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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Webinar - Concrete Cracking: Best Practices
Learn more309 Webinar - Concrete Cracking: Best Practices 2022-10-05 12:00:00 2022-10-05 13:00:00 #f57921Concrete provides structures with strength, rigidity, and resilience from deformation. These characteristics, however, result in concrete structures lacking the flexibility to move in response to environmental or volume changes. Cracking is usually the first sign of distress in concrete. Cracking of concrete flatwork is natural, expected, and accepted. However, cracks may affect appearance, performance, and maintenance costs. This presentation will discuss the various types of concrete cracks and how to best minimize their occurrence. The presenter will be Kim Basham PhD, PE, FACI (KB Engineering LLC)
This webinar was developed cooperatively by concrete-related associations from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The goal of the cooperative effort is to bring a greater awareness of cast-in-place concrete to the design and construction communities via quality continuing education programs.
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MCC Executive Committee Meeting
Learn more352 MCC Executive Committee Meeting 2022-10-13 07:00:00 2022-10-13 08:00:00 #778286MCC's Executive Committee meets virtually once a month. If you'd like information about this meeting, contact MCC's Administrator, Margaret Mills at 651-482-9549.
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MCC Board of Directors Meeting
Learn more340 MCC Board of Directors Meeting 2022-10-13 08:00:00 2022-10-13 09:30:00 #778286The MCC Board of Directors meets virtually on a monthly basis. Attendance at the meeting is by invite-only. If you have questions, please contact MCC's Administrator at 651-482-9549.
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Fall Member Event
Learn more381 Fall Member Event 2022-10-13 15:30:00 2022-10-13 18:00:00 #262626Join us October 13 to celebrate the newest Richard Stehly Industry Advancement Award recipients, Mike Ramerth (Meyer Borgman Johnson) and Dean Stroschein (Knutson Construction). Learn more about what's been going on at MCC over the past few years and get a sneak peak at what's planned for next year. Wish MCC's Administrator, Margaret Mills the best as she prepares to enter semi-retirement in a few months. Network with fellow members and guests over great food and beverages.
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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.
