The Conveyor 2024 Winter Issue

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A publication of the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association

Winter Issue

Environmental Issue

SUSTAINABILITY is fundamental to the Reed Family Companies

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GREENBOOK UPDATE CARB ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS

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NEW CLIMATE REPORTING

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NEW EPD POLICIES

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4 CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

Reflect on 2023 to help navigate 2024

6 PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE Here’s to a bright 2024

8 FEATURE STORY

Sustainability is fundamental to the Reed Family Companies

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Climate-Related Risks, Opportunities, and Financial Impact

12 SUSTAINABILITY

Transition Risks Policy and Legal

Greenbook updated for local concrete recycling and sustainability

Opportunities Resource Efficiency

Technology

Energy Source

Market

Risks

Reputation

14 TRANSPORTATION

Resilience

Financial Impact

Revenues Expenditures

18 ENVIRONMENTAL

Strategic Planning Risk Management

Chronic

16 LEGISLATIVE

Understanding California’s new corporate climate reporting laws

Products/Services Markets

Physical Risks Acute

CARB sets Advanced Clean Fleets regulation ‘Truck Regulations Implementation Group’ in motion

Opportunities

Income Statement

Cash Flow Statement

Balance Sheet

Assets & Liabilities Capital & Financing

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What’s new with policies for EPDs

20 TECHNOLOGY

How technology and data can transform the bulk materials industry

22 2023 EDUCATION CONFERENCE Building a resilient foundation

28 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NEWS ON THE COVER: George Reed, Inc.'s, solar panel field at their Table Mountain Quarry in Jamestown, Ca. - Photo provided by George Reed, Inc.

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CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

Reflect on 2023 to help navigate 2024 Happy New Year! As we turn the page to 2024, it is time once again for planning a new year of possibilities.

Part of that planning always includes a healthy and honest look back at the previous year to assess where improvements can be made, where progress can be achieved, and where optimization can be incorporated.

While every member company has their own way of taking stock of where they are and what they want to accomplish in the new year, it is always prudent to use this time to do some good, old-fashioned spring cleaning: Review your permits and authorizations, check in on your compliance programs and upgrade operations where appropriate.

Another critical housekeeping exercise is assessing the regulatory and legislative landscape for the coming year. In an industry that is quickly evolving to help California meet its net zero energy and global warming potential metrics, these laws and regulations

impact every aspect of our business. For this task, I encourage you to lean on CalCIMA and their staff to help guide your understanding of these rapidly-evolving requirements.

Trade associations are critical partners in managing and molding the requirements imposed on our industry. CalCIMA staff can assist in your understanding of new rules, provide guidance on assistance programs for climate transition activities, and help facilitate communication with agencies and legislators.

So, as we each take stock of where we have been and where we are headed, take a few minutes to check in on these important metrics. It will help your company and the industry navigate 2024 successfully and ensure our industry continues to be one that is resilient and reliable.

I look forward to working with you all again in 2024. Happy New Year! n

Jamie Polomsky President - Western Division Vulcan Materials Company CalCIMA Chairman

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PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE

Here’s to a bright 2024 Now that 2023 is in the rear-view mirror, and we are on the road in 2024, I am prouder than ever to be a part of the industry that makes California infrastructure happen. As an organization and as an industry, we made great strides in 2023 to expand our advocacy efforts, evolve our story and messaging, and further establish our role as California’s critical infrastructure and essential materials producers. Here are some highlights: • Completed the planning and development work on our strategic communications plan and began rolling out new messaging to represent our industry in the modern era.

• Expanded our advocacy efforts by continuing our leadership role on legislative and regulatory issues related to carbon in construction materials.

• Grew our membership significantly with new producers and associate members helping our aggregate, asphalt, concrete and mineral producer members meet the market demands of today and tomorrow.

• Saw robust attendance at our annual education conference including over 2 dozen exhibitors, over 40 presenters, and hosted 85 additional meetings, trainings, webinars and events throughout the year.

As we enter an election year, we know that elected officials, policymakers, regulators, community leaders, members of the media, and more will take part in ongoing debate around critical California issues: Infrastructure, sustainability, development, energy, the economy, and more. Our voice will be part of this conversation.

