Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association

ACI Concrete Flatwork Certification
2025-01-09 02:00 - 2025-01-10 06:00 (America/Chicago) | Riv/Crete Ready Mix, 12005 West Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53225, United States
Thursday, January 9th 8:00am-4:00pm & Friday, January 10th 8:00am-Noon
Cost: $450 per person, including the exam and book. Please bring a calculator to class.
Location: Riv/Crete Ready Mix, 12005 W Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee
Register: Click here to complete registration.

Course Outline:
· Basic Concrete Technology – Mixing, workability, general site conditions
· Concrete Materials and Mix Proportioning – Portland cement, aggregates for concrete, environmental conditions, concrete admixtures
· Concrete Control Tests – Testing and quality control
· Proper Use of Finishing Tools – Hand and power tools for placement
· Concrete Placement, Finishing & Jointing – Finishing techniques, jointing
· Concrete Curing and Extreme Weather Protection – Hot weather curing and cold weather protection
· Problems in Concrete – Excessive curling, scaling problems, internal/external stress

Recertification: Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination OR 10 hours of documented continuing education from an approved source.

Certification Requirements:
Associate: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination. The two-hour written examination is closed book and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written exam is 70%.

Finisher: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience (approximately one year of regular full-time work) and successfully pass the performance examination.

Advanced Finisher: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination PLUS either – possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience (approximately one year of regular full-time work) AND successfully complete the performance examination, OR possess 4,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience (approximately three years of regular full-time work).

For more information on the certification, click here.

WRMCA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-01-16 06:00 - 10:00 | Mt La Crosse, W5549 Old Town Hall Rd, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States

World of Concrete
2025-01-19 - 2025-01-24 | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States

WRMCA Annual Technical Workshop
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-31 | Kalahari Resort
The WRMCA Annual Technical Workshop will be held January 30-31, 2025. Reservations can be made by contacting the Kalahari Resort at 877-253-5466, ask for the WRMCA rate of $139 (+taxes/fees) or use the booking link – https://book.passkey.com/e/50867757. The hotel reservation deadline is December 30th.
Download the schedule here.
Click here to register.

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification
2025-02-13 02:00 - 11:00 | Riv/Crete Ready Mix, 12005 West Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53225, United States
Register Online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CXZ3ZQF .
The cost for WRMCA Members is $500, Non-Member is $700. Classes are limited to 30 people so please reserve a spot ASAP. If you have any questions, contact Kim at (608) 469-1601 or knovak@wirmca.com.

WRMCA Co-Sponsored Webinar: SICK North America Campus and the Future of Concrete Construction
2025-02-19 06:00 - 07:00
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Noon
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 PDH or 1 AIA CES LU/HSW
Presenters: Hailey Arterburn (Thornton Tomasetti); Josh Edwards (AVR Inc.); Matt Smith (Meyer Borgman Johnson); and Nate Weingart (Ancoats). Register: https://cvent.me/82NqMA
Description: Utilizing the SICK North America Campus project as an example, this presentation will include practical suggestions on how to use EPD’s on a project. Presenters will provide information about where the embodied carbon can come from on a large commercial construction project and how to lower that carbon footprint. Presenters will share their insights on having project level conversations about embodied carbon and global warming potential that will lead to a successful project. Presenters will also provide specification requirements for performance mix designs and EPD’s.
SICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, encoders and automatic identification products for industrial applications. The construction of this new campus is a multi-year, multi-phase project.
Aligning with SICK’s mission to focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, SICK’s new campus also incorporates several green initiatives. These include solar infrastructure, electrical vehicle charging stations, high efficiency mechanical systems, and a below-grade rainwater filtration system.
The concrete was specified to have a very low environmental impact. Since the time measurements of embodied carbon have been tracked, the SICK Office and Resource Center will utilize some of the lowest embodied carbon concrete mixes of any building project in the State of Minnesota.

WRMCA Annual OES Workshop
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-21 | Kalahari Resort
The 2025 WRMCA OES Workshop will be held February 20th & 21st at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Follow the link to register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQQXMJG.
Reservations can be made by contacting the Kalahari Resort at 877-253-5466, ask for the WRMCA $160 room rate available February 19th– 21st, or use the Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/e/50884991.
The workshop agenda has a variety of topics on Operations, DOT changes, WDNR sampling requirements, silica testing, worker comp, the Smith System, and mental health. Including speakers from MSHA, OSHA/WISCON, NRMCA, insurance companies, a law firm specializing in the Silica Rule changes, and fellow producer members.

