RCC Pavement Council – RCC US Pavement Tour [WAITLIST]

Site Tour Overview

It is our pleasure to invite you to express your interest in attending the Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) US Pavement Tour, taking place over one week during either the April or May (TBC) in Texas and Georgia, USA.

We are excited to share that this year, the Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement Council (RCC Pavement Council) of the US, is hosting the RCC US Pavement Tour specifically for Australian & New Zealand delegates. 

This tour will visit 3-5 sites across Texas and Georgia, including active construction sites, completed pavements and workshop sessions with RCC Pavement Council. This is an incredible opportunity for you to view and learn first-hand about the application, design, construction, and performance of Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements in North America.

The North American experience with RCC Pavements has matured over the last decade with a substantial number of successful projects completed, and numerous projects due for construction in 2025.  RCC Pavements are truly recognised as international leaders in the utilisation and development of this construction method.

AUS & NZ Targeted Delegates:

• Pavement designers
• Contractors
• Pavement equipment owners
• Interested industry professionals

To join the waitlist click on the registration below! Once you have joined the waitlist, you will receive further information, pricing, and updates, from the RCC Pavement Council. Please note, this Event is NOT managed by the Australian Society of Concrete pavements. The tour costs are fully self-funded.

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About the RCC Pavement Council

Founded in 2014, the RCC Pavement Council is a leading trade association dedicated to advancing the construction and development of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Pavements. The Council represents over 25 industry members, including RCC contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and engineers.

RCC pavements were first introduced in the 1970s to meet the needs of the Canadian logging industry, which required strong, cost-effective pavements capable of withstanding massive loads and specialised equipment. Today, RCC is recognised as a threshold industry standard, and the Council plays a vital role in supporting ongoing research and the development of high standards in RCC paving protocols.

The RCC Pavement Council is committed to improving the quality, sustainability, and application of RCC pavements through active promotion and research efforts. The Council’s collaborative initiatives with leading industry organisations such as the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA), the Portland Cement Association (PCA), and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) further support the advancement of RCC technologies across North America and beyond.

To learn more about Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement, click here for detailed information.

Locations

This tour will visit 3-5 sites across Texas and Georgia, including active construction sites, completed pavements and workshop sessions with RCC Pavement Council. 

The US state of Texas hosts a broad array of RCC pavements, both under active construction and completed operating pavements.  Principle hosts are: Rollcon (Houston TX) and Andale Construction (Wichita KS – project in Laredo TX).

Tour Structure + Tour Themes, Topics, and Workshop

Major Objective 1: Design - Sessions with RCC Pavement experts.

Major Objective 2: Construction - active site visits during paving. (Materials, Mixing, Paving, Joints, Finishing, Curing, Cutting, and Test procedures.)

1. Light and heavy industrial

• • Warehousing
  • Intermodal
  • Ocean or inland ports

1. Roads

• • Truck parking
  • Arterial
  • Municipal

1. Agricultural

• • This specific tour will not focus on agricultural pavements, however there will be a separate tour organised by Aran for agricultural pavements in the summer.

Major Objective 3: Performance -  sites with a few years of operation to view pavement performance (good and needs improvement)

Tour Itinerary, Accommodation, Flights and Budget

Travel to USA own means.  Qantas, United, American, Delta, Air New Zealand are all good options.

The below schedule is set to offer tour participants a board variety of projects to view and experienced RCC Pavement practitioners to engage with.  Weather and project scheduling may vary, but we will do our best to maintain the proposed schedule.

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• Tour Budget:  All flights economy ~Au$2,500   All accommodation ~ $1,000    Ground Transport Budget  $500    Meals Budget $500     Total Budget  $4,500
• Optional Additional Day Budget: flights economy ~Au$250   Accommodation ~ $250   Ground Transport Budget  $100    Meals Budget $100     Additional Budget  $700

Exact timing for ground transportation from Hotel, to projects and return will be scheduled closer to the date of the tour.

Participants are responsible to book their own air-travel, esta visa and hotels.  For booking guidance, please contact the tour organiser shane-d@aran.co 0414485261.  Ground transportation will be arranged according to tour numbers when participants are confirmed.  Ground transportation costs will be shared amongst participants at the conclusion of the tour.

