ASCC Hires Mike Hernandez as Technical Director

Michael G. Hernandez, P.E., DBIA, has joined the technical division of the American Society of Concrete Contractors as technical director. This position oversees all technical activities of the organization including serving as the technical voice for ASCC in verbal and written communication, providing technical support for the members and the organization and developing programming and resources to benefit the concrete contractor. Hernandez is a licensed professional engineer in Florida and Colorado, and a certified general contractor in Florida. He is also a design-build certified professional. Prior to this position, Hernandez worked as a project engineer for M. A. Mortenson, held … Read more

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ASCC Announces Elected Officers of 2023

Chris Klemaske, Sundek National Accounts, has been elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors for 2023-24. Elected vice presidents were Paul Albanelli, Albanelli Cement Contractors; Anthony DeCarlo, Jr., TWC Concrete, LLC; Cory Lee, Martin Concrete; and Maizer Ouijdani, Conco. Aaron Gregory, Gregory Construction, was re-elected treasurer. Ray Merlo, Merlo Construction Co., and David Somero, S & S Concrete Floors, were re-elected directors. Newly elected directors are Jeff Coleman, Coleman & Erickson, LLC, and Matt Poppoff, Inc., Poppoff Inc. The Decorative Concrete Council elected Rich Cofoid, The Euclid Chemical Co., as council director. Elected council director-elect was Michael Campbell, … Read more

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Building Talent Foundation Recognizes 2022 Industry Champions

Building Talent Foundation has honored its 2022 Industry Champions, for their above-and-beyond commitment, contribution and collaboration in building a sustainable workforce in residential construction. BTF is a national nonprofit organization, established in 2019 by the Leading Builders of America to address the acute and persistent talent shortage across building trades. With an average of 400,000 job openings throughout 2022, and with 40% of the current workers expected to retire by 2031, the construction industry must invest in strengthening its workforce. BTF connects youth and people from underrepresented groups with internship and employment opportunities. BTF has coached over 1,400 people into … Read more

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Concrete Industry Management Program Shatters Previous Records by Raising $2.1M at 2023 Auction

The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – has raised more than $2.1 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Jan. 18. In addition to the live auction, a silent auction was also held. This year CIM had record proceeds from the silent auction. Live and silent auction items included cement, fly ash, aggregate, concrete saws, drills, safety equipment, training sessions, reference books and software subscriptions, laptop computers, … Read more

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National Ladder Safety Month: The Perfect Time to ‘Step Up’ Employee Training

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths accounted for 161 on-the-job fatalities in 2020, the most recent year for which statistics are available. That same year, there were 22,710 ladder-related workplace injuries, an injury stat that has remained relatively constant over the previous several years. March is National Ladder Safety Month, spearheaded by the American Ladder Institute. This, its seventh year, will focus on four key themes: Week One – Choosing Your Ladder Week Two – Safety Before the First Step (Inspection and Set Up) Week Three – Safety While Climbing Week Four – Safety at the … Read more

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