ABOUT THE MCC
The Minnesota Concrete Council (MCC) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1989. 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’s membership base represents design, construction and support industries associated with reinforced and post-tensioned concrete construction. MCC is proud of its growing and diverse membership. Its broad-based membership rivals that of any other local or regional association in the cast-in-place concrete industry. MCC is made up of representatives from the design, construction and support industries related to the reinforced and post-tensioned concrete construction industry.
Education & Events
Presenters are brought in to address items of specific interest and need pertinent to the local area. Monthly breakfast meetings, half-day symposiums and hands-on educational opportunities are offered throughout the calendar year. MCC isn't only about excellent educational opportunities. Two scholarship fundraising events our held every year. Join us in August for our sell-out golf outing and in September for our wildly popular sporting clay shoot.
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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History
Prior to the Minnesota Concrete Council, there was not a good local, single-source of unbiased information on how we can do a better job of designing and building with cast-in-place concrete.
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 our structures, and to educate decision-makers on the benefits of quality concrete construction.
Initial meetings regarding the concept of a cast-in-place concrete group occurred in the fall of 1988. The construction industry was quite robust and other organizations were actively promoting their delivery systems as being the best in terms durability, speed, economics and schedule. Many felt the advantages of cast-in-place concrete outnumbered and outweighed those other systems and the group was formed in early 1989.
The founders had a multifold vision as to the shape and needs of the industry and setup the organization to meet those future needs. Several areas were ear-marked for development:
1. Continuing education for professionals was coming and MCC could be the organization that could readily provide training and education for these new requirements. Similar training requirements now apply to construction superintendents.
2. Technical advances in the concrete industry were occurring and a forum was needed to present the results and educate the stakeholders of the industry.
3. An organization was needed to design and undertake future research projects related to CIP.
4. Environmental impacts on the construction industry were eminent and the organization could address the purposeful reuse of waste-stream materials.
5. Conservation of energy was coming to the fore and green thinking has now overtaken the industry in conjunction with Item 4 above.
MCC's first educational meeting consisted of about 20 people. MCC educational meetings now currently average 125 people including architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, ready-mix producers, testing labs, attorneys and materials suppliers!
MCC has been a major force in training, improving and evolving the technical practices and the competence of the CIP industry. All and all, the organization has been quite successful and has tremendous potential for even more success in the future. New technology develops quickly, and the organization provides a forum for presentation, review and evaluation of the pros and cons of these new developments.
