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Buildings
Last week, NRMCA participated in the 2025 Wisconsin Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Symposium in Pewaukee. Shamim Rashid-Sumar, senior vice president, codes and standards, provided an update on SFPE activities as part of her role as president-elect of the Society. She also presented on Investigating ICF Wall Construction Meeting the Requirements of NFPA 285 to an engaged audience of fire protection engineers, code officials, inspectors and other construction professionals. The presentation highlighted the benefits of ICF construction from a fire protection perspective and detailed a recently completed fire testing project. NRMCA provides education for the fire protection engineering and building and fire code officials community as part of its advocacy strategy. Click here for more information on Build With Strength education programs related to codes and standards, including fire safety, or contact Shamim Rashid-Sumar at ssumar@nrmca.org. 
Learning & Development
 NRMCA’s Dispatcher 101 Course, to be held in Dallas from November 17 - 18, 20 - 21, covers the fundamental mechanics of scheduling; adopting technology to help improve performance and managing the stress of the ready mixed concrete dispatcher position. Join in this dedicated forum for dispatchers and benefit from the expert instruction of Command Alkon’s Ron Robertson as well as a chance for dialogue with peers and colleagues in the field of concrete dispatch. Click here for more information and access to the registration link. 
SEO
Last week, NRMCA Safety, Environment and Operations (SEO) Department staff was on hand for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) announcement of its preliminary Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations for FY 2025 across both construction and general industry. The rollout of the latest data took place at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo being held in Denver. OSHA annually releases the new information at the NSC event.
NRMCA's Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year Award, now in its 30th year and sponsored by the Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau (TMMB), 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 of the Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional. The award winner will be honored at NRMCA’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV, in March 2026. Applications must be e-mailed to DOY@nrmca.org by November 30.
ConcreteWorks
NRMCA is piloting an exclusive speed networking event designed for Producer members to connect with exhibitors in a structured, casual setting; real conversations that could lead to real opportunities.
Important: This is a pilot - we’re keeping it small and meaningful. The remaining spots are limited and open only to NRMCA Producer members (exhibitor/vendor registration is already sold out). Reserve your spot now. Help make this pilot a success by joining us in shaping how NRMCA builds better business connections. Questions? Contact Joanna Kirby. 
Join us on October 11 at PopStroke Orlando to celebrate CONCRETEPAC’s Fore Tee-Fifth birthday and be a part of the PAC’s most anticipated event of the year. This event was intentionally scheduled for the evening after the National Mixer Driver Championship and is the perfect way for you and your team to unwind, celebrate and connect with industry leaders, colleagues and friends. This is also a great opportunity to have fun and make a positive impact on YOUR industry. Keeping pro-industry, pro-business representatives on Capitol Hill is vital for advancing the industry’s interests in Washington. Your involvement enables NRMCA to advocate effectively on issues that impact the ready mixed concrete industry.
Pavement
Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) Executive Director Alan Sparkman and NRMCA Senior Director, Local Paving, Amanda Hult recently attended the Tennessee Engineers' Conference 2025 in Cool Springs where Sparkman presented What is Type 1L Cement and Why Should I Care? and Hult discussed Addressing Myths about Concrete Pavements. Each session attracted a standing room only audience with attendees (some seen here) asking a host of questions of Sparkman and Hult. TCA was a sponsor of the conference and participated in the exhibit hall. Hundreds of engineering companies were represented at the conference. For more information, contact Amanda Hult. 
Calendar
*Please click here to access the relevant links for each of the entries listed below. This link also includes a link for the NRMCA Course Calendar. November 4 - 7, Atlanta *Sold Out November 17, Dallas November 17 - 18, Dallas November 17 - 18, Dallas November 17 - 18, Dallas November 17 - 19, Dallas November 17 - 19, Dallas November 18 - 20, Dallas November 20 - 21, Dallas November 20 - 21, Dallas November 20 - 21, Dallas November 20 - 21, Dallas December 9 - 10, Salt Lake City 
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