CIM officials call for 2016 World of Concrete Auction donations

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The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program has announced that it is seeking donations for its 11th annual auction to be staged Wednesday, February 3, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, amid World of Concrete 2016. A silent auction will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., immediately followed by live bidding.

 
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CIM students assist ASCC, ACI, RMC-backed surfaces research

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Concrete Industry Management students at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Murfreesboro, recently placed fresh mixes in a U-shaped concrete wall section formed the day before, continuing the ASCC Education, Research and Development Foundation-funded “Evaluation and Examination of ACI 347.3R ‘Guide to Formed Concrete Surfaces’” project.

 
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Ozinga RMC tops bidders for Mack-mounted McNeilus Bridgemaster

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The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program raised more than $800,000 in gross revenue at its 10th annual auction. Proceeds will benefit CIM degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro; California State University, Chico; New Jersey Institute of Technology; and, Texas State University.

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CIM Committee seeks 2015 auction donations

Aiming to eclipse a record $810,000 grossed earlier this year, organizers of the 10th annual auction benefitting Concrete Industry Management undergraduate and graduate degree programs are soliciting equipment, material, travel and sports entertainment package donations for silent, online and live bidding. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will conduct the event at the Las Vegas Convention Center on February 4—World of Concrete 2015 day two.

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CIM Committee rounds up World of Concrete auction donations

Sources: Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee; CP staff

Aiming to eclipse a record $810,000 grossed earlier this year, organizers of the 10th annual auction benefitting Concrete Industry Management undergraduate and graduate degree programs are soliciting equipment, material, travel and sports entertainment package donations for silent, online and live bidding. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will conduct the event at the Las Vegas Convention Center on February 4—the second day of 2015 World of Concrete.

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Northeast CIM Patrons take Manhattan for Annual Wine Benefit Dinner

Source: Concrete Industry Management Program, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark

The Northeast CIM Patrons Group’s 7th Annual Wine Benefit Dinner for the Concrete Industry Management program at New Jersey Institute of Technology will be February 22 at Valbella Restaurant, New York City. The formal gathering will feature the “Wines of Italy” and fine cuts in the heart of Manhattan’s historic Meatpacking District.

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Concrete Industry Management Program grosses $800K+ in Las Vegas auction

Sources: Concrete Industry Management Program (CIM) National Steering Committee; CP staff

With confirmed live, online and silent bids totaling more than $810,000, “The CIM [National Steering Committee] program is pleased to report that the 2014 World of Concrete Auction surpassed our highest gross proceeds total (2013’s $615,000)  ever,” notes Cemex’s Mike Philipps, who chaired the committee organizing the Las Vegas Convention Center-staged, January 22 fundraiser. “We had a record in terms of the value of donated items and auction attendees that helped make this year’s event a huge success … Everyone stepped up to donate and bid on great items.”

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McNeilus, Mack team again to anchor World of Concrete CIM auction

Source: Concrete Industry Management Program patrons

A Mack Granite Axle Forward model mounted with a McNeilus 11-yd. Bridgemaster mixer is the centerpiece of the 2014 Concrete Industry Management Program auction, to be staged at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 22—World of Concrete day two.

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