UPCOMING EVENTS
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ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician Certification Class - November 2019
Learn more160 ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician Certification Class - November 2019 2019-11-19 2019-11-21 #f57921A Masonry Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials—including materials for brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts—in the field.
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ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate Certification Class - November 2019
Learn more153 ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate Certification Class - November 2019 2019-11-19 07:30:00 2019-11-19 15:00:00 #f57921Take advantage of the opportunity to obtain ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher or Associate Certification. The Minnesota Concrete Council is pleased to be able to offer this certification program to the Minnesota concrete community.
DECORATIVE CONCRETE FLATWORK FINISHER / ASSOCIATE, HOW DO THEY DIFFER?
A Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, finish, cure, and protect decorative concrete flatwork.
A Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, finish, cure, and protect decorative concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher.CLASS PREREQUISITE:
To take this class, you must be currently certified as either an ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher or Technician.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher: ACI will grant certification only to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination AND:- Are currently certified as an ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician
- Possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job placing and finishing experience* (approximately one year of regular full-time work)
The two-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written examination is 70%.
* Experience includes a minimum of 40 hours in cleaning and sealing of decorative concrete flatwork PLUS 250 hours in EACH of the following areas of decorative concrete flatwork placing and finishing:- Coloring
- Stamping
- Exposed Finishes
- Stairs
Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of the then-current written examination.
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Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate: ACI will grant certification to those examinees who obtain a passing grade on the written examination AND are currently certified as an ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician.
Individuals with Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate certification can upgrade to full Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher status upon submittal and approval of sufficient work experience and satisfying prerequisite certification.
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Breakfast Meeting - ETHICS
Learn more116 Breakfast Meeting - ETHICS 2019-11-21 07:30:00 2019-11-21 10:00:00 #f57921A two-hour ethics-related presentation titled "Blurred Lines – Appropriate Workplace Conduct At Work and After Hours" will be presented by Karen Michael (Karen Michael, PLC).
Using interactive technology, case studies and videos, workplace attorney and former HR executive Karen Michael will explore respectful workplaces by discussing harassment, social media, bullying, touching and ethical obligations in ensuring a legal and respectful workplace.
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 10:00 am.
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MCC Scholarship Program Application Deadline
Learn more162 MCC Scholarship Program Application Deadline 2019-12-01 2019-12-02 #262626MCC is committed to encouraging people to pursue careers in concrete-related fields and to provide opportunities for those people to enhance their level of professionalism and industry engagement via scholarships. MCC’s Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors are implemented changes to the scholarship program in 2017 that significantly increased the amount of scholarship funding MCC sponsors each year. MCC has its own scholarships for engineering students, construction management students, vo-tech and community college students, and scholarships for high school students. MCC continues to support the concrete finisher and laborer apprenticeship programs as well.
Scholarship applications can be found on the "SCHOLARSHIP" tab of the MCC website.
Please contact Margaret Mills, MCC's Administrator, with any questions at 651-482-9549.
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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 accepting applications for the 2020 scholarship program. Any student attending school in Minnesota or any Minnesota student attending a non-Minnesota school are eligible to apply. Check out the scholarship page for more details. Application deadline is December 1. Thanks goes out to the Scholarship Committee for their commitment of time!
EVENTS
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
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!
STUDENT COMPETITION
FRC Bowling Ball Competition
A Regional FRC Bowling Ball Competition will be held 12/10 at the University of St. Thomas. The objective of the competition is to demonstrate the behavior of fiber reinforcement within concrete, to gain experience in forming and fabricating a fiber-reinforced concrete element, and to encourage creativity with compliance in engineering design and analysis.
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