Tour will be limited to 12 participants.  Please confirm your commitment to participate as early as possible, before April 30^th or when tour group capacity is reached.  We encourage you to only book travel after your confirmed commitment is acknowledged.

Ticket Booking Information

Select your ticket below to secure your spot on the waitlist. Once you have joined the waitlist, you will receive further information, pricing, and updates, from the RCC Pavement Council.

Confirm Tour booking by 30th April.

Please note, this event is NOT managed by the Australian Society of Concrete Pavements. The tour costs are fully self-funded.

ASCP Technical Forum Series (F2F) – Melbourne Tuesday, 17th June 2025

ASCP Forum Series - F2F Event, 9am – 3pm Tuesday, 17th June 2025

Host: NTRO Melbourne, Victoria

The full agenda will be made available soon.

See Tickets for when Registrations are open.

ASCP Technical Forum Series (F2F) – Brisbane Tuesday , 19th August 2025

ASCP Technical Forum Series - F2F Event, 10am – 3pm Tuesday, 19th August 2025

Host: QLD TMR’s City Office, Level 6, 313 Adelaide St, Brisbane

The full agenda will be made available soon.

See Tickets for when Registrations are open.

ASCP2025 – 8th Concrete Pavements Conference

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Have questions or feedback? Reach out to the ASCP Conference Committee today.

Contact Us

e: conference@concretepavements.com.au

p: (02) 4258 0166

[2025 Waitlist] – TfNSW Grey Card: Rigid Pavements Concrete Pavement Crew Training

This course is presented by the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements under agreement with Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Note: This is an ongoing 'waitlist' for all expressions of interest for the TfNSW Rigid Pavements Concrete Pavement Crew Training Grey Card.  Once we have a cohort to conduct the training and have locked in a date, you will be contacted with possible dates. We aim to run 1-2 courses per month 

DETAILS:

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Cost:

Members: $550 ex GST per person

Non-Members: $650 ex GST per person

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Class Size and Format

The course is intended for individuals or organisations requiring training. For organisations the ASCP can conduct the course with a minimum of 10 and maximum 30 people requiring the course.  ASCP typically provides the course at the organisations preferred location. The course can also be presented online.

Target Audience

Course attendance is mandatory (under TfNSW Major Roadworks specifications) for concrete paving crews and their immediate supervisors. Participation is also recommended for associated staff such as engineers, project managers, testing operators, audit & surveillance staff, quality managers and materials suppliers. Participants on successful completion of the course are issued with a Grey Card (Valid for 5 years) from TfNSW. The  course is suitable for maintenance crews but does not specifically cover maintenance issues.

Course components

• Session 01 - Pavement elements
• Session 02a - Basics of making good concrete
• Session 02b - Control of slump and water
• Session 03 - Forms, reinforcement, dowels and tiebars
• Session 04 - Compaction
• Session 05 - Placing and paving
• Session 06 - Finishing and texturing
• Session 07 - Curing , protection & joints
• Session 08 – Questionnaire 

Current Available Course Dates

Date: TBC

Courses for 20+ participants can book private courses. Reach out to training@concretepavements.com.au for more info

Location: Face to Face : Venue TBC

*(ONLINE option under exceptional circumstances)

Time: 7.45am - 4pm

E-mail training@concretepavements.com.au for more information

Follow this link to book your spot

Delivery and evaluation

• Online or In-Person
• Six hours plus Assessment Questionnaire
• TfNSW Grey Card issued
• Required by TfNSW (and similar DoT's)
• Contact exec@concretepavements.com.au

ASCP Principles and Practices for Concrete Pavements [2025 WAITLIST]

This course is recommended for construction and maintenance project teams including:

• engineers
• project managers
• surveillance teams
• maintenance staff
• designers and specifiers
• testing staff

The course is designed to build on concrete pavement fundamentals.  Students should either hold a relevant engineering qualifications and / or have completed the TfNSW Grey Card - Ridge Pavement Training. The course is conducted by Geoff Ayton over two half days or one full day as needed. Full course information is shown in the flyer which is downloadable on the left.