WRMCA ACI Strength Testing Class
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-24 | American Engineering Testing, 4203 Schofield Avenue, Schofield, WI, 54476, United States
The WRMCA is sponsoring an ACI Laboratory Technician Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification Course and Informational Seminar on Monday, February 24th. The certification will be held at American Engineering Testing, 4203 Schofield Avenue, Suite 1 in Schofield.
Certification Level
Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic ASTM laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.
Scope & Knowledge
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM Standards:
C617-Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231-Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39-Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78-Flexural Strength of Concrete
Certification Requirements
Recertification is required every 5 years and requires completion of the written and performance examinations.
Register Online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WK53MJ7 . Books will be mailed to the student’s address indicated on the registration link and further class details will be emailed.

WRMCA Annual Convention
2025-02-26 11:00 - 2025-02-28 06:00 | The Trade Hotel, 420 W Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, 53203, United States
Download the brochure to view topics and the schedule here.
To register for the convention, click here.

NRMCA Annual Convention
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-07 | Tucson, Arizona
Click here for more information.

WRMCA Sponsored Webinar - Curing is Good
2025-03-12 07:00 - 08:00
Presenter: Amy Dowell, P.E., American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4782799059628867157
Description: Concrete curing is the process by which hydraulic cementitious concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time. It is a result of the continued hydration of the cementitious materials and requires the presence of sufficient water and heat. This presentation will give a short overview of concrete curing. It will mainly focus on external curing of flatwork concrete; however, internal curing will also be briefly discussed. Different curing methods will be reviewed and their effect on desired concrete properties will be presented.

WRMCA Technical Committee Meeting
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-18 | Pheasants @ Large, 5265 Hwy KW, Belgium, WI, 53004, United States

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification - CANCELLED
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-20 | Northern Lakes Concrete, 2068 N Farming Rd, Woodruff, WI, 54568, United States
The cost for WRMCA Members is $500, Non-Member is $700. Classes are limited to 30 people so please reserve a spot ASAP. If you have any questions, contact Kim at (608) 469-1601 or knovak@wirmca.com.
Register Online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CXZ3ZQF.

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification - CANCELLED
2025-03-20 03:00 - 12:00 | Northern Lakes Concrete, 2068 N Farming Rd, Woodruff, WI, 54568, United States

ACI Concrete Flatwork Certification Class
2025-03-28 03:00 - 12:00 | Cement Mason’s Training Center, 1201 Post Road, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Friday, March 28th – 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost: $450 per person, including the exam and book. Please bring a calculator to class.
Location: Cement Mason’s Training Center, 1201 Post Road, Madison
Register: Click here to complete registration.

Course Outline:
· Basic Concrete Technology – Mixing, workability, general site conditions
· Concrete Materials and Mix Proportioning – Portland cement, aggregates for concrete, environmental conditions, concrete admixtures
· Concrete Control Tests – Testing and quality control
· Proper Use of Finishing Tools – Hand and power tools for placement
· Concrete Placement, Finishing & Jointing – Finishing techniques, jointing
· Concrete Curing and Extreme Weather Protection – Hot weather curing and cold weather protection
· Problems in Concrete – Excessive curling, scaling problems, internal/external stress

Recertification: Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination OR 10 hours of documented continuing education from an approved source.

Certification Requirements:
Associate: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination. The two-hour written examination is closed book and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written exam is 70%.

Finisher: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience (approximately one year of regular full-time work) and successfully pass the performance examination.

Advanced Finisher: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination PLUS either – possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience (approximately one year of regular full-time work) AND successfully complete the performance examination, OR possess 4,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience (approximately three years of regular full-time work).

The work experience form is attached. For more information on the certification, click here.