While the state is facing a significant budget deficit, we can anticipate that initial cuts will come from one time and discretionary expenditures. Nonetheless, this is a new reality for many lawmakers and it will create a very unique dynamic for the legislature at large. We can also anticipate further dialogue about carbon neutrality in our materials, and must remain diligent to ensure that money for infrastructure continues to make it to highways and bridges where it is needed most to maintain the flow of goods and people.

Not every Californian, or even every California policymaker, has had the opportunity to see how a mine, a quarry, an asphalt facility, or a ready-mixed concrete operation plays a role in their day-to-day lives.

Many may not realize that our operations exist in and serve their community. But these materials are essential to the California we know and love, and it is on us to educate our audiences on the value and essential nature of our industry.

Here's to a bright 2024. n Sincerely,

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FEATURE STORY

Sustainability is fundamental to the Reed Family Companies

By Cory Turney, Aggregate Manager, Reed Family Companies

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t the Table Mountain Quarry in Jamestown, CA, George Reed, Inc. and 7/11 Materials, both integral parts of the Reed Family Companies, proudly hosted a Women of CalCIMA (WOCIMA) tour.

“Caring for our people, customers, communities, and environment has long been in our companies’ DNA” explained Margaret Reed, President of George Reed Inc. During the tour, the companies highlighted initiatives aimed at positively influencing the environment as part of their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Top: George Reed, Inc. (GRI) material stockpile area and settling basins.

Above: GRI processing area and customer loadout operation.

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Above: Women of CalCIMA event attendees group photo.

Right: Dustin Saso (7/11) and Michelle Cunningham (Teichert) discuss plant operations.

Above: George Reed and 7/11 highlighting its practices aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

The 7/11 Materials Concrete Plant showcased their adoption of carbon capture technology, which is at the forefront of promoting sustainability in the concrete industry. This innovative technology offers designers, developers, builders, and suppliers the opportunity to diminish the carbon footprint associated with concrete products without compromising strength and quality.

The groundbreaking technology involves injecting recycled carbon dioxide (CO2) into concrete mixes as an admixture. This CO2 is The Conveyor • 2024 Winter Issue

sourced from industrial emitters, undergoes purification and liquefaction processes, and is then introduced to fresh concrete.

Through a chemical conversion known as CO2 mineralization, the carbon becomes a mineral, enhancing compressive strength.

This breakthrough allows for a reduction in cement content without sacrificing strength or performance, resulting in concrete with the same reliability but a lower carbon footprint.

For every cubic yard of concrete made with carbon capture

technology, an average of 25 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions is saved from being released into the atmosphere.

George Reed’s asphalt operation emphasized their commitment to green technology through their incorporation of an integral Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) system at their Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) plant.

This strategic use of reclaimed asphalt pavement in new asphalt underscores the company’s dedication to minimizing environmental impacts by lowering 9

Right: GRI Solar field.

their carbon footprint through the use of RAP. The implementation of solar generation at the aggregate operation marks a significant leap toward cleaner energy practices.

By harnessing the power of the sun, George Reed not only contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but also aligns with the broader industry shift towards renewable and eco-friendly solutions.

George Reed's solar utilization system emphasized their commitment to sustainability through their adoption of solar generation and battery storage systems. This strategic integration of renewable energy technology underscores the company’s dedication to minimizing environmental impact and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.

In 1919, first generation Reed family member, George Reed, began his journey as a land grading contractor supporting farmers and local construction projects in small rural Modesto.

Over a century later what began as a pioneer in the road construction industry, has evolved into a network of vertically integrated companies expanding statewide, servicing state, national, and international customers.

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In 2023, now third generation owners Jeff and Margaret Reed embarked on a mission to feature the evolution of the Reed Companies.

This effort took shape as a rebranding initiative, uniting their vertically integrated enterprises into a unified entity known as the Reed Family Companies. At the core of this conglomerate are six distinct entities: George Reed, Inc., 7/11 Materials, VSS Emultech, VSS International, Reed International, Inc., and Basic Resources.

