Concrete BC

05/29/2026

Concrete BC’s May newsletter is out now and filled with key updates, member news, and practical insights for anyone working with concrete in B.C.

Take a few minutes to catch up on what’s shaping our industry this month and share it with colleagues who should stay in the loop.

Read the latest issue: https://mailchi.mp/concretebc/newsletter-13912379

05/29/2026

🚧 Attention Safety Leaders! 🚧

Join us for the next Concrete BC All Member Safety Officer Meeting - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 - as we collaborate to build a stronger, safer industry.

The Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10th
🍕 Lunch: 12:30 PM (In-person only)
🕐 Meeting: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Amrize Kent Plant in Vancouver (268 E Kent Ave S, Vancouver) OR via Zoom
✉️ RSVP: Email [email protected]
(Please specify if you’ll be joining us in person for lunch or tuning in via Zoom!)

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

05/28/2026

🦺 Did you know that Concrete BC has a Safety Committee? 🦺

For Members By Members, the Committee's monthly safety initiatives feature different industry-specific safety items relevant to seasons, current topics or industry concerns. The initiatives (available to members on our website 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗰.𝗰𝗮/𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀/ ) are meant to be shared, used as a training tool, printed and posted.

If you have a safety question for them, email 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆@𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗰.𝗰𝗮

05/27/2026

⛳️ Registration is OPEN for Concrete BC's Annual Golf Tournament!

Mark your calendars for July 23 at The Redwoods Golf Club in Langley Township. Join us for exceptional golf, great food, and outstanding networking with industry leaders.

What's included: BBQ lunch, on-course games, prizes, a dinner reception with colleagues, AND our Wine Raffle! 🍷 Bring a bottle of wine to donate and receive a raffle ticket for your chance to win the entire collection. One bottle = one entry.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors — you make this tournament a premier industry event! 🙌

Secure your spot today at https://bconcrete.co/26GolfTournament

05/26/2026

Want to level up your concrete expertise? 💪
Whether you’re new to the industry or expanding your skills, our flexible online courses have you covered:

✅ Concrete 101 – Basic Concrete Technology
✅ Ready-Mix Dispatch Training
✅ Ready-Mix Driver Training
✅ Concrete Pump Operator Safety Training

Perfect for onboarding, upskilling, or light-duty learning—with access anytime, anywhere. 📲

Explore course details and register today 👉 https://bconcrete.co/education

05/25/2026

🚧 Backing Up a Concrete Mixer? Use a Spotter 🚧
Backing up a concrete truck can be challenging and risky without proper visibility. Using a trained spotter helps ensure safe maneuvering and reduces the risk of incidents on site. Always review and agree on clear hand signals or communication methods before starting.

Learn more:
Concrete Mixer Truck Rules for Using a Backing Spotter
🔗 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵?𝘃=𝘄𝗽𝗭𝗲𝗣𝗲𝗟𝗔𝟱𝘃𝗸
Backing Up Safety on the Construction Site (RM trucks)
🔗 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵?𝘃=𝗺𝗮𝗖𝗧𝘄𝗟𝘂-𝗰𝗧𝗴

Let’s keep our job sites safe and efficient! 🏗✨

05/22/2026

Secure your ACI‑CSA Field Testing Certification this summer!

The next ACI‑CSA Field Testing Certification session will be held on June 19–20, 2026, and it will be the 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. The next session date will be announced in August, so don’t miss this opportunity.

✅ Review essential concrete field‑testing procedures
🧤 Get hands‑on training before your written and performance exams

📍 Location: #401 – 6741 Cariboo Road, Burnaby, B.C.
🗓️ Dates: Friday, June 19 (10 AM – 5 PM) & Saturday, June 20 (8 AM – 1 PM)
💰 Cost: $835 + GST ($876.75 total)

⚠️ Limited to 9 participants only — spots will fill up fast!

📩 To register, email [email protected] by May 29, 2026. Payment is required to confirm your spot.

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your skills and advance your certification! 💪

05/21/2026

⛳️ ️Registration is OPEN for Concrete BC's Annual Golf Tournament!

Join us on July 23 at The Redwoods Golf Club in Langley Township for a full day of great golf, delicious food, and even better company.

Bring your crew and enjoy BBQ lunch, fun on-course games, exciting prizes, and a relaxed dinner to wrap up the day with industry friends.

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event a standout every year!

⏩ Don’t wait — spots fill quickly. Register now at https://bconcrete.co/26GolfTournament

05/19/2026

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, construction management and what it takes to have a successful career in the concrete industry.

Hosted by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Check it out at 🔗

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 ...

05/18/2026

A breakthrough from the University of British Columbia could reshape the future of low-carbon construction 🌍

Researchers have developed a new process for producing belite cement—a more sustainable alternative to traditional Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)—with significantly lower emissions.

While belite cement has long been recognized for its reduced carbon footprint, its biggest drawback has been slow early-age strength development, meaning it takes longer to hydrate compared to ordinary Portland cement.

To address this, modern innovations are closing the gap. Techniques like chemical activation, rapid cooling, and electrochemical production (at temperatures as low as 650∘ C) are accelerating curing times while maintaining a near carbon-free production process.

The result? A promising path toward faster-setting, low-emission cement that could transform sustainable construction.

Read the story here: https://www.globalcement.com/news/20766-university-of-british-columbia-develops-low-emissions-belite-cement-process