UPCOMING EVENTS
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MN Concrete Forum: Natural Pozzolans
Learn more65 MN Concrete Forum: Natural Pozzolans 2018-04-26 10:00:00 2018-04-26 11:30:00 #f57921With the closure of numerous coal-fired power plants in the U.S., causing a reduction of available fly ash for concrete, the use of other supplementary cementitious materials (SCM’s) are becoming more prevalent. 3M is mining a Natural Pozzolan in Wausau, WI for use in concrete. 3M’s Natural Pozzolan is a fine grade cement replacement that provides ASR mitigation and improved overall strength and durability.
John Edwards (3M Industrial Mineral Products Division) will provide a technical presentation on the use of the 3M Natural Pozzolan, NP-100W in slip-form paving and other ready mix applications in the Midwest.
The event will be held at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville on April 26. Registration opens at 9:30 am. The presentation will begin at 10:00 am and conclude by 11:30 am. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required because space is limited.
Attendees will be emailed a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour (PDH) at the conclusion of the event.
There is no charge to attend this event but pre-registration is required because space is limited.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Learn more39 Board of Directors Meeting 2018-05-10 07:30:00 2018-05-10 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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MN Concrete Forum: Why Concrete Pavements?
Learn more67 MN Concrete Forum: Why Concrete Pavements? 2018-05-10 10:00:00 2018-05-10 11:30:00 #f57921"Why Concrete Pavements for Your Parking Lots and Local Streets and Roads?” will be presented by Jason Kruger, Paving Engineering Consultant with the Wisconsin Ready Mix Concrete Association. Concrete pavements offer superior performance, incorporating straightforward design and ease of construction. Concrete is the economical choice for the long-term, and modern paving methods make concrete very competitive on a first-cost basis, too. This presentation will cover the benefits of using concrete pavements and will cover a case studies from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The event will be held at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville on May. Registration opens at 9:30 am. The presentation will begin at 10:00 am and conclude by 11:30 am. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required because space is limited.
Attendees will be emailed a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour (PDH) at the conclusion of the event.
There is no charge to attend this event but pre-registration is required because space is limited.
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Breakfast Meeting: The Best Thing Since Water-Cement Ratio
Learn more53 Breakfast Meeting: The Best Thing Since Water-Cement Ratio 2018-05-17 07:00:00 2018-05-17 09:00:00 #f57921"The Best Thing Since Water-Cement Ratio" will be presented by Jeff Speck, FACI (Trinity Lightweight). Internal curing may be the best thing to happen to concrete since we discovered the importance of the water-cement ratio. Internal curing using lightweight aggregate has been around for more than 20 years, so why isn’t it used more? This presentation will cover the principals of internal curing as well as the many benefits. It will also cover some information on specifying lightweight aggregate for internal curing in addition to some case studies from across the United States.
Registration opens at 7:00 am. A full hot breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7:15 am. The presentation will begin at 8:00 am and will conclude by 9:00 am.
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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 Awards NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
The recipient of the 2018 Community College/Vo-Tech Scholarship is Dunwoody College of Technology architecture student, Gianna Madison who is employed by RSP Architects and the Construction Management Scholarship winner is MN State University, Mankato student, Peter Clark who works for MCC member company Adolfson & Peterson Construction.
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
