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Association & Industry News
The estimated ready mixed concrete produced in February 2022 is 24.9 million cubic yards, 19% higher than that in February 2021. The estimated production in the U.S. through February is 49 million cubic yards, approximately 8% higher than that during the same period in 2021. Ready mixed concrete production is estimated from cement shipments reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. More detail is available here for NRMCA members under “Production Statistics.” 
Engineering
NRMCA is now accepting applications for the Excellence in Quality Award contest. A company must be an NRMCA Producer member in good standing to participate. Companies can enter as a company or a division. Applicants are asked to respond to a multiple-choice type application form that generates their scores. Companies or divisions that achieve a score of 75% or greater will be recognized at NRMCA's ConcreteWorks, scheduled from September 29 to October 3 in Aurora, CO (metro Denver). The deadline for receiving completed award applications is June 30.
SEO
Don’t miss out on the remaining sponsorship opportunities for the 16th National Mixer Driver Championship to be held this fall in conjunction with ConcreteWorks. Review what’s still available and lock in your spot today. For more information, contact Jacques Jenkins at jjenkins@nrmca.org. Registration for NRMCA’s fall in-person Safety Course is now open; it takes place October 18 - 20 in Charlotte, NC. 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 new silica rule, electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection, hazard communication, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, emergency action plans, maintenance shop safety, chute handling, fleet safety, pre-trip inspections and much, much more. Click here for location details and registration information. The staff contacts are Gary Mullings at gmullings@nrmca.org and Kevin Walgenbach, kwalgenbach@nrmca.org. 
NRMCA is looking for individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. While serving on the Board requires both commitment and energy, it is a rewarding opportunity to give back to the industry. NRMCA represents a broad range of ready mixed concrete companies across the U.S. and our success is a direct result of the skills and expertise of our professional staff working in conjunction with Board members. Director nominees must be committed to promoting NRMCA programs and working in the best interest of our membership and the industry at large. The Board provides strategic direction, fiduciary oversight and governance of the organization’s operations.
Buildings
Build With Strength, an initiative led by NRMCA, is launching the second year of the Concrete Academy. Across the world, concrete is one of the most popular building materials due to its affordability, versatility and durability. In addition, concrete is often used because of its thermal mass, or ability to store heat, which can reduce energy use in buildings. The Concrete Academy, presented by BNP Media (publishers of ENR and Architectural Record) offers a total of 8 continuing education credits with courses ranging from the Business Case for Building with Concrete to The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete’s Carbon Footprint. Click here to view the courses. For more information, contact Lionel Lemay at llemay@nrmca.org or 847-922-7995.
Pavement
NRMCA, Build With Strength, Pave Ahead Advocate for Functional Resilience in Infrastructure Projects
Designing infrastructure to achieve functional resilience - the ability to perform a specified set of initial functions after an extreme event - is crucial to obtaining true value for our country’s investment. A recent article in ASPIRE – The Concrete Bridge Magazine by NRMCA Senior Vice President, Structures and Codes, Scott Campbell, and Brian Killingsworth, executive vice president of local paving, defines functional resilience, its importance to infrastructure design and how a lack of full consideration of resilience led to a loss of functionality for an extended time during a recent winter storm event. Build With Strength is a coalition led by NRMCA that promotes concrete building systems through communications, project promotion, education and advocacy. To learn more, contact Scott Campbell at scampbell@nrmca.org or 502-552-5034. For more information about Pave Ahead, contact Brian Killingsworth at bkillingsworth@nrmca.org. Together with Jim Randolph of the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association, NRMCA Senior Director, Local Paving, Luke McHugh presented a webinar titled Concrete Pavement Basics on April 21 for IDOT's Bureau of Local Roads and Streets. More than 400 engineering and construction professionals attended the webinar which focused on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and how they contribute to the design and service life of a concrete pavement. For more information, contact Luke McHugh at 267-212-4700 or by e-mail, lmchugh@nrmca.org. Registration continues for this year’s in-person Environmental Certification Course being held in Orlando, FL, November 29 - December 1. Course attendees will be educated on industry-specific environmental issues that affect ready mixed concrete production, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Discharge Permits, Stormwater Management, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Solids Management, Hazardous Materials, Dust Control, Recycling, Spill Prevention Plans, Air Quality Management, Noise Management, Environmental Auditing and much more. Those who should attend include plant managers, environmental managers, compliance managers, executives or anyone else with fiscal and/or environmental responsibilities who should know the details concerning your company’s responsibilities when it comes to EPA regulations, the Clean Water Act, Discharge Permits, Stormwater Management and numerous other critical environmental matters. Click here to register or for more information. The staff contacts are Gary Mullings at gmullings@nrmca.org and Kevin Walgenbach, kwalgenbach@nrmca.org. 
Learning & Development
HR professionals as well as those interested in working on industry workforce challenges are invited to the annual Workforce Development Committee meeting, May 24 - 25 in Chicago. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, followed by a networking dinner. On Wednesday, May 25, we will start with a working breakfast and adjourn at noon. Click here to RSVP; you will also find information about meeting place, agenda times and discounted-price hotel information. The hotel is adjacent to O'Hare airport, an easy walk from the terminal. Staff contact is Eileen Dickson at edickson@nrmca.org. Calendar
Please note that e-mail and direct links to each event listed below can be accessed from NRMCA's Web site. May 24, Free Online Webinar May 24 - 26, Middleton, MA September 29 - October 3, Aurora, CO October 18 - 20, Charlotte, NC November 8 - 10, Louisville, KY November 15 - 17, Phoenix November 29 - December 1, Orlando, FL December 13 - 16, Kansas City, MO 
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