Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

The 3D printing market segment is gaining traction as major builders adopt the technology and public-private partnerships add credibility. Demand is growing largely because 3D printing is a viable solution for both labor shortages & rising costs. The main challenge is the regulatory infrastructure, which has not kept pace with the technology's capabilities. This ForConstructionPros article explains:
https://www.forconstructionpros.com/concrete/equipment-products/technology-services/article/22962975/ducker-carlisle-3dcp-3d-concrete-market-outlook
ForConstructionPros.com

3D concrete printing is gaining traction as investment, adoption and demand grow, but regulatory hurdles and limited market share continue to shape its path forward.

06/01/2026

ICYMI, the American Cement Association recently released “How Are Blended Cement Standards Changing in 2026?” The guide provides an overview of key updates in ASTM C595 and AASHTO M 240 standards for blended cements, expected to be published this August. Learn more National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
https://www.naylornetwork.com/nrc-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=930179&issueID=100477 ACA - American Cement Association

05/29/2026

Looking for a podcast? Engineering Greatness brings together young professionals in the industry for engaging conversations about their life and work. Get a glimpse into the field of civil engineering & management and what it takes to have a successful career in the concrete industry. Hosted by the American Concrete Institute.
https://aciconcrete.podbean.com/ American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Hosted by the American Concrete Institute, each episode brings together pairs of young professionals in the concrete industry engaging for intimate conversations about their life and work. Get a glimpse into the field of civil engineering and construction ...

05/28/2026

ICYMI, American Cement Association recently released its Spring Forecast for the industry. While the forecast reflects uncertainty due to the U.S.-Iran War, ACA’s market analysts say a recession remains unlikely. Learn more and access the forecast here:
https://www.cement.org/2026/04/30/aca-spring-forecast-2026/ - American Cement Association

The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team has released its Spring Forecast for the industry.

05/27/2026

Have you seen this? Tech and social media giant Meta is involved in several partnerships and projects to help the U.S. industry leverage AI to produce high-quality and more sustainable mixes. Check out the Engineering at Meta blog.
https://engineering.fb.com/2026/03/30/data-center-engineering/ai-for-american-produced-cement-and-concrete/ Meta

Meta is continuing its long-term roadmap to help the construction industry leverage AI to produce high-quality and more sustainable concrete mixes, as well as those exclusively produced in the Unit…

05/26/2026

Want a home that's energy-efficient, durable & disaster-resistant? Build with ! Watch this music video from BuildBlock Building Systems to see why and insulating concrete forms (ICFs) are the ultimate building materials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vcZRIhjEw4
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NEW RELEASE: “Built Like That” — A BuildBlock x Nashville Collaboration We’ve been quietly working on something a little different…Over the past few months, ...

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

If you haven’t read the latest issue of NRMCA’s quarterly magazine, Concrete InFocus, you can read the online version or download the PDF here!
https://www.nrmca.org/wp-content/uploads/Spring-2026-online-pdf.pdf National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

05/21/2026

This pavilion blends with the nature around it, thanks to concrete! The building has 5 petal-shaped roof slabs inspired by pear blossoms, with each slab functioning as an independent structural and spatial element. The petals overlap at different heights and extend through cantilevered edges, producing voids and layered spaces between them. Circular openings, curved walls & layered circulation routes contribute to the spatial depth of the pavilion. Via ParametricArchitecture
https://parametric-architecture.com/archermit-feixue-pavilion-petal-roof/ ParametricArchitecture

Feixue Pavilion is a rural cultural and educational pavilion designed by Archermit in Pear Blossom Village, Luzhou, Sichuan. Completed in 2025, the 672-square-meter project functions as a nature education and community activity center integrated into a mountainous agricultural landscape. The pavilio...