WU C4621: ESSENTIAL WATERPROOFING WORKSHOP
Build durable pools that satisfy clients for decades.
Strengthen your ability to deliver durable, watertight structures in this full-day workshop focused on the critical role waterproofing plays in long-term performance. Participants will explore how concrete placement methods impact waterproofing outcomes and examine a range of solutions—from integral admixtures and penetrating sealers to topical systems and bond coats.
Through guided discussion, real-world examples, and project evaluations, students will gain practical insight into the environmental conditions and surface preparation practices that can determine success or failure in the field.
This course, along with the CWF® Certification, fulfills the requirements for the Certified Watershape Waterproofing Specialist® Certification.
Event Details
SPECIAL BUILDER OPPORTUNITY
Builders sponsoring a subcontractor at full tuition (which includes the course and Certified Watershape Waterproofing Specialist® certification) may sit in on the class at no additional cost. This is a great opportunity to support subcontractor certification while strengthening collaboration and shared understanding on the jobsite.
To request approval to sit in, please email Eric Knight at ek@watershape.org.
Books are provided for all paid students.
IACET CEUS Offered: 0.8
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Discuss challenges of poured-in-place, wet-mix, and dry-mix concrete placement as they relate to waterproofing
- Identify waterproofing challenges and solutions, from integral admixtures and penetrating sealers to topical products and bond coats
- Understand environmental parameters and surface preparation specifications that help ensure success—or lead to failure when done incorrectly
- Evaluate actual installations through project review and discussion, applying best practices for reliable, long-lasting waterproofing systems
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meet your instructor - trevor foster
Miracote | Principal Trainer & Western Sales Manager
Trevor Foster is an experienced construction industry executive specializing in high-performance coating systems, waterproofing technologies, and concrete restoration solutions. With a career focused on technical sales leadership, market development, and strategic project support, he has built a reputation for delivering specification-driven solutions that enhance durability, constructability, and long-term asset performance. Trevor brings a practical, field-informed perspective to complex building envelope and structural protection challenges, working closely with architects, consultants, contractors, and owners to achieve successful project outcomes.
Throughout his professional tenure, Trevor has played a key role in advancing the adoption of innovative material technologies across diverse market sectors including commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. His expertise spans elevated deck waterproofing, traffic coating systems, industrial flooring, plaza assemblies, and decorative cementitious finishes. He is committed to strengthening industry partnerships through education, technical training programs, and collaborative problem solving that supports both design intent and installation excellence.
In addition to his technical leadership, Trevor is recognized for his ability to align business development strategies with evolving market demands, helping organizations expand their presence and deliver measurable value to clients. He remains actively engaged in promoting best practices in construction performance, with a focus on resilience, lifecycle cost efficiency, and sustainable building solutions.
travel recomendations
BY AIR:
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — About 45–55 minutes by car to Celina. Closest major airport with the most nonstop options.
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) — About 50–60 minutes away.
BY CAR:
- Rental Car (Recommended) — Best option. Celina is suburban and a car will make getting around much easier.
- Uber/Lyft — Available from both airports, but expect a longer-distance fare.
- Private Car Service — Worth considering if coordinating airport pickups for a group.
accomodations
- Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa: Luxury resort option with golf, spa, and multiple dining options; about 20–25 minutes away. Great if you want a destination-style stay.
- HALL Park Hotel, Autograph Collection: Stylish boutique feel in Frisco with excellent dining nearby.
- The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa: Another strong upscale option with resort amenities.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frisco North – Prosper by IHG: One of the closer, practical options and well-located.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Frisco North-FieldhouseUSA: Reliable, comfortable, and popular for business travel