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Welcome to International Concrete Sustainability Conference, San Francisco, USA

Enhance Your Knowledge of Sustainability
 Join the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and other sponsors for the 2013 International Concrete Sustainability Conference, May 6-8, in San Francisco (Redwood City). The 8th annual conference will provide the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research and solutions for sustainable concrete manufacturing and construction. The International Concrete Sustainability Conference provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete manufacturing and construction. Click here to download the conference brochure.

***** MEDIA ALERT! *****

Members of the media are invited to attend the conference to interview key speakers and take a tour of the historic preservation of Alcatraz prison. Click here to download the Media Kit and registration form for complimentary media registration.

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Principal Sponsors

NRMCA, based in Silver Spring, MD, represents the producers of ready mixed concrete and the companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry. It conducts education, training, promotion, research, engineering, safety, environmental, technological, lobbying and regulatory programs. Visit www.nrmca.org.

The RMC Research & Education Foundation supports research and educational programs that increase professionalism and quality in the concrete industry. Launched in 1991, the Foundation provides resources for important projects such as securing research equipment for the A. H. Smith Research Laboratory and critical funding for the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub. Visit www.rmc-foundation.org.

Stanford University School of Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, medicine, energy, business and the built environment. Founded in 1925, the school has a tradition of pursuing multidisciplinary collaboration aimed at solving the most pressing global problems. Visit cee.stanford.edu.

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Who Should Attend?
Researchers, academics, students, engineers, architects, contractors, concrete producers, public works officials, material suppliers and concrete industry professionals are invited to attend, submit papers and give presentations. Click here to register. Click here for hotel reservations.

Continuing Education
Attendees of the 2013 International Concrete Sustainability Conference are eligible to receive up to 15 professional development hours (PDH’s), depending on the number of sessions attended. Click here for preliminary program.

Session Topics
Experts will present on the latest developments related to design, specifying, manufacturing, testing, construction, maintenance, and research of concrete as it relates to sustainable development.

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT Assessing carbon footprint, embodied energy and other environmental impacts for buildings, infrastructure, and cement and concrete manufacturing.

LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT Pervious pavements and erosion control structures. Urban heat island reduction, light colored pavements, green roofs and cool communities.

GREEN CONCRETE Recycled and alternative materials including aggregates, water, cementitious materials, and fuels. Beneficial use of byproducts for cement and concrete production.

NEW CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY Durability, extended service life models and validation, performance based specifications to foster sustainability. Innovative concrete production methods.

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Green building codes and standards adopted by building owners, designers, contractors and product manufacturers. Economic incentives and legislation.

FUNCTIONAL RESILIENCE High performance concrete applications in buildings and infrastructure, fortified building codes, and community initiatives focusing on disaster resistance and adaptive reuse.

Click here for the conference brochure.

Additional Events

Optional Alcatraz Prison Tour (additional fee required)

Just Added! May 6, 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Tour of Historic Alcatraz Prison and the Concrete Preservation Work Being Done by the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program at California State University (CSU) Chico.

Click here to register online. Click here to download a fax back form.

This is a unique opportunity to visit one of the most popular San Francisco attractions, historic and notorious Alcatraz prison, and see concrete sustainability in action with a specialized tour of the concrete preservation work that CIM students and faculty are performing in partnership with the National Park Service.  The tour will take place on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, including transportation and lunch.

Thanks to the CSU Chico CIM program and the National Park Service, we are able to provide this specialized tour, including bus transportation to and from the Hotel Sofitel San Francisco, a box lunch, boat transportation to and from Alcatraz Island, the regular Alcatraz tour program, and the customized concrete preservation tour, for the same cost of $40 that is charged regular visitors for only the Alcatraz tour.

Despite being a former federal prison, Alcatraz is located on a beautiful island in San Francisco bay with gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and great views of the San Francisco skyline.  It was the home of infamous prisoners such as Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelley, and Robert “The Birdman” Stroud, and has a rich history that also includes an 18 month occupation by American Indian Tribes.  You will hear about all the “Rock’s” history, and see how it is being preserved with the help of the concrete industry.  After all, preservation is the first line of sustainability, so this tour is a perfect complement to our conference program.

Space is limited to the first 50 registrants, so please register immediately to secure your spot.

May 6 Schedule (Times are Approximate)

12:00 pm              Depart from Hotel Sofitel by Bus, with box lunch on board
1:00 pm                Boat ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
1:15 pm                Tour Begins, including regular Alcatraz tour and concrete preservation tour
3:45 pm                Return boat ride to Pier 33
4:00 pm                Board bus for return to hotel
5:00 pm                Arrive hotel

Optional Walk for Sustainability (additional fee required)

The RMC Research & Education Foundation is hosting the 3rd annual Walk for Sustainability Charity Event–May 8, 6:30-7:30 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 Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay. This event requires an additional fee. Click here to register.