Recent NRMCA Task Force Meeting Charts RCC Promotion Agenda

The NRMCA Promotion Committee Task Force on Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) is charting the waters for producers looking to dip their toes into the RCC market. "Roller-Compacted concrete pavement is a viable alternative to conventional asphalt paving that offers our industry strong growth opportunities," says NRMCA Senior National Resource Director Phil Kresge. " As we move into this market we have plenty to learn and the task force will help in smoothing out that learning curve."

During a recent meeting, the task force determined that there are several good technical documents currently available or in development that provide information on production, design and construction of RCC pavement. It was suggested that what is needed is a Ready Mixed Producer’s Guide to Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement that would assist producers in understanding the nuances of RCC, specifically in mix design and placement procedure.

A section of the Guide will also be dedicated to how best to promote RCC pavement, patterned after NRMCA’s Promotion and Advocacy Guide for Concrete Streets and Roads. Topics within this section will include customers’ expectations for RCC pavement, the difference between selling conventional concrete and RCC, and developing relationships with RCC/Asphalt Contractors.