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RMCAO at Work!
Dedicated to delivering creative promotions, advocacy and
professionalism to the ready mixed concrete industry
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Certification
Agriculture
Since
1959
ICI
Concrete
Pavements
VISION
RMCAO’s vision is for ready
mixed concrete to be the
preferred building material
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MISSION
RMCAO’s mission is to provide
leadership for the advancement
of our industry
CONCRETE foundation
The Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario (RMCAO) was formed in 1959 to act in the
best interest of Ontario's ready mixed concrete producers and the industry. It is fully funded by
its members (Active and Associate) and provides a broad range of services designed to
benefit its members and the industry.
ABOUT US
PURPOSE
COMMITTEES
The RMCAO is governed by a
Board of Directors from within
the industry, which represents
small and large companies
reaching all parts of the
province.
The RMCAO is the voice and
resource of the concrete and
construction industries across
Ontario. Representing over
96% of all concrete
production and
manufacturing, the RMCAO
continually promotes
concrete's sustainable
advantages and benefits to
society. The RMCAO brings
education, technologies,
research and innovation to
architects, designers,
contractors and concrete
companies.
Associate Members –
supporting membership
The Association is active in a
number of areas of the
industry including
environmental stewardship,
education and training of our
clients, new concrete and
admixture technologies and
ongoing partnerships with
many industry partners.
GOALS
The goals of the association are four fold:
1. Market Development – This includes maintaining and
expanding current markets, as well as expansion into new
diversified fields.
2. Strategic Partnerships and Industry Influence – The
RMCAO works closely with industry leaders and
advocates concrete use on behalf of its members in all
applications.
3. Business Improvement - Sustainable Practices and
Product Development.
4. Administration and Operations - Communicating,
following and administering industry and government
regulations.
Environment – industry and
corporate responsibility to
support long term growth
Government Relations –
dealing with regulations
impacting the concrete
industry
Health and Safety – worker
education and safety through
JOB SAFE, SITE SAFE with
groups like OGCA
Marketing – expanding
markets by bringing supports
and tools to the membership
Membership – representing
the whole membership
Technical –support across all
aspects of industry
Transportation – truck, driver
and transport issues
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Establishing policies and
programs of the RMCAO
CONCRETE benefits
As an RMCAO member you instantly gain access to an elite pool of resources
and programs. Members enjoy exclusive certification, research and insight,
business and networking opportunities, marketing and promotional support
and tailored educational programs. Being a part of the association is an
investment in both your company and your industry.
HOW DO YOU BENEFIT?
Expanding your concrete markets in Paving, ICF, Farming and Structural
Creating tools to help you sell more concrete
Working to help your Social License to Operate with MOE
Bringing Value-Added performance to users and contractors
No-Customer Added Materials policy to increase sales
Truck Weight regulations and Truck RODEO brought back
JOB SAFE to protect drivers and equipment – industry saves incidences and $millions
Protecting industry rights by working with Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
committees, Ontario and National Building Codes and Ontario Provincial Standards and
MTO specifications
SITE SAFE for driver safety communicating your safety expectations and policies
Employer CVOR training and management courses
Drivers delivering to Concrete Pumps and Operating Safety Training Course
Apps to assist sales and technical reps with instant promotional and technical information
CMATSTM 2.0 to electronically record and distribute test data for better communications
Working with MTO on pavement and structures issues
Education and Training for all industry – do you take advantage?
CONCRETE programs
CERTIFICATION
RMCAO develops and administers various certification programs on behalf of the ready mixed
industry. Safety and best practices in production, delivery and quality control are of the upmost
importance to our members in meeting and exceeding provincial and regional standards.
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RMCAO ECO Facility Certification
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RMCAO Truck Certification
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RMCAO Facility Certification
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RMCAO Sub-Contracted Truck Certification
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RMCAO Seal of Quality Concrete
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RMCAO Engineers’ Certification
EDUCATION
RMCAO education programs and seminars are available to members and industry alike.
Emphasis is placed on educating best practices and quality in production, safety and
construction.
