Fall Technical Session 2026

Shore Thing: Best Practices for Temporary Support

Where:   Advance Shoring Company: 1400 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
When:   Friday, September 25, 2026 from 9:00am – 11:00am

Light refreshments will be provided.

Presentation by Tom Oberding and Ryan Coon, P.E. of Advance Shoring Company.

Tom has been with the Advance Shoring sales team for 9 years.  He has provided customers with shoring systems that support wall penetrations, elevated pour/demolition decks, landing platforms, and overhead protection.  Tom came to Advance from the petroleum construction sector where he spent 15 years traveling for projects both domestic and international.  Tom holds a BSCE from Auburn University.

Ryan has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Dakota State University, and over 25 years of experience as a structural engineer.  He is registered in 7 states (IA, MN, NC, ND, NJ, SC, and SD).  Ryan has spent the last 4 years at Advance Shoring, where he is currently the Drafting Coordinator.   He specializes in structural shoring and concrete formwork designs.  His shoring designs include both new construction and renovated structures, which are made of brick, CMU, concrete, steel, bar joists, and more.