South Dakota Ready Mix Concrete Association


Events/Training

    • 23 Feb 2024
    • 27 Dec 2024
    • Sioux Falls
    Register

    Online dues payment.

    Producers need to contact SDRMCA at 605-651-6365 or jackie@sdrmca.org for online payment options and to confirm plant/truck count.

    2024 DUES RATES:

    AFFILIATE MEMBER

    2024

    Engineers, Architects, Testing Labs, Equipment, Transportation, Const. Supply

    $550

    Contractors, Precast, Pre-packaged products

    $550

    All others (Accounting/Insurance etc.)

    $300


    ASSOCIATE MEMBER

    2024

    Cement Producers

    $1100

    Fly Ash & Slag Producers

    $1100

    Admixture & Fiber Suppliers

    $1100

    Aggregate Producers

    $1100

    All Others

    $1100





    • 17 Dec 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 18 Dec 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Southeast Technical College/SDDOT Wash Bay-Door301
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1

    This is a CERTIFICATION EVENT.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO STUDY THE WORKBOOK and PRACTICE THE PROCEDURES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

    Study workbook, ASTMs and detailed agendas will be mailed prior to the event to the address provided with registrations. 

    Class policies & study videos are posted at www.sdrmca.org/certifications.

    Day One, Tuesday, Dec. 17: (Southeast Technical College)

    Bring:  Workbook, pencil/highlighter, non-programmable calculator

    8:00am Check In/Introductions

    8:15 Review of ASTM Procedures

    Noon Lunch (on own)

    1:00pm Review of ASTM Procedures, Equipment available

    Day Two, Wednesday, Dec. 18: (Southeast Technical College)

    Bring:  Gov't Issued Photo ID, workbook, #2 pencils, non-programmable calculator, PPE-safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe work boots/shoes

    8:00am Review (Breakfast on your own)

    9:00am Written Exam (1 hour)

    Performance Exam  - Immediately following by scheduled time (SDDOT Wash Bay Door 301)

    (Test times will be provided for performance exams to space out attendees.)

    The certification was designed by ACI to promote better understanding of the ASTM procedures related to testing and acceptance of plastic concrete. This understanding will provide more reliable and accurate test results for better measurement of concrete performance.

    Certification requires successful completion of both a hands on performance and written exam.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    A Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have an International Certification and better understanding of the following ASTM testing procedures:

    ASTM C1064/C1064M: Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

    ASTM C172/C172M: Sampling of Freshly Mixed Concrete

    ASTM C143/C143M: Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

    ASTM C138/C138M: Density (Unit Weight), Yield & Air Content (Gravametric) of Concrete

    ASTM C231/C231M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Pressure Method

    ASTM C173/C173M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Volumetric Method

    ASTM C31/C31M: Making & Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

    Certification is valid for 5 years.

    **Steel toe boots/shoes, gloves, mask and safety glasses required.

    **You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI's Certifications Department PRIOR to exam day.

    • 19 Dec 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Sioux Falls, SD - GeoTek Engineering
    • 2
    Register

    ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 Certification

    Study Workbooks & ASTM's will be mailed in advance.

    Class policies & study videos are posted the sdrmca.org website:  Click Here

    Bring:  Gov't issued Photo ID, workbook & folder, non-programmable calculator, Notepaper, #2 pencils, highlighter, PPE - safety glasses, steel toe shoes, work clothes

    Brief morning review, followed by written and performance exams.

    This is a review class only.  You are expected to study the materials and procedures before attending.  Class times are subject to change. 

    A detailed agenda will be mailed with course materials.

    For more information visit this link to ACI's website:  Click Here

    This class has a maximum of 10 registrants.

    • 19 Dec 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Sioux Falls, SD - GeoTek Engineering
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certification

    Study Workbooks & ASTM's will be mailed in advance.

    Class policies & study videos are posted the sdrmca.org website:  Click Here

    Bring:  Gov't issued Photo ID, workbook & folder, non-programmable calculator, Notepaper, #2 pencils, highlighter, PPE - safety glasses, steel toe shoes, work clothes

    Brief morning review, followed by written and performance exams.

    This is a review class only.  You are expected to study the materials and procedures before attending.  Class times are subject to change. 

    A detailed agenda will be mailed with course materials.

    For more information visit this link to ACI's website: Click Here

    This class has a maximum of 10 registrants.

    • 11 Feb 2025
    • 12 Feb 2025
    • The Canopy by Hilton, Sioux Falls, SD

    SDACPA/SDRMCA Joint Annual Concrete Conference

    February 11-12, 2025 at The Canopy by Hilton, Downtown Sioux Falls, SD 

    Conference Includes:  Awards, Technical Sessions and Networking

    More information coming soon.


