Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association

What Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association does

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is a US nonprofit trade association that serves as the unified industry body for manufacturers and suppliers of concrete masonry and hardscape systems, including concrete masonry units, manufactured stone veneer (MSV), segmental retaining walls (SRWs), and segmental pavement. It was formed by the merger of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), and it operates affiliated research and education entities through the NCMA Foundation and ICPI Foundation. The association serves two primary member segments — Producer Members (manufacturers) and Affiliate Members (distributors, contractors, architects, and service providers) — and additionally engages emerging professionals and women-in-industry cohorts through targeted initiatives.

CMHA's product surface is built around four programmatic pillars: (1) CMHA Edge, the education and certification platform offering in-person, online/on-demand, and instructor-led training (including the MSV Fundamentals course launched in 2026) as well as continuing education credits distributed through AEC Daily; (2) Technical Resources and CMHA Lab, providing testing, codes and standards documentation, and specifications for concrete masonry, MSV, SRWs, and segmental pavement; (3) Industry events including the Annual Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Hardscape North America, the Canadian Hardscapes Activities Meeting, and The Precast Show; and (4) Advocacy and industry initiatives covering government affairs, codes and standards, sustainability, workforce development, market reports, and recognition programs (Industry Awards and Safety Awards).

Revenue is generated through four streams — annual membership dues from producer and affiliate members, education and certification course/instructor fees, event sponsorships and attendee registrations, and e-news advertising. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution and member engagement run primarily through the cmha.org digital platform (developed with Matrix Group International), self-serve member directories, in-person events, and online learning. The association maintains an active US/Canada geographic footprint, with named enterprise and mid-market member companies such as Oldcastle APG (Amerimix), RCP Block & Brick, Outdoor Living Supply, and CornerStone Wall Solutions representing the producer and distribution base.

Name

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association

Legal name

Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association

Website

https://masonryandhardscapes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMHA is a US trade association of producers and suppliers in the concrete masonry and hardscapes industry, formed from the merger of ICPI and NCMA. It delivers education, certification, technical standards, advocacy, and industry events across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Herndon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from producer members and affiliate members in the concrete masonry and hardscapes industry. Membership provides access to technical resources, networking, committees, and professional development.
2. Education and Certification Programs: Revenue from course fees, certification programs, instructor courses, and continuing education offerings through CMHA Edge platform.
3. Event Sponsorships and Registrations: Revenue generated from the Annual Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Hardscape North America, and other industry events including sponsorships and attendee registrations.
4. E-News Advertising: Advertising opportunities in the association's electronic newsletter distributed to industry members and contacts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CMHA is a nonprofit trade association that delivers industry education and certification programs, technical resources and laboratory testing (CMHA Lab), codes and standards, government affairs advocacy, market intelligence, networking events, and member directories to producers, distributors, contractors, architects, and design professionals in the concrete masonry and hardscapes industry. The association was formed through the merger of ICPI and NCMA and operates in the United States and Canada, monetizing primarily through membership dues, paid training and certification, event sponsorships/registrations, and newsletter advertising.

Product overview

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association operates as a unified industry organization formed from the merger of ICPI and NCMA. The association offers a portfolio of building solution categories including Concrete Masonry, Manufactured Stone Veneer, Segmental Retaining Walls, and Segmental Pavement, supported by technical resources through CMHA Lab. CMHA Edge serves as the primary education and certification platform providing in-person training, online/on-demand learning, certification programs, webinars, and workforce development. The association also provides market reports and industry awards as member services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMHA Edge Education & Certification Comprehensive education and certification platform offering in-person training, online learning, certification programs, webinars, and professional development for industry professionals in concrete masonry and hardscapes.
• Concrete Masonry Building Solutions Technical resources, specifications, and guidance for concrete masonry construction applications, supporting producers, contractors, and design professionals.
• Manufactured Stone Veneer (MSV) Resources Building solutions and education resources covering manufactured stone veneer installation, including the MSV Fundamentals certification course offered through CMHA Edge.
• Segmental Retaining Walls Resources Technical resources and specifications for segmental retaining wall systems and applications, provided as part of CMHA's Building Solutions.
• Segmental Pavement Resources Technical resources and specifications for segmental pavement systems including pavers and hardscape surfaces, provided as part of CMHA's Building Solutions.
• CMHA Lab Testing Services Technical laboratory services providing testing and research capabilities for concrete masonry and hardscape products used by producers and the broader industry.
• Market Reports Industry market intelligence and reporting services providing members and stakeholders with concrete masonry and hardscape market data.
• Industry Events Flagship conferences and meetings including the Annual Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Hardscape North America, Canadian Hardscapes Activities Meeting, and The Precast Show, providing education, networking, and governance for the industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unites the concrete masonry and hardscapes industry to advance excellence and build stronger communities

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NCMA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NCMA Foundation is one of two founding foundations of CMHA, created through the merger of ICPI and NCMA. The foundation supports research, education, and workforce development initiatives for the concrete masonry industry.
• ICPI FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ICPI Foundation is one of two founding foundations of CMHA, formed through the merger of ICPI and NCMA. The foundation supports hardscape industry research and professional development programs.
• Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACSA partners with CMHA and the NCMA Foundation on the annual Concrete Masonry Student Design Competition, engaging architecture students in innovative uses of concrete masonry.
• AEC DailyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEC Daily distributes CMHA corporate courses through their continuing education platform, expanding reach of CMHA education offerings to architecture and design professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Portland Cement Association: Trade association representing cement manufacturers in North America. Directly comparable as a building materials industry association providing advocacy, technical resources, education, and sustainability programming — addressing an adjacent but overlapping concrete supply chain constituency.
• American Concrete Institute: Leading authority on concrete standards, codes, and technical education with a global membership of engineers, architects, and producers. Directly comparable in mission around standards development, certification, and continuing education for the concrete industry.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Trade association for ready-mixed concrete producers operating across the U.S. Direct peer in structure and value proposition: membership dues, advocacy, technical resources, and education programs serving a concrete industry constituency.
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute: Trade association representing the precast concrete industry, providing technical resources, certification, and events. Comparable as a concrete-specific industry association with members in The Precast Show, which CMHA itself highlights.
• Brick Industry Association: Trade association representing brick manufacturers, providing design resources, technical services, and advocacy. Closely aligned in mission and operating model — promoting a specific masonry material category via education, codes & standards, and member services.
• Mason Contractors Association of America: Trade association representing masonry contractors — the installers of concrete masonry products. Directly comparable in serving a downstream constituency of the same value chain and offering workforce development, certification, and advocacy.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: Trade association for aggregates producers supplying raw materials to the concrete masonry and hardscapes supply chain. Comparable as a construction materials industry association with advocacy, safety awards, and technical programming.
• Tile Council of North America: Trade association for tile manufacturers and producers, providing standards development, testing, and educational certification. Comparable as a building products industry association structured around technical standards and continuing education.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders: Broad U.S. trade association representing builders, contractors, and associate members. Overlaps with CMHA's downstream customer base but operates at much larger scale across all residential construction categories.
• Associated Builders and Contractors: Large national trade association for commercial contractors across all construction trades. Provides workforce development, certification, and advocacy at broader scale, overlapping with CMHA's contractor affiliate members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NationalConcreteMasonryAssociation
• Xx.com/concretemasonry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concretemasonryandhardscapesassociation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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