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NRMCA Recognizes Contributions of Gregg Lewis

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Concrete Advancement Foundation Helps Host MIT CSHub Conference on Concrete Resilience

The Concrete Advancement Foundation (CAF) thanks the diverse group of key stakeholders who participated in last week’s MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) Executive Roundtable on Resilience. Leaders in fire protection, insurance, engineering and design, building, resilience advocacy and academia came together with concrete industry leaders from CAF, NRMCA, PCA and individual companies for a powerful day of collaboration, highlighting barriers and solutions to advancing resilient construction practices and discussing potential solutions.

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PCA Announces Speakers, Agenda Upcoming Cement Conference

The Portland Cement Association has announced the agenda for this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference scheduled for May 4 - 8 in Birmingham, AL. Agenda items include Industry experts sharing the latest in technical trainings, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) Spring Economic forecast, a panel addressing how the Trump Administration is affecting the industry both at home and abroad, MIT scientists with the latest research on the development of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) infrastructure and more.

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Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc. Leading with Innovation

Our position in the industry is the result of decades of experience, innovation, hard work, and a relentless commitment to the industry. We partner with customers to create the best product possible. We continually re-invest in our people, processes, and the facilities required to support the industry. Con-Tech extends an invitation to meet the owners, take a tour, and see firsthand the technology and the people behind the Con-Tech product.

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NRMCA’s Mruk Attends New York Architects Award Ceremony

Last week, NRMCA Senior Director, Building Innovations, Frank Mruk was invited by the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects to attend the 2025 AIANY Design Awards ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in Lower Manhattan. Mruk was a juror in the AIA Long Island design awards event held earlier this year. AIANY President Benjamin Gilmartin presented awards to:

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SEO

SEO Committee Visits National Medal of Honor Museum

Last week, the NRMCA Safety, Environmental and Operations (SEO) Committee met to conduct its DeBoer Meeting outside of Dallas. The committee held safety, environmental and operations task group meetings and a full committee meeting held at the newly opened National Medal of Honor Museum (seen here with committee members) in nearby Arlington. The impressive structure that houses the museum, built in part with concrete from NRMCA Producer member Martin Marietta Materials, highlights the courage and sacrifice exhibited by the nearly 4,000 Medal of Honor recipients.

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NEW Speed Hopper - Faster Loading. Less Wasted Material

Revolution’s new patent-pending Speed Hopper helps you load faster and minimize spillage—saving time, material, and money. Proven in real-world testing to load a Bridgemaster™ in under a minute, it’s engineered for performance, retrofittable to older mixers and other models, and available in multiple styles. Backed by Revolution innovation, this upgrade delivers efficiency where it counts.

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Sustainable Concrete Solutions Featured at AEI 2025 Conference

Kansas City, MO, was the site of this year’s Architectural Engineering Institute Conference held in partnership with Kansas State University and the University of Wyoming. Reimagining the buildings of the future to be more adaptable, healthy and sustainable was the overarching theme, attracting practitioners and students from throughout the country.

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Pavement

NRMCA Hosts Contractor and Finisher Day in Oregon

NRMCA's Pave Ahead and Build With Strength programs along with the Northwest Cement Council (NCC) and NRMCA member CalPortland hosted a Contractor and Finisher Day on April 22 in Salem, OR, reports Senior Director, Local Paving, Greg Halsted.

Coordinated through the Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA) and held at the Wilsonville Concrete Products (WCP) plant, the event attracted 38 contractors, finishers, materials suppliers, designers and Oregon DOT personnel; the goal was to help concrete finisher crews and contractors become more comfortable working with concrete mix designs featuring blended cements through a hands-on workshop. Attendees were able to watch concrete sections being placed and finished, understand what to look for, address common misconceptions, answer real concerns and establish best practices for working with blended cements.

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Calendar

A Look Ahead

*Please click here to access your 2025 NRMCA Course Calendar where you can learn more and register for one or more educational offerings. You may also click here for a list of conferences and events which contains relevant links to each of the events and NRMCA staff members listed below.

May 5 - 6, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dispatcher Course Spring Semester
Email: Jeffrey Bowers, 703-706-4835

May 5 - 6, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Think Like an Owner Course Spring Semester
Email: Jeffrey Bowers, 703-706-4835

May 5 - 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Concrete Durability Course
Email: Jeffrey Bowers, 703-706-4835

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