News & Events

July 12, 2010

SNCA Provides Concrete for Habitat for Humanity

SNCA provided a donation of concrete to Habitat for Humanity to create wheelchair accessibility for the Eligio family, who have a disabled child. The concrete poured for the driveway and the family's back patio were specially tinted with decor color for added beauty, and concrete was also used to p... More

March 1, 2010

Concrete Expo 2010: April 13 at The Grove Events Center

Concrete Expo 2010 - Meeting the challenge of rebuilding the country’s infrastructure through public-private partnerships and the use of sustainable concrete to achieve lower lifetime costs are the highlighted topics at the 11th annual Sierra Nevada Concrete Association’s Concrete Expo 2010, Tuesday... More

Dec. 10, 2009

Secrets to Safe and Environment-friendly Ice Removal from Driveways and Walkways

It is cold outside, so cold that each morning the ice has covered everything we own, including your concrete sidewalks and driveway. After the first cup of coffee we often ponder; what’s the best and safest way to remove ice from concrete? Local experts from the Sierra Nevada Concrete Association a... More

August 15, 2009

Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference in October

The Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference returns in 2009 with a top-notch national program, and featuring an Economic Forum presented by the top names in the local agencies. The NICC will be presented in Reno on October 13th at the Atlantis Hotel/Casino, and in Las Vegas on October 15th at the... More

August 27, 2009

Pervious Concrete Training Seminar--September 11, 2009

Pervious concrete -- made of gravel and cement minus the sand that gives regular concrete its impenetrable density -- has the look and porous quality of a Rice Krispies bar. It is an ideal alternative to traditional storm water “catch basins” and is becoming an important “green” building material in... More

March 31, 2009

Scholarships Available for Concrete-Based Degree

The pathway to one of the nation’s hottest job markets is literally paved with concrete. The Sierra Nevada Concrete Association is funding a four-year scholarship for the unique Concrete Industry Management program at California State University, Chico. “This degree and education track is the fas... More

March 10, 2009

City of Sparks and RTC of Washoe Recognized for Long Term Vision Thanks to Concrete Roadway Projects

(RENO, NV) -- The American Concrete Pavement Association’s Southwest Chapter presented its coveted “Municipal Concrete Pavement Award” to the City of Sparks and the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County for three 2008 road projects. Concrete has helped transform Hulda Way and Nichol... More

April 29, 2009

SNCA Increases Support for National Champion Concrete Canoe Team

(RENO,NV) -- The Sierra Nevada Concrete Association has bolstered its sponsorship of the University of Nevada Concrete Canoe Team in its quest for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Concrete Canoe Championship. The Wolf Pack paddlers finished second in regional races held earlie... More