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Association & Industry News
NRMCA estimates ready mixed concrete production reports based on cement shipment reports from the U.S. Geological Survey. The most recent report of estimates of U.S. and state production was for June 2025. USGS is impacted by the lapse in appropriations associated with the shutdown of the federal government. NRMCA will resume its reporting of ready mixed concrete production when reports of cement shipments by the USGS return. NRMCA apologizes for not having current information available. Ready mixed production estimates are available for NRMCA members here under Production Statistics.
It’s time to shine a spotlight on the people and companies that make our industry stronger. NRMCA Associate members are proud to present two special awards honoring leadership, service and community spirit within the ready mixed concrete industry. Anyone can submit a nomination – even for yourself or your company.
Concrete Cares Award
Who it honors: Producer members making a difference through charitable work and community service • 1st Place: $1,000 donation to a nonprofit of choice • Two Honorable Mentions: $500 donation each to a nonprofit of choice 
The American Cement Association in collaboration with NRMCA and the American Society of Concrete Contractors has scheduled a one-day Blended Cements Workshop in Denver on Wednesday, November 12. With blended cements playing a larger role in modern construction, developing a thorough understanding of PLC/Type IL, IP, IT and IS cements is critical. This session will provide practical guidance, expert insights and real-world applications through case studies, project showcases and interactive roundtable discussions. Click here to view the agenda and here to register. For more information, contact ACA's Michelle Wilson at mwilson@cement.org.
Buildings
Last week at the request of NRMCA Producer member Dolese Bros. Co., Senior Director, Building Innovations, Donn Thompson, AIA, visited Oklahoma University in Norman to present to students at the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. The topic, Environmental Impact of Concrete, Wood, and Steel, dispelled the myths that have inaccurately favored wood materials over other competitive products. The presentation relies, in part, on objective findings contained in a report jointly published by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the US Green Building Council, (USGBC), two organizations advocating for more sustainable building practices in light of past assumptions that ignored important aspects of lumber harvesting, forestry practices and carbon storage implications. They are now calling for greater transparency and accuracy in findings about wood's environmental impacts. The goal of the presentation was to leave students recognizing that there is little difference among the environmental impacts of concrete, wood and steel over the full service life of structures. Making material choices for projects of all types should be based on objectively assessing available materials based on accurate, unbiased information, Thompson said. “It’s about finding the best fit and then optimizing that choice to provide the best long-term performance for the project,” he told the students. A copy of the RMI/USGBC publication Driving Action on Embodied Carbon in Buildings can be downloaded here. For more information, contact Donn Thompson at dthompson@nrmca.org. 
SEO
 NRMCA’s Think First monthly safety Initiatives feature different industry-specific safety items relevant to seasons, current topics or industry concerns. The initiatives are meant to be shared, used as a training tool, printed, posted or distributed, all of which are encouraged. This month’s issue (seen here) is Holiday Season Safety: Click here to view this month’s and all previous issues. The staff contact is Kevin Walgenbach. 
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 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. Click here for more information and to review the entry form. The staff contact is Kevin Walgenbach. 
Engineering
The American Concrete Institute's Spring Convention was held from October 25 - 29 in Baltimore. The following is a summary of committee activity involving NRMCA Staff representation: 122 – Energy Efficiency of Concrete and Masonry Systems –The committee is working to add more details specific to ICF, Tilt-Up and Precast concrete sandwich panels to its code. It is evaluating comparative analyses between 90.1 and 122 on thermal bridging using Energy Plus in an effort to prove the efficacy of ACI CODE-122.1. A discussion ensued on the completion of an article regarding the Benefits of Using ACI CODE-122.1 for compliance with Thermal Bridging Requirements and Reducing Energy Use with Mass Walls. Darryl Dixon maintains representation in ACI 122. 
The Fall 2025 newsletter of the National Concrete Consortium (NC2) is now available online and has the following items: • Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Concrete Pavement Projects: New Tools and Resources -The Fall 2025 NC² Moving Advancements into Practice (MAP) Brief from the NC² Resource Library summarizes a series of technical briefs addressing quality control for concrete paving. These technical briefs were produced to accompany a best practices guide produced by the CP Tech Center titled Quality Control for Concrete Paving: A Tool for Agency and Industry. 
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 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 2026 February 3 - 6, San Antonio, TX 
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