Concrete BC

08/26/2026

𝗔𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳: Reimagining Concrete Infrastructure with UPC Concrete

The ACI BC Chapter is kicking off the fall season with its first dinner meeting of the year, featuring a keynote presentation by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗼, Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver.

Dr. Shao's presentation will address a critical industry challenge: while traditional concrete production accounts for 6–8% of global CO₂ emissions, Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is emerging as a high-strength, eco-friendly solution to overcome traditional durability and structural issues.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
👤 Featured Speaker: Dr. Yi Shao, Assistant Professor (UBC)
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 23
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
⏳ Registration Deadline: Friday, September 18 at 4:00 PM
🎟️ Register: Secure a seat at the ACI BC Chapter website (acibc.ca) or via email at [email protected].

⚠️ Important Payment Notice: Online payment is temporarily down. Attendees should click "Bypass Payment" when registering. Cash, cheques, and credit cards will be accepted at the door. Reservations are strictly required to guarantee a meal.

08/25/2026

Concrete BC is hosting our 64th Annual General Meeting, and we want you to shape the future of our industry with us!

Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the scenic Fort Langley Golf Course to connect, collaborate, and review our milestones. While we highly encourage in-person attendance for networking, a hybrid online option is available for those unable to travel.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕛 Timeline: Lunch starts at Noon | AGM runs from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Fort Langley Golf Course (or streaming online)

🔗Members, register today at BCCONCRETE.CO/AGM2026

08/24/2026

As summer winds down, take a fresh look at the driving hazards your employees face.

Most collisions are preventable and regular road safety risk assessments help you spot and fix problems before someone gets hurt. Assessments are also part of your responsibilities to protect employees driving on company business.

This month's Road Safety Planner from Road Safety At Work () gives you a menu of options that help you update your assessment and manage the risks.

🔗Check out their resources at https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/event/identify-hazards-assess-risks-and-take-action/

08/21/2026

Behind the scenes! 🎬

A huge thank you to Glen Furtado and the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) for sharing these sneak peeks of our upcoming videos.

Filming wraps up this week after hitting locations across both British Columbia and Alberta. This joint project by the Concrete BC & Concrete Alberta Joint Sustainability & Resilience Committee highlights our industry's commitment to a low-carbon future.

🎥Here is a look at Concrete BC Board Director Dale Furber sharing his industry knowledge on camera at 's Aggregates facility in Victoria, BC.

We look forward to sharing the final videos with you all soon!

08/20/2026

Congratulations Tori and Kyle! Concrete BC is thrilled to see you back in the ready-mix business in Port Alberni and taking on this exciting new venture with Dolan’s Ready Mix.

Vancouver Island is a fantastic region, and we know the communities and customers there will be in excellent hands with your expertise. We look forward to working closely with you both and supporting your success in this next chapter!

08/19/2026

Canadian general contractors can now access a new training program aimed at reducing embodied carbon in construction. The ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, in collaboration with NEU, has launched the certificate program titled Low-Carbon: Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations. This program covers concrete and cement carbon footprints, lifecycle stages, and emission reduction strategies.

The program focuses on selecting lower-carbon alternatives for Portland cement and other concrete materials. It addresses design and placement strategies for lower-carbon concrete and implementation challenges during construction.
This initiative complements NEU’s previous qualification program and aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability in the construction industry.
This certificate is significant as it equips contractors with essential knowledge to meet increasing project requirements related to embodied carbon, ultimately contributing to more sustainable construction practices across Canada.

🔗For more details, visit:

Canadian general contractors facing growing demands to reduce embodies carbon in construction projects may find a new training program from NEU: An ACI Center

08/18/2026

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08/17/2026

Big news for sustainable concrete across North America!

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has officially released its version 4.0 Industry-Wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Regional Benchmark Report. Powered by a massive survey of over 1,000 plants, the data reveals a 21% reduction in ready-mixed concrete carbon emissions from 2014 to 2021.

Critically, these updates align with the newly revised NSF International Product Category Rule (PCR). Because this PCR is unified for both Canada and the United States, it establishes a consistent standard for producers, specifiers, and policymakers across the entire North American market.

Want to learn how these reporting changes and regional benchmarks will impact your next low-carbon project? There is still time to secure your spot for the upcoming live learning session.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 19
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
🔗 Registration: Secure your free spot via the NRMCA Concrete Innovations at https://nrmca-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_woFczB3_Qb-1lW_wTSEa4A #/registration

08/13/2026

🚧 Attention Safety Leaders! 🚧

Join us for the next Concrete BC All Member Safety Officer Meeting - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - as we collaborate to build a stronger, safer industry.

The Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
🍕 Lunch: 12:30 PM (In-person only)
🕐 Meeting: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Heidelberg Materials (8955 Shaughnessy St., Vancouver, BC) OR via Zoom
✉️ Register at: https://bconcrete.co/OfficersSafetyMeeting

Together, let’s keep building a safer BC. 🚧