Each of the Reed Family Companies has established and maintains an unwavering commitment to its core values of excellence and innovation, guided by principles of integrity and respect for all. They take pride in their commitment to community engagement, the integration of sustainable practices, and their role as stewards of both the local community and the broader environment.

The dedication of the Modesto based company to sustainable

practices goes beyond the immediate scope of operations.

By incorporating technologies like solar generation, battery storage, and carbon capture technology, the companies are not only standing by their commitment to be stewards of the environment but are also actively contributing to the expansion of industry-wide trends toward a sustainable future. This commitment positions the company as a progressive leader in environmentally conscious operations within the construction materials sector.

In an era where the global community is progressively adopting low carbon materials and clean energy solutions, the Reed Family Companies stand at the forefront of this transformative shift. The company's proactive approach not only reflects a commitment to minimizing environmental impact but also demonstrates a readiness to embrace and champion the future of sustainable construction. n The Conveyor • 2024 Winter Issue

SUSTAINABILITY

Greenbook updated for local concrete recycling and sustainability

By Nathan Forrest, California Nevada Cement Association

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ver the past 3 years, the Greenbook Concrete Task Force (formerly the Ad-Hoc Committee) has worked to update Section 201 – Concrete, Mortar, and Related Materials. Some parts have been added to the spec, some have been streamlined, and almost all have been moved to a new order that better reflects the natural order of developing and deploying concrete mixes.

The new order of sections was developed similarly to the approach one would use to bake a cake; start with the ingredients, move on to measuring and mixing, and then on to testing and transporting them.

The Task Force feels that the new organization makes for an easier-tofollow flow of information, while retaining much of what The Greenbook does best.

Some of the specific changes and the justification for their inclusion are as follows: • Requirements for aggregate reactivity identification & mitigation have been relocated to Sec. 2001.4 where the rest of the coarse aggregate requirements reside.

• The 2023 Greenbook supplement added Portland Limestone Cement (ASTM C595 Type IL) to the list of allowable cement materials. The 2024 edition expands the specific applications where PLC (and also Type IP – Portland Pozzolan Cement) is acceptable to now include Pervious Concrete, Soil Cement, Cement Treated Base, and Cement Stabilized Pulverized Base (Sec. 301-3.4.)

• Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (ASTM C989), Silica Fume (ASTM C1240), and Rice Hull Ash (AASHTO M321) are now 12

available for use as SCMs in concrete. These materials were added to give concrete producers more options for developing concrete mixes as well and also to bring the Greenbook into compliance with AB 2953 (2022), which requires local agencies to have specifications to allow use of recycled materials in base,concrete, and asphalt equal to or better than Caltrans.

• Volumetric mixers have been added as an acceptable method for proportioning and delivering concrete. This gives agencies and contractors more flexibility on small and remote projects when dispatching standard transit mixers can be problematic. Volumetric mixers are subject to the same requirements Caltrans has in place and uses to control quality on projects that utilize them.

• Concrete specified by compressive strength no longer has minimum cement requirements. This offers designers and agencies the option to convey desired concrete performance without additional, unnecessary materials limitations.

• Reclaimed Concrete Material terminology has been updated to reflect current industry standards and includes Returned Plastic Portland Cement Concrete (RPPCC – fresh concrete that can be reused, subject to the spec terms), Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA - the product of crushing, screening, and processing of hardened concrete), and Reclaimed Aggregate (RA - the product of recovering aggregates from plastic Portland cement concrete by washing away the cementitious material.)

• New admixture types (ASTM C1017) have been added

to give concrete producers additional materials options for producing flowable concrete/selfconsolidating concrete.

• Mixing water requirements now reference ASTM C1602 and are no longer discussed as a reclaimed material; as long as water meets the ASTM standard and follows Greenbook guidance for chloride limits, it can be used in concrete.

There are several other minor changes to Section 201 for the 2024 Greenbook edition, which will be available to purchase in printed or PDF format in March of 2024.

