Episode Details

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In this episode, Seth Tandett and Jim Klinger, Executive Director of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), dive into the top 12 essential resources every concrete contractor should have. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, these documents, guides, and tools are crucial for making informed decisions, improving operations, and staying up-to-date with industry standards.



What’s Inside:
✔️ The must-have ACI specifications every contractor should be familiar with
✔️ Why ACI 301 is the cornerstone of any concrete construction project
✔️ Understanding tolerances and compatibility with ACI 117 and ACI 117.1R
✔️ How MNL-15 can streamline your daily operations
✔️ The ASCC Guide to Quality Concrete Construction and why it's a game-changer
✔️ Essential formwork and floor construction guides that can save you time and money



CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction and Overview
01:00 – Why Concrete Contractors Need These Resources
02:00 – ACI 301: Specifications for Concrete Construction
04:20 – ACI 117: Tolerances for Concrete and 117.1R Guide to Compatibility
08:00 – ACI 318: Building Code Requirements and Its Importance
12:45 – MNL-15 Field Reference Manual: A Contractor’s Must-Have Guide
14:40 – ASCC Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
16:30 – Tolerances for Cast-in-Place Concrete Buildings
20:00 – ASCC Guide to Concrete Toppings for Buildings
23:00 – User’s Guide to ASTM C94: Ready-Mix Concrete
26:00 – Formwork for Concrete – SP-004 (8th Edition)
30:00 – ACI 302.1R: Guide to Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
33:00 – ASTM Significance of Tests and Properties of Concrete
36:30 – Closing Thoughts: How to Use These Resources Effectively

LISTEN NOW – A MUST for anyone in the concrete industry!

‍‍ Guest: Jim Klinger | Executive Director, ASCC
Email: info@ascconline.org
Guest Website: https://www.ascconline.org/

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Recommended Books & Resources: 

1. ACI 301 – Specifications for Concrete Construction: https://shorturl.at/UoRX6 
2. ACI 117 – Tolerances for Concrete Construction 
3. ACI 117.1R – Guide to Tolerance Compatibility with Other Trades: https://shorturl.at/fwp2z 
4. ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete: https://shorturl.at/1GZSY 
5. ACI Field Reference Manual, MNL 15: https://amzn.to/43nMoWJ 
6. ACI MNL-5 – Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction: https://amzn.to/4l3TrKw 
7. Tolerances for Cast-in-Place Concrete Buildings: https://shorturl.at/qOqjf 
8. ASCC Guide to the Design and Construction of Concrete Toppings for Buildings: https://shorturl.at/wiDsg 
9. User's Guide to ASTM C94 – Specification for Ready-Mix Concrete: https://shorturl.at/JGZhE 
10. Formwork fo