Name: Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment: Concrete Industry Update for Design
Start: 2026-02-26T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-26T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Elements IV Interiors

$Shaping Tomorrow\u2019s Built Environment: Concrete Industry Update for Design$

Join AIA Dayton for its first Lunch & Learn program of 2026. This program is approved for 1.0 AIA HSW credit. Presented by Ohio Concrete.
About this Event

Summary:

This presentation delivers a forward-looking update on the concrete industry tailored specifically for design professionals. Attendees will gain insights into key trends transforming concrete production, performance, and specification — including advances in low-carbon and sustainable mixes, use of recycled and alternative materials, and emerging smart technologies that improve durability and lifecycle performance. We’ll explore how innovation is reshaping supply chains, sustainability goals, and design opportunities, and how architects can integrate these developments into resilient, environmentally responsible projects. From market dynamics and material evolution to sustainability strategies and practical implications for design practice, this session equips architects with the knowledge needed to engage confidently with concrete’s evolving role in the built environment.

Speaker:

Ryan McAleer is a graduate of Xavier University and The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. He joined Ohio Concrete in 2021 and he works with architects, engineers, and developers to provide technical resources and educational seminars on topics like Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) and high-performance commercial construction.