Many thanks to concrete producers and CalCIMA members who contributed to the updated specifications: • Jim Little – National Ready Mixed Concrete Co. • Renato Kich – National Ready Mixed Concrete Co. • Shubhada Gadker - National Ready Mixed Concrete Co. • Ken Sears – Vulcan Materials • Don Vivant – United Rock/ Sully Miller • Francisco Miranda – G3 Quality • Gary Kirk – CalPortland • Sydney Wilson – CalPortland • Josh Willis – Cemex • Vince Perez – Euclid Chemical.

For more information on these changes, to suggest other changes for the Concrete Task Force to consider, or to get involved with this group, please contact Nathan Forrest, Technical Director at the California Nevada Cement Association and chair of the Concrete Task Force; nathan.forrest@cncement.org n The Conveyor • 2024 Winter Issue

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TRANSPORTATION

CARB sets Advanced Clean Fleets regulation ‘Truck Regulations Implementation Group’ in motion

By Suzanne Seivright-Sutherland, Director of Regional Government Affairs & Grassroots Operations, CalCIMA

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alifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) kicked off the Truck Regulations Implementation Groups (TRIG), whose aim is to engage in active dialogue with interested stakeholders to smooth implementation of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation.

CARB staff reviewed survey responses and selected active

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members with the aim of balancing stakeholder representation for each of the four workgroups:

The TRIG-Outreach workgroup will address the following topics: • • • • • • •

Build on experiences from prior fleet rules Outreach methods to inform affected fleets Best ways to outreach to fleets What information do they need Equity consideration Leveraging grassroots efforts Review materials, messaging and reporting tools

CalCIMA member Ricardo Ramirez from Vulcan Materials is participating in this workgroup.

The TRIG-Border Communities workgroup will address the following topics: • • • • •

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Work with fleets to overcome challenges in deploying infrastructure Best methods to help fleets engage early and often with electricity and hydrogen providers Review available tools to assist with installing infrastructure Opportunities for fleets to engage in the multi-agency planning efforts regarding grid reliability/resilience, communication with utilities, and use of available planning tools

CalCIMA members Reed Carter from Graniterock and Zachery Artozqui from Knife River Construction are participating in this workgroup.

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Work with border fleets on solutions to challenges Explore coordination opportunities Fleet operators in Mexico Border communities Infrastructure solutions

The TRIG-Rule Provisions workgroup will address the following topics: •

The TRIG-Infrastructure workgroup will address the following topics:

Outreach, Infrastructure, Border Communities, and Rule Provisions.

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Smooth process for implementing rule provisions Work through details and issues Prioritize key provisions application process regarding: zero-emission vehicle Purchase Exemption process and Infrastructure delay extension process

CalCIMA staff Suzanne SeivrightSutherland is participating in this workgroup.

Meetings will be open to the public and any interested party will be able to attend.

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LEGISLATIVE

Understanding California’s new corporate climate reporting laws

By Adam Harper, Senior Director of Policy, CalCIMA

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alifornia’s recent adoption of corporate climate reporting legislation, with deadlines pending in 2026, has generated more than a few questions about what businesses can expect. The two main bills are SB 253 (Weiner) and SB 261 (Stern). This article provides a recap of the two laws and what materials producers can expect.

SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, is a firstin-the-nation measure requiring annual carbon disclosures from large corporations that do business in California beginning in 2026, with additional reporting in 2027.

It applies to businesses with over $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California.

SB 261 creates biennial climate related financial risk disclosure reporting beginning January 2026 for businesses with annual revenue over $500 million that do business in California.

In sum, this means two distinct new reporting obligations based upon a company’s annual revenue.

Previous climate reporting laws applied to direct emissions above a threshold level, not on a businesses' economic size. This means the new laws will also capture a company’s reporting on indirect emissions, and expand the types of businesses which need to report.

As producers of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete know from the policy emphasis on low-carbon materials, environmental product declarations (EPD), and global warming potential (GWP), the era of modeling embodied carbon 16

activities and practices is here.

Now, its accounting methods and reporting functions are taking shape and being implemented predominantly on larger businesses.

Companies will need to know or model supplier emissions based on the appropriate protocols and procedures.

