CIM Holds Record Breaking Auction at the World of Concrete

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – raised more than $925,000 in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

"The NSC of the CIM program is pleased to report that the 2016 World of Concrete Auction
surpassed our highest gross proceeds total ever,” commented Mike Philipps, CIM Auction
Committee Chairman. “This Auction is a great example of the high value the concrete industry
places on the CIM program. We had a record in terms of the value of donated items and
attendees at the Auction that helped make this year’s event a tremendous success."

The signature item this year was a Mack Granite® Axle Forward model mounted with a
McNeilus 11-cubic-yard Bridgemaster® concrete transit mixer, donated by Mack Trucks, Inc.
and McNeilus Co., a Division of Oshkosh Truck. The winning bidder of the mixer truck was Roy
Simmons with Rockingham Redi-Mix, Inc.

An addition to the list of industry items donated to the annual Auction this year was a 1951
vintage Ford Ready Mix truck. This vehicle was restored and donated by Dean Leaman of Allied
Concrete Materials. The winning bidder of this unique item was Steve Ireland of SD Ireland
Concrete.

In addition to the live auction, a silent auction was also held. This year CIM had record proceeds
from the silent auction. Auction items included cement, concrete saws, drills, mixers, vibrators,
safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, decorative concrete tools,
water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, laptop
computers, sports travel packages, and golf and vacation travel packages.

“We were blessed to have the incredible support of the World of Concrete show management,
Informa and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers,” said CIM Marketing Committee Chairman Brian
Gallagher. “We thank the many companies such as McNeilus Companies, Inc., Mack Trucks,
Inc., Somero Enterprises, and the numerous companies that donated items to the Auction to
make it a complete success.”   

Again this year, NSC partnered with GiveSmart - a user-friendly bidding technology service
providing customized auction and event solutions primarily for nonprofit organizations. With
GiveSmart, participants were able to register for the auction, sneak preview silent and live
auction items, make a donation, and bid on their favorite silent auction items immediately. Once
again this year, participants who were not able to attend the live auction were able to bid online
during the event.

Sports and Travel Packages Featured at CIM Auction

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following list of sports and travel packages available for their tenth annual Auction at the World of Concrete. The Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent Auction is held from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PST and the live Auction begins at 1 p.m. PST.

“We have some tremendous sports and travel packages in the CIM Auction this year,” said Mike Philipps, Chairman of the CIM Auction Committee, “These items offer the opportunity for some once-in-a-lifetime travel and the Auction supports a great cause.”

This year’s CIM Auction, in addition to equipment, parts, materials, construction software and supplies, offers bucket list sports and vacation packages including: The Masters; Players Tournament Championship; The Rose Bowl; Indianapolis 500; NFL tickets; NASCAR races; NBA and NHL; Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Orlando, Nashville, New York, Las Vegas and Chicago travel packages, college football tickets (Alabama, Notre Dame, Florida); quail hunts, and much, much more!

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CIM Seeks Donations for 2015 WOC Auction

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program  is seeking donations for their tenth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

According to Michael Philipps, Chairman of the CIM Auction Committee, “The proceeds from the 2015 Auction will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee (NSC) and support the current CIM programs, the Executive MBA program, as well as help fund scholarships.”

Organizers hope the 2015 Auction is even bigger than the record-breaking 2014 Auction, which raised more than $810,000 in gross revenue. The money raised from the CIM Auction will benefit the NSC and support the CIM programs at Middle Tennessee State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Texas State University and the California State University – Chico.

“The NSC was pleased that the 2014 World of Concrete Auction surpassed the previous year’s total proceeds by almost $200,000,” commented Philipps. “This is yet another example of the high value the concrete industry places on the CIM program. The NSC appreciates the record number of donated items and all the bidders that helped make last year’s auction a huge success.”

“The NSC of CIM has raised more than $4 million through the previous nine CIM Auctions,” said Brian Gallagher, CIM Marketing Committee Chairman. “We’ve been blessed with tremendous support from the concrete industry. The World of Concrete Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, The Concrete Producer magazine, Concrete Construction magazine, McNeilus and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have been with us from the beginning,” he added.

