March 2003

The Ready-Mixed ConcreteSpring Convention

Networking withfellow professionals iseasy at the SpringConvention. Activitiesare planned so thatyou not only hearinteresting seminartopics that are leading-edge in the concreteindustry, you alsohave the opportunityto informally meetconcrete leaders fromacross the state.

Reserve Your Place at the Spring Convention Today!

Introduction to ICFTechnology

David D. Shepard, and AIA memberfrom Portland Cement Association inChicago is presenting"An Introduction toICF Technology" at The Monument Housein Richmond, Virginia on Thursday, April10, 2003.

The presentation is sponsored by theVirginia Ready-Mixed Concrete AdvisoryCouncil of Richmond and is scheduledfrom 11:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Lunch will be compliments of theConcrete Richmond Advisory Council.

Tilt-Up ConstructionOpportunities

Matson Roberts, P.E, Vice Presidentof Emerald Construction Company,Richmond is presenting "Tilt-UpConstruction: the ContinuingOpportunities" on Wednesday, April 9,2003 from 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. at theEmerald Construction CorporateClassroom in Richmond, Virginia. Therewill be a social time after the presentation.

Matson has obtained his MechanicalPE, is NICET certified in life safety, hashis Master mechanical certification, andis a graduate of Roanoke College’sManagement Institute.

Tentative Program Highlights

Advisory Councilto SponsorSeminars

Seminar details inside

• VDOT Commissioner, Philip Shucet

• Senate Transportation Committee Chairman, Marty Williams

• Labor Lawyer, John Kruchko

• NRMCA President, Robert Garbini

• PCA Residential Specialist, Michael Weber

• Update on the 2003 Session of the Virginia General Assembly

• Update on VRMCA Promotional Marketing Activities

• Building Schools Under the Private-Public Education Act, Delegate Preston Bryant

Informative Seminars, Networking, ExcitingEntertainment, & Historical Luxury

Colonial Williamsburg

May 18th-20th

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Introduction to ICF TechnologyDavid D. Shepard, AIA Portland Cement Association, Chicago

Thursday, April 10, 2003

The Monument House3321 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA

11:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is compliments of the Ready-Mixed Concrete AdvisoryCouncil of Richmond

• The interesting history of tilt-upconstruction, beginning withThomas Edison

• Basics of the tilt-up process• Ease of expansion and retrofit of

tilt-up buildings• Architectural freedom• Insulation options• Opportunities and trends for tilt-

up construction• Competitive advantages of tilt-up

construction compared to otherbuilding materials

Matson Roberts, P.E, Vice President of Emerald Construction Company, Richmond

Tilt-Up Construction: the Continuing Opportunities

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Emerald Construction Corporate Classroom

Emerald Construction Company9816 Mayland Drive, Suite 100

Richmond, Virginia 23233

3:00 P.M.. — 5:00 P.M.

(with a social time after the presentation)

HSW Learning Units are alsoawarded to all AIA memberscompleting the program.

1.5 HSW Units

PLEASE R.S.V.P.Efa Adams

James River ChapterAIA Society, RichmondPhone: (804) 644-3041

email: eadams@aiava.org

• An overview of insulating concrete form systems forcommercial and residential applications

• Exploration of the features and benefits of the majorinsulated concrete wall systems

• An introduction to structural design and code informationsources

• Integration of other trades into insulated concretestructures• The latestadvances inmaterials,accessories andresearch• Sources ofreferencematerials,manufacturers,and contractors• Q & A session

PLEASE R.S.V.P.

Efa AdamsJames River Chapter

AIA Society, RichmondPhone: (804) 644-3041

email: eadams@aiava.org

1.5 HSW UnitsHSW Learning Units are alsoawarded to all AIA memberscompleting the program.

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ICF Homes Popular at Home and Garden Show in DullesExpo Center

The Home and Garden Show in DullesExpo Center in Chantilly, Virginia fromFebruary 20 through February 23 hostedthousands of people, even though theweather was not very cooperative.

With the great leadership in theNorthern Virginia Concrete AdvisoryCouncil to help organize the event, we hada tremendous success.

We witnessed a great deal of interestin ICF homes among the attendees. Peoplewere asking questions regarding themethod of construction, safety, energyefficiency, durability, and even if the homecan protect them against terrorist attack.

Needless to say with the help of theNVCAC’s knowledgeable members, allthese questions were being answered andpeople left our booth with a lot of goodinformation.

We believe promotion is importantbut, post promotion is much moreimportant than the promotion itself. Toaccomplish this with everyone’s helpduring the show, we created a multi-pagelist of names of people who are planningto build their own home in the near future.

The show was a success and thanks toall those who donated their time,knowledge, and effort for making it aproductive event.

by Hessam Nabavi, VRMCA Northern Virginia Field Consultant

David Snider (l) and Roy Eller, 2003 Chairman, (r) greet visitors at the Show

Mike Kavka, Tilt-Pave Chairman, hosting a booth

Concrete forButterflies

Why do butterflies like concrete? Ittastes good and salty. Cement is composedof alumina, silica, lime, and iron oxide.

These minerals, concentrated inconcrete, are a source of nutrients. So -butterflies congregate or "puddle" onconcrete surfaces to have a snack.

In the March 2003 edition of the"Virginia Wildlife Magazine" Marlene A.Condon suggests that "...you should addsome concrete to your wildlife habitat...."

Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association

630 Country Green LaneCharlottesville, VA 22902

(t) 434-977-3716 (f) 434-979-4239vrmca@easterassociates.com

www.vrmca.com

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