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.
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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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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The Culture Climb – How to Build a Work Culture that Maximizes Your Impact
Learn more493 The Culture Climb – How to Build a Work Culture that Maximizes Your Impact 2024-08-08 07:30:00 2024-08-08 09:30:00 #f57921For over a decade, Jaime Taets has been the go-to consultant for executive teams hoping to untangle their issues and improve their businesses--profits, strategies, and services--along the way. And throughout that time, Jaime has learned that most business problems are actually people problems. To get at the root cause, leaders must go deeper than the business layer with questions that are rooted in culture and people.
In her innovating and groundbreaking new book, The Culture Climb, thought leader Jaime Taets not only challenges and inspires other leaders of organizations to prioritize their work culture – she also provides an actionable and approachable plan that can be fully implemented into a business model and help to positively transform the workplace atmosphere.
Presenter: Jaime Taets, CEO & Founder, Keystone Group International
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Designing Healthy Buildings with Concete
Learn more495 Designing Healthy Buildings with Concete 2024-08-21 12:00:00 2024-08-21 13:00:00 #f57921Concrete is a durable material that is well known for its strength and resilience and ability to protect the lives, livelihoods and lifestyles of people and communities. Part of that equation is contributing to safe and healthy spaces in which occupants can live and work. This presentation will discuss how concrete can be used to create safe and healthy spaces.
The presenter will be Jim Schneider, LEED AP (PCI Mountain States)
Attendees who participate in the majority of the event will be awarded a certificate of attendance for 1 PDH or 1 AIA CES LU/HSW.
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MCC Golf Outing & Scholarship Fundraiser
Learn more491 MCC Golf Outing & Scholarship Fundraiser 2024-08-26 09:30:00 2024-08-26 16:00:00 #262626The golf outing is an annual fundraiser for the MCC Scholarship Fund. All net proceeds from the golf outing go directly to the scholarship fund. The first 36 foursomes will be filled on a "first paid" basis. Two foursomes per MCC member company only. Sponsors are both welcome and needed.
Registration: 9:30 AM
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MCC BIG Shoot & Scholarship Fundraiser
Learn more496 MCC BIG Shoot & Scholarship Fundraiser 2024-09-30 11:30:00 2024-09-30 16:30:00 #262626Held every fall as a fundraiser for the MCC Scholarship Fund, the MCC Big Shoot Sporting Clays Event is becoming increasingly popular and provides an excellent opportunity for members to engage their customers and guests in a fun, relaxed and casual setting.
2024 BIG SHOOT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Join us September 30, 2024 at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club for the 17th Annual BIG Shoot Sporting Clays Event and Scholarship Fundraiser! All net proceeds from this event benefit the MCC Scholarship Fund.
Registration opens July 15, 2024
Schedule of Events:
11:30 am - Registration Opens
12:45 pm - Mandatory Safety Meeting
1:00 pm - Shotgun Start
4:00 pm - Social
4:30 pm - Dinner and PrizesCost to Attend:
$175 per shooter includes 100 sporting clays, dinner and prizes. Teams should be five people or less. Lunch is NOT provided. Plan to arrive early if you are hoping to order food from Triggers Bar.Safety Considerations:
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All shooters must participate in a mandatory safety meeting at 12:45 pm the day of the event.
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.