Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association

What Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association does

Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association (MTBMA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1932 and headquartered in Glen Burnie, Maryland. It serves transportation construction contractors, aggregate producers, and industry associates (consultants, engineers, suppliers) operating in Maryland. The association advocates for the industry before the Maryland General Assembly and state agencies, coordinates directly with MDOT and its modal administrations (SHA, MDTA, MTA) plus BCDOT, and participates in the Together for Transportation Funding (TTF) Coalition to push for Transportation Trust Fund investment.

MTBMA's product surface is built around member services, professional certification, scholarships, and recurring industry events. Core offerings include the Traffic Barrier Certification course and exam (with separate in-person, online, and SHA/government rate tiers priced at $65-$270), the William E. Hardy Scholarship Program (up to five $2,000 scholarships per year), the DC Quality Initiative (DCQI) Conference, MD Transportation Symposiums, Annual Safety Awards Banquet, Hall of Leadership Awards Dinner, and standing committee meetings across Safety, Scholarship, Membership, Planning & Design, and agency leadership. Technology infrastructure runs on the Novi AMS association management platform, which powers the member portal (Member Compass), event registration, training management, and invoicing; communications and analytics rely on Microsoft Teams, Google Maps, and Google Analytics.

MTBMA generates revenue through three primary streams: annual membership dues (Contractor $950, Producer $750, Associate $1,000 first-year tiers), training and certification fees, and conference and event revenue including registration fees and sponsorship packages ($1,250 to $5,500 tiers). Its go-to-market is sales-led via direct outreach, committee participation, industry events, and networking, with all membership applications approved by the Board of Directors. The association is affiliated nationally with ARTBA, NSSGA, and the Federal Highway Administration, and operates a second training facility at the SHA Hanover Complex in Hanover, Maryland.

Name

Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association

Legal name

Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association

Website

https://mtbma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association is a 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1932 that advocates for, trains, and connects Maryland transportation construction contractors, aggregate producers, and industry associates through membership services, certification programs, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Burnie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Contractor, Producer, and Associate members. Contractor: $950 first year, Producer: $750 first year, Associate: $1000 first year.
2. Training and Certification Fees: Revenue from Traffic Barrier Certification courses and exams. Member exam fee: $220, Non-member: $270, SHA rate: $65. Additional training courses available.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Registration fees, sponsorship packages, and vendor fees from events including DCQI Conference, Annual Safety Awards Banquet, Hall of Leadership Awards Dinner, Golf Outings, and Sporting Clay Shoots. Sponsorship tiers range from $1,250 to $5,500.
4. Event Registrations: Sporting Clay Shoot registration at $175 per person supports the MTBMA Scholarship Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MTBMA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association serving Maryland's transportation construction and materials industry. It delivers membership services, legislative and regulatory advocacy, professional certification (Traffic Barrier Certification Course + Online Exam), workforce training, networking events, and industry recognition programs for contractors, aggregate producers, and associate members.

Product overview

MTBMA operates as a trade association offering a portfolio of membership-based services to the transportation construction and materials industry. The core offerings center on professional development and certification programs (Traffic Barrier Certification courses and exams), scholarship funding (William E. Hardy Scholarship), advocacy and legislative representation, and industry networking through events and committee participation. The association organizes the MD Transportation Symposium series, Annual Safety Awards Banquet, Hall of Leadership Awards Dinner, and DC Quality Initiative Conference. MTBMA also provides a member directory, training registration, and event management through its Novi AMS-powered member portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traffic Barrier Certification Course + Online Exam A professional training and credentialing program for traffic barrier installers in the Maryland transportation construction industry, combining an instructional course with an online proctored exam. Intended for contractors and field personnel seeking industry-recognized certification.
• MTBMA Membership Annual membership in the Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association, providing member companies with access to advocacy, events, certification programs, networking, and industry communications.
• MD Transportation Symposium Series A recurring industry symposium covering transportation construction topics in Maryland, offered to members, contractors, producers, and agency personnel.
• Annual Safety Awards Banquet An annual banquet recognizing safety achievements by member companies and individuals in Maryland's transportation construction industry.
• Annual Hall of Leadership Awards Dinner An annual dinner honoring leadership and distinguished service within Maryland's transportation construction and materials industry.
• DC Quality Initiative Conference (DCQI) A multi-jurisdiction quality initiative conference addressing construction quality practices in the DC/Mid-Atlantic transportation construction market.
• William E. Hardy Scholarship Program A scholarship program supporting students pursuing careers connected to the Maryland transportation construction and materials industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to five $2,000 scholarships awarded annually to family members of member company employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered affiliate, core, annual partnering sponsor and strategic partner.