In assessing these new laws, producers will also need to understand the different levels of emissions reporting: Scope 1, 2, and 3. Many companies already report on Scope 1, direct facility and vehicle emissions, as well as scope 2, electricity emissions.

Scope 3 expands to, among other things, purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commutes, and processing and use of sold products. Of course, the inventory will require third party verification. Our concerns over the complexity, uncertainty, double counting, and the resulting misunderstandings of scope 3 emissions were considered, but changes were not incorporated in the final legislation..

Governor Newsom said in his signing message for SB 253, “... the implementation deadlines in this bill are likely infeasible, and the reporting protocol specified could result in inconsistent reporting across many economic sectors. It is difficult for investors to know which companies are most at risk from climate change, which are best prepared, and which are taking action.”

SB 253 will be implemented by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) through a regulatory proceeding to create a reporting

program. It will use the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard and other reporting standards developed by the World Resource Institute within the system. Regulatory development will be an opportunity where additional clarity may be provided. However, the use of existing understood accounting protocols does enable companies to begin evaluation of their reporting obligations with their appropriate experts. It’s likely accounting firms you do business with have units working on this activity already.

CARB is currently required to finalize regulations by January of 2025, with third-party verified reporting to begin on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2026 and Scope 3 emissions in 2027.

In contrast, SB 261 does not require an overall regulatory process to set standards. Instead, it specifies its own timelines and criteria for a biennial reporting program beginning in 2026.

Limited regulations will address fees and penalties. The Governor also issued a cautionary signing statement with this legislation.

Under SB 261, the programmatic details of how to report climate related financial risk are included by citation to specific standards and protocols which already exist and are available. The required protocols and methods are from the work of the internationallybased Financial Security Board’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), chaired by Michael Bloomberg.

Additionally, it includes criteria from the International Sustainability The Conveyor • 2024 Winter Issue

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Climate-Related Risks, Opportunities, and Financial Impact Transition Risks Policy and Legal

Figure 1 – from the Final Report of Recommendations of the Task Force on Climaterelated Financial Disclosures (June 2017) published by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures https:// assets.bbhub.io/company/ sites/60/2021/10/FINAL-2017TCFD-Report.pdf

Opportunities Resource Efficiency

Technology

Energy Source

Market

Risks

Reputation

Opportunities

Products/Services Markets

Physical Risks Acute

Strategic Planning Risk Management

Chronic

Resilience

Financial Impact

Revenues Expenditures

Income Statement

Cash Flow Statement

Balance Sheet

Assets & Liabilities Capital & Financing

Figure 3.1 – Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-value-chain-scope-3-standard

Standards Board which was created during the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26). Indeed, standardized climate risk disclosure is here! Figure 1 from the TCFD recommendations provides a helpful overview of climate related risks, opportunities, and financial impacts by category.

The intended benefit of such standards was communicated by Bloomberg in his transmittal letter for the protocol to the Chairman of the Financial Stability Board, “As you know, warming of the planet caused by greenhouse gas emissions poses serious risks to the global economy and will have an impact The Conveyor • 2024 Winter Issue

across many economic sectors.

It is difficult for investors to know which companies are most at risk from climate change, which are best prepared, and which are taking action.” Ensuring investors understand the climate risks and opportunities of business was considered helpful to investment and innovation. Under California’s new laws, producers meeting the $500 million annual revenue threshold would first report in January of 2026.

While the final scope of activities under these new laws is not yet fully known, significant changes are not expected. California is clearly following and implementing

continued climate reduction efforts as part of its goal to lead and inspire climate action globally.

These measures use the strength and size of the California economy to mandate reporting based on economic–not emissions–related criteria by nationally and internationally recognized groups.

The market forces informed by the disclosures are expected to drive the reporters to make changes that accelerate climate emissions reductions and improvements within their businesses.

CalCIMA will continue to monitor and update our members on developments with reporting. n

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ENVIRONMENTAL

What’s new with policies for EPDs

By Charley Rea, Vice President of Policy & Communications, CalCIMA

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he passage in 2022 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) fundamentally changed the way construction materials are viewed and used in public infrastructure. Its focus on construction materials not only changed which agency—US Environmental Protection Agency— is in charge, but how construction materials will be evaluated—based on carbon levels documented by environmental product declarations (EPD).

