California Asphalt Pavement Association

What California Asphalt Pavement Association does

The California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1953 in Los Angeles and currently headquartered in West Sacramento, California. It is the only association in California that focuses exclusively on asphalt pavements and represents the industry's core constituencies, including hot mix asphalt producers, refiners, paving contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and testing labs. The association engages with public works officials at the local, state, and federal levels and operates as the recognized voice of the asphalt industry with elected officials and regulators.

CalAPA's core product set is built around industry intelligence, technical training, certification, and advocacy. Information products include the bi-monthly California Asphalt magazine (~5,000 readers), the weekly California Asphalt Insider newsletter, an annual 30-page Asphalt Market Forecast for California (members-only), and a 140-page annual Almanac & Buyer's Guide. Technical offerings comprise a curriculum of in-person and virtual training classes (e.g., Asphalt Pavement 101, Quality Asphalt Paving, Asphalt Forensics) and the Quality Paving Certificate, a triennial certification requiring a 100-question self-assessment, an 80%+ written exam, and completion of core-competency classes. Advocacy is delivered through a Legislative Committee, a Political Action Committee, and the Sacramento lobbying firm Carpenter Garcia Sievers, LLC, supported by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance partnership with NAPA, the Asphalt Institute, and SAPA.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from member dues, event/conference registrations and sponsorships, training-class fees, the $750 Quality Paving Certificate application fee (waived for members), and magazine/almanac advertising sold through Construction Marketing Services. The association operates with a small staff of fewer than 10 employees and is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors; in 2024 it established a wholly-owned 501(c)(3) charitable subsidiary, the California Asphalt Research & Educational (CARE) Foundation, to expand workforce development, scholarships, and outreach with emphasis on underserved communities. CalAPA also coordinates the California branch of the national Women of Asphalt organization.

Name

California Asphalt Pavement Association

Legal name

California Asphalt Pavement Association

Website

https://calapa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CalAPA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1953 and based in West Sacramento, California, exclusively representing the state's asphalt pavement industry. It serves producers, contractors, testing labs, equipment manufacturers, and engineering firms through training, certification, publications, conferences, and Sacramento-based advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services for Asphalt Pavement Industry

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Asphalt pavement trade association
• Paving industry training certification
• Construction industry advocacy
• Asphalt market intelligence
• Infrastructure industry publications

Headquarters

HQ city

West Sacramento

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Trade association operating through membership fees. Asphalt producers, refiners, paving contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, testing labs and other industry companies pay membership dues to access exclusive information, training, conferences, and networking opportunities.
2. Quality Paving Certificate Application Fees: Companies pay a $750 application fee for the Quality Paving Certificate program (waived for CalAPA members). Includes application, self-assessment questionnaire, and exam costs.
3. Technical Training Classes: CalAPA provides high-quality technical training classes at affordable prices. Classes are offered virtually or in person, with hosted class options available at client facilities.
4. Magazine Advertising: California Asphalt magazine accepts advertising from industry companies. Contact for advertising: Kerry Hoover with Construction Marketing Services at (909) 772-3121.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CalAPA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that delivers membership services, technical training, industry publications, a professional certification program, conferences, and state-level advocacy for the California asphalt pavement industry. Its sellable paid offerings include corporate membership, the Quality Paving Certificate program ($750 application fee), technical training classes, the annual Asphalt Market Forecast, and event registrations for conferences and forums.

Product overview

CalAPA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association serving as the only organization in California focused exclusively on asphalt pavements. The association operates as a membership-based professional organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services: publications including the bi-monthly California Asphalt Magazine, annual Asphalt Market Forecast for California, weekly California Asphalt Insider newsletter, and the CalAPA Almanac membership directory; technical training programs and certification through the Quality Paving Certificate designation; industry conferences and networking events including the California Asphalt Conference & Expo and Summit at the Summit Executive Leadership Forum; advocacy services through legislative engagement and PAC activities; the CARE Foundation for workforce development and scholarships; and the Women of Asphalt California Branch initiative. These offerings work together to support asphalt producers, refiners, paving contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, testing labs and other industry stakeholders throughout California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quality Paving Certificate Program Professional certification conferred to asphalt paving companies meeting strict standards of excellence, requiring a 100-question self-assessment questionnaire, a written exam with 80% or higher score, and completion of three core-competency training classes plus one elective; certificate must be renewed every three years and is open to non-members for a $750 application fee (waived for CalAPA members).
• Technical Training Classes