Previous auction items has included concrete mixer trucks, cement,  skid steers, concrete saws, drills, mixers,  vibrators, scaffolding, safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, NDT equipment, decorative concrete tools, water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, laptop computers, mobile computers, sports memorabilia, sports travel packages, golf school packages and vacation travel packages.

Those interested in making a donation should contact CIM Auction Committee Chairman Michael Philipps at michaelf.philipps@cemex.com  or (713) 722-2969.

CIM Launches a New Web Site

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the launch of a new website aimed at recruiting new students and showcasing the CIM program and the successes of the four university programs.

From the program’s first two students in 1996 to the hundreds of graduates today, the CIM program continues to evolve and the website was updated to represent the CIM’s forward-thinking approach. Featuring responsive web design with a clean, uncluttered look and improved functionality, the website contains new features, including individual program university news pages, MBA program information and more intuitive navigation.

“We are excited to launch a new CIM website,” said Brian Gallagher, Chairman of the CIM Marketing Committee. “The CIM National Steering Committee wanted to provide a new website that meets the needs of our various stakeholders. We developed a new site that provides information and resources for prospective students, guidance counselors, current students, and concrete industry professionals.” The new CIM website also features a responsive design which allows visitors with tablets, phones and other devices to get an optimum experience. To learn more about the CIM program and to see the new website, visit  www.concretedegree.com.

New Board of Directors Named for the Concrete Industry Management Program

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – recently announced the election of new officers and board members.

The newly elected officers are:

Chairman – Mike Schneider, Vice President of Operations, Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.

Vice Chairman – Alan Nedza, Director of Sales, Admixture Systems North America, BASF Corporation

Treasurer – Nicole R. Maher, Chief Operating Officer, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

Newly elected board members include:

• Steve Cox, North American Director of Sales, Grace Construction Products
• Matt Childs, President, American Concrete Pipe Association
• Beverly Garnant, Executive Director, American Society of Concrete Contractors
• Brian Gallagher, Director of Marketing, O’Neal, Inc.
• Mike Campion, Senior Vice President, SIKA Corp.

These new board members join the existing board, including:

• Rex Cottle, Vice President, Economic Forecasting and Labor Relations, Trinity Industries, Inc.
• Wally Johnson, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, U.S. Concrete, Inc.
• Julie Garbini, Executive Director, RMC Research & Education Foundation
• Douglas Guerrero, Chairman, CIM Patrons of California State University, Chico
• Rick Yelton, Editor-In-Chief, Hanley Wood Magazines, The Concrete Producerand World of Concrete
• James Toscas, President, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
• Randy Beard, Principal and Managing Director, Walter P. Moore
• Peter Brewin, Regional President, CEMEX

“We are very pleased with the selection of new officers, directors and the industry leadership experience and commitment they bring to the National Steering Committee for CIM,” said CIM NSC Executive Director Eugene Martineau. “Their leadership will be essential as the NSC continues to provide oversight and direction while advancing the CIM program and preparing the next generation of leaders for the concrete industry.”

CIM Program Seeks Donations for WOC Auction

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a

business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their eighth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

According to Michael Philipps, Chairman of the CIM Auction Committee, “The proceeds from the 2013 Auction will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee (NSC) and support the current CIM programs, the new Executive MBA Program, and fund future program expansion."

 

“The NSC of CIM has raised more than $2.6 million through the previous seven CIM Auctions,” said Brian Gallagher, CIM Marketing Committee Chairman. “We’ve been blessed with tremendous support from the concrete industry. The World of Concrete Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, The Concrete Producer magazine, Concrete Construction magazine, McNeilus and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have been with us from the beginning,” he added.

 

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CIM Program Announces Final Opportunity to Apply for MBA Degree

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – announces there is still time to apply for the inaugural year of the unique Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Concrete Industry Management. The program – offered through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) - is the result of many years of close collaboration between MTSU, the CIM National Steering Committee and companies in the concrete industry.

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CIM Honored With Hermes Creative Award

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program was recently awarded with a Hermes Creative Gold Award for its 2010-2011 Annual Report. Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals that are engaged in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media.

"The CIM National Steering Committee is honored to have our Annual Report selected for this award," said Brian Gallagher, Chairman of the Concrete Industry Management Marketing Committee. "The Annual Report is a celebration of the effort os the students, faculty, patrons, and board members that support CIM at our five universities."

