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The owners of the Greenwell Inn and Convention Center in Price, Utah were considering upgrading their parking lot to complement recent upgrades in their motel and convention center, reports NRMCA Vice President, Local Paving, Don Clem. He said Rick Krompel of RL Krompel Contracting, a Price-based general contractor, approached NRMCA for assistance, requesting an overlay design through the Design Assistance Program (DAP). With input from Mr. Krompel, Clem then prepared a DAP for a 3.5-inch concrete (5 foot joint spacing) overlay for the 19,500 square foot parking area (seen below). The project, which required 220 cubic yards of ready mixed concrete, was supplied by NRMCA Producer member company Geneva Rock Products.
Mr. Krompel constructed the lot based on recommendations outlined in the Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots, which was funded by the Ready Mixed Concrete Research & Education Foundation. For more information, contact Don Clem at dclem@nrmca.org.
Engineering
NRMCA in conjunction with the Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota and the Minnesota Concrete Council is presenting the one-day course, Improving Concrete Quality, intended for concrete producers, ingredient material suppliers, engineers, testing labs and contractors, on Wednesday, January 17, in Eagan, MN. Improving Concrete Quality, a book authored by one of the instructors, and other NRMCA resources provide the basic content for the course. Improved concrete quality can benefit all stakeholders in a concrete construction project. SEO
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposal to repeal the provisions relating to glider kits contained in the joint EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule known as Phase 2, which aims to reduce heavy-truck emissions, while increasing their miles-per-gallon. Specifically, the notice proposes repealing the glider kit provisions due to potential lack of authority on EPA’s part to regulate glider kits. EPA is operating under the notion that the Clean Air Act (CAA) cannot be used to cover glider kits because they are not “new motor vehicles,” “new motor vehicle engines” or “incomplete new motor vehicles.” Criteria EPA challenges is necessary in order to fall under the regulatory umbrella of the CAA. EPA is accepting comments on the proposal through January 5, 2018. EPA will also hold a public hearing on the proposal on Monday, December 4, in Washington, DC. NRMCA will continue to communicate the industry’s support of the proposed repeal; NRMCA has advocated for it since the inception of the Phase 2 rule. Click here to review the repeal proposal with the comments and public hearing specifics. Click here for more information on the final Phase 2 rule. You may also contact Kevin Walgenbach.
The 2017 Mixer Truck Rollover Survey is designed to collect data on actual rollovers of ready mixed concrete trucks in calendar year 2017. The electronic form uses check and drop down boxes for ease of completion and data compilation. The data collected is for rollovers that occur in calendar year 2017; no personal or company names are required to complete the form. Click here to download the form. When completed, please return the form to NRMCA's Gary Mullings. Questions regarding the program or form should be directed to Gary Mullings at 240-485-1161 or gmullings@nrmca.org. NRMCA's Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year Award acknowledges the significant contribution of ready mixed concrete truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the ready mixed concrete industry. As a salute to these key members of the concrete production and delivery team, the award recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety, professionalism, competence and customer service skills in a manner that will enhance the industry and public image of the career ready mixed concrete delivery professional. The 2018 Ready Mixed Concrete Truck Driver of the Year Award winner will be honored at an awards presentation ceremony at NRMCA’s Annual Convention in Houston in March 2018. Applications are due no later than Friday, December 29, 2017 via e-mail to NRMCA’s Gary Mullings at gmullings@nrmca.org. Click here for more information and to access the nomination form from NRMCA's Web site. 
Buildings
Last week, representatives from the Build with Strength Building team, NUDURA, Holdfast Technologies, local Kentucky concrete producers, developers and school officials from across the country toured three Warren County (KY) schools that utilize the latest innovation in concrete construction – Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). The schools, each of which are located in Bowling Green, were Richardsville Elementary, South Warren Middle & High School and Jennings Creek Elementary; the latter is still under construction. From improved energy-efficiency to lower life cycle costs, school districts across the country – especially Warren County schools in Kentucky, which has saved $11 million since 2003 – are seeing the benefits of building with ICFs, reports NRMCA Senior Director, Building Innovations, Michael Wymant.
Pavement
NRMCA Vice President, Local Paving, Phil Kresge recently joined Jessica Palmer of the Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) in presenting a lunch and learn program at the Raleigh, NC, offices of CALYX Engineering and Consultants. The presentation focused on ACI 330 Design for Concrete Parking Lots. Additionally, Kresge highlighted NRMCA's Design Assistance Program (DAP). Palmer encouraged the firm to submit projects to DAP and offered the services of CRMCA to facilitate the submittals. Also attending the program were Dallas Owens of Granite Contracting and Andrew Johnson of the Southeast Cement Promotion Association. With offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, Columbus, GA and Rock Hill, SC, CALYX Engineering and Consultants offers structural and environmental engineering services throughout the southeast. For more information, contact Phil Kresge at pkresge@nrmca.org. 
Learning & Development
NRMCA will offer its hands-on, newly updated workshop, CCSP Module II, Understanding Your Concrete Contractor's Business, December 5-7 in Silver Spring, MD, at the RMC Research & Education Foundation Center. As the year winds down, early December is the best time for your sales reps to really concentrate on mastering how their customers' businesses work. No rock should be left unturned for possible quick orders or to tactically plan for 2018. Click here to register, more information and staff contact. Registration is also open for two more classes for ready mixed concrete sales reps, each to be held in 2018: CCSP Module III: General Business Knowledge - January 16-18, Silver Spring, MD. Recommended for all personnel that need basic business skills and to understand job costing and legal issues. CCSP Module VI: Professional Sales Skills - March 27-29, Silver Spring, MD. Cover sales fundamentals not only for sales staff but ALL mid-level RM staff who interface with customers. Click here to register, more information, and staff contact. Calendar
*Please note that e-mail and direct links to each event listed below can be accessed from NRMCA's Web site. November 28 – 30, Orlando, FL January 16 – 19, Minneapolis January 23 – 25, Orlando, FL February 20 – 23, Albuquerque, NM March 27 – 30, Louisville, KY December 11 – 14, Austin, TX |
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