Concrete Learning Forum: Resilience in Action - Design, Delivery & Regional Case Studies

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 AM – 8:15 AM
Networking & Coffee

8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Introduction to Resilience
Explore key principles of resilient design, durability strategies, and risk mitigation.

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Selling Resilience: Communicating Value & Lifecycle Benefits
Presented by Gordon Singletary, S&W Ready Mixed Concrete
Learn how to effectively communicate design benefits, cost value propositions and lifecycle assessment data to architectural partners and owners.

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Fortified Construction Materials: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Presented by Angela Weinkle, Southeast Region Sales Executive at BuildBlock Building Systems
An overview of performance advantages, energy efficiency, safety, and structural benefits.

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Networking Break

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Installation of ICF: An Introduction
Presented by Chad White, Carolinas Territory Manager – Residential, Multi-Family, Light Commercial, Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing / Nudura ICF Forms
Best implementation practices, constructability considerations, and field implementation insights.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Carolinas Case Study: Crete Solutions

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Carolinas Case Study: Concrete Supply Company, Drew Turner

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Carolinas Case Study: Thomas Concrete, Chad Dyson  

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Carolinas Case Study: S&W Ready Mixed Concrete, Gordon Singletary 

11:30 PM - Closing, CRMCA