Alexandria, VA – April 6, 2026
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association along with the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) have formed a new partnership aimed at reducing accidents and injuries on concrete pump jobsites. The campaign, We Are Safer Together, represents a significant step forward in advancing job site safety through heightened awareness of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) safety standard for Material Placement Systems which, when followed, elevates safety for all trades working on concrete pumping jobs.
The partnership follows ASME’s late 2025 update which introduced critical clarifications to address compliance concerns raised by ready mixed concrete producers. These updates were the result of a cooperative effort between ASME and NRMCA to refine language in the standard, ensuring it is both practical and effective for all stakeholders.
“NRMCA is proud to join the We Are Safer Together coalition,” said Joe Roche, NRMCA interim president and chief financial officer. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to improving safety across the industry. The updated standard provides much-needed clarity for ready mixed concrete producers and we look forward to working with ACPA and coalition members to promote it.”
The campaign is intended to minimize risk of serious injury or harm to workers and protect property by prescribing safety requirements. It provides direction to manufacturers, owners, employers, users and other stakeholders while also serving as a guide for governments and other regulatory bodies in developing, promulgating and enforcing appropriate safety directives.
The 2025 updates include new language that ensures material supplier drivers are not held accountable for conditions they cannot physically observe. The liquid structural material suppliers (typically the ready mixed concrete suppliers) bring the material from the batch plant to the jobsites. They shall be responsible for the batching, transportation, quality of components, uniformity of components and delivery into the material placement system. They are not responsible for the design of the mix, unless specifically asked to provide a design.
“These updates are a significant step forward in creating safer job sites,” said ACPA Executive Director Christi Collins. “When each trade understands its responsibilities and collaborates to meet these obligations, we foster a safer work environment for everyone.”
The partnership between ACPA and NRMCA underscores the importance of cooperation across trades in promoting job site safety. By joining the We Are Safer Together coalition, NRMCA brings its extensive network of ready mixed concrete producers into the fold, amplifying the campaign’s reach and impact.
“Safety is a shared responsibility,” said Roche. “By working together, we can ensure that every stakeholder on a concrete pump job site understands his or her role in creating a safer work environment. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in achieving that goal.”
The campaign’s success relies on the active participation of trade associations, concrete contractors, material suppliers and other stakeholders. Coalition partners also include the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), Concrete Foundations Association (CFA), Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and World of Concrete.
To join or learn more, visit WeAreSaferTogether.org or contact ACPA at [email protected] or by phone, 614-531-5618.
NRMCA represents the producers of ready mixed concrete and the companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry. Founded in 1930, NRMCA actively promotes the use of concrete. The association provides its members with education, training, promotion, research, engineering, safety, environmental, technological, lobbying and regulatory programs to enhance the profitability and professionalism of the industry. Visit www.nrmca.org.