The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) hosted its annual Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar, drawing more than 100 industry leaders to San Antonio for a two-day event exploring innovation, stewardship and best practices across Texas’ building materials sector.

Industry experts covered a range of topics, from greener concrete innovations and sustainability insights to safety training, workforce development and mental health initiatives in the workplace. Attendees also explored issues such as Texas SB 1394, emergency and active shooter preparedness, community engagement, noise management, veteran support initiatives, environmental product declarations (EPDs) and department of transportation updates.

“TACA operators don’t just build for Texas – they build with Texas,” says Andrew Pinkerton, president and CEO of TACA. “Our Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar helps them strengthen the connection between responsible operations and thriving communities.”

The TACA program also featured Sam Short, deputy director of the Air Permits Division at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), who provided updates on air permitting. Short was followed by Chad Dumas, team leader for air dispersion modeling in TCEQ’s Air Permits Division, who discussed the latest developments in air modeling practices.

“Our operators take pride in serving their communities as much as they do in building them,” Pinkerton says. “Their commitment to taking time from demanding schedules to attend this seminar and learn the latest best practices, innovations and technologies underscores that dedication.”

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