MCA Concrete Inspector Training

**Join Us for an Essential 1-Day Concrete Inspection Class!**

 

Attention all Local-Agency Consultants & Testing Firms, City Engineering staff, Department of Public Works and County Inspectors

The Michigan Concrete Association is offering an 8-hour inspector training course designed specifically for city, county, and state inspectors responsible for concrete construction oversight. This program delivers a structured review of MDOT specifications and best practices, aligned with today’s quality assurance and documentation requirements.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the inspection process from preconstruction through post-placement: mix design submittals, QA/QC documentation, grade and formwork verification, qualified product review, batch ticket evaluation, field testing limits, placement techniques (hand, slip-form, and laser screed), finishing and jointing practices, curing requirements, and acceptance criteria.

Instructors will draw on real-world project experience to highlight common pitfalls, key specification causes, and strategies inspectors can use to ensure durable, compliant concrete.

This training is targeted at inspectors seeking to elevate their technical knowledge, strengthen their decision-making in the field, and improve project outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical tools, improve contractor accountability, and verify compliance with MDOT and local standards.

ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR 8 PDH/CEHs (Professional Development Hours / Continuing Education Hours).

If you have questions please contact our office at 517.347.7720

COURSE OVERVIEW

TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch included)

LOCATION: ACI FARMINGTON HILLS

COVERED TOPICS

Concrete Materials

  1. Cement types 1-5 and purposes Touch on Type IL
  2. Aggregate C-33, MDOT designation and Aggregate Moistures, ASR, Organic Imp, Crushed, Round
  3. Water
  4. Blended Cement

Concrete Basics

  1. W/CM how to calculate and the importance of doing an example of a batch ticket, yield theoretical to actual.
  2. Consolidation of Concrete with Vibrations
  3. Concrete Set Times
  4. Proper Finishing Techniques
  5. Curing
  6. Hot Weather and Cold Weather best practices. 

Concrete Quality Control

  1. Proportions of a mix design
  2. Job site Q.A. Q.C.

Concrete Inspection

  1. Before Placement, forms, rebar, subgrade, slope, and concrete inspection-related information.
  2. Inspection while concrete is being placed.

Concrete Pavements

  1. Curb and Gutter inspection
  2. Reinforcement (Baskets, Lane Ties, Dowel, Depth Checks Coverage of Reinforcement.
  3. Pre Pour, Prep, Pouring and placement types and hauling vessels

Concrete Placement

  1. Pavement Materials
  2. Form removal
  3. Inspection forms
  4. Barrier wall
  5. Joint Layout. Early Entry sawing and Traditional Sawing
  6. CURING

ACI & Concrete Testing

  1. All Plastic Concrete Test Videos and Checklist

General Questions

  1. QA/QC
  2. Pumping & Air Loss/Slump Loss
  3. Basic troubleshooting of pavements
  4. Review overall questions