Entries were submitted from all around the world. For more information on the awards, click here. 

CIM Holds Record Breaking Auction at 2012 WOC

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – raised more than $617,750 in gross revenue at its seventh annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Wednesday, Jan. 25.


"The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is pleased to report that the 2012 World of Concrete Auction surpassed last year's total proceeds by more than $100,000 and exceeded the previous record by $50,000,” commented Eugene Martineau, Executive Director of the NSC. “This is yet another example of the high value the concrete industry places on the CIM program. The NSC appreciates the record number of 155 donated items and all the bidders that helped make this year's auction a huge success."


The signature item this year was a Mack Truck model GU813 equipped with a McNeilus 11- cubic-yard concrete mixer donated by Mack Trucks, Inc. and McNeilus Co., a Division of Oshkosh Truck. The winning bidder of the mixer truck was Danny Rodgers, President of MMC Materials, Inc., an operating company of Dunn Investment Company.


“We are thrilled how everyone stepped up to donate and bid on the great auction items and support the CIM program,” continued Martineau. “The money raised will benefit the National Steering Committee and support the current CIM program as well as help fund future program expansion.”

“Thanks to the incredible support of the event from the World of Concrete (WOC) Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, McNeilus Companies, Inc., Mack Trucks, Inc., and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the auction was a complete success,” said Martineau.


In addition to the live auction, a silent auction was also held. Auction items included cement, a skid steer, concrete saws, drills, mixers, vibrators, scaffolding, safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, NDT equipment, decorative concrete tools, water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, laptop computers, sports memorabilia, sports travel packages, golf school packages, and vacation travel packages.


About CIM
Receiving tremendous support from the concrete industry, the CIM program was the first of its kind in United States – a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management. The need for such a program was recognized in 1994 and was put into action by the concrete industry. The end-result was a partnership between the concrete industry and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) to develop the CIM program, implementing it with its first two students in 1996. Available at MTSU, Arizona State University, California State University, Chico, Texas State University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the program has been successful for both the industry and the graduates.


The goal of the program is to produce broadly educated, articulate graduates grounded in basic construction management, who are knowledgeable of concrete technology and techniques and are able to manage people and systems as well as promote products or services related to the concrete industry. It entails a broad range of courses, from English and history to science and mathematics. A series of required business courses such as finance, marketing, management and business law are also taken throughout the length of the program.


The concrete-specific courses teach the fundamentals of concrete, properties and testing, concrete construction and more. All of these courses provide much more than what is simply in the text – they emphasize problem solving, quality assurance and customer satisfaction. They utilize practical case studies and an internship to make sure the student obtains real-world experience essential to starting a successful career. Additional opportunities for growth include on-campus socials and other organized events providing industry networking and professional development. To learn more about the program, visit www.concretedegree.com. 

CIM Announces 2012 Auction at WOC

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their seventh annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

According to Gene Martineau, Chairman of the CIM National Steering Committee, "The proceeds from the 2012 Auction will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee (NSC) and support the current CIM programs, the new Executive MBA program, as well as help fund future program expansion."

Organizers hope the 2012 Auction is even bigger than the 2011 Auction, which raised over $500,000. The money raised from the CIM Auction will benefit the NSC and support the CIM programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Texas State University and the California State University - Chico.

"The NSC of CIM has raised more than $2 million through the previous six CIM Auctions," said Brian Gallagher, CIM Marketing Committee Chairman. "We've been blessed with tremendous support from the concrete industry. The World of Concrete (WOC) Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, The Concrete Producer magazine, Concrete Construction magazine, McNeilus and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have been with us from the beginning," he added.

Previous auction items has included concrete mixer trucks, cement, skid steers, concrete saws, drills, mixers, vibrators, scaffolding, safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, NDT equipment, decorative concrete tools, water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, laptop computers, mobile computers, sports memorabilia, sports travel packages, golf school packages and vacation travel packages.

Those interested in making a donation should contact CIM Auction Committee Chairman Gene Martineau at eugenemartineau@comcast.net or 904-735-5537. 

