With a full slate of valuable education, this year’s CRMCA Fall Workshop will highlight economic updates, business development and three tracks of important topics pertinent to the concrete industry! A special thank you to the 2024 Education Sponsors
Talent acquisition and retention are interdependent — building an engaging, high-performing workplace is almost impossible if your staff constantly turns over. It’s not enough to recruit top talent; the real ROI comes from retaining those top performers. This speech connects leaders who want to drive results, now and in the future, with proven, modern approaches to finding and retaining the right talent. Our experts demonstrate how the right data-based strategies empower employers to build a loyal workforce even before the onboarding process.
There is no one way to maximize success when it comes to Return Concrete. From windrowing to making blocks, from reclaimers to batching new material on top, from sedimentation ponds to hydration stabilizing admixtures; they all can work, but not without a plan. Here is a look at your options and some tips on how to “Maximize Returns on Return Concrete”.
Aggressive antitrust enforcement continues to pose significant risks for ready-mixed concrete companies. Within the past two years, several government antitrust investigations and lawsuits have targeted ready-mixed concrete companies or adjacent markets. The stakes are high – are you in compliance? Stay up to date on the most recent antitrust developments relating to the ready-mixed concrete industry, and learn how to identify, prevent, and avoid risky conduct.
Breakout Sessions
Discover how telematics technology is revolutionizing fleet management. This session will provide insights into real-time monitoring capabilities, route optimization techniques, and driver behavior analysis, highlighting how these advancements can lead to more efficient operations.
This session focuses on Best Management Practices (BMPs) for ready-mixed concrete producers aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. It covers essential strategies for minimizing environmental impact, such as optimizing water usage, improving air quality and positively contributing to the communities in which you operate. The session also explores emerging environmental trends for producers to be aware of, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. By implementing these BMPs, producers can enhance their sustainability efforts, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to a healthier environment.
In an increasingly digital world, the concrete industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges. This session addresses the importance of safeguarding sensitive data and operational technology within ready-mixed concrete production. Key topics include securing supply chain networks, protecting customer information, and ensuring the integrity of automated systems. Best practices will cover risk assessment, employee training, and incident response planning, enabling producers to mitigate threats and enhance resilience against cyber attacks. By prioritizing cybersecurity, concrete companies can safeguard their operations and maintain trust with clients and stakeholders.
November 19 Education
Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize processes within the concrete sector. Panelists, including industry experts, technologists, and AI professionals, discuss AI’s role in optimizing manufacturing, improving supply chain management, and enhancing quality control. The conversation covers real-world applications such as predictive maintenance, AI-driven design, automation in production, and data analytics for performance monitoring. Emphasis is placed on how AI can increase productivity, reduce costs, and drive innovation while maintaining sustainability in concrete operations.
The economy of 2024 has sent several mixed signals, together which lead to confusion about whether the future economy will expand or stumble. What are the factors driving the economy which decision-makers can use to understand the future? What will the Federal Reserve’s policy be, and what do we know about the new Administration’s plans? How will new technology, like Artificial Intelligence, affect the economy and particularly the workforce? Are the two Carolinas – North and South – better positioned to handle these uncertainties and challenges? Dr. Mike Walden will use his 50-year experience as a professional economist and expertise on the Carolinas to provide some answers to these and related questions.
