In February the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English TD launched The Concrete Ticket. This major new education initiative by the Irish Concrete Society is a half-day course providing guidance on the correct handling, finishing, curing and ordering of concrete for construction. The course is suitable for those who are involved and responsible for the receiving, transporting, placing and finishing concrete after its arrival on site. Over 200 people have now taken the course, have passed the test and are now eligible to hold a Concrete Ticket that will be valid for five years. There is a fast growing demand for places on the courses, which are being delivered nationally. Bookings can made individually through the website or as part of a group of 15 or more on a date and location that suits. More information and booking details may be obtained from the dedicated booking website: www.concreteticket.ie. Current course listings: Limerick - 12 September @ 8:30 a.m. -Radisson Blu Dublin - 26 September @ 8:30 a.m. - Clayton, Cardiff Lane Cork - 10 October@ 8:30 a.m. - Radisson Blu, Little Island (Sold out) Monaghan - 24 October @ 8:30 a.m. - Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney Dublin - 7th of November @ 8:30 a.m. - Louis Fitzgerald Hotel