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November 3, 2025

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MCA TRAINING CENTER RENOVATION OPEN HOUSE - NOVEMBER 6, 2026

 

Youโ€™re Invited! ๐ŸŽ‰

Please join us for an Open House celebrating the completion of our brand-new Training Facility!

โœจ Come tour the upgraded space
๐Ÿฝ Enjoy lunch, snacks, & drinks
๐Ÿค Connect with friends and colleagues


When:
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, November 6, 2025
๐Ÿ•› 12:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM

Where:๐Ÿ“ 3130 Pine Tree Road, Lansing, MI 48911

 

Kindly fill out the RSVP form by clicking the link below so we can plan for lunch.

 

We look forward to celebrating with you!

RSVP TODAY

    MCA Cert Now open

    MCA 2025/2026 CERTIFICATION & TRAINING CLASSES -
    NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

     

    The MCA has opened registration for the 2025/2026 Certification & Training season. MCA offers a variety of certification and training courses to meet the needs of the concrete industry.

     

    The MCA currently offers the following certifications & training classes:

     

    CERTIFICATION

    Level I Concrete Field Testing Technician (New &  Recert)

    Level II Advanced Concrete Technician (New & Recert)

    ACI Concrete Strength Testing

    ACI Aggregate Testing Technician โ€“ Level I

    MCA Decorative Concrete

    ACI Flatwork Finisher
    ACI Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) Testing Technician

    NEW** MCA Exterior Concrete Finisher Certification

    NEW** ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician (Coming Soon)

     

    TRAINING

    Contractor Training - Concrete 101

    Contractor Training - Concrete 201

    NEW** Contractor Training - Concrete 301 (Coming Soon) 

    Inspector Training


    For classes with multiple sessions, classes are open through January and we will open more class dates as the courses fill up.

     

    To register, please visit:

    https://www.miconcrete.org/certification

     

    Upon beginning your registration, you have 4 profile options. Please select the appropriate profile for the price discount to be applied.

    • Member
    • Non-Member
    • MDOT
    • Other Municipality (Cities, Counties, & other local/government agencies)

    PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE UPDATED OUR REFUND, CANCELLATION, AND TBD POLICIES.

     

    Switching Class Policy:

    If you need to switch to a different class date, please contact our office at (517) 347-7720. NOTE: there will be a $50 fee for each person that you switch that must be paid prior to making the switch. Substitutions are allowed.

     

    Cancellation/Refund Policy:

    REFUND: Only Available prior to shipping class materials (3 weeks prior to the start of class.) There will be a $250 processing fee for cancellations.

    NO REFUND: Once class materials have been shipped, there will be no refund. Substitutions are allowed.

     

    TBD POLICY:

    IF YOUR COMPANY IS RESERVING SEATS FOR A TBD STUDENT, THE NAMES OF THE STUDENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MCA NO LATER THAN 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. IF NAMES ARE NOT RECEIVED, THE BOOKS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SHIPPED TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO REGISTERED THE TBD FOR THE CLASS. CANCELLATION POLICY APPLIES TO TBD'S.

     

    Feel free to contact us at 517.347.7720 if you have any questions.

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    UPCOMING WEBINARS - November 18th

     

     Pavement Design for Designers & Non-Designers and Why You Should Care

    DATE: November 18, 2025

    TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

     

    Event Details

    While pavement design is a small part of a concrete pavement project, it can have a significant impact on the feasibility. Design and design optimization are essential to creating concrete designs that can be competitive with other pavement solutions. Modern design tools are well-suited to develop, analyze, and optimize concrete pavement and overlay designs to meet performance goals within budgets, but oftentimes the optimization strategies are overlooked and lead to less competitive solutions. This webinar will go through the basics of concrete pavement and overlay design, why both designers and non-designers should care about these designs and the optimization process, and strategies to effectively optimize designs for both performance and cost.

     

    Presenters include Eric Ferrebee, ACPAโ€™s Senior Director, Technical Services and Jim Mack, Associate Principal with WJE.

     

    CLICK TO REGISTER

     

    Concrete Joint Sealing Practices

    DATE: November 18, 2025

    TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

     

    Event Details

    To seal or not to seal, that is the question.  We jump back into the long-standing debate on concrete pavements.  Listen in as a panel of preservation practitioners share their experiences with concrete sealing practices.  Learn more about how some agencies seal joints and some donโ€™t.  Have a question about how your agency is maintaining your concrete joints or want to learn more, join us for our panel discussion to get your questions answered or to share your experience.  We all learn better together.

     

    CLICK TO REGISTER

    THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR

    TRAINING CENTER SPONSORS!

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    MORE FROM THE MCA!!

    MCA MERCH BANNER

    GET YOUR MCA MERCH NOW!

     

    Show your industry pride with officially branded gear from the Michigan Concrete Association. The MCA Merch Store offers high-quality apparel, accessories, and essentials designed for both the jobsite and everyday wear.

    Whether you're representing your team at an event, staying comfortable on the job, or simply supporting Michiganโ€™s concrete industry, you'll find durable and stylish options made to reflect the strength and reliability of concrete.

     

    LEARN MORE & PLACE ORDERS

    WOC

    Registration is now open for World of Concrete 2026. Please support ACPA when you register.

     

    Use promo code A14 when registering before 12/12/2025 to receive $50 exhibits only registration* and to support ACPA. Each registration made with ACPA's code comes directly back to the association โ€“ registering your entire staff coming to the show and sharing our code with your networks really makes a difference.

     

    The Annual World of Concrete (WOC) Show takes place January 20-22, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. WOC Is a prime opportunity to network, explore new business, and stay up to date on industry trends and new technology. 

    Please contact ACPA if you have any questions.

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