    • 12 Feb 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • The Canopy by Hilton, Downtown Sioux Falls, SD
    • 25
    Register

    This event is being held in conjunction with the SDRMCA/SDACPA Annual Concrete Conference.  Separate registration by January 27th is required for this ACI exam session.

    ACI Flatwork Associate/Advanced Finisher Certification Exam - English

    This is a written exam only session.  

    A study workbook and work experience forms are included with exam registration fee.  It will be mailed when payment has been received.

    Bring:  #2 pencils, Gov't issued photo ID, and work experience forms.  

    PROGRAM INFORMATION

    STUDY SLIDE LINK

    Bring your work experience forms to the exam:  Work Experience Forms

    Certification is valid for 5 years.  

    • 19 Feb 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 20 Feb 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Best Western Ramkota Hotel/SDDOT Wash Bay, Aberdeen, SD
    • 23
    Register

    This is a CERTIFICATION EVENT.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO STUDY THE WORKBOOK and PRACTICE THE PROCEDURES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

    Study workbook, ASTM's and detailed agendas will be mailed prior to the event to the address provided with registrations. 

    Class policies & study videos are posted at www.sdrmca.org/certifications.

    Day One:  Wednesday, Feb. 19 (Best Western Ramkota Hotel)

    Bring:  Workbook, pencil/highlighter, non-programmable calculator

    8am Check In/Introductions

    8:15 Review of ASTM Procedures

    Noon Lunch (on own)

    1pm Review of ASTM Procedures, Equipment available

    Day Two:  Thursday, Feb. 20 (Best Western Ramkota Hotel)

    Bring:  Photo ID, workbook, #2 pencils, non-programmable calculator, PPE-safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe work boots/shoes

    8:00am Review (Breakfast on your own)

    9:00am Written Exam (1 hour)

    Performance Exams  - Immediately following by scheduled time (SDDOT Region/Wash Bay, US Hwy 12)

    (Test times will be provided for performance exams to space out attendees.)

    The certification was designed by ACI to promote better understanding of the ASTM procedures related to testing and acceptance of plastic concrete. This understanding will provide more reliable and accurate test results for better measurement of concrete performance.

    Certification requires successful completion of both a hands on performance and written exam.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    A Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have an International Certification and better understanding of the following ASTM testing procedures:

    ASTM C1064/C1064M: Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

    ASTM C172/C172M: Sampling of Freshly Mixed Concrete

    ASTM C143/C143M: Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

    ASTM C138/C138M: Density (Unit Weight), Yield & Air Content (Gravametric) of Concrete

    ASTM C231/C231M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Pressure Method

    ASTM C173/C173M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Volumetric Method

    ASTM C31/C31M: Making & Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

    Certification is valid for 5 years.

    **Steel toe boots/shoes, gloves, mask and safety glasses required.

    **You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI's Certifications Department PRIOR to exam day. 

    • 25 Feb 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 26 Feb 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Western Dakota Technical College/SDDOT, Rapid City, SD
    • 13
    Register

    ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1

    This is a CERTIFICATION EVENT.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO STUDY THE WORKBOOK and PRACTICE THE PROCEDURES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

    Study workbook, ASTM's and detailed agendas will be mailed prior to the event to the address provided with registrations. 

    Class policies & study videos are posted at www.sdrmca.org/certifications.

    Day One: Tuesday, Feb. 25 (Western Dakota Technical College)

    Bring:  Workbook, pencil/highlighter, non-programmable calculator

    8am Check In/Introductions

    8:15 Review of ASTM Procedures

    Noon Lunch (on own)

    1pm Review of ASTM Procedures, Equipment available

    Day Two: Wednesday, Feb. 26 (Western Dakota Technical College)

    Bring:  Gov't Issued Photo ID, workbook, #2 pencils, non-programmable calculator, PPE-safety glasses, gloves, steel toe/work boots-shoes

    8:00am Review (Breakfast on your own)

    9:00am Written Exam (1 hour)

    Performance Exams  - Immediately following by scheduled time (SDDOT Office/Wash Bay)

    (Test times will be provided for performance exams to space out attendees.)

    The certification was designed by ACI to promote better understanding of the ASTM procedures related to testing and acceptance of plastic concrete. This understanding will provide more reliable and accurate test results for better measurement of concrete performance.

    Certification requires successful completion of both a hands on performance and written exam.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    A Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have an International Certification and better understanding of the following ASTM testing procedures:

    ASTM C1064/C1064M: Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

    ASTM C172/C172M: Sampling of Freshly Mixed Concrete

    ASTM C143/C143M: Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

    ASTM C138/C138M: Density (Unit Weight), Yield & Air Content (Gravametric) of Concrete

    ASTM C231/C231M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Pressure Method

    ASTM C173/C173M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Volumetric Method

    ASTM C31/C31M: Making & Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

    Certification is valid for 5 years.