WRMCA MSHA Connection Session
2025-04-01 05:00 - 07:30
MSHA CONNECTION SESSION
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 Richmond St, Appleton, WI
Event Description:
This session is meant to connect MSHA experts with those exposed to mining exposures to discuss fatalities, compliance changes, and enforcement initiatives.
Presenters: “tentative” Elwood “Mac” Burriss – MSHA District Staff Assistant MSHA
Dave Vriezen – MPA State Mine Inspector
Who Should Attend: Safety Managers and Directors, Compliance Managers, Quarry Managers, Foremen, trucking ﬁrms and sub-contractors performing work inside mining operations.
Event Agenda:
10:00 am Highwall and Blasting Safety: The Danger of Abandoned Mines – Dave Vriezen, MPA State Mine Inspector
11:00 “tentative” MSHA Violations, Fatalgram Review, and Silica Standard – MSHA
12:30 pm Lunch
Please register by Tuesday, March 25th, via the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PX6MTXC.

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification - Class is FULL
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-10 | Carew Concrete & Supply, 1419 S. Maple Ave, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States

WRMCA Sponsored Webinar: Build for Tomorrow: Concrete for Climate Adaptation
2025-04-16 07:00 - 08:00
Register: https://cvent.me/drQXqo
Presenter: Jim Schneider (PCI Mountain States)
Description: As the climate continues to change, buildings and infrastructure must evolve to withstand more extreme weather events and environmental stresses. This presentation explores how concrete can be deployed to enhance community resilience against flooding, extreme temperatures, and severe storms. We’ll examine case studies of projects that utilize concrete’s unique properties to protect coastal areas, manage stormwater, and moderate urban heat island effects. The session will also cover emerging innovations in concrete mix designs and construction techniques that maximize durability while minimizing environmental impact.

WRMCA Membership Committee Meeting
2025-04-18 06:00 - 07:00 | Schmitz Ready Mix, 11815 W Bradley Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

WRMCA Legislative Day
2025-04-23 06:00 - 11:00 | Cooper’s Tavern, 20 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, April 23rd for a day at the Capitol.

We will start the day with a briefing on legislative initiatives and Rep. Alex Dallman followed by lunch and visits with your representatives. A fundraiser will be held for a key lawmaker to end the day.

Schedule of Events

Cooper’s Tavern, 20 W Mifflin Street, Madison
11:00-11:45 am – Welcome from Rep. Alex Dallman (R-WI Dells) and briefing by Peter Kammer with distribution of materials
11:45-12:45 pm Lunch
1:00-3:00 pm Legislative visits
The Kammer Group Office, 220 S Hamilton Street, Madison
3:00-4:00 pm Meet and Greet with Rep. Alex Dallman and members who contribute to the WRMCA Conduit and PAC.
Rep. Dallman sits on the Joint Finance Committee that drafts the biennial state budget bill.
Click here to view the event flyer

Please click here to sign up!

WRMCA Mixer Driver Championship Committee Call
2025-04-29 05:00 - 06:00

WRMCA OES Committee Meeting
2025-05-03 06:30 - 08:30 | Cooper’s Tavern, 20 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI, United States

WRMCA Sponsored Webinar - Architectural Concrete: Planning for Perfection
2025-05-14 07:00 - 08:00
Presenters: Murphy Curran, P.E. (MBJ), Josh Edwards, P.E. (AVR, Inc.), and Mike Martin, P.E. (McGough)
Click here to register.
Description: Architectural concrete, with its versatility and aesthetic appeal, is revolutionizing the way we approach modern building construction. This presentation explores the entire lifecycle of planning and executing architectural concrete projects, from initial concept through to completion. During the project conceptualization phase, identifying project goals and objectives is crucial. Collaboration with architects, designers, and engineers is essential to develop innovative design concepts and select the appropriate type and style of architectural concrete for the project. The planning and design phase involves establishing a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
We will explore a variety of techniques, including textured finishes, decorative aggregates, and integral coloring, which allow for unique and customizable concrete surfaces. Additionally, the presentation will highlight a few case studies of exemplary projects that demonstrate the successful integration of architectural concrete.

