South Dakota Ready Mix Concrete Association


Events/Training

    • 21 Oct 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Webinar
    Register

    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.   


    • 19 Nov 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Fort Pierre, SD

    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


    • 01 Dec 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 02 Dec 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • SDDOT Conference Room/SDDOT Wash Bay-Door301
    • 28
    Register

    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.

    • 09 Feb 2027
    • 10 Feb 2027
    • The Canopy by Hilton, Sioux Falls, SD

    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!



    • 10 Feb 2027
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • The Canopy, Sioux Falls, SD
    • 25
    Register

    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.  

    • 17 Feb 2027
    • 8:00 AM
    • 18 Feb 2027
    • 4:00 PM
    • SDDOT Large Conference Room/SDDOT Wash Bay-Door301
    • 30
    Register

    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.)

    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.

    • 23 Feb 2027
    • 8:00 AM
    • 24 Feb 2027
    • 4:00 PM
    • Western Dakota Technical College/SDDOT, Rapid City, SD
    • 32
    Register

    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.)

    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.

    • 07 Apr 2027
    • 8:00 AM
    • 08 Apr 2027
    • 4:00 PM
    • Western Dakota Technical College/SDDOT, Rapid City, SD
    • 36
    Register

    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.)

    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.

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