Florida Transportation Builders Association

What Florida Transportation Builders Association does

Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1933 and headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, serving as the collective voice for the state's transportation construction industry. FTBA represents three primary membership tiers: Contractor members (prime and subcontractors engaged in FDOT, airport, and expressway work, with annual dues of $3,000 plus percentage-based dues on FDOT work capped at $50,000), Associate members (equipment dealers, material suppliers, engineering firms, and design consultants at $4,000/year), and Affiliate members (attorneys, CPAs, insurance agents, bonding firms, and claims consultants at $2,000/year). The association is affiliated with the national American Road and Transportation Builders' Association (ARTBA), and every FTBA contractor member is automatically enrolled in ARTBA.

FTBA's core service portfolio spans advocacy, technical resources, and member programming. The association represents members before the Florida Legislature, Governor's Office, FDOT, Federal Highway Administration, Expressway Authorities, and Local Governments, while providing access to FDOT technical committees (Specifications, Structures, L.E.S.S., M.O.T., Safety, EEO/Compliance, Small Business). Member-facing products include the quarterly Florida Transportation Builder magazine, a bid information service linking to FDOT letting and project data, FTBA CDL Training (via partnership with C3 Training), the Emerging Leaders Academy (FELA), the FTBA Scholarship Program (450+ scholarships totaling $2 million awarded to date), and the FTBA Hall of Fame (established 2004, triennial induction). Annual events include the Convention, TransPac Challenge Cup Golf Tournament, Roads & Reels Fishing Tournament, regional FTBA Socials across eight Florida metros, and Construction Career Days in four Florida regions.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring subscription dues (three membership tiers), event registration fees (convention, golf, fishing), advertising and sponsorship (magazine ads, Diamond/Platinum/Gold/Silver event sponsors), and tax-deductible donations to the FTBA Scholarship Fund (a separate 501(c)(3) entity). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online and paper applications, phone/email sales with staff contacts, and event-based engagement. The technology stack is a standard association management platform with member portal, online event registration, and digital magazine publishing — no proprietary AI or advanced technical components. Customer base includes named enterprise members such as Preferred Materials, Cone & Graham, Vulcan Materials, Cemex, Hubbard Construction, Ajax Paving, and Anderson Columbia, as well as FDOT district offices and Expressway Authorities.

Name

Florida Transportation Builders Association

Legal name

Florida Transportation Builders Association, Inc.

Website

https://ftba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Florida Transportation Builders Association is a Tallahassee-based nonprofit trade association, founded in 1933, serving Florida's transportation construction industry through membership dues, state-level advocacy, technical resources, workforce development, and annual industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues - Contractor: Annual membership dues of $3,000 per fiscal year for prime and subcontractors. Additional percentage dues apply for FDOT, Airport, or Expressway work: first $25 million at 1/10th of 1% (first $2.4 million exempt), work over $25 million at 1/100th of 1%. Capped at $50,000 annually.
2. Membership Dues - Associate: Annual membership dues of $4,000 per fiscal year for equipment dealers, material suppliers, engineering firms, and design consultants.
3. Membership Dues - Affiliate: Annual membership dues of $2,000 per fiscal year for attorneys, CPAs, insurance agents, bonding firms, and individual claims consultants.
4. Convention and Event Registration: Revenue from Annual Convention registrations (Early Bird: $1,275 member, $1,725 non-member), golf tournaments, fishing tournaments, and associated sponsor packages.
5. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from magazine advertising (contact: The Wyman Company), convention sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver), and event sponsorships.
6. Donations to Scholarship Fund: Contributions to FTBA Scholarship Fund are 100% tax deductible. Registration #CH22761. Donations support the scholarship program for children of members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

FTBA is a Florida statewide nonprofit trade association providing membership-based advocacy, technical resources, bid information, publications, workforce development, scholarships, and industry events for transportation construction contractors, material suppliers, equipment dealers, engineering firms, and professional service providers. Core deliverables include legislative and regulatory advocacy before FDOT and Florida government, technical committee representation, the quarterly Florida Transportation Builder magazine, the FTBA Emerging Leaders Academy (FELA), and major annual industry events including the Annual Convention, TransPAC Golf Tournament, and Roads & Reels Fishing Tournament.

