SDRMCA upcoming events

ACI Concrete FIELD Testing Written Exam Only - Rapid City 1:00pm Mountain time (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ACI Field Testing WRITTEN Re-Exam - 1:00pm, Mountain Time

This is a written exam retest session only.

What to bring: Photo ID, #2 pencils, Non-programmable Calculator

Location: SDDOT Large Conference Room, 2300 Elgin St, Rapid City

This is not a full certification event. To become ACI Field Testing Certified, examinees must successfully complete both the written and performance exams within one year of each other.

No materials or review are included with this registration.

Requests for ADA accommodations must be made directly to ACI's Certifications Department prior to the event.

ACI Concrete STRENGTH Testing Written Exam Only - Rapid City, 2:00pm, MDT (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ACI Strength Testing WRITTEN Exam - 2:00pm, MDT

This is a written exam retest session only.

What to bring: Photo ID, #2 pencils, Non-programmable Calculator

Location: SDDOT small Conference Room, 2300 Elgin St, Rapid City

This is not a full certification event. To become ACI Field Testing Certified, examinees must successfully complete both the written and performance exams within one year of each other.

No materials or review are included with this registration.

Requests for ADA accommodations must be made directly to ACI's Certifications Department prior to the event.

Save The Date: SDRMCA/SDDOT Joint Meeting (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Please RSVP to jackie@sdrmca.org for lunch count no later than November 10, 2026

Meeting Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Meeting time: 10am to 2pm

Location: Drifters Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre, SD

AGENDA: Click Here

Anti-Trust Policy & Conflict of Interest Statement: Click Here

ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification- Sioux Falls (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 on the sdrmca.org website: Click Here

Day One, Tuesday, Dec. 1: SDDOT Large Conference Room

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. 2: SDDOT Large Conference Room

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.

ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification - Sioux Falls (02 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

8:00am: 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.

ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician - ASTM Methods Certification - Sioux Falls (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician - ASTM Methods Certification

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

Class policies & study videos are posted on 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.

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.

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 Certification - Sioux Falls (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 Certification

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

Class policies & study videos are posted on 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.

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.

Save the Date: 2027 SD ACPA/SDRMCA Annual Concrete Conference (09 Feb 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

ACPA/SDRMCA Annual Concrete Conference - SAVE THE DATE!

February 9-10, 2027, at The Canopy by Hilton, Downtown Sioux Falls, SD

Conference Includes: Awards, Technical Sessions and Networking

Registration and Agenda coming soon!

ACI Flatwork Associate/Advanced Finisher Certification Exam-ENGLISH (10 Feb 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT

This event is being held in conjunction with the SDRMCA/SDACPA 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.

ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification- Sioux Falls (17 Feb 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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 on the sdrmca.org website: Click Here

Day One, Wednesday, Feb 17: SDDOT Large Conference Room

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, Thursday, Feb 18: SDDOT Large Conference Room

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.)

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

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

ACI Field Testing Certification Grade 1- Rapid City (23 Feb 2027)

Tue, 23 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

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 on the sdrmca.org website: Click Here

Day One: Tuesday, Feb. 23 (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. 24 (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.)

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

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

ACI Field Testing Certification Grade 1- Rapid City (07 Apr 2027)

Wed, 07 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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 on the sdrmca.org website: Click Here

Day One: Wednesday, April 7 (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: Thursday, April 8 (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.)

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

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification - Rapid City area (28 Apr 2027)

Wed, 28 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification -

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

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

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 the ACI's website: Click Here

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

ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician ASTM Methods Certification - Rapid City area (29 Apr 2027)

Thu, 29 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician - ASTM Methods 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.

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.

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 Certification - Rapid City area (30 Apr 2027)

Fri, 30 Apr 2027 13:00:00 GMT

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.