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Association & Industry News
NRMCA is searching for a senior director, life cycle assessment (LCA), to join its staff of sustainability experts. This position will support the $9.63 million EPA grant awarded to NRMCA to help accelerate concrete’s journey toward carbon neutrality. The successful candidate will:
The estimated ready mixed concrete produced in May is 35.1 million cubic yards, 8.2% lower than in May 2023. The estimated production in the U.S. through May is 147 million cubic yards, approximately 3.5% lower than that during the same period in 2023. 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. Registration is now open for the 2024 Walk for Wellness to be held on Saturday, October 12, at 8 a.m. in conjunction with NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2024 at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora (Denver), CO. This popular event emphasizes the importance of mental and physical wellness in the concrete industry with proceeds benefitting the Concrete Advancement Foundation. The walk begins and ends near the course for the National Mixer Driver Championship; walkers start together, but are welcome to walk at their own pace and drop in or out depending on their schedule. Registration is $25 per walker and is fully tax deductible. Click here to register. Sponsorships are also available. Contact Julie Garbini at jgarbini@concreteadvancement.org for more information. 
ConcreteWorks
NRMCA congratulates Michael Tornquist of Producer member Vulcan Materials who has won the ConcreteWorks' suite upgrade contest. Mr. Tornquist has secured a premium stay at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center for NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2024. But don’t worry if you missed out this time; there are plenty more chances to score exclusive swag. Keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming giveaways and special surprises.
Great news! There’s still a chance to reserve your spot in the ConcreteWorks' Exhibit Hall. NRMCA is offering the few remaining spaces for those eager to showcase their brand, product or service in an engaging environment. Join over 80 exhibitors and become a part of this exciting event. Click here to view exhibiting companies and here to explore the benefits of exhibiting. For more exhibit information, complete the Exhibit Booth Application and submit it to NRMCA with the required payment. For more information, please contact Senior Director of Meetings Jessica Walgenbach at jwalgenbach@nrmca.org. Click here for overall Concrete Works information and relevant links.
NRMCA is happy to introduce a Social Media Toolkit for attendees, speakers and exhibitors at ConcreteWorks 2024. The toolkit is your secret weapon to amplify your presence and excitement leading up to and during the event. Use it to share your involvement, connect with your industry peers and maximize your visibility at ConcreteWorks 2024. What’s Inside the Toolkit?
NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2024 will be held October 10 - 14 at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO. For more information, please contact Senior Director of Meetings Jessica Walgenbach at jwalgenbach@nrmca.org. Click here for event information. SEO
Registration is now open for this year’s Environmental Certification Course being held in Orlando, FL, from December 3 - 5. 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 with fiscal and/or environmental responsibilities who should know the details concerning a 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 and for more information. The staff contact is Kevin Walgenbach. NRMCA encourages members to enroll in the Think First Concrete Safety Course while there are still seats available. This course offers essential insight and instruction to learners aiming to ensure OSHA compliance in their workplace; keeping workers safe and even saving their enterprises money in the process. The material in this course is particularly pertinent to concrete safety directors and specialists, but is also an excellent option for general managers, plant managers and executives. This 2-1⁄2 day course, taught by NRMCA Executive Vice President, Operations and Compliance, Kevin Walgenbach, will take place in Sacramento, CA, from September 10 - 12. Click here for more information and to register. The Association looks forward to working with members and ready mix professionals to promote safe practices and working environments in the industry. 
Earlier this month, various national governmental agencies including the EPA, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and White House Office of Science Technology Policy hosted a daylong meeting of various Midwest stakeholders interested in shaping the future of low-carbon concrete construction in Chicago. The event was organized by the Rocky Mountain Institute and the National Resources Defense Council and introduced a national tiered pledge program that encourages both providers as well as buyers of ready mixed concrete materials to commit to lower carbon strategies.
