Events

Lunch & Learn at Home Builders Association of Jackson. Joel Waters will present on the topic of: "SB 2465... Insurance Rebate program for New Single-Family Dwellings"

MCA Promotions Committee Meeting at the Dancing Rabbit Inn in Choctaw, MS in the Hickory Room @ 1pm.

MCA Board of Directors Meeting at the Dancing Rabbit Inn in Choctaw, MS in the Hickory Room @ 3pm.

Reception for the Glynn Porter Memorial Golf Tournament at the Clubhouse of Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Choctaw, MS @ 6pm.

Mississippi Concrete Association’s annual PAC fundraiser, The Glyn Porter Memorial Golf Tournament, will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 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 a shotgun start at 10 am. Lunch is included and prizes will be presented at the conclusion of the tournament. Dancing Rabbit gift certificates will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, closest to the pin and longest drive. 

October 9-10, 2018 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers field testing of fresh concrete.  The 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    

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE   ALL RETEST CLASSES BEGIN AT 1 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL MCA AT 601-957-5274.

Dec 4-5, 2018 held at the MDOT Central Lab in Jackson, MS This class covers laboratory testing of hardened concrete.  The 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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE   ALL RETEST CLASSES BEGIN AT 1 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL MCA AT 601-957-5274.

MCA's Winter Meeting will be held on January 31 - February 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Tupelo, MS. Attendees will hear the latest industry updates, honor MCA's newest Hall of Fame Inductee, as well as enjoy food and fun.

February 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

March 5-6, 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

March 19-20, 2019 held at the MDOT District #1 Auditorium in Tupelo, MS THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. PLEASE EMAIL JMILSTEAD@MISSISSIPPICONCRETE.COM TO BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST. 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

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