To coordinate all standardization activities of the NRMCA, including the development of specifications and recommended practices; to support and promulgate the use of performance based specifications through the P2P initiative; to review and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding procedures and policy for certification of production facilities, personnel and testing agencies and equipment standards; to maintain close contact and cooperation with other standardization bodies such as ACI, ASTM and transportation agencies in representing the ready mixed concrete industry; to coordinate the technical education program of the Association; to review, and help establish priorities for the research activities at the NRMCA Research Laboratory; to develop new technical publications, programs of research and education; to facilitate information dispersal and consultation on technical matters with industry members and customers; to develop ideas and to be available for technical consultation for technical research and education supported by the RMC Research & Education Foundation.