About this Event
Explore how lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) can address infrastructure challenges through Canadian project examples, emerging applications, and industry best practices.
Join the CSCE Ottawa/Gatineau Section and the ACI Ottawa Student Chapter for our joint November seminar, “Lightweight Cellular Concrete Solutions for Infrastructure Projects,” presented by Oliver Xiao, P.Eng., LEED GA, from CEMATRIX Canada Inc.
The presentation will introduce common transportation applications of lightweight cellular fill, including road subbases, bridge embankments and abutments, engineered fill, and backfill for mechanically stabilized earth and reinforced soil walls. Oliver will highlight completed projects across Canada and discuss emerging applications, relevant standards and specifications, and best practices for LCC solutions.
Please note: Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance. On-site registration will not be available.
Schedule
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Location: STEM Complex, STM 117, University of Ottawa
- 5:30–6:00 PM | Pizza, Soft Drinks & Networking
- 6:00–7:00 PM | Presentation & Q&A
- 7:00–8:00 PM | Post-Seminar Networking
About the Speaker
Oliver Xiao, P.Eng., LEED GA
Business Development Manager – Eastern Canada, CEMATRIX Canada Inc.
Oliver is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario with extensive experience in research and development, construction materials and technologies, standards and specifications, and infrastructure projects across Eastern Canada.
At CEMATRIX Canada, he supports the delivery of lightweight solutions for infrastructure projects. He also serves as a Board Member of the ACI Ontario Chapter, a voting member of ACI Committee 523, and a participant on Transportation Association of Canada technical committees. He is the current Chair of the PEO York Chapter, a Board Member of the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education, and a PEO Licensure Assistance Program mentor.
This seminar is open to CSCE members, student groups, faculty members, industry professionals, and undergraduate and graduate students.
PDH certificates: CSCE will issue certificates recognizing 1.0 professional development hour to participants who attend the seminar and confirm their email address on the Sign-In/Sign-Out sheet.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Refreshments & Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Presentation & Q&A
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Post-Seminar Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
STEM Complex (STM) Room 117, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, Canada
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