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The 2021 Global Concrete Summit is designed to bring practitioners, researchers and policy makers together to exchange the latest ideas, knowledge, and tools to build the future of concrete construction. The conference, presented from August 1-December 31, 2021, provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest innovations, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete design, construction and manufacturing.?

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Receive up to 20 AIA LU/HSW or 20 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) if you attend all the sessions.

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Researchers, academics, students, engineers, architects, contractors, policy makers, public works officials, concrete producers, material suppliers and concrete industry professionals are invited to attend and present at the Conference.

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Experts from around the world will present on the latest developments related to design, specifying, manufacturing, testing, construction, maintenance, and research of concrete as it relates to sustainable development.

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Grey Matters Announce First-Ever Global Concrete Summit
Conference and exhibition will be held virtually from November 30 to December 10, 2020.

Alexandria, VA — This week, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and Grey Matters are pleased to announce the first-ever Global Concrete Summit. From November 30 to December 10, 2020, this first-of-a-kind virtual conference and exhibition will bring practitioners, researchers, and policy makers together to exchange the latest ideas, knowledge, and tools to build the future of concrete construction.

“Our industry, along with the rest of the economy, is having to adapt to a new environment. The learning opportunities and industry advancements can’t stop because of the pandemic,” said Mike Philipps, President of the NRMCA. “We are excited about the Global Concrete Summit not only for its relevance to the industry but also for the dynamic way that we have been able to adapt to changing norms while still providing valuable information. It really speaks to the commitment and tenacity of the individuals that make up the concrete industry.”

NRMCA has hosted an international conference on concrete technology and sustainability since 2006 in the United States, South America and the Middle East. The Global Concrete Summit is the first time the conference will be hosted as a virtual event.

“We are excited this year to have the event on a virtual platform after having it organized live for 10 consecutive years in Dubai-UAE. This is an extension of our ongoing relationship with NRMCA, in which we offer NRMCA education and certification programs in the Middle East and other parts of Asia and Africa,” said Rabih Fakih, Managing Director of Grey Matters. “This is another successful milestone for the concrete industry at a Global level this time.”

Experts from around the world will present on the latest developments related to design, specifying, manufacturing, testing, construction, maintenance, and research of concrete as it relates to sustainable development. Topics include innovation, resilience, life cycle assessment, low impact development, social responsibility, human health, and more.

For more information and to sign up for the Summit, please visit the below link.
• Global Concrete Summit

About National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
NRMCA is celebrating 90 years of representing the producers of ready mixed concrete and the companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry. It conducts education, training, promotion, research, engineering, safety, environmental, technological, lobbying and regulatory programs.

About Grey Matters
Grey Matters is the only professional entity to serve the concrete industry in an innovative manner catering the trading, training and the consultancy related businesses. The vision began in 2007 and materialized in February 2008. Grey Matters Head Office is based in Dubai – UAE, and caters the Gulf and the Middle East region with an office in Doha-Qatar.

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Grey Matters, NRMCA and Dubai Municipality hosted the 10th International Concrete Technology Forum in the Middle East at Roda Al Bustan Hotel in Dubai, UAE on the 21st – 22nd of November, 2018. The conference was a big success being sponsored by 13 companies with 246 attendees. The engagement of the people throughout the 2 days was remarkable; everyone showed interest in all presentations and panel discussions.

The International Concrete Technology Forum was endorsed by the “Concrete Sustainability Council”. The platinum sponsors were “Emirates Beton” and “Sika”; the gold sponsors were “Mapei”, “S.S.Lootah Ready Mix Concrete”, “Hydronix” and “Simatec”; the silver sponsors were “Cortec”, “Transgulf Readymix”, and “Testing”; and the bronze sponsors were “Cemex”, “Q Mix Ready Mix Manufacturing” and “RMB Readymix Concrete”.

Local, Regional and International speakers shared the latest developments and technologies of concrete including sustainability initiatives, durability, design, specifying, manufacturing and handling. 3D Printing Technology was an important topic that was presented for the first time. A 3D printer was supplied by Sika and prototype concrete samples were printed live in their stand. Emirates Beton has constructively presented the smear approach in managing the solid and water waste in their plants for the last twelve months. Numbers and values were shared to validate the idea of ultimate savings. Building Department of Dubai Municipality shared the updates of the “DM Calculator” that was launched earlier this year based on the “Dubai Sustainable Concrete Baseline”, followed by a Q/A panel. At the end of the first day, a graduation ceremony took place for the 5th batch of NRMCA Certified Concrete Professional Middle East (CCPfME).

On the second day, a panel discussion entitled “DM-DCLD Best Performance Award and Recent Scheme Updates” was held, where the Dubai Central Laboratory presented the current status of the classification of readymix and precast factories.

For the third year, the “Dubai Municipality Awards” for ready mix concrete and precast companies in Dubai took place and the winners were announced.  Six awards were granted to the ready mix concrete and precast companies (3 levels of awards for each), evaluating the performance in achieving the Dubai Central Laboratory Certification under the Dubai Municipality Standard Specification, DMS 026.

The International Concrete Technology Forum is designed to provide networking and learning opportunities, where attendees received 10 professional development hours (PDH’s).

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Did you know that concrete is the most used material in the world in terms of volume, where about 6 billion cubic meters of concrete is made each year, which equals one cubic meter for every person on Earth? Having said that, it is noticeable that concrete is exclusive among the major construction materials as it is flexible, durable and economical.

Implementing latest technologies and practices in the concrete industry became surely a must as several Mega Construction Projects are taking place in the GCC region with strict specifications and challenging requirements.

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), a U.S. based organization, and Grey Matters, an innovative professional entity based in UAE, are organizing the 9th International Concrete Technology Forum (ICTF) which will feature the latest advances, technical knowledge, recent regulatory changes and future trends in concrete technology. The conference will take place in Doha on the 3rd of December, and in Dubai on the 5th and 6th of December in Roda Al Bustan Hotel.

For the second year, the Dubai Municipality is the strategic Partner of the conference in Dubai with reference to many projects and researches that have been initiated with Grey Matters and NRMCA. Moreover, the “Concrete Sustainability Council” is endorsing both conferences.

Local, regional and international speakers will share topics like “Impact of LCA and EPD on Buildings”, “Dubai Municipality’s Green Concrete Solutions based on LCA and EPDs”, “3D Concrete Printing” and “Precast Concrete”. The ICTF Doha and Dubai will feature a workshop that draws a roadmap to concreting better, connecting all the parties involved in construction. A new project by the Dubai Municipality will be introduced entitled: “Service Life of Concrete Structures in Dubai”. Moreover the ICTF Dubai will include a panel discussion deliberating local requirements of the Dubai Municipality for Green Concrete as well as the DM-DCL Ready Mix Concrete Certification – Continual Improvements and Future Innovations.

Dubai Municipality, NRMCA and Grey Matters, will delightedly carry on with the “Dubai Municipality Awards” for the Ready Mix Concrete and Precast companies in Dubai that was introduced for the first time during the 2016 ICTF. Companies will be rewarded for several achievements including the performance in achieving the Dubai Central Laboratory certification under Dubai Municipality Standard Specification, DMS 026.

The 9th International Concrete Technology Forum delivers learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete manufacturing, design, and construction. Attendees will receive up to 10 professional development hours (PDH’s). Researchers, authorities, academics, students, engineers, architects, contractors, concrete producers, public works officials, material suppliers and concrete industry professionals are invited to join the ICTF and be part of this networking platform. Moreover, the fourth batch of the NRMCA Certified Concrete Professionals Middle East (CCPf­­­­­­ME) will graduate.