The concrete industry is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of sustainable development. Its products help improve the overall environmental footprint of the built environment. The concrete industry is dedicated to continuous improvement through product and process improvements. The industry continues to increase the use of recycled materials, including industrial by-products, thus conserving valuable natural resources and reducing process energy required to manufacture concrete. The industry continues to explore new ways to further reduce the carbon footprint through the development of innovative cements and concrete mixtures.

Concrete companies also strive to improve manufacturing processes, including the use of alternative energy sources, to minimize the energy of production and the associated greenhouse gas emissions. Finally, the industry continues to enhance transportation efficiency and delivery methods to reduce the environmental impact of the construction process. The goal of this certification program is to ensure that concrete industry professionals are knowledgeable on concepts of sustainable development and green building practices.

Sustainability

Career Track Certification Requirement (120 hours)

Prerequisites (1 of 2 below)*

• Introduction to Concrete Fundamentals: Concrete 101 (CCSP Module I) Certification (24 hours)

• Affidavit of 2 years technical work experience signed by direct supervisor

Required Courses (58 hours)*

• Concrete’s Role in Sustainable Development, earning NRMCA Certified Concrete Sustainability Specialist (10 hours)

• Building Green with Concrete, earning NRMCA Certified Green Building Specialist (8 hours)

• LEED Accredited Professional or LEED Green Associate accreditation from Green Building Certification Institute (40 hours)

 Suggested Electives (38 hours minimum)*

• Concrete Durability Course (16 hours)

• Concrete Pavement Analyst (6 hours)

• Concrete Technology Training and Certification (Technical Short Course) (32 hours)

• Environmental Certification (24 hours)

• Financial Management for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry (16 hours)

• How to Host a Successful RMC Plant Tour for Elected Officials: contact Kerri Leininger at kleininger@nrmca.org

• Introduction to RMC Business Organization and Management (24 hours) future class  

• Leadership: The Concrete Manager’s Game Plan (16 hours)

• LEED Green Associate Exam Study Course Professional (24 hours)

• Pervious Concrete-A Stormwater Solution (6 hours)

• Pervious Concrete Technician Certification (8 hours)

• NRMCA Technical Webinars – Varies – see www.nrmca.org Home Page, “Reserve Your Place Today” for continually updated listing

• Professional Sales Skills (CCSP Module IV) Certification (24 hours)

• RMC Safety Course and Certification (20 hours)
   

Sustainability Graduation Application

 * Other courses offered by NRMCA or other organizations may be substituted following an evaluation and approval by NRMCA (see CCPf Certification Rules).

Although exams are optional, if "certification" appears in the title of the prerequisite or required courses above, passing the exam is required in order to receive credits towards a CCPf.