NRMCA hosts technical conferences in North America and other parts of the world each year. The conference provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for concrete manufacturing and construction.

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Program

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The 2015 International Concrete Sustainability Conference general and technical sessions will provide learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete construction. World renowned experts will present the latest developments related to design, specifying, manufacturing, testing, construction, maintenance, and research of concrete as it relates to sustainability.

May 11 Intercontinental Miami
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tour or Florida International University Civil Engineering*
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Women in Concrete Alliance Forum**
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Reception
May 12 Intercontinental Miami
7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 am General Session G1
10:00 am – 10:30 am Break
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions T1
12:00 pm  –  1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions T2
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions T3
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception
May 13 Intercontinental Miami
6:00 am - 7:00 am Walk for Sustainability***
7:00 am –  8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Technical Sessions T4
10:00 am – 10:30 am Break
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions T5
12:00 pm  –  1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions T6
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm General Session G2

*Tour of Florida International University Civil Engineering (complimentary to conference attendees)

Join us for a tour of the Florida International University (FIU) College of Engineering and Computing where you will witness the cutting edge research facilities including the Titan America Structures and Construction Testing Laboratory and the International Hurricane Research Center Wall of Wind (WOW).

 

Titan America Structures and Construction Testing Laboratory

This laboratory, endowed by Titan America LLC, provides hands-on educational experience for students and supports research and development of innovative hurricane-resistant and durable construction materials, structural systems and components. It is one of the largest facilities in Florida and is equipped with a full-scale structural testing system (FSST) capable of testing full-scale structural members, such as 65-ft bridge girders.

International Hurricane Research Center Wall of Wind

The International Hurricane Research Center at FIU is an interdisciplinary research center focused on the mitigation of hurricane damage to people, the economy, and the built and natural environments. The 12-fan Wall of Wind (WOW) is the largest and most powerful university research facility of its kind and is capable of simulating a Category 5 hurricane – the highest rating on the Saffir-Simspon Hurricane Wind Scale.

Date and Time: Monday, May 11 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Buses leave the InterContinental Miami Hotel at 8:00 am for the tour at FIU. Buses are scheduled to arrive back at the InterContinental Miami Hotel at approximately 12:00 pm.

Registration Fee: Free to conference registrants, compliments of Titan America. Click here to register.

**Women in Concrete Alliance Forum (complimentary)

Join the Women in Concrete Alliance, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Iberoamerican Federation of Ready Mixed Concrete for the 2015 Women in Concrete Alliance Forum. The event will feature speakers and panel discussions on the role of women in the concrete industry and how gender diversity can help meet the challenge of concrete industry sustainability. The objective of the Women in Concrete Alliance is to supply information, opportunities, and mentoring to women working in the concrete industry. The mission is centered on providing positive information that will help women network and be successful in the concrete industry.

Speakers:

  • Esther Arteta, director of quality, Cementos Argos, Colombia
  • Amparo Bocanegra, director of human resources, Cemex Colombia
  • Kristen Braden, construction project manager, H.R. Gray
  • Teresa Cendrowska, vice president of global cooperation, ASTM International
  • Anne Ellis, past president ACI International / vice president, innovation and knowledge share director, AECOM
  • Julie Garbini, executive director, RMC Research & Education Foundation
  • María José García, director, Federación Interamericana del Cemento
  • Kimberly Kayler, co- founder, Women in Concrete Alliance, president, Constructive Communication, Inc.
  • Mónica Manolas, vice president of human resources, Cemex USA
  • Lori Tiefenthaler, vice president, sustainability and marketing communications, Lehigh Hanson

Date and Time: Monday, May 11, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the InterContinental Miami Hotel.

Registration: Registration is free, compliments of NRMCA, FIHP and Women in Concrete Alliance. Both women and men are welcome to attend. Click here to register.

***Walk for Sustainability (additional fee required)

The RMC Research & Education Foundation is hosting the 5th annual Walk for Sustainability Charity Event–May 13, 6:00 am - 7:00 am. This event raises money for the foundation to help meet its goal of helping further the concrete industry through research and education. Participants are asked to gather pledges for walking on specific route, starting and ending at the Intercontinental Miami. This event requires an additional fee. Click here to register.