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 - Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms
Learn more183 WEBINAR - Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms 2020-07-08 10:00:00 2020-07-08 11:00:00 #f57921Please join the Minnesota Concrete Council and Build with Strength Minnesota on Wednesday, July 8 for a FREE live webinar titled "Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms." The webinar will be presented by John Lee, PE, LEED® A.P. (Director of Business Development at Cemstone) and Curt Gohmann (Outside Sales at Brock White Company). The presentation has been approved for one AIA LU/HSW. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour (PDH).
The use of Insulating Concrete Forms or ICF’s as a structural building envelope has increased in recent years as building owners look to create buildings that require less maintenance while being energy efficient, quiet and, most importantly, resilient. This one-hour presentation will discuss the concept of ICF’s from design to construction while highlighting the many benefits for the designer, contractor, owner and occupant. Attendees of this course will see a variety of project types and learn why ICF’s were chosen over other building materials.
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Board of Directors Meeting - July 2020
Learn more125 Board of Directors Meeting - July 2020 2020-07-09 07:30:00 2020-07-09 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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Build with Strength Committee Meeting
Learn more190 Build with Strength Committee Meeting 2020-07-14 08:00:00 2020-07-14 09:00:00 #778286The committee will be discussing topics and speakers for upcoming webinars. Please contact Margaret Mills at 651-482-9549 if you are interested in joining the committee.
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WEBINAR (Tech Talk Tuesday) Supplementary Cementitious Materials - Comparisons, Applications, and Outlook
Learn more185 WEBINAR (Tech Talk Tuesday) Supplementary Cementitious Materials - Comparisons, Applications, and Outlook 2020-07-14 12:00:00 2020-07-14 13:00:00 #f57921Supplementary cementitious materials can be used for improved concrete performance in its fresh and hardened state. They are primarily used for improved workability, durability, and strength. These materials allow the concrete producer to design and modify the concrete mixture to suit the desired application. This presentation will cover the basics of common supplementary materials used in concrete. Common applications, comparisons of their properties in plastic and hardened concrete, as well as the outlook of their future use will all be covered in the presentation.
The presenter will be Dr. Larry Sutter, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University.
The program has been approved for 1 AIA CES LU. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour (PDH).
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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.