    **Steel toe boots/shoes, gloves, mask and safety glasses required.

    **You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI's Certifications Department PRIOR to exam day.

    • 27 Feb 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Rapid City, SD - FMG Engineering
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 Certification

    Study Workbooks & ASTM's will be mailed in advance.

    Class policies & study videos are posted the sdrmca.org website:  Click Here

    Bring:  Gov't issued Photo ID, workbook & folder, non-programmable calculator, Notepaper, #2 pencils, highlighter, PPE - safety glasses, steel toe shoes, work clothes

    Brief morning review, followed by written and performance exams.

    This is a review class only.  You are expected to study the materials and procedures before attending.  Class times are subject to change.  

    A detailed agenda will be mailed with course materials.

    For more information visit this link to ACI's website:  Click Here

    This class has a maximum of 10 registrants.

    • 27 Feb 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Rapid City, SD - FMG Engineering
    • 3
    Register

    ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certification

    Study Workbooks & ASTM's will be mailed in advance.

    Class policies & study videos are posted the sdrmca.org website:  Click Here

    Bring:  Gov't issued Photo ID, workbook & folder, non-programmable calculator, Notepaper, #2 pencils, highlighter, PPE - safety glasses, steel toe shoes, work clothes

    Brief morning review, followed by written and performance exams.

    This is a review class only.  You are expected to study the materials and procedures before attending.  Class times are subject to change. 

    A detailed agenda will be mailed with course materials.

    For more information visit this link to ACI's website: Click Here

    This class has a maximum of 10 registrants.

    • 18 Mar 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 19 Mar 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Capital City Campus/SDDOT, Pierre, SD
    • 30
    Register

    ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1

    This is a CERTIFICATION EVENT.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO STUDY THE WORKBOOK and PRACTICE THE PROCEDURES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

    Study workbook, ASTM's and detailed agendas will be mailed prior to the event to the address provided with registrations. 

    Class policies & study videos are posted at www.sdrmca.org/certifications.

    Day One: Tuesday, March 18 (Location: Capital City Campus, Pierre)

    Bring:  Workbook, pencil/highlighter, non-programmable calculator

    8am Check In/Introductions

    8:15 Review of ASTM Procedures

    Noon Lunch (on own)

    1pm Review of ASTM Procedures, Equipment available

    Day Two: Wednesday, March 19 (Location: Capital City Campus, Pierre)

    Bring:  Photo ID, workbook, #2 pencils, non-programmable calculator, PPE-safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe work boots/shoes

    8:00am Review (Breakfast on your own)

    9:00am Written Exam (1 hour)

    Performance Exams  - Immediately following by scheduled time (SDDOT Area/Region Shop and Wash Bay, Building B) 

    (Test times will be provided for performance exams to space out attendees.)

    The certification was designed by ACI to promote better understanding of the ASTM procedures related to testing and acceptance of plastic concrete. This understanding will provide more reliable and accurate test results for better measurement of concrete performance.

    Certification requires successful completion of both a hands on performance and written exam.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    A Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have an International Certification and better understanding of the following ASTM testing procedures:

    ASTM C1064/C1064M: Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

    ASTM C172/C172M: Sampling of Freshly Mixed Concrete

    ASTM C143/C143M: Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

    ASTM C138/C138M: Density (Unit Weight), Yield & Air Content (Gravametric) of Concrete

    ASTM C231/C231M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Pressure Method

    ASTM C173/C173M: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Volumetric Method

    ASTM C31/C31M: Making & Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

    Certification is valid for 5 years.

    **Steel toe boots/shoes, gloves, mask and safety glasses required.

    **You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI's Certifications Department PRIOR to exam day.

    • 20 Mar 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Pierre, SD - SDDOT Reg Lab - Garfield Ave Building B
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification -

    Study Workbooks & ASTM's will be mailed in advance.

    Class policies & study videos are posted at www.sdrmca.org/certifications.

    Bring:  Gov't Issued Photo ID, workbook & folder, non-programmable calculator, Notepaper, #2 pencils, highlighter, PPE - safety glasses, gloves, steel toe shoes, work clothes

    7:30am:  Brief morning review, followed by written and performance exams.

    This is a review class only.  You are expected to study the materials and procedures before attending.

    A detailed agenda will be mailed with course materials.

    For more information visit this link to ACI's website.


    This class must have a minimum of 10 registrants to take place.

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