PROSOCO unveils lineup of special sessions at WOC

Words: Al MorrisPROSOCO has unveiled a series of educational sessions and panel discussions at the upcoming 2017 World of Concrete, Jan. 16—20, in Las Vegas.

Attendees are encouraged to reserve their seats early for these free sessions, which have limited space.

"Multipurpose" Misses the Mark – Avoid Facade Cleaning Catastrophes
Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Wednesday, Jan. 18, noon—1:30 pm PST

Silica Dust Rules: What You Need to Know
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 3—4:30 pm PST

A Retail Success Story: ShopKo's Switch to Concrete Flooring
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10—11:30 am PST

Bridging the Gap Between Building Envelope Design & Common Construction Practices
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 3—4:30 pm PST

Visit www.prosoco.com/woc for more information and to register for the courses, or visit their WOC booth #S10946.
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