NRMCA Advocates for Concrete Industry at Critical Technologies Event in Colorado

NRMCA’s Codes and Standards team participated in the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) Cement and Concrete Critical Technologies conference held in Golden, CO, from June 9 - 11. Tiffany Reed-Villarreal, director, sustainability codes and standards, spoke at the first panel, titled Critical Technologies, advocating for concrete producers to focus on low-carbon solutions and industry needs. From the ready mixed concrete perspective, the rise of low-carbon SCMs like calcined clay, recovered fly ash and natural pozzolans - paired with AI-driven mix optimization and supported by performance-based specifications - is transforming 2025 practices by driving decarbonization while boosting producer competitiveness. (Seen here, from left to right, are Craig Hargis, Fortera; Luis Baquerizo Ibarra, CalPortland; Ms. Reed-Villarreal John Kevern, NREL.)

NRMCA's Build With Strength regularly participates in discussions with federal partners and stakeholders to advance ready mix producer initiatives as part of its strategy to promote resilience, sustainability and increase concrete market share.

For more information about NRMCA Codes and Standards advocacy, contact Tiffany Reed-Villarreal, P.E., at treedvillarreal@nrmca.org or any member of the Codes and Standards team.

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