ASQUAPRO

FOR A QUALITY SHOTCRETE

Created in 1987, ASQUAPRO (Association for the Quality of Shotcrete) brings together project owners, project managers, design offices, control laboratories, public study and research organizations, companies, manufacturers or rental companies, suppliers of materials and independent experts.

ASQUAPRO's objective is to promote the quality of the entire shotcrete chain, from the concrete’s formula to be used, to the controls of the concrete in place, including the installation technique and the equipment used. ASQUAPRO brings information shared by all stakeholders.

 
 

OUR ACTIONS

  • Offer certification for on-site operators and supervisors

  • Encourage decision-making structures to require the certification in their markets

  • Support the certification through a partnership with training organizations

  • Provide everyone with access to basic knowledge about shotcrete

  • Develop operational prescription assistance documents, in synergy with AFTES

  • Create interaction between other french or international professional associations such as AFTES, STRRES, AFGC, PoCES, AITES, FIB, etc.

  • Organize seminars, experiments, technical demonstration and training days.

 

OUR GOALS

  • Guarantee the quality of constructed, protected, repaired or reinforced structures with shotcrete

  • Ensure people health and safety around the structures

  • Limit the production of waste

  • Ensure material savings

  • Offer knowledge sharing

  • Offer technical exchanges

  • Increase skills and knowledge