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $50 billion in infrastructure investment (SB1) influenced by CalAPA advocacy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalAPA is an active partner of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance which brings together resources and expertise from NAPA, Asphalt Institute, and State Asphalt Pavement Associations. At the federal level, CalAPA members contribute to pooled funds that pay for lobbying services in Washington, D.C., overseen by NAPA.
• Asphalt InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalAPA is an active partner of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance which includes the Asphalt Institute. The alliance produces informational and educational videos about asphalt pavements.
• Asphalt Pavement AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalAPA is an active partner of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, which brings together resources and expertise from NAPA, Asphalt Institute, and State Asphalt Pavement Associations (SAPA). The alliance has produced numerous informational and educational videos about asphalt pavements.
• State Asphalt Pavement Associations (SAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalAPA is an active partner of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, which includes SAPA. SAPA Inc. is listed as a partner organization.
• Carpenter Garcia Sievers, LLCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCalAPA is represented at the California Capitol by the advocacy firm of Carpenter Garcia Sievers, LLC. The team specializing in asphalt-related issues is led by Jeff Sievers. The firm was recently named by the Sacramento Business Journal as one of the Top 25 lobbying firms at the Capitol.
• University of California Pavement Research CentermajorTechnology or IntegrationCalAPA provides links to the UC Pavement Research Center on its resources page. The center conducts pavement research and provides software tools.
• California Pavement Preservation Center, CSU ChicomajorTechnology or IntegrationCalAPA provides links to the California Pavement Preservation Center at CSU Chico on its resources page.
• City and County Pavement Improvement Center (CA)majorTechnology or IntegrationCalAPA provides links to the City and County Pavement Improvement Center on its resources page.
• National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn UniversitymajorTechnology or IntegrationCalAPA provides links to NCAT at Auburn University on its resources page.
• Western Regional Superpave Center (UNR)majorTechnology or IntegrationCalAPA provides links to the Western Regional Superpave Center at University of Nevada, Reno on its resources page.
• Asphalt InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as an industry partner on CalAPA's resources page with direct link to their website.
• Women of Asphalt (National)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalAPA supports the California branch of the national 'Women of Asphalt' organization. The formal agreement between the national Women of Asphalt organization, the California Branch and CalAPA facilitates coordination and amplification of activities. The mission is 'Empowering women in asphalt industry careers.'
• CaltransmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalAPA interacts frequently with Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) on issues of importance to the industry. CalAPA members work with Caltrans through the Caltrans-industry Joint Training & Certification Program.
• CARE FoundationcoreOthersThe California Asphalt Research & Educational (CARE) Foundation is a 501c(3) charity and subsidiary of CalAPA. Founded in 2024, it supports workforce development, scholarships, training, outreach, and professional development programs with emphasis on underserved communities.
• Construction Marketing ServicesmajorOthersKerry Hoover with Construction Marketing Services handles advertising for CalAPA's magazine, forecast, and almanac publications. Contact: (909) 772-3121.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asphalt Institute: International trade association focused exclusively on asphalt with deep technical-training, specification, and research-publishing programs. Directly comparable to CalAPA's training and content-publishing functions, and a partner organization through the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association: The national-level trade association for the asphalt pavement industry in the US. Direct peer in mission, member-services model, advocacy, publications, and technical training — CalAPA partners with NAPA through the Asphalt Pavement Alliance and pools funds for federal lobbying in Washington.
• Asphalt Pavement Alliance: Joint marketing and educational alliance of NAPA, Asphalt Institute, and State Asphalt Pavement Associations including CalAPA. Operates the 'Perpetual Pavement' and 'Roads Driving America' programs; CalAPA is an active partner.
• State Asphalt Pavement Associations (SAPA Inc.): The umbrella/peer body for state-level asphalt pavement trade associations, of which CalAPA is a member and active partner. Comparable membership, dues, advocacy, and event model; differs in that it spans multiple states rather than being a single-state association.

Regional players

• Associated General Contractors of California: California's largest general construction trade association. Shares California public-works advocacy footprint with CalAPA and overlapping contractor members, but covers all construction trades rather than specializing in asphalt pavements.
• Florida Asphalt Pavement Association: State-level asphalt pavement trade association in Florida — direct structural peer to CalAPA in another major state market, operating the same membership, training, and advocacy model in a different geography.
• Texas Asphalt Pavement Association: State-level asphalt pavement trade association in Texas, the most direct structural peer to CalAPA in another major state. Operates the same membership, training, and advocacy model for a different geography; does not directly compete with CalAPA.

Broad incumbents

• American Concrete Pavement Association: National trade association for the concrete pavement industry. Closely comparable association model (pavement-specific advocacy, training, publications, conferences) and overlapping public agency relationships, but serves a competing material category.
• American Road & Transportation Builders Association: National trade association for transportation construction including roads, bridges, and transit. Comparable association model and federal advocacy focus, but much broader in scope than CalAPA's asphalt-specific mandate.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: National trade association representing aggregates producers, which supply the raw materials for asphalt. Overlapping member companies (e.g., Martin Marietta, Knife River, CRH) with CalAPA; comparable advocacy and training model but broader aggregates scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CalAPAnews
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalAPAnews

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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