Buildings
NRMCA, through its Build With Strength initiative, is a top sponsor for the Net Zero 2024 Conference to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center just outside Los Angeles on September 17 - 18. The event convenes climate leaders to collaborate on global solutions for change in the built environment. The event is a hub for people in the construction industry to gather, bridge knowledge gaps and inspire a net zero future. NRMCA will exhibit at the conference to promote low-carbon concrete strategies, performance-based specifications and NRMCA’s Concrete Design Center. Brandon Wray of NRMCA will head a panel discussion titled Sustainable Concrete: How to Reduce, Quantify and Specify Carbon. Other panelists include Jessie Buckmaster, Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company and Jim Little of NRMCA Producer member National Ready Mixed Concrete Company. Lionel Lemay of NRMCA will participate on a panel discussion of decarbonizing building materials. NRMCA’s Patrick Matsche will also represent the Build With Strength team at the event. Visit www.netzeroconference.com for more details or contact Lionel Lemay at llemay@nrmca.org. The General Services Administration (GSA) along with Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for technologies that increase sustainability of buildings. They are investing $30 million of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds to facilitate the testing of innovative technologies through GSA’s Center for Emerging Building Technologies. By testing new building technologies in federal buildings, these programs help GSA make smarter investments and enable and encourage wider market adoption of clean energy innovations.
NRMCA and the Concrete Advancement Foundation have published the August 2024 Investigation for the Validation of Increased Rebar Spacing in Concrete Walls. The report, authored by Dr. Julian Mills-Beale, NRMCA director, codes and standards, explores the possibility of optimizing rebar area and spacing in reinforced concrete walls, including insulated concrete form (ICF) walls commonly used in low- and mid-rise construction. The research is intended to benefit industry through more sustainable and economic concrete wall designs based on reinforcement ratios with increased spacing. The report documents initial findings with further investigations being considered for the next phase. The report is available for download from the Foundation’s website or NRMCA’s website. The NRMCA Codes and Standards teams manages research projects in collaboration with the Concrete Advancement Foundation to support its codes and standards advocacy efforts. For more information regarding the rebar spacing study, contact Dr. Julian Mills-Beale at jmills-beale@nrmca.org.
The National Mixer Driver Championship and ConcreteWorks 2024, taking place from October 10 - 14 at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO, are great opportunities for networking and showcasing your brand. Both events offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities such as becoming an Event sponsor for the driver competition or become a Driver’s Position Reception sponsor. There are many other sponsorship options available, but they are selling out quickly. Now is the time to ensure your company's presence at NRMCA’s largest event of the year by securing your sponsorship today. Click here for all sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Jacques Jenkins at 703-706-4865 or jjenkins@nrmca.org. 
Government Affairs
NRMCA will partner with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association and the National Asphalt Pavement Association for the 2024 Legislative and Policy Forum (LPF) taking place September 26 in Washington, DC. The LPF is the annual fly-in for industry participants to convene and collaborate in telling the concrete, aggregate and asphalt industries’ stories and to promote policies that are jointly important to our industries. The ready mixed concrete industry is effective on Capitol Hill because of the relationships and contacts our members foster with their elected officials – both at home and here in Washington. Please make plans to attend this important event and advocate for the concrete industry to the Members of Congress who represent your company’s footprint. This year at the LPF we will be advocating on issues related to Buy America, infrastructure funding and a material-neutral approach to federal construction programs. Special emphasis is placed on ensuring that every meeting is a productive visit to a relevant Congressional office so that your valuable time is converted into important relationships. Click here more information and to register. The NRMCA staff contact is Andrew Tyrrell. 
Calendar
Please note that links for more information and registration for each entry can be accessed here. August 27, Los Angeles September 9 - 13, Baltimore *Sold Out September 10 - 12, Sacramento, CA *Limited Seating September 25, Metro Kansas City October 10 - 14, Denver October 15 - 18, Denver November 20 - 22, Oklahoma City December 3 - 5, Orlando, FL December 10 - 12, Denver 2025 January 28 - 31, Albuquerque, NM February 11 - 13, Antioch, TN *Limited Seating March 4 - 7, Tucson, AZ March 18 - 20, Denver March 18 - 21, Oklahoma City April 8 - 11, Orlando, FL October 10 - 14, Orlando, FL 
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