February 3 – 5, 2026 | San Antonio, TX
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Registration Fees
$1,300 NRMCA Members | $1,700 Non-Members
Course Dates:
February 3-5, 2026
Course Schedule:
February 3-4 (days 1-2): 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
February 5 (day 4): 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Note: Lunch will be provided on days 1-3.
Course Venue Details
Venue Name
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, 889 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Website: San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
Meeting Room Location: Refer to the hotel reader board on-site.
Parking Information
Valet parking only is available for $60/day. Electric charging stations are NOT available at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk.
Hotel Information
Hotel
NRMCA has contracted a discounted room rate of $249/night plus applicable taxes.
The cut-off date for the discounted room rate is Sunday, January 18, 2026, or whenever the room block sells out, whichever occurs first.
Hotel Reservation Booking Link Forthcoming
Travel Information
Nearest Airport
The closest airport is the San Antonio International Airport (SAN). SAN is located approximately 9 miles from the hotel.
Transportation Options
Airport to Hotel: The hotel does NOT provide shuttle service. Ride shares are available and cost approximately $30/one-way.
Rental Car:
Enterprise and National are extending special rates to NRMCA Members. As rental car pricing continues to fluctuate, NRMCA has negotiated a special Member rate through our partners at National/Enterprise Car Rental. The NRMCA Member Rate may be used for any scenario – personal travel, work travel – any time you need a vehicle. Register for a FREE Emerald Club account to skip the lines at the airport and go straight to your car!
- National Reservation Link: https://bit.ly/NRMCA_National
- Enterprise Reservation Link: https://bit.ly/NRMCA_Enterprise
- Or use contract code: XZ16HE7 when making a reservation
Note: these links may be shared with friends & family.
Additional Tips
Cancellation Policy: Full cancellation refunds, less a $125 administrative fee, will be extended until Friday, January 16, 2026. All cancellations after Friday, January 16, will not be refunded. Fee cancellations cannot be transferred to a future class. Substitutions can be made at any time with no penalty. Registration cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to: [email protected].
NRMCA reserves the right to cancel this event. A class confirmation, confirming the course will run as scheduled, will be sent via email no later than COB, Friday, January 16, 2026. It is advisable not to book your flight (unless it’s fully refundable) until you receive the class confirmation. In the unlikely event the class is cancelled, NRMCA will refund the entire registration fee, but is not responsible for airline or hotel reservation fees. You are responsible for making and paying for your own hotel and travel arrangements.
Weather: The average temperature in San Antonio in February is in the high 60 degrees during the day and the low 40 degrees at night.
Dress Code: Business casual.
NRMCA Code of Conduct: Please review NRMCA’s Code of Conduct: NRMCA’s Code of Conduct
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Course Description
The Plant Manager is a vital position in the ready-mixed industry, with responsibilities from regulatory compliance, to product quality, to safety, to profitability. This course helps Plant Managers, or those who want to become Plant Managers, build knowledge, skill, and confidence with plant safety, environmental regulations, plant operations, and ready mixed concrete industry business principles. Instruction occurs across three days and exams are administered on the fourth day.
There are five modules in this course:
- Product Knowledge (materials, mixes, batching, testing)
- Operations (producing & delivering quality concrete)
- Safety (compliance for employees & the public)
- Environmental (compliance, good neighbor)
- Business Principles (successful plant)
Currently, those who achieve a passing score on a final exam of multiple choice questions are eligible to earn Plant Operator, Plant Supervisor, or Plant Manager certification.