• American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)affiliateOthersNational affiliate organization providing broader industry representation and resources at the federal level for MTBMA members.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)affiliateOthersFederal agency affiliate providing regulatory guidance and federal highway program information to MTBMA members.
• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreOthersPrimary state transportation agency partner. MTBMA conducts regular leadership committee meetings with MDOT and its modal administrations including SHA, MDTA, and MTA.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)affiliateOthersNational affiliate for aggregate producers providing industry resources, career information, and advocacy at the federal level.
• Concrete General, Inc.annual partnering sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned highway, road and bridge contractor headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Annual Partnering Sponsor supporting MTBMA's mission.
• Hunt Valley Contractors, Inc.annual partnering sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned design, sales, and installation contractor in Owings Mills, MD. Annual Partnering Sponsor supporting MTBMA's mission.
• AECOMannual partnering sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal infrastructure firm with Cockeysville, MD office. Annual Partnering Sponsor providing architecture, engineering, and construction management expertise.
• ACEC/MD (American Council of Engineering Companies Maryland)strategic partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint MD Transportation Symposiums bringing together MTBMA and ACEC/MD members with MDOT agencies to discuss projects and opportunities.
• Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular MDTA/MTBMA Leadership Committee meetings to discuss projects, legislative updates, funding, and industry opportunities.
• Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular SHA/MTBMA Leadership Committee meetings and joint training programs including Traffic Barrier Certification at SHA facilities.
• Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular MTA/MTBMA Leadership Committee meetings to discuss transit projects and opportunities.
• Baltimore City DOT (BCDOT)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCDOT Leadership Council meetings bringing together industry and city transportation officials.
• Together for Transportation Funding (TTF) CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition urging lawmakers to prioritize Maryland's infrastructure needs. MTBMA is heavily involved in advocacy for Transportation Trust Fund investment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA): The national trade association for the U.S. transportation construction industry. MTBMA is a state-level affiliate of ARTBA, and they share the same constituency of road, bridge, and highway builders — ARTBA operates at the federal level while MTBMA focuses on Maryland.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA): The national trade association representing aggregate producers. MTBMA is explicitly an NSSGA affiliate, and both organizations serve aggregate/construction materials members with overlapping advocacy and networking functions at federal vs. state level.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): The leading national construction trade association with state and chapter affiliates. Several AGC chapters operate in Maryland-adjacent states serving the same transportation contractor base that MTBMA targets, with overlapping training, certification, and advocacy offerings.

Direct peers

• Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA): A state-level trade association serving transportation construction contractors and materials producers in Virginia. Functionally analogous to MTBMA, with overlapping member segments (contractors, aggregate producers, associates), VDOT agency engagement, and similar certification/event programming.
• Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC): Pennsylvania-based trade association representing the highway construction industry. Operates as a direct state-level peer to MTBMA, serving similar contractor and aggregate producer members with PennDOT agency engagement and comparable training/certification services.
• Tennessee Road Builders Association (TRBA): A state-level trade association representing Tennessee's transportation construction industry. Closely mirrors MTBMA's model: agency (TDOT) liaison, contractor/producer/associate membership tiers, advocacy, and workforce/safety programming.

Regional players

• Carolinas AGC (CAGC): A chapter of AGC serving North and South Carolina construction contractors, including heavy/highway segments. Operates a similar membership, training, and government-relations model as MTBMA but at a larger multi-state regional scale.
• Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association (TACA): Texas-based trade association representing aggregate producers, concrete suppliers, and allied industries. Closely aligned with MTBMA's Producer Member segment and shares the aggregate-industry advocacy and safety mission, though at a much larger Texas scale.

Others

• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC): National trade association for engineering firms, with state chapters including ACEC/MD that co-hosts MTBMA's MD Transportation Symposiums. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — represents the engineering/consulting side of the same transportation construction ecosystem MTBMA serves.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): The federal agency responsible for highway programs that MTBMA members depend on. While not a peer in the trade-association sense, FHWA is a listed affiliate partner of MTBMA and shapes the regulatory environment for its members' work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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