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Environmental Course
About this course
The Environmental Course is a two-and-a-half day learning experience that gives both industry veterans and newcomers to the industry the tools to master environmental compliance and sustainability.
What you’ll learn
- Apply environmental principles to operations at a ready-mixed concrete plant, demonstrating correct practices in at least 80% of observed scenarios.
- Collaborate as part of an environmental management team to assess plant conditions, identify applicable regulations, and determine deficiencies, completing team assessments with minimal errors.
- Propose improvements to address deficiencies and prioritize them based on regulatory liabilities and management restrictions, presenting recommendations that align with at least 90% of required criteria.
Who should attend
- Plant managers
- Environmental professionals
- Operations managers
- Senior managers and owners
How to prepare
A little prep before you arrive goes a long way.
Before you arrive
- We’ll provide everything you need. Just bring something to write with, any personal items you need, and your learning hat!
During the course
- Lunch will be provided each day and you’ll have opportunities to network with other industry professionals and discuss current environmental issues that affect our industry
Schedule
| November 10-11 (days 1-2) | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
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| November 12 (day 3) | 6:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Lunch will be provided each day.
Venue & hotel
Course venue
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Website: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Parking: Self-parking and valet parking is available and the current rate for both options is $58.00/day. Electric car charging stations are available and are subject to availability.
Room block
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
NRMCA has contracted a discounted room rate of $229.00/night plus applicable taxes for a single/double room at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
The cut-off date for the discounted room rate is Sunday, November 1, 2026, or whenever the room block sells out, whichever occurs first.
Reservations can be made by clicking here: NRMCA Fall Semester Series – Start your reservation
Getting there
Nearest airport: The closest airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and is located approximately 6.2 miles from the host hotel. The second closest airport is Miami International Airport (MIA) located 32 miles from the host hotel.
Airport to hotel: The hotel does NOT provide shuttle service to/from the airport. There are multiple transportation options including Lyft and Uber. To schedule SuperShuttle or shared ride transportation, please contact SuperShuttle directly at 1-800-258-3826.
Member car rental rates
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.
Policies & good to know
Cancellation policy
Full registration cancellations received in writing by Monday, October 19, 2026, are eligible for a refund minus a $125 administrative fee. After this date, no refunds will be issued. Please note that fees cannot be transferred to a future class.
Substitutions are welcome at any time and may be made at no additional cost. To request a cancellation or substitution, please email [email protected].
Course confirmation
NRMCA reserves the right to cancel this event. A course confirmation email, verifying that the class will proceed as scheduled, will be sent no later than close of business on Monday, October 19, 2026.
We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable airfare or travel until you receive this confirmation. In the unlikely event NRMCA must cancel the course, your full registration fee will be refunded. However, NRMCA is not responsible for airline ticket charges, hotel reservations, or other travel-related expenses.
All attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel and lodging.
Weather & dress code
The average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in November is in the high 70 degrees during the day and the high 60 degrees at night.
Code of conduct
NRMCA’s Code of Conduct (PDF)