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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Virtual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser
Learn more193 Virtual Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser 2020-08-10 2020-09-19 #2626261The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Concrete Council made the difficult decision to cancel the annual golf outing scholarship fundraiser that was scheduled to be held at Mendakota Country Club in August. The golf outing has typically contributed about $10,000 to the MCC scholarship fund.In an effort to reduce the impact that canceling the golf outing will have on MCC's ability to fund scholarships in 2021, the Board of Directors tasked the Golf Committee with running a "virtual" golf outing scholarship fundraiser.The mission of the virtual golf outing is to provide an opportunity for MCC members and their guests to enjoy each other’s company over a friendly game of golf while raising needed money for the MCC scholarship fund. The event is NOT intended to be an organized competition. (It is an outing and NOT a tournament.)HOW TO PARTICIPATE:- Register your foursome and donate to the scholarship fund beginning August 10. You have until September 18 to golf.
- Play golf (regular, miniature or disc) by September 18 at a location of your choosing.
- Submit the names and email addresses of your foursome, along with a picture of your group playing, to Margaret Mills by September 21. Submitted names will be entered into a drawing for $100 Amazon gift cards.
- There will be no “team” prizes or prizes based on scores.
- Door prizes ($100 Amazon gift cards) will be randomly drawn on September 22, 2020 from the list of participants.
- For inclusion in the door prize drawings, the list of names of participants and at least one picture of the “foursome” must be submitted to Margaret Mills no later than close of business on September 21, 2020.
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BIG Shoot Sporting Clays Event and Scholarship Fundraiser
Learn more192 BIG Shoot Sporting Clays Event and Scholarship Fundraiser 2020-09-24 13:00:00 2020-09-24 18:30:00 #262626Join us September 24 at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club for the 13th Annual BIG Shoot Sporting Clays Event and Scholarship Fundraiser! All net proceeds from this event benefit the MCC Scholarship Fund.
Schedule of Events:
1:00 pm - Registration Opens
1:45 pm - Mandatory Safety Meeting
2:00 pm - Shotgun Start
5:00 pm - Social
5:30 pm - Dinner and PrizesCost to Attend:
$125 per shooter includes 100 sporting clays, dinner and prizes. Teams should be five people or less.Safety Considerations:
- All shooters must participate in a mandatory safety meeting at 1:45 pm the day of the event.
- Participants must follow all COVID-related safety policies as outlined by the State of Minnesota, The Minnesota Hourse and Hunt Club and the Minnesota Concrete Council at the time of the event.
- COVID-related policies may change between the time of registration and the event. MCC will communicate necessary information to participants before the event begins.
Questions? Contact Margaret Mills at 651-482-9549.
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ACI Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector
Learn more196 ACI Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector 2020-10-06 2020-10-08 #f57921THIS IS A TWO-DAY CLASS THAT WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 6-7, 2020
A certified Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector* is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. The Inspector must understand the responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Installer, inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project, and the process governing the qualification of anchor systems.
*This expanded program includes and covers all of the Adhesive Anchor Installation Inspector program materials; certification candidates are now directed to this program for concrete anchor inspection certification.Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who obtain a passing grade on both the written examination and performance examinations.
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ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer
Learn more171 ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer 2020-10-06 2020-10-08 #f57921THIS IS A TWO-DAY CLASS THAT WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 6-7, 2020
An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor/foreman/project engineer is needed.
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Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who obtain a passing grade on both the written examination and performance examinations.
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.
