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Learning & Development
NRMCA’s Think Like an Owner course, offered during the upcoming Spring Semester, is a fitting choice for learners occupying financial management positions within their organizations; those interested in improving their business acumen to grow as an RMC leader and anyone aiming to improve the RMC industry. This course is designed to counsel Producer members regarding various strategies which can increase profits and prevent losses without showing preference for any specific approach.
Association & Industry News
The estimated ready mixed concrete produced in December 2024 was 24.8 million cubic yards, 6.7% lower than in December 2023. The estimated production in the U.S. in 2024 is 377 million cubic yards, approximately 5.7% lower than in 2023. Ready mixed concrete production is estimated from cement shipments reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. More detail is available here, including production by state in 2024, for NRMCA members under Production Statistics.
Buildings
 Last week, NRMCA Senior Director, Building Innovations, Frank Mruk participated in the One Vision-Maximizing Impact Across AEC workshop held at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, as part of the American Institute of Archtects' (AIA) Leadership Summit. The event, with the subtitle Unified Vision is Strength, included leaders from NRMCA and AIA in addition to USGBC, ASHRAE, AGC, ACSA, CMA, DBIA, AIAS, IBHS, RICS, EPD, CSI, NOMA, INHS and STI. The results of the brainstorming workshop will be published in a couple of weeks. During the summit, Mruk also participated in AIA meetings held with Massachusetts state legislators on Capitol Hill promoting resilient design. For more information, contact Frank Mruk at fmruk@nrmca.org. 
SEO
Registration for NRMCA’s Spring Safety Course to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, May 5 - 7 is now open. This 2.5-day course teaches participants about OSHA safety compliance, beginning with why safety is so important and details the reasons why an effective safety program actually saves money through loss prevention and control. Participants learn about the silica rule, electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection, hazard communication, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, emergency action plans, maintenance shop safety, chute handling and much more. Click here for location details and registration information. For more information, contact meetings@nrmca.org. 
Registration is open for this year’s spring Environmental Course being held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, May 5 - 7. Course attendees will be educated on industry-specific environmental issues that impact ready mixed concrete production, including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, Discharge Permits, Stormwater Management, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Solids Management, Hazardous Materials, Recycling, Spill Prevention Plans, Air Quality Management, Environmental Auditing and much more. Those who should attend include plant managers, environmental managers, compliance managers, executives or anyone with fiscal and/or environmental responsibilities who should know the details concerning a company’s responsibilities when it comes to environmental compliance and stewardship. Click here to register and for more information. You may also contact meetings@nrmca.org.
Engineering
Calendar
*Please click here to access your 2025 NRMCA Course Calendar where you can learn more and register for one or more educational offerings. You may also click here for a list of conferences and events which contains relevant links to each of the events and NRMCA staff members listed below. October 10 - 14, Orlando, FL 
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