Michigan Concrete Association

10/19/2026

When temperatures drop, concrete needs a boost to reach set and early strength on schedule. Calcium chloride admixtures, non-chloride accelerators, and increasing Type I cement content by 100 to 200 pounds are all recommended ways to overcome delayed strength gain in cold weather.

Full guidance is in MCA's Cold Weather Concreting Guide.

Read the full guide.
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10/17/2026

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

Nominations for the 2027 Excellence in Concrete Awards closed on October 2. Projects will be judged during the first and second weeks of November on innovation, quality, speed of construction, and complexity.

Winners will be notified in early December and celebrated at the Annual Awards Banquet.

Learn more about the awards program.
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10/15/2026

Mark your calendar. The 2027 MCA Annual Workshop and Conference is coming to the Henry, Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan, February 16 and 17.

More details on registration and sessions are coming soon.

Save the date.
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10/13/2026

MCA's Cold Weather Concreting Guide covers what changes once temperatures drop: minimum placement temperatures, how long to protect and cure a pour, and which protection methods hold up best in Michigan conditions.

Bookmark it before your next cold weather job.

Access the guide.
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10/12/2026

Today is the deadline. If you have a concrete project completed in 2026, or one where the concrete portion will be placed by November 1, 2026, this is the last day to submit a nomination for the 2027 MCA Excellence in Concrete Awards.

Projects are judged on innovation, quality, speed of construction, and complexity, with winners honored at the Annual Awards Banquet.

Submit your nomination today.
https://hubs.li/Q04zMD060

10/07/2026

Concrete that freezes before it cures loses far more than time. Strength, durability, and surface quality can all be affected, and once that damage is done, it cannot be undone. That is why cold weather concreting has its own set of rules. Review MCA's guide before your next fall or winter pour.

Read the Cold Weather Concreting Guide: https://hubs.li/Q04z2W0y0

10/05/2026

Cold weather concreting rules apply well before winter officially arrives. If it has been a while since your crew reviewed placement and protection procedures, now is the time. MCA's Cold Weather Concreting Guide covers what changes once temperatures drop.

Review the Cold Weather Concreting Guide: https://www.miconcrete.org/cold-weather-concreting

09/29/2026

Michigan's concrete industry is built project by project, but it is strengthened through people coming together.

MCA creates opportunities for contractors and producers to connect, supports education and workforce development, recognizes outstanding work, and brings the industry together through events and conferences.

There is always more to build. is proud to build it with you.