This program is the first in a series of three VIRTUAL BUILDING CODE seminars in March. Each will provide 1.5 HSW LUs. 

March 11 – Addressing Ready Mixed Concrete Sustainability (see BELOW for details)
March 16 – Fire Resistive Construction: An Overview of IBC Chapter 7 (click HERE for details)
March 24 – The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier? (click HERE for details)


Addressing Ready Mixed Concrete Sustainability Through Codes and Standards 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm CT
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Thanks to the NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION for making this presentation possible.

All market sectors, including concrete, are disclosing sustainability related product or enterprise information in response to recently established market demand. More and more, stakeholders have been increasingly wanting to make better informed and responsible decisions when selecting building materials. In response, the construction industry has been driving greater product transparency through requirements established in green building rating systems, and codes and standards regulation. Now however, these market trends are being upended and appear likely to be impacted by changing
governmental policies and priorities.

This presentation describes how current codes and standards have been driving progress in sustainability and transparency in the built environment with an emphasis on standardized resources available from the concrete industry. Procedures and documentation are explained for the accurate assessment of the global warming potential of various concrete mix designs. Establishing these targets then permits design teams to determine how best to optimize concrete applications to contribute to overall project sustainability goals.

Concluding remarks will describe planned improvement to these tools and the potential impact changes to the direction of nationwide sustainability policies may have on their further refinement.

Continuing education

1.5 HSW AIA LUs

Learning objectives

  1. Explain terminology and concepts relevant to sustainability standards, such as environmental product declarations (EPDs), life cycle inventory (LCI), and life cycle assessment (LCA), responsible sourcing and material ingredient disclosure.
  2. Assess the roles of ASTM, ASHRAE 189.1, LEED v5, the International Green Construction Code, and Architecture 2030 in driving environmental impact transparency in the AEC industry.
  3. Analyze concrete’s contribution to emboided carbon reduction goals outlined in various green building programs and standards.
  4. Examine key performance indicators that can provide additional insight into firm health and efficiency.

Presented by:
Tiffany Reed-Villarreal is the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Director, Sustainability Codes and Standards. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and a credentialed Envision Sustainability Professional. Based in Texas, Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She holds over 15 years of experience in structural engineering and consultancy and has been involved in codes and standards development, sustainable infrastructure advocacy, and government relations. Tiffany was awarded Civil Engineering Advocate of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and continues to serve ASCE as the Region 6 Governor.

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Questions? Contact Deanna Christiansen