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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Board of Directors Meeting
Learn more45 Board of Directors Meeting 2018-11-08 07:30:00 2018-11-08 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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MN Concrete Forum: Construction in Minnesota: Current Trends and Realities
Learn more58 MN Concrete Forum: Construction in Minnesota: Current Trends and Realities 2018-11-08 10:00:00 2018-11-08 11:30:00 #f57921Minnesota is now experiencing its second-longest period of employment expansion in state history. Unemployment is at record lows throughout the state, job vacancies are at record highs, and a wide variety of industries are growing. Among these growing industries is Construction, which has added nearly 40,000 jobs since the Great Recession. Yet challenges loom, most notably workforce shortages. This presentation will highlight current realities and trends in Minnesota’s labor market, with a special focus on the construction industry sector. The presenter will be Timothy O’Neill, Regional Labor Market Analyst at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
There is no cost to attend the MN Concrete Forums. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Walk-ins may be turned away.
Registration opens at 9:30 am. The presentation will begin at 10:00 am. Q&A will begin at 11:00 am. The event will conclude no later than 11:30 am.
Registration for this event will open soon.
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Breakfast Meeting - TWO HOUR ETHICS PROGRAM
Learn more59 Breakfast Meeting - TWO HOUR ETHICS PROGRAM 2018-11-15 07:00:00 2018-11-15 10:00:00 #f57921THIS WILL BE AN EXTENDED, TWO HOUR PRESENTATION BY JEFF COLEMAN, PE, FACI (The Coleman Law Firm) AND WILL SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR TWO HOURS OF ETHICS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS!
Architecture and engineering are important and learned professions. As members of these professions, architects and engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Architecture and engineering have a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by architects and engineers requires honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Architects and engineers are faced with different situations on daily basis while practicing architecture and engineering. This presentation will provide moral and ethical guidance to architects and engineers in their decision making process. Most importantly, it will provide architects and engineers with insight on how to respect and protect their profession with utmost professionalism.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 10:00 am.
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MN Concrete Forum: Near Surface Aggregate Reactivity & Petrography - What We Know
Learn more60 MN Concrete Forum: Near Surface Aggregate Reactivity & Petrography - What We Know 2018-11-29 09:30:00 2018-11-29 11:30:00 #f57921"Near Surface Aggreate Reactivity and Petrography - What We Know" will be presented by Gerard Moulzolf, P.G. (American Engineering Testing)
Registration opens at 9:30 am. The presentation will begin at 10:00 am. Q&A will begin at 11:00 am. The event will conclude no later than 11:30 am.
Registration for this event will open soon.
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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.
