Bee Branch Watershed Mitigation Project Receives Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete AwardCity of Dubuque
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Bee Branch Watershed Mitigation Project Receives Iowa
Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Excellence in
Concrete Awards
Correspondence from the Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete
Association (I RMCA) informing the City that it is
awarding its Excellence in Concrete awards in the
categories of Public Works -Recreational, Recreational
Trails, and Sustainable Practices to the Bee Branch
Watershed Mitigation Project.
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IRMCA Award Notification
2017 Iowa Better Concrete Conference Brochure
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Mike Van Milligen
From Rachel Bangs <rbangs@concretestate org>
Sent Thursday, October 26, 2017 2 12 PM
To Mike Van Milligen
Subject 2017 IRMCA Excellence in Concrete Awards - Congratsi
Attachments RSVP Awards Luncheon pdf, 2017 Iowa Better Concrete Conference Brochure pdf
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Dear City of Dubuque
360 GE Dciawaro Avanc' Ankeny. Iowa 60.091
515.965.45751F 515 9634010
iowareadyrnix.org
I am pleased to inform you that the Bee Branch Watershed Mitigation Project in Dubuque has been selected as the
recipient of awards in the following three categories, Public Works- Recreational, Recreational Trails, and Sustainable
Practices for 2017 The Excellence in Concrete Awards will be presented during the luncheon atthe Iowa Better
Concrete Conference on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 1145 a m The conference will be held atthe Scheman Center
on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames
Steve Kluesner of BARD Materials nominated the project for consideration by a panel of industry judges On their behalf,
the Association is now inviting everyone involved (owners, architects, engineers, and contractors) to share in the honor
of the awards presentation
Please complete the attached IRMCA response form and mail, fax, or email itto the IRMCA office by November 1 We
will use this information to properly recognize individuals from your company
You must still register for the Awards Luncheon or the entire Conference through Iowa State University by visiting
httn Ilwww intrans iastatp prliilpventstInuia-hpttpr-rnnrrete-rnnfprpnrpl, or by submittingthe attached registration
form along with your payment to Iowa State University Please note that an early registration fee is available for the
entire conference thru November 1, 2017
Congratulations on your winning project) We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you on November 9th
Sincerely,
Steve Mallicoat
Director of Engineering and Education
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Thursday, November 9, 2017
Scheman Building
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
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IOWA EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE AWARDS
Thursday's luncheon will feature the 24th annual Iowa Excellence in Concrete awards presentation by the Iowa Ready Mixed
Concrete Association The Excellence in Concrete awards recognizes individuals and companies who are moving the concrete
industry forward with innovation Join us in congratulating the winners'
ACI IOWA CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING & BANQUET
The Iowa Chapter -ACI is holding its annual meeting at the Gateway Hotel, Wednesday, November 8th,
2017 The social hour will begin at 5 00 pm, followed by dinner at 6 00 and a business meeting at 7 00
Prospective & current members are encouraged to attend (Ticket required)
Conference Sponsors:
Iowa Chapter ACI
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Concrete Paving Association
Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Portland Cement Association
Iowa State University CCEE Department
National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
November 9, 2017
Scheman Continuing Education Building
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
AGENDA
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
5:00 p.m. Social Hour, Gateway Hotel — South Prairie Room
Student Poster Competition
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Concrete Toppings for Buildings; Scott Tarr, North STarr
Concrete Consulting
7:00 p.m. Iowa Chapter -ACI Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2017
7:30 a.m. Registration, First Floor, Scheman Building
Morning Session - Benton Auditorium
8:00 a.m. Welcome
8:15 1-74 Badge Design; Norm McDonald
9:00 UHPC Deck Overlay in Buchanan County; Alex Davis
9:45 Break
10:15 Infrastructure & the World of Tomorrow's Utihties; Vertis McManus, Osmose Utilities Services
11:00 A Presentation to Blow You Away: Wind Turbine Foundations; Kirk Morgan, Barr Engineering
11:45 Lunch & 24th Annual Excellence in Concrete Awards Luncheon (2nd floor); Steve Mallicoat, presiding
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions — 2' Floor
Concurrent Session Al
1:00 p.m. Bridging SCC Research and Practice; Matt D'Ambrosia, CTL Group
1:30 Modern Day Admixtures; Russ Horner, Croell Redi-Mix
2:00 Break
Concurrent Session A2
1:00 p.m. The Cure from Within: Internal Curing of Concrete; Peter Taylor, CP Tech Center, Iowa State University
1:30 Concrete Moisture and pH Testing — What are we Measuring?; Scott Tarr, North STarr Concrete Consulting
2:00 Break
Concurrent Session A3
1:00 p.m. Shotcrete; Egzi Yurdakul, GCP Applied Technologies
1:30 Structural Rehabilitation in Buildings, Satish Jain
2:00 Break
Concurrent Session Bl
2:30 The Hot Topic of the Day: Heated Concrete Slabs; Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
3:00 Driveways: What to Expect, What to Require; Panel Discussion (Tim Ruth, Tim Janssen, Steve Mallicoat)
3:30 Concrete Sundaes in the Lobby
Concurrent Session B2
2:30 Materials Related Distresses; ASR, ACR, and DEE; Gerard Moulzhof, American Engineering Testing, Inc.