Product overview

The Florida Transportation Builders Association operates as a trade association serving Florida's transportation construction industry through a portfolio of member services, professional development programs, publications, and industry events. The core offerings include membership with access to advocacy, bid information, and technical resources; the FTBA Emerging Leaders Academy for next-generation leadership development; scholarship programs for member employees' dependents; the quarterly Florida Transportation Builder magazine; workforce development initiatives including CDL training; Construction Career Days outreach; and annual industry events including the Convention, TransPac Golf Tournament, and Roads & Reels Fishing Tournament. The association also manages the FTBA Hall of Fame recognition program and Work Zone Memorial Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FTBA Membership (Contractor, Associate, Affiliate Tiers) Tiered annual membership for Florida transportation construction industry participants: Contractor Membership ($3,000/year base plus percentage-based dues on FDOT, Airport, or Expressway work capped at $50,000) for prime and subcontractors, Associate Membership ($4,000/year) for equipment dealers, material suppliers, engineering firms, and design consultants, and Affiliate Membership ($2,000/year) for attorneys, CPAs, insurance agents, bonding firms, and claims consultants. Includes automatic ARTBA enrollment for contractor members, FDOT technical committee access, advocacy representation, and member resources.
• Florida Transportation Builder Magazine FTBA's official quarterly publication featuring industry news, member updates, scholarship information, and transportation construction industry coverage; distributed to members and supported by advertising sales through The Wyman Company.
• FTBA Emerging Leaders Academy (FELA) Membership program for next-generation heavy, highway, and bridge construction industry leaders providing industry-specific knowledge from technical to soft skills and networking opportunities; classes of 14–15 participants drawn from member companies.
• FTBA Scholarship Program Provides four-year scholarships and trade scholarships for Florida residents who are graduating high school seniors whose parent or guardian is employed by an FTBA member firm; funded through tax-deductible donations to the affiliated 501(c)(3) Scholarship Fund.
• Workforce Development Program Statewide workforce development initiative offering contractor job-readiness training, youth internship programs, employment resources (job boards and classification catalogs), and high school resources including Construction Career Days events.
• Technical Resources Hub Comprehensive technical resource center providing access to FDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, construction memos, bulletins, manuals, procedures, and industry links for transportation construction professionals.
• Bid Information Services Provides FDOT letting dates, Vendor Bid System advertisements, design-build information, professional services advertisements, letting results, monthly estimates, bid tabulations, and preliminary letting information for transportation construction contractors.
• FTBA CDL Training Commercial Driver's License training program offered through partnership with C3 Training, providing workforce development opportunities for transportation industry professionals.
• Construction Career Days High school student outreach program introducing students to construction industry career opportunities through hands-on events held in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa Bay areas.
• FTBA Annual Convention Annual gathering for FTBA members held each August featuring networking, educational seminars, awards ceremonies including Safety Awards, DBE Awards, Best in Construction Awards, golf tournament, fishing tournament, and social activities.
• FTBA TransPAC Challenge Cup Golf Tournament Annual golf tournament fundraiser supporting FTBA's political action committee (PAC) advocacy efforts; held at premier Florida courses such as TPC Sawgrass and Streamsong.
• Roads & Reels Fishing Tournament Annual fishing tournament featuring redfish, snook, and wild card categories, held in the Daytona/New Smyrna area with networking and fundraising components.
• Work Zone Memorial Fund Memorial program honoring transportation workers who lost their lives in work zones, providing support and remembrance for fallen industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450 scholarships totaling $2 million awarded to children of members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Road and Transportation Builders' Association (ARTBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA is affiliated with the national American Road and Transportation Builders' Association. Every FTBA contractor member is automatically a member of ARTBA. The organizations cooperate to ensure a comprehensive and efficient transportation program, combining state and national advocacy efforts.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA works closely with FDOT on multiple fronts: legislative representation, technical committees (Specifications, Structures, L.E.S.S., M.O.T., Safety, EEO/Compliance, Small Business), contract terms advocacy, and joint events including the Annual Construction Symposium.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA maintains liaison relationships with AASHTO for information sharing and policy coordination at the national level.
• Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA maintains liaison relationships with SASHTO for regional transportation policy coordination.
• The Road Information Program (TRIP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA maintains liaison relationships with TRIP for transportation research and information sharing.
• Floridians for Better Transportation (FBT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA maintains liaison relationships with FBT for statewide transportation advocacy coordination.
• Suncoast Utility Contractors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Construction Career Days educational outreach program for high school students, which began in 1999.
• National Association of Women in ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Construction Career Days program to introduce students to construction industry careers.
• Federal Highway AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Construction Career Days program. FTBA also works with FHWA on various transportation construction policy matters.
• FDOT District Offices (1-7, Central, Turnpike)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA provides bid information links to all FDOT district offices and Central Office for letting and project information. Works with districts on contract terms and technical issues.
• Expressway Authorities (CFX, MDX, Tampa-Hillsborough)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTBA works with Expressway Authorities to advocate for fairness in Contract Terms and Conditions. These authorities include Central Florida Expressway Authority, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, and Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority.
• Florida Transportation Builders' Association Scholarship Fund, Inc.coreOthersThe scholarship fund is a separate 501(c)(3) organization (Registration #CH22761) that administers FTBA's scholarship program. Contributions are 100% tax deductible.
• The Wyman CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvertising sales representative for FTBA's quarterly Florida Transportation Builder magazine. Contact: Heather McMillen, (352) 900-3011, [email protected]
• C3 Training (FTBA CDL Training)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides FTBA CDL Training program through courses.c3training.org/ftba/ for workforce development in commercial driver's licenses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors: National construction trade association with a Florida chapter; competes with FTBA for contractor memberships and runs overlapping workforce training, safety awards, and advocacy programs.
• Associated General Contractors of America: The largest U.S. construction trade association with state chapters; competes for similar contractor members in Florida through its AGC Florida chapter and overlaps on workforce development and advocacy programming.

