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Association & Industry News
The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub has called on the Trump administration and Congress to update building codes, prioritize durable materials like high-performance concrete and introduce incentives for resilient construction. With natural disasters projected to cost the U.S. nearly $40 billion annually by 2075, strengthening construction is more urgent than ever. By improving infrastructure, we can protect communities and significantly reduce long-term recovery costs and insurance burdens. Modernizing construction standards is a proactive solution to the growing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, offering long-term savings for both taxpayers and insurers. Please read the opinion piece here; it's authored by the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) and published in RealClear Energy. To learn more about the MIT CSHub visit https://cshub.mit.edu. The Concrete Advancement Foundation is proud to fund the MIT CSHub. To learn about the Foundation’s work, visit www.concreteadvancement.org or contact Julie Garbini at jgarbini@concreteadvancement.org. 
Buildings
NRMCA through its Build With Strength initiative along with the Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association are hosting the Southeast Low-Carbon Concrete Symposium on Tuesday, February 25, in Greenville, SC. The symposium will bring together innovators, thought leaders and experts to discuss actionable strategies for reducing carbon emissions across the built environment. Architects, engineers, contractors and concrete industry professionals are invited to:
The Southeast Low-Carbon Symposium is a rare chance to collaborate on solutions that balance economic success with environmental stewardship. Click here to register and learn more.  On January 30, NRMCA Senior Director, Building Innovations, Frank Mruk promoted NRMCA resources at the January Syracuse Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) meeting held at the at the Brewster Mansion (seen here along with some of the attendees), the 1890 summer home of Benjamin Brewster, a partner in John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company, on Cazenovia Lake in the New York Finger Lakes Region. Syracuse Board members Thomas Pratt (president), Kevin Phillips (treasurer), Jim Bourgeois (director), Edward Osterhoudt (Parksite) and others attended the meeting. The Syracuse Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute is a business league that promotes awareness and enhances the local construction community. It supports and elevates professionalism within the design/construction industry in Central New York through education, certification, information, fellowship and member involvement. For more information, contact Frank Mruk at fmruk@nrmca.org.
ENERGY STAR has kicked off an exclusive focus on ready mixed concrete, providing producers with the tools and resources to enhance energy efficiency, cut costs and strengthen sustainability efforts. Join NRMCA for the kickoff call on Wednesday, February 19, at 2 p.m. Eastern time to learn how your company can:
SEO
 NRMCA’s Think First monthly safety initiatives feature different industry-specific safety items relevant to seasons, current topics or industry concerns. The initiatives are meant to be shared, used as a training tool, printed, posted or distributed, all of which are encouraged. This month’s issue, seen here, is titled Ready Mixed Concrete Plant Safety. 
Pavement
 NRMCA Senior Director, Local Paving, Greg Halsted recently presented on Concrete Pavement Joint Design as part of the American Concrete Institute Manitoba Chapter dinner meeting on January 27 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Some 24 people (seen here, with Halsted behind the podium) attended the meeting, including pavement engineers, suppliers and students. Halsted’s presentation explained why jointing is a critical aspect of concrete pavement design and construction, and looked at the principles and practices of proper jointing necessary to ensure the longevity, performance and sustainability of concrete pavements.
Learning & Development
You can now register for any NRMCA course offered in 2025 through the course calendar. The courses newly available for registration include all offerings in the Semester Series as well as other options listed below:
Most courses held during the Spring Semester are also held during the Fall Semester so that members and learners can choose to pursue professional development goals at a convenient time. Additionally, the overall capacity of many NRMCA programs has doubled, allowing for more widespread access to the Association’s courses. Registrants will also have the opportunity to purchase bundled courses for each semester at a reduced rate, making it easier and more affordable to enroll in learning and development programs. Also, by holding courses in semesters, at shared venues and through remodeled curricula, the Learning and Development Team aims to provide more networking opportunities to learners. NRMCA is excited to welcome learners to participate in this year’s revitalized education experience. For more information, contact Jeannette Munroe at jmunroe@nrmca.org. 
Calendar
*Please click here to access Your 2025 NRMCA Course Calendar March 4 - 7, Tucson, AZ October 10 - 14, Orlando, FL 
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