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | Carew Concrete & Supply FDL, 900 Morris Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States

WRMCA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-05-22 03:00 - 12:00 | The Lismore Hotel, 333 Gibson Street, Eau Claire, WI, United States

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-05 | Wingra Redi-Mix, 2975 Kapec Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53719, United States

WRMCA Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-13 | Trappers Turn
WRMCA Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, June 13th at Trappers Turn Golf Course in Wisconsin Dells.
Register Online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTFYXJ6
Schedule for the Day
10 am – Check-In & Bloody Mary Bar, Thanks to Oshkosh
11 am – Shotgun Start – Wisconsin cookout lunch served outside on the turn from 11-1 pm.
4 pm – Heavy Hors d’oeuvres reception begins in the Clubhouse
5 pm – Live auction begins
Outing
Includes 18 holes of golf with GPS cart, lunch, and dinner. The tournament format is a scramble. A Wisconsin Cookout lunch will be served on the course at the turn. The outing will conclude with a reception, raffle, and live auction. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry members.
Cost
$200 for an individual golfer, $900 for a foursome with one tee sponsorship, and $800 for a foursome.
Sponsorships Opportunities
Tee sponsors are $200 per hole. As a tee sponsor, your company will have a sign at a tee box. Lunch and Dinner sponsors are $350, including your company’s signage at the meal. All sponsors will have a social media mention, newsletter mentions, and event signage.
Raffle Items
This outing is a key fundraiser for the association. Please consider donating a raffle item. All donated items are greatly appreciated, and your company will be recognized for your generosity.
Questions about outing? Please email Kim at knovak@wirmca.com or call (608) 469-1601.

WRMCA Sponsored Webinar: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Implementation of Low Carbon Concrete Policies
2025-06-18 07:00 - 08:00
Register: https://cvent.me/YRX9Wq
Presenter: Matthew P. Adams, Ph.D., FACI (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Description: A wide range of policies have been developed and implemented recently to encourage the implementation of low-carbon and sustainable concrete, including the recent publication of ACI Code 323: Low-Carbon Concrete. While many people believe that technology has been the only barrier to implementation of these policies, often it is a complex web of barriers that can stall out or prevent implementation of sustainable construction. This presentation will discuss these barriers and present potential solutions for overcoming the barriers. Examples of successful policy will be shown along with potential future avenues for buy clean implementation.

WRMCA Mixer Driver Championship
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-02 | Timber Rattlers Stadium, 2400 N Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
2025 MIXER DRIVER COMPETITION
Trucks, obstacles, skill, and a great day of competition – you won’t want to miss this exciting event! Mixer drivers from WRMCA producer members will compete in a best-of-the-best competition.
DATE: Saturday, August 2, 2025
TENTATIVE TIME: Noon – 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Timber Rattlers Stadium, 2400 N Casaloma Drive, Appleton
Drivers will compete in driving skills, abilities challenges, and a pre-trip truck inspection. Click here to view a description of the course challenges. Click here to view a highlight video from the 2024 Mixer Driver Championship.
Trophies and cash prizes will be given out to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 1st place will also receive a traveling chute (courtesy of Oshkosh Corporation) and funding toward the national championship. Medallions will be given out for completing select challenges. The champion will go on to compete at the NRMCA Championship in October in Kissimmee, FL (the winner’s company must be a member of NRMCA to participate).
DRIVER REGISTRATION
The entry fee is $200 per driver, including three family members and the NRMCA Mixer Driver Manual. $20 per person for additional family members. WRMCA member companies can register up to two drivers and must register its driver(s). Drivers are not able to register independently.
Click here to register. The deadline to sign up is June 16, 2025. Producers – click here to download a flyer that you can use to promote the event.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Registration is $20 per person to attend the championship. Click here to register.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Click here to sign up to help set up, tear down, check-in, and course stations.
SPONSORSHIP
To make the championship a great event, we would like you to join us as an official sponsor. Sponsorships include Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Food, Ticket, Tent, & Shirt.
Click here for sponsorship details. Click here to sign up as a sponsor.
Thank you, American Materials, Oshkosh Corporation, and Sika Corporation, for sponsoring. We appreciate your support in making this year’s Mixer Driver Championship a huge success!

WRMCA ACI Grade 1 Certification Class
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-22 | Carew Concrete & Supply FDL, 900 Morris Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
The Fall ACI Concrete Testing Technician – Grade 1 class will take place on Thursday, October 30th. The class will begin at 7:30am at Carew Concrete & Supply, 244 W Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Please park in the parking lot in front of the entrance. To register, follow the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2XT29NR
ACI Grade 1 Concrete Testing Technician 10-30-25 Class Schedule
• Class Instruction 7:30 am to 10:30 am, Carew
• Written Exam 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Lunch, after you complete the exam.
• Performance Exam/Field Testing begins at 12:30pm. Greg will have further instructions for the field-testing timing.