Emerging players

• American Subcontractors Association: National trade association representing specialty trade subcontractors in construction; overlapping membership base with FTBA's subcontractor membership category and shared advocacy priorities on contract terms.

Direct peers

• American Concrete Pavement Association: National association representing the concrete paving industry; competes for the same heavy/highway contractor and supplier members that FTBA serves in Florida.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: Trade association for aggregates producers and material suppliers; FTBA members such as Vulcan Materials and Cemex are dual members, making this a directly comparable associate-member trade group.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association: Trade association for asphalt paving producers and contractors; member companies like Ajax Paving and P&S Paving are visible FTBA members participating in both organizations.
• American Road and Transportation Builders Association: National transportation construction trade association that is FTBA's direct parent affiliate. Every FTBA contractor member is also an ARTBA member, and the two organizations coordinate on federal and state advocacy.
• American Council of Engineering Companies: National association for engineering firms that participate in transportation design — overlaps directly with FTBA's Associate membership tier for engineering firms and design consultants.

Regional players

• Florida Concrete & Products Association: State-level concrete industry association in Florida; competes with FTBA for ready-mix, cement, and concrete contractor memberships but focuses specifically on the concrete industry vertical.

Others

• Florida Transportation Commission: State oversight body for Florida's transportation agencies; FTBA regularly engages with the Commission on policy and funding priorities, making it a key stakeholder rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FTBAInc
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ftba

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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