3:00 What a Petrographer Can Tell About Your Concrete; Bobby Bullard, Ash Grove
3:30 Concrete Sundaes in the Lobby
Concurrent Session B3
2:30 Kum and Go Headquarters
3:00 Shpform Tilt Slab Paving: a solution presented for the border wall; Drew Manatt
3:30 Concrete Sundaes in the Lobby
3:30 Concrete Sundaes and door prize drawine of two S200 eift cards. You must be present to win.
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
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OBJECTIVES
The conference this year aims to continue informing
those who attend about what is the latest and greatest
in concrete technology. Presentations will include
discussions on some of the key projects built in the
USA, as well some innovative approaches to solving
problems. There is also plenty of time for discussion
and questions, as well as opportunities to network with
your peers.
Sessions will include discussions on:
• Bridge design and a deck overlay
• Infrastructure & tomorrow's utilities
• Concrete wind towers
• Self -consolidating concrete
• Panel discussion on driveways
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Are you involved in the specification, design,
production and placement of Portland cement
concrete? If you answered "yes," this program will help
you stay abreast of the most recent changes in the
industry. If you answered "no," join us to learn more
about what concrete can do for your business.
The Better Concrete Conference is designed to put
you in direct contact with concrete producers,
contractors, owners, and designers to discuss ways to
enhance the production or performance of concrete.
As an owner or designer you can see first-hand how
the concrete option can reduce the cost or improve the
constructability of your future projects.
Iowa Chapter ACI BANQUET - November 8th
You are welcome to attend the Iowa Chapter -ACI
Banquet at the Gateway Hotel and Conference
Center on November 8. The social hour begins at 5
pm and dinner is at 6 pm. Purchase of a banquet ticket
is required on the registration form or when you
register online.
There will be a CCEE student poster competition for
viewing and voting during the social hour
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AWARDS LUNCHEON
This luncheon brings together the conference
attendees and the winners of this year's Excellence in
Concrete Awards to showcase new and innovative
ideas in the use of concrete for residential and
commercial construction. Tickets for non -conference
attendees are available; see the registration page
PARTICULARS
Registration
The registration fee for the 2017 Better Concrete
Conference is $160 before November 1 or $190 after
that. This fee includes all program materials, the
awards luncheon, and breaks. There is an additional
fee to attend the evening program for the Iowa
Chapter -ACI. You may register online (credit card
accepted) at: www.intrans.iastate.edu/events/iowa-
better-concrete-conference/ or email the information
to prochnow@iastate.edu; follow-up with mailing the
form and check to address listed.
Questions? contact: Sharon Prochnow,
orochnowaiastate.edu; 515.294.3781
Change in Plans
If you cancel your registration before November 1,
2017, your registration fee will be refunded less a $25
fee. No refunds after November 1, 2017 but you may
send a substitute. Call (515) 294-3781 to arrange.
Lodging
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for ACI
and conference participants at the Gateway Hotel for
November 8, 2017. Make your reservations with the
hotel by calling (515) 292-8600. Rooms are reserved
at $139 plus tax. Call and identify the conference by
name when making reservations.
Directions/Parking
The Scheman Building is located in the Iowa State
Center on the ISU campus. Scheman is located
between Hilton Coliseum and Stephens Auditorium.
Free parking is adjacent to the Scheman Building.
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Registration Fee: (cancel on/by Nov 1 & cancellation fee = $25; no refunds after Nov 1)
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