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RMCAO Concrete College
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OGRA Concrete Technology Workshop
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RMCAO Concrete Pavements Course
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ACI Concrete Field and Flatwork Testing
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Gold Seal Certified Concrete Course
TRADE SHOWS
Promotion and advocacy plays a large role in RMCAO’s marketing efforts. To bring issues of
sustainability, cost, performance, new technologies and materials to the decision makers that
matter, we strategically participate and host events that speak to key stakeholders in our industry:
Association of Municipalities Ontario, Ontario Concrete Awards, Concrete Canada,
Outdoor Farm Show, Ontario Architects Association, Ontario Good Roads Association,
Ontario Road Builders’ Association and Transportation Association of Canada.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and CONVENTION
Every year in September our active and associate members celebrate the industry and their
companies at the RMCAO AGM and Convention for a program of business sessions, keynote
speakers, Safety and individual effort awards, social functions and great networking opportunities.
It is a time to learn, see and reward people for their efforts and successes.
Get the recognition you want and deserve
CONCRETE services
CONCRETE PAVING
Concrete Paving is the largest single market we will ever see. It has wild growth opportunity and it
will only happen if the concrete industry works to get it. Its time to change our prime focus from
housing – a market without real growth potential – to Municipal paving – one where we can really
grow volume!
Concrete pavement is the major marketing program of the RMCAO. With staff on board that focus
strictly on pavements, major breakthroughs are being seen with the development of supports
such as CANPav™ - online pavements comparison tool and Street Smart – pavements life cycle
cost report.
Work is being done with Municipal Engineers and Councils, Consulting Engineers and
Contractors to make sure that everyone understands the lower cost and longer life of concrete
pavements.
TOOLS to INCREASE SALES
CANPav™ 2.0 – Online Pavements Comparison Program
Street Smart – Pavements Life Cycle Cost Analysis Report
Concrete Ontario – RMCAO Mobile App (Library, Events, Locator)
CMATS™ 2.0 – Record and electronically distribute all test data
SCC Calculator – Self Consolidating Concrete sales tool
Association Staff – Access to experienced and knowledgeable staff members
COMMUNICATIONS
Website – The prime means of sharing
information
Flash – eNewsletter keeping members
up-to-date on Association
activities
E-Blast – Delivering timely updates on
industry and Association
information
Marketing – Dedicated communications
and relationship activities to
expand our markets
CONCRETE relationships
The RMCAO, its Board of Directors and committees ensure the promotion and advocacy of
ready mixed concrete for matters of interest by the membership. Working with and alongside
government, allied organizations and within the association itself is key to assisting our
members increase market share and their bottom line.
Government Relations Committee
The concrete industry deals with many
different Ministry departments, as there are
several separate and distinct issues that
impact the industry both on a direct and
indirect basis. Promoting best practices and
infrastructure investment at all levels of
government is of highest priority for the
RMCAO, and the Association maintains close
affiliations with provincial and municipal
government at all levels to monitor
any changes and to work effectively
for the betterment of its members.
Regional Marketing Councils
RMCAO is here to engage and to listen!
Regional Marketing Councils (RMCs) bring
our members together regionally to discuss
issues, successes and solutions reaching
all private and public sectors within a given
community. The Marketing Councils
provide an opportunity for members to
educate, learn and listen about the most
important issues affecting their regional
markets, and as a group
develop constructive solutions
to current issues.
Strategic Partnerships
Partnering with our allied organizations provides the
RMCAO and its members a broader voice and reach to our
markets, targets and customers. As an association
representing our members, we work closely with key
partners for the best interests of our industry.
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Cement Association of Canada (CAC)
Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA)
Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA)
Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA)
Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA)
Industry Networking
Apart from all the program and
service offerings, the Association
provides both active and associate
members the opportunity to come
together and interact. Whether it is
for business or social reasons, the
RMCAO is here to facilitate
relationships among members and
industry to strengthen our roots as
a unified voice and to be the
building material of choice.
Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario
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