FIND A CONTRACTOR BUYER'S GUIDE
BECOME AN INDUSTRY PARTNER
MCAA Logo
MEMBER LOGIN JOIN
NEWS
The 2026 MCAA Annual Online Auction is Now Open ↗

Lifetime Achievement Award to Ward Malisch

Words: Francine Abramoff/Public/News/20111028140000-1.jpg" width="600" height="338" border="0" alt="Ward R. Malisch received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASCC." />
Ward R. Malisch received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASCC.
Ward R. Malisch, technical director, American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASCC on September 17, 2011 at the organization’s Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. The Lifetime Achievement Award is ASCC’s highest honor, acknowledging recipients for their body of work within the industry and their service to ASCC.

Malisch has answered the ASCC technical telephone hotline for 25 years. In addition to the hotline, his work on ASCC’s behalf includes 62 Troubleshooting Newsletters, 36 Position Statements, numerous technical bulletins and articles, multiple presentations, representation on industry committees, research projects, and co-authoring Tolerances for Cast-in-Place Concrete Buildings.

Malisch holds a B.S., an M.S. and a Ph.D in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. He taught engineering at several universities and worked in quality control for

Daniel Construction Company (now Fluor Corp.). He was the editor of Concrete Construction magazine for 14 years, served as director of construction information services for the Portland Cement Assn., and was a senior managing director of the American Concrete Institute.

“There is no way to adequately thank Ward for what he’s done for ASCC,” said executive director Bev Garnant. “The time, experience, knowledge of concrete, humor, patience and understanding he has shared has defined much of what ASCC is today, and has made it a stronger and more credible body.”

The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, specifiers and distributors. There are approximately 470 member companies in the United States and 11 foreign countries.
 0
Is Contact with Wet Mortar or Grout Dangerous?
April 2026

In the world of masonry, few materials are as common as mortar and grout. Whether you are laying brick, concrete masonry units (CMU), or pouring grout into masonry walls, wet cement and mortar are constant companions. However, beneath their utility lies a

Zach Everett
Technical Talks
Read More
The Importance of Instructor Support
April 2026

Whether you are a new or veteran masonry instructor, we all need support throughout our careers. We can never stop learning, and keeping up with ever-changing technology, materials, and installation techniques can be overwhelming alongside the everyday pr

Curtis Hoover
Resources
Read More
Vibing Masonry #11: Innovative Concrete Masonry Technologies in Healthcare Design
April 2026

In the high-stakes environment of healthcare design, every material choice is a clinical decision. Architects, engineers, and facility administrators are tasked with creating spaces that are not only resilient and code-compliant but also conducive to heal

Steve Blye
Technical Talks
Read More
Why Termination Bars Still Matter: A Practical Look at Long‑Term Flashing Performance
April 2026

In recent discussions across the masonry industry, I have heard termination bars described as “old school.” The implication is that with modern materials, primerless peel-and-stick flashings, advanced sealants, and structural insulated sheathing, mechanic

Linda Potter
Technical Talks
Read More