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Association & Industry News
The estimated ready mixed concrete produced in September 2021 is 36 million cubic yards, 4.5% higher than that in September 2020. The estimated production in the U.S. through September is 294 million cubic yards, approximately 4.2% higher than that during the same period in 2020. Ready mixed concrete production is estimated from cement shipments reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. More detail, including production in states for the 3rd quarter, is available here for NRMCA members under “Production Statistics.” 
Buildings
NRMCA recently verified a system level Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) program for NRMCA Producer member Robertson’s Ready Mix, Ltd. The EPD was developed in consultation with and based on a software tool by Climate Earth. The software tool integrates LCA impacts within batch operating software to generate EPDs when desired. The software, underlying life cycle data for each plant and EPD was reviewed and verified by Sustainable Solutions Corporation, a verifier in NRMCA’s EPD program. Four plants (Carroll Canyon, El Cajon, Miramar and Otay Mesa) in the San Diego marketplace were included into the verification project. Public access to the EPD is available on the NRMCA EPD webpage and is listed as: NRMCA EPD: 20052 The trend in reporting environmental, social and governance practices is growing and, with environmental impact criteria being specified in green building construction documents and proposed in state and local legislation, procurement decisions are expanding beyond price and performance. To date, the North American ready mixed concrete industry, including material suppliers, have invested into >100 verified EPDs with many products/mixes and is a leading materials industry that reports environmental impacts. As part of the Build With Strength campaign, NRMCA promotes Strength Through Transparency for member and industry competitiveness in the green building marketplace and the trends toward product and company transparency. For more information, contact James Bogdan at jbogdan@nrmca.org or 412-420-4138. NRMCA has launched a new course titled Greater Heights and Innovative Aesthetics: A New Generation of ICF Buildings at Hanley Wood University. Insulated concrete forms (ICF) have been in use in North America since the 1960s. First known as “Foam Form,” contemporary ICF combines reinforced concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation to create walls that meet or exceed code as it relates to fire and extreme weather events. ICFs also offer superior noise mitigation and energy efficiency. This course will examine the performance characteristics of ICF as well as case studies that demonstrate its uses in commercial, industrial, residential and institutional settings. View the course here. For more information, contact Lionel Lemay at LLemay@nrmca.org or 847-922-7995.
SEO
NRMCA's Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year Award, now in its 26th 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 2022 Ready Mixed Concrete Truck Driver of the Year Award winner will be honored at an awards presentation ceremony at NRMCA’s Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX, in March 2022. Nominations must be e-mailed to DOY@nrmca.org by Friday, December 31. Click here to download the nomination form and for more information. You may also contact Gary Mullings at gmullings@nrmca.org. The March 22 - 25 Plant Manager Certification class in in Boston is now open for registration. Please note that this is the only 2022 East Coast class. Due to COVID restrictions, class size will be limited. The four-day course is industry-specific and concentrates on immediately applicable skill development related to the challenges faced by plant managers across the county. The intense learning curriculum includes the latest on product knowledge and technical standards, safety culture and OSHA-based regulations, operational and maintenance skills, current environmental issues and regulations from EPA as well as labor law issues and the challenges of front line supervision. Please note the Army Corps of Engineers requires batchmen to pass NRMCA Plant Manager Certification BEFORE work commences. Additionally, the class is required for those working on their STEPS Operations and Production Certification. Click here for detailed information and the online registration link. You may also contact Eileen Dickson at edickson@nrmca.org. 
Business Advancement
The last two Certified Concrete Sales Professional (CCSP) series are now open for registration. They will be taught online; register now and take the registration fees as 2021 expenses. • Module 3: RMC Business Knowledge, February 14 - 17, 2022 - Content is an overview of critical business concepts used in the RMC business, focusing on RMC job cost analysis. Assure your reps know the factors to price a job profitably without solely relying on a plug-and-chug software program. Click here to register. • Module 4: Professional Sales Skills and Promotion, April 4 - 7, 2022 - Mid-level staff learn to apply consultative, team-based cross-selling methods in ready mixed concrete situations. Click here to register. As with face-to-face classes, it is expected attendees commit their time and effort to these classes. They, as well as their management, should treat theses online courses as “real” courses. Participants will need to practice time management, create a study space, stay organized and eliminate distractions. In the end, the exams hold attendees accountable. For those working toward their NRMCA STEPS® CCPf certification in Sales and Marketing Track, this is a required class. For others working toward CCPf certification in other STEPS® tracks, the class is the qualifying prerequisite or an elective. For more information, contact Eileen Dickson at edickson@nrmca.org. February 15 - 17, Online Course February 22 - 24, Smyrna, TN March 22 - 24, Smyrna, TN April 5 - 7, Dallas April 19 - 21, Smyrna, TN September 29 - October 3, Aurora, CO 
Calendar
Please note that e-mail and direct links to each event listed below can be accessed from NRMCA's Web site. 2022 January 11 - 14, Smyrna, TN January 31 - February 2, San Antonio, TX January 31 - February 4, Linthicum Heights, MD February 8 - 11, Phoenix February 15 - 17, Dallas |
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