Concrete Fundamentals

NRMCA Concrete Fundamentals

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Course Dates:

November 20 – 21, 2025

Course Schedule:

Day One: November 20, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Day Two: November 21, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Note: Lunch will be provided on days 1 & 2

Course Venue Details:

Venue Name

Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-744-6664
Website: Omni Dallas Hotel  

Parking Information

Self-parking is available and is currently $30/night plus tax. Valet parking is available and is currently $40/night plus tax. Both self-parking and valet rates include in/out privileges. EV Charging stations are available. Please see valet for assistance with charging stations.

Hotel Information:

Hotel

NRMCA has contracted a discounted room rate of $239/night plus applicable taxes. The cut-off date for the discounted room rate is Friday, October 24, 2025, or whenever the room block sells out, whichever occurs first. Reservations can be made online. After you register, you will receive a registration confirmation email with a link to book your room.

Travel Information:

Nearest Airport

The closest airport is Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) which is located approximately 6.5 miles from the hotel and DFW International Airport (DFW) located approximately 19 miles from the hotel.

Transportation Options

The hotel does NOT provide shuttle service to/from the airport. There are multiple transportation options within the Dallas region including Lyft and Uber.

Omni Dallas Hotel’s preferred transportation service provider is Four Seasons Limo & Car Service. Pricing is as follows: Arrivals/departures from DFW International Airport is $90*. Arrival/departures from Love Field Airport is $65*. *Price quote is for sedan-only transfers. Price may increase with SUV requests. Make reservations online, or for additional information, call Four Seasons Limo at 214-750-5466.

To schedule SuperShuttle or shared ride transportation, please contact SuperShuttle directly at 1-800-258-3826. 

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!

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Additional Tips:

Cancellation Policy

Full cancellation refunds, less a $125 administrative fee, will be extended until Monday, October 27, 2025. All cancellations after Monday, October 27, 2025, 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, Monday, October 27, 2025. It is advisable not to book your airfare (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.

Code of Conduct: https://www.nrmca.org/about-nrmca/

Weather 

The average temperature in Dallas in November is 62 degrees during the day and 41 degrees at night.

Dress Code

Business casual.

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Course Description

Concrete Fundamentals is an introductory professional development course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the essential knowledge needed to begin working effectively in the concrete industry.

Rather than diving deep into any one specialty area, this course serves as a broad foundational experience—a critical starting point for those entering the world of concrete. For participants whose career paths will require deeper technical expertise, this course prepares them to confidently transition into more advanced, role-specific NRMCA training programs aligned to their professional development tracks.

Course Learning Objectives

After attending Concrete Fundamental, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the role of concrete in the built environment.
  • Explain the basic composition of concrete, including the roles of cement, supplementary cementitious materials, alternative cements, aggregates, water, and admixtures in the mixing process.
  • Describe the key properties of fresh and hardened concrete, such as workability, strength, durability, and curing requirements.
  • Identify common concrete mixing methods and the importance of proper proportioning for achieving desired performance.
  • Detail proper concrete placement, finishing, and curing techniques to ensure quality and longevity.
  • Recognize common concrete issues, such as cracking, segregation, and improper curing, and suggest basic troubleshooting methods.
  • Apply fundamental safety principles when handling, mixing, and working with concrete to minimize health and environmental risks.
  • Conduct basic tests for fresh and hardened concrete (e.g., slump test, air content, compressive strength) and interpret results to assess mix performance.
  • ideas for managing tensions and dealing with colleagues in stressful environments.

Course Schedule

November 17 – 18, 2025

This course is ideal for new or transitioning professionals in roles such as Concrete Delivery Driver, Dispatcher, Plant Manager, Plant Supervisor, Plant Owner, Concrete Salesperson, and Concrete Technologist.

Course Instructor

Glen Schaefer

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