SDRMCA upcoming events

Free Webinar: Repairs vs Patches: Durable Strategies for Lasting Concrete (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Free Webinar: Repairs vs Patches: Durable Strategies for Lasting Concrete

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Time: Noon – 1:00 pm CST

Cost: Free

Speaker: Todd Spindler, Sika Corporation

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR WEBINAR: Click Here

(email jackie@sdrmca.org if you have difficulties with the registration link)

Description:

This presentation will provide an introductory overview of considerations and methods for developing long term structural concrete repair strategies rather than short term cosmetic fixes, with an emphasis on the criteria an diligence necessary for success.

Speaker:

Sponsors: This webinar is part of the Concrete Structures webinar series and is being sponsored by the ACI Missouri and Nebraska Chapters, the Concrete Promotional Group, Inc, Minnesota Prestress Association, Concrete Nebraska Powered by NC&AA and NCPA, the Minnesota Concrete Council, the North Dakota Concrete Council, the Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association, the South Dakota Ready Mix Association, the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association, PCI Midwest and PCI Mountain States.

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: Fort Pierre, SD

Agenda: coming soon

Antitrust Policy & Conflict of Interest Statement

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.

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.