Mike Hernandez, Technical Director The Voice Newsletter March 2025 Have you ever been frustrated by what was included or not mentioned in an ACI document? If so, you are not alone which is why numerous contractors, material suppliers, ready mixed producers, engineers and university professors have engaged in the ACI document creation and editing process. As of January of 2025, ASCC Contracto...

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Jim Klinger, Concrete Construction Specialist The Voice Newsletter March 2025 Question: Two weeks ago, we kicked off the structural excavation, formwork erection, reinforcing steel placement, and concrete placement activities for the foundation supporting a 6-story post-tensioned (PT) parking garage located south of San Francisco airport (SFO). The garage is intended to provide 1540 parking ...

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Zach Knoop, General Manager, Caterpillar Safety Services Kris Nagy, Senior Account Manager, Caterpillar Safety Services As Caterpillar enters our 100th year in business, we are constantly evolving with technology, equipment and people. Caterpillar Safety Services is no exception. Zach Knoop, one of the leaders within Caterpillar Safety Services, offers tips on how to assess the health o...

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Phil Diekemper, Executive Director - PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity Late in 2024 the McKinsey & Company released another sobering construction productivity article, “Delivering on construction productivity is no longer optional”, explaining why the construction industry must climb out of its productivity rut, but has yet to do so. McKinsey forec...

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Jim Klinger, Concrete Construction Specialist The Voice Newsletter February 2025  Full Disclosure: Anyone who has cast ice cubes in their kitchen freezer can confirm there is an unseen side effect that occurs during the transformation of liquid water into solid ice--namely a substantial increase in volume.  Material science textbooks say that--under certain boundary conditions-- a vo...

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Michael Hernandez, Technical Director The Voice Newsletter February 2025  Its February, a polar vortex is dropping in and the local (Denver) forecast high temperature for 2 days from today is 14F. No placing exterior concrete in that. Most batch plants here shut down at 20F. Back in my operations days a few yards ago that sounds like a great day for either catching up on office paperwork,...

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ASCC Shines at World of Concrete 2025: A Celebration of Community, Camaraderie and Recognition The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) made a powerful impact at the 2025 World of Concrete (WOC) in Las Vegas, showcasing its commitment to technology, safety, and industry leadership. From the sold-out Kickoff Bash to the hands-on Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) and Concrete Polishing...

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ASCC Elects New Officers and Directors for 2025 At the ASCC Annual Meeting held on Monday, January 20th, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. PST at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, the ASCC announced its newly elected Officers and Directors for 2025. Cory Lee (Martin Concrete Construction) was announced as the ASCC President replacing Chris Klemaske (Sundek National Accounts). In addition, the following persons...

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Ensuring safety on concrete construction sites is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a commitment to preserving lives and livelihoods. Fall protection remains one of the most critical aspects of construction safety, as falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities in the industry. The American Society of Concrete Contractors recognizes the importance of proactive m...

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This is my last article as DCC Director. It has been a whirlwind and quick two years. My congratulations to Micheal Campbell with Trademark Concrete who will take the reins during the World of Concrete. I know he will do an outstanding job. Over the past 23 newsletters I’ve discussed a range of topics. Some specific to decorative concrete, some general business management and sales, and a...

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