With the many changes focusing on EPDs, this article provides an update on what is currently happening and what to expect in the near future.

In pursuit of U.S. EPA’s newfound authority under the IRA, the agency issued interim guidance to federal agencies for “…selecting materials and products that…will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions of federally funded building, infrastructure, and construction projects, with a particular emphasis on…construction materials and products.” The guidance says submission of EPDs will meet compliance for the IRA-funded programs.

This EPA guidance has led to several programs and initiatives at the Federal Highway Administration and General Services Administration to encourage or require use of EPDs in federally-funded projects.

The GSA has even gone to the extent of specifying allowable carbon levels, or global warming potential (GWP) levels, for concrete and asphalt. In all, the agency has $2 billion worth of building and paving projects to meet these standards.

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has signed the Federal-State Buy Clean Partnership. This commits California to prioritize procurement of lower-carbon infrastructure materials in state-funded projects.

Fortunately, California producers have been in the forefront of developing EPDs for concrete and asphalt. Public databases indicate there are hundreds of plants and thousands of mixes with EPDs, and even more plants participating in national benchmarking efforts.

For those concrete and asphalt plants that don’t yet have EPDs, Caltrans recently initiated a pilot program to help reimburse the costs for developing EPDs. A plant can receive up to $1,500 and a company up to $4,500. The requirements include that the material has been used on a Caltrans project, meets their specifications, has been issued after April 1, 2023, is from a Caltrans-certified plant, and can be publicly posted. Producers have until Dec. 31, 2024 to apply.

Caltrans is also in the initial stages of developing specifications for the submission of EPDs on concrete and asphalt projects, which could be ready as early as spring 2024. Several CalCIMA members from the association’s Concrete Technical and Asphalt Steering Committees are working with Caltrans and its Pavement & Materials Partnering Committee (PMPC) to develop the specifications. Be sure to keep a look out for this!

Buildings in California will also see new EPD requirements.

Mandatory provisions in the California Green Building Code will go into effect in July 2024.

While only impacting buildings over 100,000 square feet, there are provisions that require submission of EPDs for concrete and other materials.

There will likely be more funding opportunities, too. The U.S. EPA has a $100 million grant program to help producers develop EPDs. The national associations for The Conveyor • 2024 Winter Issue

aggregates, concrete, and asphalt will be working to help administer those grant programs to producers.

The first round of EPA awards will be in the Spring 2024.

This winter, the Federal Highway Administration will announce the details of the $2 billion LowCarbon Transportation Materials Grants to help fund state DOT programs to develop EPDs. Specifically, the IRA-created program will “…reimburse or provide incentives to eligible recipients for the use, in projects,

of construction materials and products that have substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions…as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.”

In addition, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s EPD program, the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Emerald Eco-Label program, and consulting firms specializing in EPD preparation continue to have programs and opportunities for

concrete and asphalt producers to develop EPDs. An increasing area of interest with EPDs for concrete and asphalt is to have specific data for the ingredients, such as cement or aggregates. Recently, the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association launched a new software called Theta EPD to help producers obtain EPDs for aggregates.

With the world of EPDs continuing to expand, CalCIMA plans to keep members apprised, ready, and prepared. n

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TECHNOLOGY

How technology and data can transform the bulk materials industry

By Rachael Mahoney, Bulk Exchange

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he world is increasingly digital and online; everything we do, from getting work done, to watching TV, to booking a hotel, can now be done online or on our phones.

Unfortunately, the same isn’t true for construction, particularly for those in bulk materials. While there are a handful of standout technology companies that have made construction a more digital experience, the average contractor or supplier still gets a lot of work done manually, and much of that can be automated.

And yet, the construction industry manages some of the largest, most important, and most expensive projects on Earth. The industry is ripe for transformation.

Enter Bulk Exchange, the Google for bulk materials, and the brainchild of Paul Foley and Dustin Liebman. The result of thousands of hours of research and development, which used to take hours and days, is now being completed in minutes.

