UPCOMING EVENTS
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Board of Directors Meeting
Learn more92 Board of Directors Meeting 2019-09-12 07:30:00 2019-09-12 09:00:00 #778286This meeting is intended for members of the MCC Board of Directors and the Chairs of MCC Committees. It is an "invite only" meeting. Questions? Contact Margaret Mills.
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Breakfast Meeting - OSHA's Crystalline Silica Rule Update
Learn more158 Breakfast Meeting - OSHA's Crystalline Silica Rule Update 2019-09-19 07:00:00 2019-09-19 10:00:00 #f57921This two-hour presentation will review the basic requirements of OSHA's 2016 crystalline silica rule for construction and general industry, and then expand upon the 2018/2019 guidance issued by the agency covering everything from sampling, to short-term exposure tasks, to explanation of what OSHA for compliance with respiratory protection and medical surveillance requirements. It has been two years since the standard took effect for construction, and the speaker will share information on how enforcement is proceeding as a practical matter, and where the trap doors are for penalties of up to $132,000 per affected worker. The session will also outline the status of OSHA's reopening of the rule to consider medical removal requirements, expansion of Table 1 to include some general industry tasks and the new MSHA silica rulemaking (affecting cement plants and other construction aggregate operations) in light of congressional attention on related dust health hazards.
The presenter will be Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP (Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.)
The event is co-sponsored by PCI Midwest.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Learn more93 Board of Directors Meeting 2019-10-03 07:30:00 2019-10-03 09:00:00 #778286This meeting is intended for members of the MCC Board of Directors and the Chairs of MCC Committees. It is an "invite only" meeting. Questions? Contact Margaret Mills.
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Tech Talk Tuesday - Precast Concrete Diaphragm Design: New Provisions
Learn more157 Tech Talk Tuesday - Precast Concrete Diaphragm Design: New Provisions 2019-10-08 11:30:00 2019-10-08 14:30:00 #f57921You are invited to the fourth meeting of the new Minnesota Concrete Council ACI Chapter that will be held Tuesday, October 8 at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. The presenter will be Ned Cleland, PhD, PE (Blue Ridge Design, Inc). This TWO HOUR presentation is co-sponsored by PCI Midwest.
New provisions for the design of precast concrete diaphragms are coming in IBC 2018. These provisions are based on an alternate design methodology in ASCE 7-16 that is mandatory for precast concrete diaphragms assigned to Seismic Design Categories C, D, E, and F. To complete the bases for design, ACI has published two standards, ACI 550.4-18 and ACI 550.5-18. These standards have been adopted into ACI 318-19 by reference. The presentation will cover the background, research and code changes that have led to this new way of designing precast concrete diaphragms.
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Our Mission
The Minnesota Concrete Council (MCC) is dedicated to advancing education, technical practice, scientific investigation and research into cast-in-place construction by organizing the efforts of its members for a non-profit public service.
MCC was created to bring proven methods and new ideas together, to educate its members on how to improve the quality and use of concrete in structures, and to educate decision-makers on the benefits of quality concrete construction.
BECOME A MEMBER
MCC is proud of its growing and diverse membership. Our members represent the broadest based membership of any other local or regional organization in the cast-in-place concrete industry.
Membership represents design, construction and support industries associated with reinforced and post-tensioned concrete construction. MCC is a member-driven organization that derives its strength from both the diversity and involvement of its members. Take advantage of all MCC has to offer by joining today!
WHAT’S NEW
MCC is a dynamic organization! There’s always something going on of interest to members and the cast-in-place concrete construction industry in general. Here’s just a few:
HOT TOPICS
MCC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MCC is currently interviewing applicants for the scholarship program. A total of 26 applications were received. Watch for information about the scholarship winners in early 2019. Special thanks goes out to the Scholarship Committee for their commitment of time! It takes a while to review 26 essays and interview the top candidates!
EVENTS
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
New in 2018! Members can take advantage of member pricing when registering at all MCC continuing education programs. The price to attend a breakfast meeting will be $25 ($20 early-bird) for members and $25 ($30 early-bird) for non-members. Your membership will pay for itself! Not a member? Join today!
RESEARCH
December 2016 – Recycled Concrete Aggregates
MCC has nearly completed its research study on recycled concrete aggregates.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
Involvement with MCC has given me a direct connection to the best and brightest in Minnesota’s concrete industry, from concrete and cement suppliers, to concrete design experts, to concrete product suppliers.Thor Heimdahl, PE, SE – Sr. Structural Engineer at Life Time Architecture & Design
People don't know what they're missing. MCC has a tradition at its breakfast meetings that all attendees stand up and introduce themselves and tell everyone what they do. When you see the players in that room, you realize how important it is to be there. If you're in this industry, you need contacts and resources. And they're all in that room!Dean Stroschein – Trade Superintendent at Knutson Construction
Participating in MCC has given me the opportunity to connect with and learn about the perspectives of other individuals involved in concrete construction. As a design engineer, it has been immensely helpful to learn more about how suppliers, contractors, and testing agencies perform their duties.Doug Nagel - Associate, Senior Structural Engineer at VAA, LLC
