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 Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Class
Learn more159 ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Class 2019-10-15 2019-10-17 #f57921An 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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Breakfast Meeting: Life Without Fly Ash: Concrete Dystopia or Hysteria
Learn more114 Breakfast Meeting: Life Without Fly Ash: Concrete Dystopia or Hysteria 2019-10-17 07:30:00 2019-10-17 09:00:00 #f57921Life Without Fly Ash: Concrete Dystopia or Hysteria will be presented by Larry Sutter, PhD, PE (Michigan Tech University)
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour at the conclusion of the event.
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 9:00 am.
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MN Concrete Forum: Life of a Concrete Cylinder
Learn more112 MN Concrete Forum: Life of a Concrete Cylinder 2019-11-07 15:00:00 2019-11-07 17:00:00 #f57921As technology advances it can make life easier although it can have a downside to its affects when raising cylinders to proper maturity. This interactive presentation will review the stages for each cylinder through its life along with how new technology is helping. As always new technology is not always helpful in the shaping a cylinder’s future so we will also explore how to handle failures, when maturity levels are not met, and the results are disappointing. What corrections can be made to adjust behaviors for better results.
Registration will begin at 2:30 pm. The interactive presentation will run from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the event for those who want to network and/or avoid traffic.
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for TWO PDH's.
Please note that the location of this event is at Braun Intertec in Bloomington.
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ACI Flatwork Finisher & Technician Certification
Learn more147 ACI Flatwork Finisher & Technician Certification 2019-11-12 07:30:00 2019-11-12 15:00:00 #f57921Take advantage of the opportunity to obtain the ACI Flatwork Finisher Certification. This valued and important certification is specified in many projects across the US. The Minnesota Concrete Council is pleased to be able to offer this certification program to the Minnesota concrete community.
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ACI CONCRETE FLATWORK FINISHER / TECHNICIAN, HOW DO THEY DIFFER?
A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated the ability to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork. A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork, but who as yet has not accumulated sufficient work experience to qualify as a concrete flatwork finisher.
Both programs require knowledge in the following areas of concrete construction:
• Basic concrete technology
• Concrete mix proportioning
• Concrete control tests
• Proper use of finishing tools
• Placing, consolidation, and finishing
• Edging, jointing, curing, and protection
ACI will grant certification to those applicants who obtain a passing grade on the written examination, and either:
A. Possess one year (1500 hours) of approved flatwork related work experience and successfully complete the ACI performance examination orB. Possess 3 years (4500 hours) of approved work experience and successfully complete the Alternative Performance Affidavit.
The work experience must include placing, consolidation, finishing, edging, jointing, curing, and protection of concrete flatwork. Verification of the amount and range of work experience by the applicant’s employer(s) is required.
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.
