Concrete Industry Management eNews
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Experiencing the concrete industry beyond the classroom
One of the many benefits of the CIM program is that 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. In October, many students from our CIM programs attended the NRMCA's ConcreteWorks 2019 in Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 3-7) and ACI's Fall Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct. 19-25).
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National Steering Committee announces leadership
The CIM National Steering Committee (NSC) is a national-level, broad-based industry coalition, dedicated to a collaborative process in partnership with CIM institutions and local industry Patrons groups. The NSC Board of Directors leadership is comprised of a wide range of companies and organizations, including ready-mix suppliers, admixture suppliers, concrete contractors, engineering firms, research organizations and trade associations.
The NSC recently announced its new board members beginning July 1. The leadership includes:
Executive Director
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Eugene Martineau, CIM National Steering Committee
Chairman
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Mike Schneider, Vice President, Chief People Officer (CPO), Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.
Vice Chairman
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Steven Cox, Vice Chairman, Customer Success, Command Alkon
Secretary/Treasurer
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Nicole R. Maher, Chief Operating Officer, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
Immediate Past Chairman
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Wallace Johnson, U.S. Concrete, Inc.
Click here
to see the list of the NSC Board of Directors.
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CIM seeks donations for 2019 auction at World of Concrete
The NSC is seeking donations for the 2019 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 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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Texas State University to host NSC meeting
Texas State University will host the upcoming CIM NSC and Board of Directors' meeting Nov. 13-14.
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CIM Program Featured in Concrete Executive Magazine
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Chico State holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new concrete lab
Numerous Chico CIM Patrons, National Steering Committee members, CIM students, staff and alumni were in attendance on Oct. 9 as we celebrated the official grand opening of our new concrete and materials laboratory in Langdon Engineering Center, Room 120. 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. Click the below image to see a short video of the event!
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On the road in October
Several of the Chico State CIM students have been hitting the road in October, heading to NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2019 in Orlando, FL (Oct. 3-7) and ACI’s Fall Convention in Cincinnati (Oct. 19-25). Check out what we've been up to!
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What did you do during fall break?
The students of Mr. Huddleston's CIM 3050 flatwork class were busy working! They took advantage of the great weather and placed concrete for a new sidewalk near the Wright Music Building. It was a great time to get some hands-on experience while giving back to the university!
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MTSU's "Ready to Work" program featured
MTSU's Concrete and Construction Management program was recently the subject of a news item on WKRN.com, a TV news affiliate in Nashville, Tenn. The feature, "MTSU graduates prepared to fill Tennessee's workforce needs," discusses how MTSU's 15 distinct "Ready to Work" programs provides graduates with not only a degree, but a niche skillset. The video includes an interview with student Autumn Gates and MTSU President Dr. Sidney McPhee. To watch the video,
click here
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CIM internships: Building blocks for the future
After 10 years in the U.S. Army as a cartographer, NJIT CIM student Paul Bosin received an offer last fall to intern for LafargeHolcim's ready-mix production operations. Bosin began his internship this past summer in Addison, Texas at Lattimore Materials Corporation. His goal for the internship was to learn one aspect of the ready-mix process, but as it turns out, he is helping remap LafargeHolcim's ready-mix sites in Texas! Check out
NJIT's CIM Facebook page
to read more!
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At the NJIT CIM program- concrete runs in the family
We are thrilled that NJIT CIM senior, Nikolaos Benyamin was the topic of an article in NPCA's
Precast, Inc.
magazine. The article "Concrete Runs In The Family," discusses how Benyamin followed in his sister Narguis' footsteps when it was time for him to make his decision about what to do after high school. Narguis is a 2014 graduate of NJIT's CIM program and Nikolaos is on track to graduate from the CIM program majoring in engineering technology in May 2020. Read more about Nikolaos' journey in the CIM program by reading the article
here.
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Texas State and JE Dunn Construction collaborate for
Build Learn Advance
As the shortage for skilled trade laborers increases in the United States, Texas State University and JE Dunn Construction created a solution to encourage a young generation to fill the gap in the construction and concrete industries. The partnership was formed to leverage the potential of young college students and help establish and inspire future college training programs.
Beginning in the fall of 2018, this unique training program which included 25 students, 12 JE Dunn construction experts and four on-site learning labs focused on implementing a safety culture, site logistics planning, submittals and RFI coordination and lean construction. To find out more, click on the video below.
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Get to Know:
Tanner Olsen, a junior at California State University, Chico
Tanner Olsen is a CIM student at Chico State from Petaluma, CA. He is on track to graduate with a degree in CIM in the spring of 2021. Prior to starting school, Tanner worked as a line pump operator placing concrete and was an ACI-certified wet mix shotcrete nozzleman. He originally chose Chico State for its construction management program but, because of his passion for the concrete industry, quickly realized that the CIM program provided a better career track for his future endeavors.
The CIM program works with partners in the concrete industry providing summer internships and during Tanner’s time at Chico, he has had the opportunity to intern with both BASF and Master Builders. “What a great experience,” said Tanner. “Working with these two companies provided a broad view into many facets of the concrete industry from aggregate sourcing to ready mix, precast and so much more.”
Preparing students to be the next generation of leaders in the concrete industry is the mission of the CIM program. “CIM does a great job providing students with opportunities to meet and network with successful individuals in our industry,” said Tanner. “Academics are very important, b
ut without guidance or context for that knowledge, it can limit graduates. Our CIM Patrons play a major role in supporting CIM students to make sure we are fully prepared for a career in the concrete industry.”
Tanner’s advice to current CIM students:
Get involved, meet people and be a leader. The CIM program provides us with an opportunity to get our foot in the door of the professional world, but what we do with that is entirely up to us. Our effort and attitude will be seen and judged by professors, Patrons, leaders in the concrete industry and our peers. Now is the time to show who you are and make the best possible impression.
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