CIM Announces Executive MBA Program

During a press conference at the 2011 CONEXPO-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas, Nev. on March 22 at 10 a.m. in Room N249-251, the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – will announce the addition of a unique Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Concrete Industry Management. The program – which will be offered through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) – is designed to expand the industry-academic partnership by bringing CIM to the business world through an Executive-type MBA in CIM and stand alone in its focused curriculum on the concrete and construction industry.

“A continued interest has encouraged CIM and the National Steering Committee (NSC) to develop a master’s program that suits the needs of the concrete industry,” said Eugene Martineau, NSC Executive Director. “Since CIM is still a young degree program, most interest came from industry professionals with business, liberal arts or technical degree backgrounds. All those expressing interest in seeking this degree desired to stay with their current position and complete a concrete industry material-infused MBA delivered primarily through a distance learning format.”

Beginning in August 2012, with an initial recruiting class of 25, the18-month-long program will be administered in 10-week blocks. The program will be presented by the Jennings A. Jones College of Business on the campus of MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The format will include distance learning, webinars and on-campus visits to MTSU. This distinctive program will be a partner structure for networking and sharing experiences, while fostering a collaborative learning environment and allowing national recruitment with limited campus visits that are intensive and focused.

According to Dr. Heather Brown, Director and Associate Professor of the CIM program at MTSU, “The Executive model for specific industries has been developed at other institutions for banking, healthcare, education and technical fields. It is our intention to make this a top-notch program that serves the entire country with a concrete and construction-infused MBA.”

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CIM Makes a Mark at WOC

The Concrete Industry Management program had a big week at the World of Concrete. Once again CIM students and faculty partcipated in seminars and worked the CIM booth. During the course of the week, the students and faculty members had numerous opportunities to interact with people representing various parts of the industry.

On Wednesday, we held a press conference to provide the media with an update about the CIM program and unveil the first-ever CIM Annual Report. A PDF of the Annual Report is available here.

Committee meeting for the Education, Auction, Long Range Planning, and Finance Committee were held on Wednesday. The CIM National Steering Committee held meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.

The 5th Annual CIM Auction was held on Thursday and $386,000 was raised to establish, support, and sustain programs at selected universities. Both silent and live auctions were held. The signature item was a concrete mixer truck donated by McNeilus and Freightliner. The auction was made possible by the generous support from Hanley Wood, the World of Concrete, and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.

Perhaps the most interesting and emotional aspect of the week was the memorial the CIM students built for the firefighters who were killed in the 9/11 attacks.  Ed Gruetzner, a retired NYFD firefighter from a firehouse on 48th & 8th Streets in New York City, lost many friends on 9/11. Several months ago, Ed, currently a decorative concrete contractor in White Plains, NY, approached Mike Eastergard, owner of PreiTech Corp. in Atlanta, GA, to discuss the idea of creating a concrete memorial for the firehouse. Mike volunteered his custom concrete form expertise and worked with CIM students to create the memorial during the 2010 WOC Artistry event. A Captian from the firehouse spoke to the NSC members about 9/11 and the fire fighters who lost their lives. There was not a dry eye in the room.

By attending the WOC, one can see the positive impact the CIM program is having on the concrete industry.

Updated: Fifth Annual CIM Auction At the World of Concrete

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – will host their fifth annual auction at the World of Concrete on Thursday, Feb. 4 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.


Organizers hope the 2010 Auction will be even bigger than the 2009 Auction, which raised approximately $300,000. The money raised from both the live and silent auctions will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee and support the CIM programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, California State University – Chico, and Texas State University.

“We have been blessed with the tremendous support from the concrete industry. Even in challenging economic times, the World of Concrete (WOC) Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, Concrete Producer magazine, Concrete Construction magazine, McNeilus, Freightliner and Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers, have stepped-up to help raise valuable dollars that benefit the CIM programs,” said Brian Gallagher, Chairman of the CIM Marketing Committee. More.

CIM 2010 Auction At the WOC

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – will host their fifth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 12:00 p.m in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Organizers hope the 2010 Auction is even bigger than the 2009 Auction, which raised approximately $300,000. In addition to the traditional auction items, a silent auction will occur in the North Hall this year. The money raised from both the live and silent auctions will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee and support the CIM programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, California State University – Chico, and Texas State University.