Longtime friends Liebman and Foley know firsthand the challenges bulk materials business people face. Foley has seen the industry grow during his 30 years in the excavation business, yet the processes have largely remained unchanged compared to when his father was in the business 50+ years ago. In 2020, Liebman and Foley created Bulk Exchange, where they aim to bring bulk materials into the future by changing how materials are found, sourced, and processed.

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Technology isn’t just about automation and convenience.

For industries like bulk materials, it also provides a necessary means for improving access to and adoption of environment, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives. Adopting pro-environmental policies is also good for business. Using data collected from technology tools makes accessing carbon credits easier.

Automate Menial but Important Tasks with Data With the creation of the most comprehensive database of suppliers, dumpsites, material listings, and list prices, many of the headaches and time waste that used to come with the sourcing process are eliminated. Suppliers become easier to locate and do business with, and contractors can save time on unnecessary calls and administrative tasks.

Centralize Information to Improve Process The bulk materials industry is fragmented. Having a centralized resource can help both sides— contractor and supplier—get information more quickly and win more business. Transparency and convenience, often absent in the industry, will now be central to how business gets done.

Improve Reporting, Reducing Environmental Impact The industry and its communities are more focused than ever on environmental implications. Association initiatives, like CalCIMA’s “Distance Matters,” are helping to shine a light on ways the industry can evolve to meet current and future demands. ESG compliance is becoming more important, and technology is making it easier.

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the request for proposal (RFP) process to help contractors and estimators reduce the distance between the jobsite and supply yard or dumpsite. The benefits are both for the environment and the bottom line.

Change can be intimidating, but it’s always necessary. For the bulk materials industry to keep up with the demands of an ever more fast-paced and data-driven world, it will need to evolve. By embracing inevitable changes like automation, transparency, and reporting, business practices will become easier and more accessible to suppliers of all sizes. The result is a new and more competitive way of doing business, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future. n

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2023 EDUCATION CONFERENCE

BUILDING A Resi ient FOUNDATION

By Julia Maldonado, Communications Coordinator, CalCIMA

Andrew Himes, Carbon Leadership Forum at University of Washington, delivers the keynote address challenging industry in a call to action to reduce the carbon footprint in the built environment.

CalCIMA’s 2023 Education Conference was held on Nov 6-9, 2023, at the Margaritaville Resort in Palm Springs. The conference included a WoCIMA Mixer, Welcome Reception, Exhibit Hall, over 40 speakers, panels, breakout sessions on asphalt, concrete and mining, and numerous awards for all-stars, safety and special recognition.

Edgard Hitti, Granite Construction Co., discusses carbon from his experience at Granite during the keynote address.

Dan Quinley, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, discusses how to approach federal agency approvals for mining operations in the mining breakout session.

Dan Ridolfi, Lastrada Partners, presents how to monitor the asphalt aggregate production process in the asphalt breakout session.

Brad Johnson, Everview Law, gave a presentation on protecting mineral rights for the future at one of the mining breakout session.

John Lane, Teichert (left), Joshua Neff, Folsom Ready Mix, and Shanna Crigger, Graniterock, discuss communication while part of the Redefining Ourselves and Sharing Our Story panel.

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CalCIMA’s 2023 Education Conference – Building a Resilient Foundation

Over 300 CalCIMA members and industry affiliates gathered in Palm Springs for CalCIMA 2023: Building a Resilient Foundation.

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Keynote speaker Andrew Himes, Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington (left), and the Carbon Footprint Panel at the 2023 CalCIMA Education Conference.

Crystal Howard, Crystal Waters Consulting (left), Peggy Robertson and Camille Vargas, Holliday Rock Co., Inc. gathered during the Women of CalCIMA Mixer.

Tony Limas, CalCIMA (left), Dan Staebell, Cargill, Inc. and Lenny Merris, Sysdyne Technologies gather at the 2023 Education Conference Exhibitor and Sponsor Reception.

CalCIMA gathered for its annual awards banquet where attendees enjoyed a 3-course meal, a show by a Frank Sinatra tribute band, and honored award recipients.

