Events

The Mid-South Chapter of the American Concrete Institute will host its Concrete Symposium on February 24, 2026, from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. This full-day educational event will cover a variety of concrete-related topics and offers six Professional Development Hours (PDHs). The $100 registration fee includes

May 7-9, 2019 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class requires knowledge in the following areas of concrete construction for MDOT projects: Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction Proportion of Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures Concrete Mixture Submittals, Eform, Field Verification, and Revisions Special Concrete Mixtures for MDOT Projects This three-day

Written retesting is available for the following classes: Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (MDOT Class 1) Aggregate Testing Technician- Level 1 (MDOT Class 2) Concrete Strength Testing Technician MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician February 6 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 9 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 5 - MDOT

 Mississippi Concrete Association will hold a Day of Concrete on May 16 at the Hilton located on County Line Road in Jackson, MS. This event will offer a full day of education on concrete topics and provide six professional development hours. Day of Concrete will be from 8 am until 4 pm and includes a

June 4-5, 2019 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers laboratory testing of hardened concrete. ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C617 Capping Cylindrical Specimens ASTM C1231 Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C78 Flexural

Written retesting is available for the following classes: Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (MDOT Class 1) Aggregate Testing Technician- Level 1 (MDOT Class 2) Concrete Strength Testing Technician MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician February 6 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 9 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 5 - MDOT

ABOUT THE CONVENTION Join Mississippi Concrete Association for the 2019 Tri-State Summer Convention with Alabama and Tennessee. The beautiful Sandestin Beach Hilton in Destin, Florida will once again be the location for the meeting June 27-30. We have a great meeting planned and hope you and your family can join us for a long weekend

Mississippi Concrete Association’s annual PAC fundraiser, The Glyn Porter Memorial Golf Tournament, will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, MS. MCA members are encouraged to invite local legislators, elected officials, customers and friends to play on their teams. Registration and breakfast begin at 8 am followed by

October 8-9, 2019 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers field testing of fresh concrete. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C172 Sampling ASTM C143 Slump ASTM C138 Unit Weight ASTM C173 Air Content Volumetric Method ASTM C231 Air Content Pressure

November 5-6, 2019 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers laboratory testing of aggregates for concrete. ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM D 75 Sampling Aggregates ASTM C 702 Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size ASTM C117 Materials Finer than

Written retesting is available for the following classes: Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (MDOT Class 1) Aggregate Testing Technician- Level 1 (MDOT Class 2) Concrete Strength Testing Technician MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician February 6 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 9 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 5 - MDOT

December 3-4, 2019 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers laboratory testing of hardened concrete. ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C617 Capping Cylindrical Specimens ASTM C1231 Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C78 Flexural

Written retesting is available for the following classes: Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (MDOT Class 1) Aggregate Testing Technician- Level 1 (MDOT Class 2) Concrete Strength Testing Technician MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician February 6 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 9 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 5 - MDOT

February 4-5, 2020 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers laboratory testing of aggregates for concrete. ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM D 75 Sampling Aggregates ASTM C 702 Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size ASTM C117 Materials Finer than

2020 RETEST DATES: February 5 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 7 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 10 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS November 4 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS December 2 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS All written retesting begins at 1:00 pm EXCEPT for Class 3 which

Mississippi Concrete Association's Winter Meeting is scheduled for February 11 & 12 at Hyatt Place in Ridgeland, MS. The Country Club of Jackson will be the venue for MCA's Hall of Fame Banquet Tuesday evening where we will honor and recognize a member who has made significant contributions in the concrete industry.  REGISTER ONLINE      

March 3-4, 2020 held at ABC of MS in Pearl, MS This class covers field testing of fresh concrete. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C172 Sampling ASTM C143 Slump ASTM C138 Unit Weight ASTM C173 Air Content Volumetric Method ASTM C231 Air Content Pressure Method

**POSTPONED: New Date TBD*** March 17-18, 2020 held at MDOT District 1 Auditorium in Tupelo, MS This class covers field testing of fresh concrete. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C172 Sampling ASTM C143 Slump ASTM C138 Unit Weight ASTM C173 Air Content Volumetric Method ASTM

POSTPONED Thursday, April 9, 2020 Providence Hill Farm ▪ Jackson, MS Mississippi Concrete Association is excited to announce the 1st Annual Stanley Mangum Memorial Clay Shoot set for Thursday, April 9 at Providence Hill Farm. Sporting clay shooters of all levels are invited to show off their skills at this first-class event. Proceeds will benefit

2020 RETEST DATES: February 5 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 7 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS **POSTPONED: New Date TBD*** June 24 - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS November 4 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS December 2 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS All written retesting begins at

**CANCELLED** MCA Summer Convention, May 28-31, 2020 at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. We hope you will make plans to join MCA this year. Click HERE to register!    

June 9-10, 2020 held at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building 5165 Old Brandon Road  Pearl, MS 39208  Phone: 601-944-0421 This class covers laboratory testing of hardened concrete. ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C617 Capping Cylindrical Specimens ASTM C1231 Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders ASTM C39 Compressive

2020 RETEST DATES: February 5 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 7 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 24 - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building - 5165 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, MS 39208 (Phone: 601-944-0421) November 4 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS December 2 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS All

September 22-24, 2020 held at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS This class requires knowledge in the following areas of concrete construction for MDOT projects: Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction Proportion of Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures Concrete Mixture Submittals, Eform, Field Verification, and Revisions Special Concrete Mixtures for MDOT Projects This

October 6-7, 2020 held at Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS This class covers field testing of fresh concrete. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C172 Sampling ASTM C143 Slump ASTM C138 Unit Weight ASTM C173 Air Content Volumetric Method ASTM C231 Air Content

Mississippi Concrete Association’s annual PAC fundraiser, The Glyn Porter Memorial Golf Tournament, will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, MS. MCA members are encouraged to invite local legislators, elected officials, customers and friends to play on their teams. Registration and breakfast begin at 8 am followed by

November 3-4, 2020 held at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS This class covers laboratory testing of aggregates for concrete. ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM D 75 Sampling Aggregates ASTM C 702 Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size ASTM C117 Materials

2020 RETEST DATES: February 5 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS May 7 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS June 24 - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS November 4 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS December 2 - MDOT Central Lab, Jackson, MS All written retesting begins at 1:00 pm EXCEPT for

December 1-2, 2020 held at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS This class covers laboratory testing of hardened concrete. ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification covers the following standard test methods: ASTM C617 Capping Cylindrical Specimens ASTM C1231 Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM

2020 RETEST DATES: November 4 - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS December 2 - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Building, Pearl, MS All written retesting begins at 1:00 pm EXCEPT for Class 3 which begins at 8 am. For more information, download the Certification Registration and Policy Information form. REGISTER FOR RETEST