Events

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

Mississippi Concrete Association is excited to announce the 1st Stanley Mangum Memorial Clay Shoot set for Thursday, May 13 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 Magnolia Speech School. Learn more and register online at mississippiconcrete.com/shoot.

MCA is excited to host this year's summer meeting at everyone's favorite beach spot the Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort & Spa. We have a great meeting planned for you and your family that includes something for everyone! This family-friendly destination is the ideal setting to network with other MCA members, and as always, we made

MCA is hosting our annual “Fair Days” during the Neshoba County Fair. The dates for this year are July 28-29, 2021 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cabin #118. We will serve GREAT food, GREAT fellowship and a place to cool down as we listen to politicians speak or watch the harness racing at

MCA is hosting our annual “Fair Days” during the Neshoba County Fair. The dates for this year are July 28-29, 2021 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cabin #118. We will serve GREAT food, GREAT fellowship and a place to cool down as we listen to politicians speak or watch the harness racing at

This certification class has been developed for the purpose of certifying concrete technicians who have demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. This two-day course involves a full day of classroom instruction. The second day begins with the written test followed

Mississippi Concrete Association’s annual PAC fundraiser, The Glyn Porter Memorial Golf Tournament, will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 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

An Aggregate Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates. This two-day course involves a full day of classroom instruction. The second day begins with a two-hour written test that is open book followed by

Written retesting is available for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (MDOT Class 1); ACI Aggregate Testing Technician- Level 1 (MDOT Class 2); ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician. Register Online

An Aggregate Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates. This two-day course involves a full day of classroom instruction. The second day begins with a two-hour written test that is open book followed by

Written retesting is available for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (MDOT Class 1); ACI Aggregate Testing Technician- Level 1 (MDOT Class 2); ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician.

This certification class has been developed for the purpose of certifying concrete technicians who have demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. This two-day course involves a full day of classroom instruction. The second day begins with the written test followed

The MCA Winter Meeting dates have been changed to April 6-7, 2022, at the Country Club of Jackson. Attendees will hear industry updates, honor Mississippi Concrete Association’s newest Hall of Fame inductee, as well as enjoy good food and network with industry friends.  Registration Information Winter Meeting registration fee is $125 for MCA member and

This certification class has been developed for the purpose of certifying concrete technicians who have demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. This two-day course involves a full day of classroom instruction. The second day begins with the written test followed