Join the Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association for a dynamic morning of education and connection focused on resilient design, innovative materials, and real-world applications across the Carolinas. This Concrete Learning Forum brings together producers, concrete sales professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, and municipal stakeholders for practical insights that strengthen performance and long-term value.
Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Networking & Coffee
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Introduction to Resilience
Explore key principles of resilient design, durability strategies, and risk mitigation.
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Selling Resilience: Communicating Value & Lifecycle Benefits
Presented by Gordon Singletary, S&W Ready Mixed Concrete
Learn how to effectively communicate cost value propositions and lifecycle assessment data to AEC partners and owners.
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Fortified Construction Materials: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs),
An overview of performance advantages, energy efficiency, safety, and structural benefits.
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Networking Break
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Installation of ICF: An Introduction
Best practices, constructability considerations, and field implementation insights.
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Carolinas Case Study: Concrete Supply Company, Drew Turner
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Carolinas Case Study: Thomas Concrete, Joy Davidson
11:15 – 11:30 PM
Carolinas Case Study: S&W Ready Mixed Concrete, Gordon Singletary
11:30 PM - Closing, CRMCA
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
April 23, 2026
$50 per person
Education Hours: 3
Location
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
Union Station
Fees/Admission
$50 per person
