Concrete Learning Forum

Infrastructure. Policy. Regulation. Safety.

Join industry peers and experts for an afternoon focused on the issues shaping the concrete industry across the Carolinas. The Concrete Learning Forum will bring together timely insights on transportation investment, legislative developments, environmental regulation, and workplace safety, all with a focus on what these changes mean for your business and operations.

Come for the connections. Leave informed and prepared for what's ahead.

12:00 – 12:30 PM | Networking Lunch & Welcome

Connect with concrete industry professionals, partners, and stakeholders over lunch before we kick off an afternoon of timely education and conversation.

12:30 – 1:00 PM | DOT Transportation Outlook

What's Ahead for the Carolinas

What's next for transportation and infrastructure investment across North and South Carolina? Hear an update on DOT priorities, funding, major projects, and the opportunities ahead for the concrete and construction industries.

1:00 – 1:45 PM | Legislative Outlook

Policy & the Business of Concrete

Decisions made in Raleigh and Columbia have a direct impact on how our industry does business. Get an inside look at the legislative issues and policy developments affecting transportation funding, economic development, business operations, environmental policy, and the construction industry.

1:45 – 2:00 PM | Networking Break

Take a few minutes to reconnect with colleagues, meet fellow attendees, and continue the conversations from the morning's sessions.

2:00 – 2:45 PM | Regulatory Outlook

Air, Water & Environmental Compliance

Environmental requirements continue to evolve and staying ahead matters. This session will focus on the air and water issues most relevant to ready mixed concrete operations, including permitting, stormwater, process water, compliance expectations, and emerging regulatory developments.

Gain practical insight into what regulators are focused on today and what your operations should be preparing for tomorrow.

2:45 – 3:15 PM | Safety Outlook

OSHA & the Concrete Workplace

Protecting our people remains one of the industry's most important responsibilities. Close out the educational program with a timely look at OSHA priorities, common compliance challenges, and workplace safety issues affecting concrete operations.

3:15 – 3:30 PM | Forum Wrap-Up

Key Takeaways & What's Next

We'll bring the afternoon together with the most important takeaways from each session and a look at what concrete producers should be watching in the months ahead.

3:30 PM | Adjourn

Why Attend?

In one focused afternoon, you'll gain a clearer picture of the external forces affecting your company—from the projects creating tomorrow's opportunities to the policies, regulations, and safety requirements influencing today's operations.

Connect with your industry. Hear from the experts. Prepare for what's next.