2022 Winter Workshop - Nov. 9 - 11, 2022

 WACA Members Make Great Things Happen! 

WA Aggregates & Concrete Association is proud to be a part of the building effort of the very first concrete homes for Habitat of Humanity-Spokane using insulating concrete forms. The ability to donate funds to help with this build is a direct result of our members' generous response to our 2022 community support!

NRMCA's Build With Strength program partnered with Habitat International to deliver concrete and ICG homes for Habitat for Humanity. Many have volunteered resources and sweat equity including NRMCA's Gregg Lewis AIA, Patrick Matsche, CRH's Jeremiah Lemons, Trevor Baker, SuperForm ICF's Jason Unruh, and HFH's Jonathan Balazs.

To learn more about the event and project, see here: https://bit.ly/3BqO6Zb 

Welcome to our newest WACA members!                               

Please reach out to welcome our newest members the team at Ryatt Construction and Austin Habich with VEGA Americas

Ryatt Construction | Joe Genge 206.525.0075

VEGA Americans | Austin Habich 509.449.3117

 This is Concrete

Produced by the  Global Cement and Concrete Association, without a spoken word… 2 minutes 30 seconds video presents the story of concrete in our world and everyday lives. Concrete is more than a material. It’s about life and building our past, the present and towards a sustainable future. To learn more about the commitment of the the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to produce carbon neutral concrete by 2050, please visit their website;  GCCA.org      

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 A Warm WACA Welcome to our New Members!   

 Access ACI Certification Schedule and Registration here. 

As we recognize everyone must do their part, please be prepared to demonstrate your good health (no colds, fever, and symptom free) to be part of any exam/performance session. Best advise if you are not feeling well, please stay home, get better and will catch you once you are symptom free. Everyone is required to provide proper valid ID for each exam.

ACI Certification Process Changes.

Written testing 

• Online Virtual Review session. We are working to complete recorded on-demand review videos.
• Testing time selection may be required during registration for written exams. 
• ACI has online modules we may consider for Field, AA and Strength
• Written exams will be offered separately from review, as necessary.
• Written exam sessions maybe in small groups over multiple sessions. 

Performance testing 

• Testing time selection may be required during registration for performance exams
• Examinee does all testing at a single station with a single Examiner
• One Examiner per station
• Lab for their Examinee(s) brings own equipment including scales. Will have some community equipment available.
• Goal / need is to reduce interactions & improve to a more consistent process with examinees responsible for their equipment.
• No gathering in testing area or waiting area. Will schedule small groups in shifts.  

We will do our best to accommodate the needs but please recognize certification on demand is not something we can do. Sincere appreciation for your continued understanding, cooperation, and patience. Please continue to monitor for updates.

Additional Resources: WA ACI Chapter events page