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2023 WACA Winter Workshop
First Place - Decorative Concrete
North Bend Torguson Skatepark, North Bend, WA, USA
Congratulations! Grindline collaborated with the North Bend community in Washington to design a nearly 13,000 ft² (1200 m²) concrete skatepark outfitted with exciting elements for all skill levels, as well as a central gathering area. The park consists of a one-of-a-kind flow bowl, a pool-style bowl, and a large street skate area. The ready mixed concrete of the skatepark was applied with the shotcrete method to achieve the smooth flowing transitions, curves, and blends that were required by the design. The concrete and shotcrete were finished by hand troweling to a buttery smooth finish.
Project Team Members: Owner: Si View Metropolitan Park District; Architectural Firm: Grindline Skateparks, Inc.; Engineering Firm: MacKay Sposito; General and Concrete Contractor: Grindline Skateparks, Inc.; Concrete Supplier: Cadman Inc.
Nominator: ACI Washington Chapter
Climate Earth Presents EPDs Made Easy
An Encore Presentation - recorded earlier and available to view.
Take the first step - Reach out to Climate Earth to get started. Association members receive 10% off their setup and related fees when you begin the data gathering process.
Learn more HERE
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.
A Warm WACA Welcome to our New Members!
Please reach out to welcome our newest members.
Revolution Concrete Mixers | Brandon Echard 301.399.2090
Fenagh Engineering and Testing | Heath Defoor 253.656.7776
Haul Hub | Matthew Valle 833.428.5482
Northwest Precast | Jamal Nelson 253.770.9119
Ryatt Construction | Joe Genge 206.525.0075
VEGA Americans | Austin Habich 509.449.3117
Equitable Advisors | Melissa McKinnon 206.355.8421
Ebb Carbon | Dana Zhu 415.275.0449
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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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.
