trends by Gregg Cohen, PE | Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger

Innovation, Relationships and Concrete Repair: 20 Years of Garage Maintenance at MGH by Todd Neal, SE of Thornton Tomasetti

Panel Discussion Featuring Case Studies by David Schnerch, Ben Rybaltowski, Todd Neal, and Gregg Cohen Moderated by Peder Hals, PE | Hals Consulting

2026 Boot Camp EXHIBITORS

Abington Associates
Contracting Specialists Inc.
Contractors Supply
Euclid Chemical
Evonik
Hempel
Henry Corp
Momentive
Northford Structural Connections
Polycoat USA
Prosoco
Sika
Siplast
USC Products