Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in wastewater infrastructure, but it does not last forever.
Wastewater environments can be particularly hard on concrete. Chemical exposure, corrosion, abrasion, moisture and other factors can gradually affect the surface and, over time, lead to more serious deterioration. Once that happens, municipalities and project owners are often faced with difficult decisions about repair, rehabilitation or replacement.
The cost is not limited to the repair itself. Work can disrupt operations, require additional project planning and create challenges for contractors and maintenance teams.
That makes concrete protection an important consideration from the beginning of a project—not something that should only be addressed once deterioration becomes visible.
Bringing Practical Experience to Toronto
Titan Environmental will host the 2026 Concrete Protection Academy on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario.
The one-day technical seminar is intended for wastewater engineers, project managers, site inspectors, municipal professionals and others involved in the design, construction and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure.
The goal is straightforward: share practical knowledge that can help professionals make better decisions when dealing with concrete protection and rehabilitation.
This year’s program draws on 20 years of real-world wastewater and concrete protection experience across North America. Rather than focusing only on theory, the sessions will look at issues that come up on actual projects, including concrete deterioration, rehabilitation, installation and quality control.
What Happens When Concrete Protection Is Overlooked?
Concrete deterioration rarely happens overnight.
A structure may appear to be performing normally while exposure to an aggressive environment gradually takes its toll. By the time deterioration becomes obvious, the available repair options can become more complicated and expensive.
This is particularly important in wastewater facilities, where concrete can be exposed to conditions that are significantly more aggressive than those found in many conventional structures.
Protective liner systems are one approach used to help isolate concrete from these environments. But the liner itself is only part of the solution. Material selection, surface preparation, fabrication, welding, installation and quality control all have a role in determining how well a system performs over its service life.
Those details are where practical experience becomes valuable.
Learning From People Who Work With These Systems
The 2026 Concrete Protection Academy will bring together Titan Environmental professionals with experience in concrete protection liner systems and wastewater infrastructure.
The educators include:
- Mike Rublaitus – Product Manager, Concrete Protection Liner, Titan Environmental
- Alex Negredo – Technical Sales Representative, Concrete Protection Liner, Titan Environmental
- Trair Lewinske – Project Manager, Concrete Protection Liner, Titan Environmental
- Ali Rabah – Business Development Manager, Titan Environmental
Their combined experience provides an opportunity to look beyond product specifications and discuss what actually matters when these systems are being considered, installed and inspected in the field.
For engineers and project managers, that practical perspective can be just as valuable as the technical information itself.
A Day Focused on Practical Knowledge
The Concrete Protection Academy is designed as a working seminar rather than a product presentation.
Topics will cover concrete protection, rehabilitation approaches and installation quality control, along with practical considerations that can affect the long-term performance of protected concrete structures.
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss challenges they have encountered on their own projects.
The seminar offers 4 PDU credits, making it useful for professionals looking to combine continuing education with relevant technical training.
2026 Concrete Protection Academy – Toronto
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Check-in: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Center
Address: 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario
Registration: $40.00
Includes: Parking, lunch and PDU Certificate
Why This Conversation Matters
Infrastructure owners are under increasing pressure to get more service life from existing assets while managing maintenance costs and minimizing disruption.
Protecting concrete early can be one part of that strategy.
The right solution will depend on the structure, operating environment, exposure conditions and project requirements. Understanding those factors—and knowing what to look for during design, installation and inspection—can help avoid problems later.
That is the type of conversation the Concrete Protection Academy is intended to encourage.
For professionals working with wastewater infrastructure, it is an opportunity to spend a day with people who have dealt with these challenges in the field, ask questions, exchange experiences and take some practical ideas back to their next project.
Join Titan Environmental in Toronto
The 2026 Concrete Protection Academy takes place on October 15 in Toronto.
If you work in wastewater engineering, construction, inspection, project management or municipal infrastructure, the seminar offers a chance to strengthen your knowledge of concrete protection while connecting with others working on similar challenges.