To pay respects and learn about the celebration of life service, visit Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
Notice to Stakeholders
Temporary Enforcement Pause: Silica Rule. Issued: April 8, 2025
In an exercise of its enforcement discretion, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), within the U.S. Department of Labor, announces a temporary enforcement pause of its final rule titled, "Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection," 89 Fed. Reg. 28,218 (April 18, 2024) "“Silica Rul"”). MSHA will temporarily pause enforcement of the requirements in 30 C.F.R. part 60 for coal mine operators until August 18, 2025, four months from the original compliance date of April 14, 2025.
See the official notice by clicking on the following link: https://www.msha.gov/notice-stakeholders
The 2025 EIC Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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The Low Carbon Concrete Symposium will take place from June 18 to 20, 2025.
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WACA Low Carbon Symposium: WACA is thrilled to offer three uniquely curated days for our members and community!
Join us for in-depth explorations of key areas in our industry. You are welcome to attend each day individually or all three. We encourage you to involve your entire team and expand access to this workshop. Consider all who would gain from these discussions, as well as educational opportunities and expertise.
To achieve the greatest success, everyone on the team must be aligned and working together. We aim to expand the discussion to increase our collective influence.
2025 Excellence in Concrete Construction - Call for Entries!
We are thrilled to announce that the WACA and WA ACI Chapter Awards for Excellence in Concrete Construction (EIC) and Gala banquet will return this year on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Further details and information on the Gala and Awards Banquet registration will be provided soon.
The call for new project submissions has gone out. Submissions are due by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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2025 Fifth Annual Clay Shoot
The 2025 Clay Shoot is open for registration! Put your squad of 5 together and register now! Individual registrations are welcome.
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Catch up with our UW ACI Student Chapter
The UW ACI Student Chapter January 20925 Newsletter
Congratulations to the UW ACI Student Chapter - Second Place, Best in Show, Fall 2024 ACI Student Competition!
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Pierce County mine under fire over proposed expansion - learn more
The News Tribune interviews Pete Stoltz, Glacier Northwest. View the interview video
Did you know our website functions like an app on your mobile device?
Stay up-to-date on important information and upcoming events by adding the WACA website to your mobile device's home screen using the QR code below.
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Welcome New Members!
Visit our new members page and be sure to welcome our newest WACA members.
This is Concrete
Produced by the Global Cement and Concrete Association, without a spoken word,… 2 minutes 30 seconds video presents the story of concrete in our world and everyday lives. Concrete is more than a material. It's about life, building our past and the present, and moving towards a sustainable future. To learn more about the commitment of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to produce carbon-neutral concrete by 2050, please visit their website: GCCA.org.
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Access the ACI Certification Schedule and Registration here.
