The Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota is one of more than 1,000 organizations statewide that supports passage of the transportation amendment this fall.  A YES vote on November 7^th will mean $300 million more in revenue for transportation every year. This will help ensure that we have a balanced transportation system to support the state’s economy and quality of life. For you, this will mean easier commutes, more alternatives, safer roads and better transportation.

With your YES vote on Minnesota’s Transportation Amendment, you have an opportunity to ensure that we secure significant, new long-term funding for Minnesota’s roads and transit.

For more information about the amendment, go to www.VoteYesMN.org.

November 7^th is an important day – please remember to go to the polls and VOTE YES on Minnesota’s Transportation Amendment.

Registrations for ACI/MnDOT Certification courses are now being taken at the ARM office.  Payment is required at the time of registration.  Credit cards are accepted.  Register quickly!

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The Road Information Program (TRIP) released a report recently titled "Rough Ride in the City: Metro Areas with the Roughest Rides and Strategies to Make Our Roads Smoother," that looks at urban areas (500,000 + population) with the worst and best overall pavement conditions and the costs associated with driving on roads in poor condition.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson and EPA's Acting Assistant Administrator for Air & Radiation Bill Wehrum announced the agency's final rule on regulation of airborne particulate matter, essentially confirming that the nation's producers of crushed stone, sand and gravel have a negligible impact on air pollution.

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As green building gains momentum, many designers are still in search of reliable, insightful resources for sustainable building solutions. Recognizing this unmet need for available information on green building, PCA introduced a new online resource — ConcreteThinker.com — at the American Institute of Architects 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition in June.

This innovative, first-in-the-industry Web site is a unique clearinghouse for design professionals on the durability, versatility, and high performance of concrete in sustainable design. A Sim City™-styled graphic serves as an interface to take visitors to case studies, explanations of concrete and cement-based applications and products, an extensive reference library, and green specification guidelines.
More at concretethinker.com.

The Slag Cement Association will be hosting a continuing-education seminar on building green with concrete and slag cement.  The seminar, which is co-sponsored by ARM, will be held November 10^th at Midland Hills Country Club in St. Paul.

Building sustainable structures in commercial and public buildings as well as infrastructure has become a critical element for design and construction professionals. Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, and also—when designed properly—can enhance the sustainability of a structure.

For registration information, contact the Minnesota Concrete Council at 651-482-9549

ARM’s ICF Committee is busy making plans for the 2^nd Annual Minnesota Statewide Concrete Homes Open House that will be held in conjunction with the 2007 Severe Weather Awareness Week.  For more information about the event, check out www.chooseconcretehomes.com

Interest in pervious concrete is rapidly growing.  Here’s your chance to learn more about pervious concrete technology and its applications.  ARM will be holding two pervious concrete sessions at its Annual Convention on December 13^th at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis.  ARM members and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to attend.  Cost of attending the two sessions is $25.  Contact the ARM office at 952-707-1250 for more information or e-mail mmills@armofmn.com

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Two sessions regarding trucking and transportation issues will be offered on Thursday, December 14^th at the ARM Annual Convention at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis.  One session will revolve around truck safety and the other truck weight issues.  Cost to attend both sessions is $25.  ARM members and other interested parties are invited to attend.  Contact the ARM office at 952-707-1250 for more information or e-mail mmills@armofmn.com

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On Wednesday afternoon, December 13^th, two contractor sessions will be featured at the ARM Convention.  The sessions are open to ARM members, ICF builders and installers and other interested parties.  The first session will feature Karen Linner (BAM).  Linner will provide information on obtaining the energy tax credit.  The second session will feature PCA’s Jim Niehoff who will give a presentation on marketing yourself as an energy efficient builder.  Cost to attend the two sessions is $25.  Contact the ARM office at 952-707-1250 for additional information or e-mail mmills@armofmn.com

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