Reimond Garcia, Caltrans (left), Cathrina Barros, Caltrans, Cameron Richardson, Ingevity, Pat Imhoff, CalPortland, and Scott Dmytrow, Pavement ACES at the Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall.

Dave Brown (front) with Benchmark Resources readies his booth at the Education Conference Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall.

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Vulcan Materials Company team members (left to right), Tim Reed, Jamie Polomsky, Barbara GoodrichWelk and Abbey Sanderson catching up during the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall.

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2023 EDUCATION CONFERENCE ALL-STAR AWARDS

CalCIMA members were presented with the 2023 All Star Awards during the Education Conference.

Sustainability • James Little - National Ready Mixed Concrete Company • Juan Gonzalez - Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. • Patrick Frawley - Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. • Marc Robert - G3 Quality • Matt Hinck - CalPortland • Pat Imhoff - CalPortland • Marty Hansberger - Holliday Rock Co., Inc. • Ignacio Valdivia - Holliday Rock Co., Inc. • Sam Rade - Holliday Rock Co., Inc. • Mark Hill - Cemex • Aaron Johnston - Graniterock • Gary Johnson - Granite Construction Co. • James Hancock - Granite Construction Co. • Tim Reed - Vulcan Materials Company • Mike Ruddy - Knife River Construction • Ed Luce - Cemex

• John Lane - Teichert Materials • Dan Staebell - Cargill, Inc. Concrete Testing Adherence Collaboration • Armando Mena - Holliday Rock Co., Inc. • Jake Wierktma - National Ready Mixed Concrete Company • Jesse Heran - National Ready Mixed Concrete Company Safety • Matt Smylie - Ford Construction Co., Inc. DOT Advocacy • Pete Conlin - Teichert Materials • Pat Imhoff - CalPortland • Mark Hill - Cemex

• Katha Redmon - Graniterock • Gary Kirk - CalPortland • Robert Hightower - Eco Material Technologies • Don Vivant - United Rock Products • Greg Vinson - Cemex • Jeff Pollard - Vulcan Materials Company • Andrew Suarez - Martin Marietta • Nathan Shwiyhat - Martin Marietta • Frank Randacore - Graniterock • Corina Wong - Granite Construction Co. CARB Advocacy • Anne McQueen - Yorke Engineering, LLC • Harmony Gates - Yorke Engineering, LLC • Matthew Meyer - CalPortland • Dennis Hunter - Knife River Construction

CALCIMA AWARD WINNERS ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

SPIRIT OF THE INDUSTRY AWARD

Robert Dugan, CalCIMA (left) and Jamie Polomsky, Vulcan Materials Company (right) presented Brad Critchfield, Superior Industries, with the Associate of the Year Award. Not pictured but also an Associate of the Robert Dugan, CalCIMA (left) and Jamie Year awardee Greg Polomsky, Vulcan Materials Company (right) Odenthal, Pinnacle presented Meghan Neal, P.W. Gillibrand, Consulting. with the Spirit of the Industry Award.

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Robert Dugan, CalCIMA (left) and Jamie Polomsky, Vulcan Materials Company (right) presented Talia Flagan, Martin Marietta, with the President’s Award.

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BENJAMIN J. LICARI DISTINGUISHED PERSON AWARD

BENJAMIN J. LICARI DISTINGUISHED PERSON AWARD

Benjamin Licari, Graniterock (left), Jamie Polomsky, Vulcan Materials Company (middle right), and Robert Dugan, CalCIMA (right) present Mike Herges, Graniterock (middle left) with the Benjamin J. Licari Award.

Benjamin Licari, Graniterock (left), Jamie Polomsky, Vulcan Materials Company (middle right), and Robert Dugan, CalCIMA (right) present Stephanie Pridmore, CalCIMA (middle left) with the Benjamin J. Licari Award.

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• EMA also filed comments to the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council in opposition to its proposed rule to redefine which mining projects are eligible for expedited permitting processes under Section 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST41). The rule would narrow the definition to only include projects that are involved in the extraction of a mineral on the critical minerals list.

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