WA ACI Chapter & WACA Announces the Third Annual Clay Shoot

 WACA 2022 Member Community Contribution 

At the Summer Meeting this year, our members pledged a combined 25K to the community contribution recipient, Habitat for Humanity. A portion contributed to the September ICF Build in Spokane, joining the efforts of NRMCA, SuperForm, ICFMA, Lafarge, Ash Grove, Interstate Concrete & Asphalt, Central Pre-Mix, CRH, and others. The use of non-combustible concrete forms for this build was especially poignant as the prior homeowner lost his life in a house fire resulting in the city notifying Habitat for Humanity of the property’s availability.  

The Spokane Build was the first of many opportunities to partner with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity Washington State has agreed to work with us by earmarking the member’s contributions for upcoming concrete-constructed homes. We look forward to future builds that will impact families in a powerful sustaining manner.  

As a contributor, you will soon receive a receipt in the mail for your contribution from either Habitat for Humanity Spokane Chapter or Habitat for Humanity Washington State. I've attached Habitat for Humanity Washington State documents for informational purposes only. 

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