Newsletter

Ryan Klacking, CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter September 2023 In less than a couple of weeks, we’ll all come together for the ASCC Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, close to my hometown. Grand Rapids has evolved into a beautiful place to be, and I’m excited to see many of you! I think it’s fair to say we all look forward to the Annual Conference, where we can...

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Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist The Voice Newsletter September 2023 Welcome to Fall, the leaves are changing, and the temperatures are cooling down in most areas.  This is welcome news for many of us that have had to deal with wildfires and record high temperatures. The ASCC Annual Conference is coming up at the end of the month, so we have a lot of preparation ...

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Jim Klinger, Concrete Construction Specialist The Voice Newsletter September 2023 Question:  We were recently awarded the subcontract for a reinforced concrete high-rise tower that features 3-ft thick shear walls with moderate to heavy reinforcing steel congestion. The shear walls in some sectors are up to 4-ft thick. This upcoming project has a fast-track schedule, the so-called "3-d...

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Mike Hernandez, Technical Director The Voice Newsletter September 2023 Several years ago, climate change and sustainability were not something the concrete construction community would hear much about. Now action on sustainability is increasing all around us, which translates to less cement in concrete and more supplemental cementitious materials. In the last few years, the following has occurr...

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Ray Hefner, Exectuive Director The Voice Newsletter September 2023 ASCC’s Annual Conference is here, and I know everyone is excited about being together again as am I. As we gather for the conference, I want all in attendance to be cognizant of what brings them to the conference. The are a wide range of educational activities, networking opportunities, speakers, committee meetings, and of...

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Jim Klinger, Concrete Construction Specialist The Voice Newsletter August 2023 Question: We are building an addition onto a small commercial steel building.  The vertical supports for the elevated work consist of relatively light structural steel columns that sit on concrete footings, each with footing dimensions 2 ft long by 18 inches wide by 12 inches deep. Our submitted mix design is 30...

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Devin Leach, Emerging Leaders Committee Chair The Voice Newsletter August 2023 This year’s ASCC Conference in Grand Rapids marks my 4th year as the chair of the Emerging Leaders Committee. During that time, we have developed a new meeting format focused on exploring leadership topics and have tried to create an engaging, educational, and entertaining atmosphere for all members who attend....

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Lan Moody, SRMC Director The Voice Newsletter August 2023 It is important that everyone understands how important effective communication is. No matter if you are in safety, management, in the field, or just at home, it can make all the difference to your success. As fast paced and complex the world of construction may be or, the fast paced and crazy schedule at home, when communicating, there ...

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Ryan Klacking, CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter August 2023 I think I can speak for everyone who reads this newsletter or who participate in other work-related activities such as associations, that often, we’re struggling to find a solid work-life balance. It’s all too often that our work, especially as owners, takes precedence over almost everything else in our lives. We a...

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Rich Cofoid, DCC Council Director The Voice Newsletter August 2023 Are you familiar with something called the Marginal Gain Theory? It has been famously used by the British cycling team who, since its implementation, have earned a 1st and 2nd place in the Tour de France and over 32 Olympic metals since 2008. What it entails is simply focusing on tiny improvements, which accumulate over time res...

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