Resource Management Associates Publications for the Concrete Industry

Article written by Doug Ruhlin for the May/June 2009 edition of Concrete InFocus magazine published by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA). This article deals with the steps you should take NOW to ensure that you are taking full advantage of the environmental opportunities present today, as well as ensuring you have your compliance house in order. Must reading for all concrete producers, as well as anyone else in business today in the concrete or construction materials industries.

Do you know what an SPCC plan is? Do you know the regulations dealing with SPCC plans changed recently, and may in fact be better for you? If you have an SPCC plan, is it current, particularly with the new rules?;If you don't know what an SPCC plan is, or whether yours is acceptable or not, this article is for you!;Did you know that SPCC plans will be one of the primary focus points of the ongoing USEPA enforcement initiative targeting the concrete and mining industries? Don't find out too late!;RMA can help you with any aspect of any SPCC plan - contact us to see how we can help you!

This article deals with common misconceptions that might be holding YOU back from pursuing Green-Star certification or the implementation of an Environmental Management System. Published in National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) InFocus Magazine, Spring 2009.

This article deals with solid and hazardous waste regulations at a concrete plant, but is also applicable to many other types of industrial facilities. Published in the NRMCA InFocus Magazine, Winter 2009 (Jan-Feb 09).

Article written by Doug Ruhlin dealing with the hot topic of jobsite activities. Change your practices and terminology! Must reading for all concrete producers. From July / August 2008 edition of National Ready Mixed Association (NRMCA) Concrete InFocus magazine.

This article presents the secrets of successful environmental programs - the kind of programs that avoid regulatory problems, provide tangible benefits for their companies, and also provide the means to seize the environmental opportunities of today. Must reading for anyone in business! Printed from September / October 2008 copy of Concrete InFocus magazine by National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).

Article written by Doug Ruhlin describing the concept of "continual improvement", which is the cornerstone of a good Environmental Management System (EMS). An understanding of continual improvement is necessary for both an EMS, and for Green-Star certification. From Winter 2008 edition of National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Concrete InFocus magazine.

Article written by Doug Ruhlin dealing with whether or not a concrete reclaimer is right for you. Goes over the decisions necessary in determining whether a reclaimer is the right choice for your returned concrete management concerns, or if others may make more sense. From Summer 2008 edition of Mid-Atlantic Concrete Equipment newsletter (entire newsletter presented - check it out!).

Concrete InFocus magazine from NRMCA, Spring 2008 article written by Doug Ruhlin on the basics of an Environmental Management System!