2025 NDRM&CPA Annual Convention

2025 NDRM&CPA Annual Convention

The North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association’s premier annual event is our Annual Convention. Our annual convention hosts both the annual NDRM&CPA board meeting, as well as the joint North Dakota Concrete Council board meeting, fun night, tech day, and the prestigious Gold Star Award Banquet.

The annual convention is hosted annually by our current Board of Directors President. For 2025, President Jake Wood of MAPEI is hosting the banquet at the Radisson Blu in Fargo, North Dakota on January 8-9, 2025.

Convention Schedule

All times listed are Central Standard Time (CST)

Wednesday January 8th
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Registration Desk Open
1:30 PM - Annual Meeting of the North Dakota Concrete Council
Annual Meeting of the NDRM&CPA - Immediately Following NDCC Annual Meeting
2024 Board of Directors Election of Officers following NDRM&CPA Meeting
5:30 PM - Social & Dinner
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Fun Night - Casino Royale

All proceeds from Fun Night are donated to the NDRM&CPA Scholarship Fund

Thursday January 9th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - ASTM C595 Cement Design Considerations - Manuel Zamora, Holcim US
10:00 AM - ND Legislative Outlook - Scott Meske, Transportation Coalition
11:00 AM - Build With Strength - Patrick Matsche, NRMCA
12:15 PM - Keynote Speaker & Lunch - Bryce Wuori
1:15 PM - SDSU CIM Program Update - Tim Hostetler, SDSU
1:30 PM - Concrete CRACKS - Matt Hansen, Euclid Chemical
2:30 PM - Pavement Opening Strength for Traffic - Matt Zeller, CPAM
3:30 PM - Project Panel - Fargo Diversion
5:00 PM - Social
6:00 PM - Dinner
6:30 PM - Gold Star Awards Program
Keynote Speaker

Bryce Wuori

CEO of Pavewise
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Bryce Wuori has always had a deep passion for construction, a field in which he has worked for nearly 20 years, taking on roles as a consultant, project manager, and more. However, despite his professional success, Bryce’s journey has been marked by profound challenges. Throughout his career, he faced the same relentless pressure that many in the construction industry experience, leading to feelings of loneliness, stress, and a struggle with mental health.

In his keynote presentation titled “Building Resilience: Mental Health in the Construction Industry,” Bryce shares his personal story with the goal of breaking the silence around mental health struggles in the field. By openly discussing his experiences, he aims to offer hope and foster a much-needed conversation about mental health in the workplace, encouraging others to seek help when needed and reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.

For more information on Bryce Wuori & Pavewise, please visit https://pavewisepro.com/.

Gold Star Awards

The North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association and the North Dakota Chapter, Inc. – American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) are once again looking to recognize architects, engineers, contractors, owners and concrete producers for Excellence in Concrete for projects that demonstrate innovation, craftsmanship, aesthetics and more.

If you have a project worthy of consideration, please read through the following instructions on how to complete and submit your application. Pay particular attention to the submission deadline.  Winners will be notified in early December, and the Gold Star Awards Banquet will be held January 9, 2025 at the NDRM&CPA Annual Convention in Fargo, ND.

For more information and past Gold Star Awards winners, please visit the Gold Star Awards page.

Applications must be emailed to Brian Zuroff, bzuroff@ndconcrete.com, by Friday, November 8, 2024.

NDRM&CPA Mixer Truck Driver of the Year

The North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association’s Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year Award acknowledges the significant contribution of ready-mixed concrete truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the ready mixed concrete industry.  As a salute to these key members of the concrete production and delivery team, the award recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety, professionalism, competence, and customer service skills in a manner that will enhance the industry and  public image of the career Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional.

Nominations can be made by completing the entry form below and providing the required supporting testimonials from supervisor(s) and customers.  Nominations must include two high-resolution electronic images of the driver-nominee: one dressed in their normal working attire with their truck, and another full-length photo of the driver in work clothes with the background of your choice.  Entries must be received via email to Brian Zuroff at bzuroff@ndconcrete.com with the subject “Driver of the Year Nomination” by December 6th, 2024.

For more information on the NDRM&CPA Mixer Truck Driver of the Year program, please visit the Mixer Truck Driver of the Year page.

2024 NDRM&CPA Mixer Driver of the Year Rules & Application

NDRM&CPA Scholarship Program

Applications for the 2025 NDRM&CPA Scholarship Program are due Friday, December 6th, 2024.  For consideration, please complete the application form below and return it to NDCC Executive Director, Brian Zuroff at bzuroff@ndconcrete.com with the subject “2025 NDRM&CPA Scholarship Application”.

Winners will be announced in late December.  Scholarships will be awarded at the NDRM&CPA Annual Convention Awards Ceremony scheduled for January 11th, 2024 in Dickinson, North Dakota.  In addition to the $2,000 scholarship, winners will receive a complimentary night at the conference hotel, admittance to the Annual Tech Day, and will be honored with a guest at the Awards Ceremony.

For more information on the NDRM&CPA Scholarship Program, please visit the Scholarship Program page.

2025 NDCC Scholarship Application