“The support from the concrete industry has been tremendous. Thanks to the World of Concrete (WOC) Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, Concrete Producer magazine, Concrete Construction magazine, McNeilus, and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the 2009 auction helped raise valuable dollars that benefit the CIM programs,” said Brian Gallagher, Chairman of the CIM Marketing Committee.

To date, the following companies have donated these big ticket items for the Auction:
· McNeilus concrete mixer
· Holcim –cement
· LaFarge – cement
· Command Alkon- batch panel system

Other items available through the silent and live auctions include concrete saws, drills, vibrators, scaffolding, safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, NDT equipment, decorative concrete tools, water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, computers, sports memorabilia, sports travel packages, golf school packages and vacation travel packages.

Those interested in making a donation should contact Wally Johnson at 713.499.6229 or wjohnson@us-concrete.com.

About CIM Receiving tremendous support from the concrete industry, the CIM program was the first of its kind in United States – a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management. The need for such a program was recognized in 1994 and was put into action by the concrete industry. The end-result was a partnership between the concrete industry and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) to develop the CIM program, implementing it with its first two students in 1996. Available at MTSU, Arizona State University, California State University, Chico, Texas State University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the program has been successful for both the industry and the graduates.

The goal of the program is to produce broadly educated, articulate graduates grounded in basic construction management, who are knowledgeable of concrete technology and techniques and are able to manage people and systems as well as promote products or services related to the concrete industry. It entails a broad range of courses, from English and history to science and mathematics. A series of required business courses such as finance, marketing, management and business law are also taken throughout the length of the program.

The concrete-specific courses teach the fundamentals of concrete, properties and testing, concrete construction and more. All of these courses provide much more than what is simply in the text – they emphasize problem solving, quality assurance and customer satisfaction. They utilize practical case studies and an internship to make sure the student obtains real-world experience essential to starting a successful career. Additional opportunities for growth include on-campus socials and other organized events providing industry networking and professional development.

To learn more about the program, visit www.concretedegree.com.

CIM Seeks Auction Donations

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program - a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management - is seeking donations for their fifth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

Organizers hope the 2010 Auction is even bigger than the 2009 Auction, which raised approximately $300,000. The money raised from the CIM Auction, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee and support the CIM Programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Texas State University and the California State University - Chico.
According to Wally Johnson of US Concrete, Inc., the 2009 CIM Auction Chairman, "The money raised will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee and support the current CIM programs as well as help fund future program expansion."

In addition to the live auction, a silent auction was held this year. Auction items included cement, a skid steer, concrete saws, drills, mixers, vibrators, scaffolding, safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, NDT equipment, decorative concrete tools, water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, laptop computers, sports memorabilia, sports travel packages, golf school packages and vacation travel packages.
Those interested in making a donation should contact Wally Johnson at 713.499.6229 or mailto:wjohnson@us-concrete.com

CIM Raises $300,000 at Fourth Annual Auction

The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program raised $300,000 at its fourth annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Thursday, Feb. 5. According to Wally Johnson of US Concrete Products, the 2009 CIM Auction Chairman, “The money raised will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee and support the current CIM as well as help fund future program expansion.”Support for the event was provided by the World of Concrete (WOC) Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, McNeilus Companies, Inc. and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.

In addition to the live auction, a silent auction was held this year. Auction items included cement, a skid steer, concrete saws, drills, mixers, vibrators, scaffolding, safety equipment, screeds, fiber transport systems, dust collectors, NDT equipment, decorative concrete tools, water meters, pumps, generators, training sessions, reference books, advertisements, laptop computers, sports memorabilia, sports travel packages, golf school packages and vacation travel packages.

To learn more about the CIM Program, visit http://www.concretedegree.com/

Concrete Industry Management to Hold Auction

The 2009 Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Fundraising Auction is scheduled for Thursday, February 5 at World of Concrete® at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event will feature a silent auction from 11 am – 1 pm, with the live auction following promptly at 1 pm.

The 2009 CIM Auction will benefit the efforts of the CIM National Steering Committee (NSC) in support of the CIM Programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, California State University – Chico and Texas State University – San Marcos.

BID ONLINE!Can’t make it to the auction? Real-time bidding is available over the internet using the Ritchie Bros. online bidding service, “rbauctionBid-Live.” Visit rbauction.com to register.