TRANS-IPIC UTC Workshops
The Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center (TRANS-IPIC) is happy to announce the 2026 UTC Workshop will be on Tuesday, 04/14/2026, in Rosemont, IL.
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Tuesday, 04/14/2026
Rosemont, IL
Workshop Scope
The Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center (TRANS-IPIC) is a University Transportation Center (UTC) federally funded by the USDOT and is the first consortium to address the durability of the U.S.'s transportation infrastructure by focusing on Precast Concrete (PC)-related technologies. Our research seeks to advance the holistic infrastructure PC construction, implementation, and maintenance process.
Who Should Attend?
TRANS-IPIC 2026 Workshop is for engineers, researchers, and industry members interested in advancing their knowledge of Precast Concrete (PC), PC-related technologies, and utilizing PC to boost durability and safety of various transportation modes in the U.S. through infrastructure repair and reconstruction.
Topics Covered
| Smart Materials | Bio-Inspired Precast Technology | |||
| Self-Healing Concrete | Scanning technologies | |||
| Remote Sensing | 3D Printing | |||
| Building Information Management (BIM) | Construction Materials | |||
| Machine Learning | Phase Changing Materials | |||
| Shape Memory Alloys | Nanomaterials | |||
| Robotics | Railroad Ties | |||
| Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) | Smart Sensing and Monitoring | |||
| BIM-Based Quality Control | Adaptive Structures | |||
| LiDAR-Based Damage Detection | ||||
Venue Information:
This two-day event will be held at the Big Ten Office and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL.
5440 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018
Information on the Big Ten Office and Conference Center can be found HERE.
Travel Information:
The Big Ten Office and Conference Center is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Directions from O'Hare Airport to the B1G conference center can be found HERE.
Hotel Information:
Below are the hotels recommended by the Big Ten Office and Conference Center:
Parking Information:
Parking is conveniently located at the nearby Parkway Bank Park garage.
The validated rate is $7.50 per day. Please remember, tickets must be validated at the Big Ten security desk prior to returning to car for departure.