Concrete Industry Management eNews
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CIM graduates featured in RMC newsletter
The holiday edition of the RMC Research & Education Foundation newsletter featured an article about how CIM graduates are leading and growing the concrete industry. The article featured:
Jessica Palmer
- Director of Business Development and Education for the Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association (Middle Tennessee State University)
Derek Torres
- Project Manager, Concrete Promotion, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Majile McCray
- Project Manager, Structures and Sustainability, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
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Mack and McNeilus donate signature item to 2020 auction at World of Concrete
We are pleased to announce that the signature item for our annual auction at World of Concrete is a Mack® Granite® Boost-A-Load mixer donated by Mack Trucks,
Inc. and equipped with a McNeilus® FLEX Controls™ Bridgemaster® Mixer.
"Mack Trucks and McNeilus have stepped up by making a significant donation to support the CIM Auction,” said Ben Robuck, CIM Auction Committee Chairman. “This mixer truck will help ensure a successful CIM Auction at the 2020 World of Concrete. We are very appreciative of the support from Mack Trucks and McNeilus. It speaks volumes to their commitment to the concrete industry and the importance these leading companies place on the CIM program.” Find out more by visiting the
CIM website
or clicking on the image to the right.
Interested in making a donation to the auction? Email CIM Auction Committee Chairman
Ben Robuck
or call at (404) 456-6867.
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Next NSC meeting at World of Concrete
The Las Vegas Convention Center and World of Concrete will play host for the next CIM NSC and Board of Directors' meeting on Feb. 5. For more information on the meeting, please contact
Nicole Maher
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Chico State CIM program thrives with solid industry support
In October, the Chico State CIM program celebrated the official grand opening of a new concrete and materials laboratory. The lab renovation was made possible with a $700,000 gift from CIM Patrons and a $350,000 contribution from the College of ECC. It transforms the 60-year-old concrete lab into a top-tier space truly befitting our CIM program and is a testament to the powerful impact philanthropy can have. Find out more about CIM's unique industry-academic partnership by clicking on the video below.
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Fall 2019 conference travel
CIM students get an expanded view of the concrete industry by traveling to conferences and association meetings, affording them the time to network and expand their knowledge outside the classroom. This semester,
students hit the road attending these conferences:
ASCC's Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill.
(Sept. 19-22)
NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2019 in Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 3-7)
ACI’s Fall Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio
(Oct. 19-25)
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MTSU holds December graduation ceremony
Big congratulations
to all of our students who graduated from the School of Concrete and Construction Management on Dec. 14. We are pleased to announ
ce that 25 students graduated and
the following is a list of employers who have committed to our grads:
- Premier Stoneworks, Delray Beach, Fla.
- Turner Construction, Nashville, Tenn.
- Malone’s Mechanical, Van Buren, Ark.
- Baker Concrete, Nashville, Tenn.
- McCown Gordon, Manhattan, Kan.
- Messer Contracting, Nashville, Tenn.
- Cemex, Orlando, Fla.
- Maschmeyer Concrete, West Palm Beach, Fla.
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MTSU Patrons hold successful fundraiser
With a new building on the horizon, the MTSU Patrons are in growth mode with their events and fundraisers. In October, the MTSU CIM Alumni Trap Shoot Tournament and Silent Auction was a huge success. With double the amount of participating teams in the trap shoot (from 10 to 20) and an increase in the silent auction, the total amount raised by the event was $14,667. Thanks to everyone for making this event a success!
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CIM students attend ConcreteWorks
Eight students from NJIT’s CIM program attended the 2019 NRMCA ConcreteWorks Conference in Orlando, Fla. Students attending the conference had an opportunity to engage with other CIM program universities as well as set up and man the CIM booth, where they represented the CIM program. The conference was a great opportunity for students to network, share knowledge and meet members of the concrete industry.
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Reem Dewedar awarded AAAEA scholarship
On Nov. 3, the Tri-State Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects (AAAEA) held their 13
th
Annual Scholarship Gala. We are pleased to announce that NJIT CIM student Reem Dewedar was one of six students that received a 2019 AAAEA scholarship for academic excellence. Reem was representing NJIT with her dual degree in civil engineering and CIM. The 2019 scholarship fund is made possible by the generous contributions from numerous firms including: Stantec, HDR, KSE, Dewberry JED, EIHAB, Adam’s Contracting, VRX, Inc., M&S, MCCI, ITE, and EPM. Congratulations, Reem!
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Texas State CIM Faculty Update
We are very proud of the hard work of the CIM faculty at Texas State. Not only do they provide important guidance to students, they are also busy with research in the industry.
Associate Professor Dr. Yoo Joe Kim, PE has applied for promotion to full professor. His current research centers around ternary mix designs and rheological properties with g
round-granulated blast-furnace slag
(GGBFS) and limestone powder.
Assistant Professor Dr. Anthony Torres has received his tenure and was promoted to associate professor. Dr. Torres is publishing research on mechanical properties of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete made with foundry sand.
Assistant Professor Dr. Fred Aguayo has been awarded $400,000+ for a research contract with the Texas Department of Transportation on the use of rapid setting hydraulic cement (RSHC) for structural applications.
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Texas State receives high shear mixer
We are thrilled to announce that we have received a second high shear mixer to enable research at Texas State. The other is owned by the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Get to Know:
Jacob Hanby, a senior at Texas
State University
Jacob Hanby chose Texas State University because of its fantastic reputation, smaller campus size and the CIM program. “I knew the CIM program does a great job preparing students for the real world, with courses that directly relate to the concrete industry, giving students a great base of knowledge and hands-on experience,” said Jacob.
The CIM program takes pride in its unique industry-academia partnership. “I have had the opportunity to interact with CIM Patrons on a regular basis,” said Jacob. “As the treasurer for our ACI Student Chapter, I gave several presentations to our Patron group and will continue interacting with them again this year as the president of the student chapter. The Patrons are very eager to help students succeed, providing advice and information about all areas of the concrete industry.”
CIM students often travel to events and/or association conventions to network and gain a more in-depth understanding of the industry. According to Jacob, “These events and conventions are a great way to see the concrete industry first-hand. In addition to speaking with manufacturer representatives, we can attend information sessions which provide the latest industry information.” While a CIM student, Jacob has attended World of Concrete as well as annual conventions for industry associations like the National Precast Concrete Association, the American Society of Concrete Contractors and American Concrete Institute.
Jacob’s advice to current CIM students:
"Take advantage of all the opportunities the CIM program has to offer like travel to conventions, membership to the ACI Student Chapter, networking events and job fairs. Also, take advantage of your internship opportunities. Apply for as many internships as you can, as soon as you can. Internships not only look great on your resume but are invaluable to help you gain experience in various areas of the concrete industry as well as meet industry leaders.”
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