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Brian Gallagher, CIM Marketing Committee Chair, 864-551-0362 or email
Amy Numbers, CIM PR Consultant, (248) 516.1103, or email
Congratulations to Texas State CIM student leaders Joseph Grout, Matthew Pasemann, Kristina Hernandez and Carter Killion for their efforts in guiding the Texas State’s American Concrete Institute student chapter to Outstanding Student Chapter status for 2023.
With seven students in the live class and two more online, the Spring Concrete 101 class has been busy. This semester we have visited the Gage Brothers precast plant in Sioux Falls, two local ready-mix plants, a local cement terminal and Artisan Concrete, a decorative concrete specialist in Volga, SD. The 101 class is all
Most of our CIM students, along with a few from the construction management program completed an ICF Primary Installer certification course administered by Darryl Ullrich from Fox Blocks. The course covered basics of ICF construction and some particulars related to Fox Blocks. Many thanks to Darryl and Fox Blocks for their time and effort.
It seems like a short time ago when we first met Brittany DeGroot at the program’s inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony in Sept. 2021. Next month, Brittany will be the first graduate of the CIM program at SDSU and she plans to work for her family’s concrete construction company in Aberdeen, SD. “Brittany has been a joy to
In addition to taking home first place in the student design competition, we’re thrilled to share the success of two other CIM students, Mohamed Othman and Dylan Zapata Quinatoa. At The Precast Show, Mohamed and Dylan participated in the Project Precast Competition 2024 under the supervision of the Dr. Mohamed Mahgoub. Working alongside their peers
In a whirlwind of creativity and camaraderie, social media users worldwide have embraced the latest viral sensation: the “We’re Of Course” trend. From heartwarming family moments to quirky declarations, this trend celebrates individuality, shared experiences, and the joy of connecting through short videos. Check out how the students, alumni and faculty in the CIM program at
CIM programs partner with leaders in the concrete industry to ensure we stay current on industry practices and future needs. We are pleased to say that, in March, we collaborated with two such leaders, Irving Materials Incorporated (IMI) and Master Builders Solutions. Our CIM students attended a learning session and networking event hosted by IMI to
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled day of all things concrete! On April 12, we are hosting our second annual Concrete Day! Get ready to dive into the world of CIM with our lineup of exciting activities. From interactive lab stations to demonstrations, attendees will get hands-on experience and gain valuable insights from industry
During The Precast Show 2024 last month in Denver, Co., the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) held its annual student design competition where students compete in teams to solve real-world problems using precast concrete as the solution. We are pleased to announce that CSU-Chico’s CIM team came in third place, competing against other talented teams
As the calendar flipped to 2024, students and faculty from all five CIM programs traveled to not one, but two concrete industry events. These events, World of Concrete in Las Vegas and The Precast Show in Denver provide a unique opportunity for students to connect with industry professionals, gain insights and explore the latest trends