Kentucky Concrete Association

What Kentucky Concrete Association does

The Kentucky Concrete Association (KCA) is a non-profit trade association incorporated in Kentucky in 1960, representing over 175 member companies in the ready mixed concrete industry across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Its core member categories are Ready Mixed Concrete Producers (dues set at $0.05 per cubic yard on a five-year rolling average, $650 minimum), Concrete Paving Contractors ($900 base plus $2.90 per $1,000 of work performed), and a segmented Associate Membership with 17 categories ranging from $408 (concrete contractors with 1–9 employees, engineers/testing labs) to $2,494 (cement) annually. The association delivers value through three primary product lines: (1) certification programs (ACI Level I, KCA Level II, ACI Flatwork Finishers, NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor) recognized by Kentucky DOT and the testing industry; (2) education via the Concrete Career Academy on Path LMS, the Emerging Leaders Program, and the NRMCA Concrete In Practice (CIP) series of 44 technical one-pagers; and (3) member services including an annual directory, monthly newsletter, safety awards (presented at the Winter Convention Safety Luncheon), legislative monitoring, and access to group-priced insurance through the Kentucky Construction Industry Trust.

KCA operates five regional Concrete Education Councils (Bluegrass, Kentuckiana, Northern Kentucky, South Central, Western Kentucky) that localize education and promotion to Kentucky decision makers, and participates in industry coalitions such as Build with Strength, Pave Ahead, Concrete Parking, and Pervious Concrete advocacy programs. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues calculated by production volume or service category, supplemented by certification fees (with member discounts), event registrations, and likely Gold Club sponsorship from associate members. The association is led by Executive Director Brett D. Ruffing with four additional staff (Director of Engineering, Director of Education & Marketing, Director of Member Services & Communications, Office Manager) and is governed by a Board comprising member company executives holding officer roles (President Debbie Herndon/Quality Stone & Ready Mix, VP Ron Hartman/Ernst Concrete Kentucky, Treasurer Brett Deters/Hilltop Companies, Secretary Greg Armstrong/Meuth Construction Supply) plus Board representatives from producers including imi, CRH/Triple Crown, Southern Concrete Products, Harrod Concrete & Stone, and The Wells Group, and associates including Buzzi Unicem, RussTech, Nugent Sand, Sika, and Sysdyne Technologies.

KCA's brand has been built through sustained advocacy since 1960 under the tagline-equivalent positioning that "concrete is the greatest building material in the world" and that ready mix contributes to sustainable/green construction. There is no proprietary technology development; AI/ML capability is not part of the organization's scope. The headquarter is at 1 HMB Circle, Frankfort, KY 40601, with no M&A, funding events, or significant leadership transitions disclosed in the available data.

Name

Kentucky Concrete Association

Legal name

Kentucky Concrete Association

Website

https://kyconcrete.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kentucky Concrete Association is a non-profit trade association, founded in 1960, representing 175+ ready mixed concrete producers, paving contractors, and associate suppliers in Kentucky through certification programs, education, advocacy, and group insurance access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services (Ready Mixed Concrete Industry)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Ready mixed concrete
• Concrete certification programs
• Trade association advocacy
• Concrete industry education
• Paving contractor services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues paid by ready mixed concrete producers, concrete paving contractors, and associate members. Dues are calculated based on production volumes (producers), work performed (paving contractors), or category-based rates (associates).
2. Education and Certification Programs: Revenue from ACI Level I School, KCA Level II School, ACI Flatwork Finishers Certification, and NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certifications. Members receive discounted pricing.
3. Annual Directory and Newsletter: KCA publishes an annual directory of all members and their services, and a monthly newsletter that members can utilize to keep up with current events and happenings in the industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Kentucky Concrete Association is a non-profit trade association representing the ready mixed concrete industry in Kentucky through over 175 member companies. Its core offerings are tiered membership programs (Producer, Paving Contractor, and Associate categories) paired with industry certification training (ACI Level I, KCA Level II, ACI Flatwork Finishers, NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor), online education via the Concrete Career Academy, regional Concrete Education Councils, legislative advocacy, group insurance access through the Kentucky Construction Industry Trust, and publications (annual directory and monthly newsletter).

Product overview

The Kentucky Concrete Association operates as a non-profit trade association offering a portfolio of industry services rather than a single unified product. Core offerings include professional certification programs (ACI Level I and II Schools, Flatwork Finishers Certification, NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification) and the Concrete Career Academy powered by Path LMS for online training. The association also provides educational resources through the NRMCA Concrete In Practice (CIP) series of 44 technical sheets and five regional Concrete Education Councils. Additional programs include the Emerging Leaders professional development initiative, the William T. Robertson High School Essay Scholarship Contest, and annual/monthly publications including a membership directory and newsletter. The organization primarily serves the ready mixed concrete industry in Kentucky through promotion, education, certification, and advocacy.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Career Academy Online learning management system (Path LMS) offering concrete industry training programs for KCA members, including safety, accounting, government regulations compliance, and sales training courses.
• NRMCA Concrete In Practice (CIP) Series A series of 44 one-page technical information sheets covering important concrete topics written in non-technical 'What, Why and How?' format, covering subjects from dusting surfaces to durability requirements.
• ACI Level I Certification School American Concrete Institute Level I certification training program recognized by the testing industry and Kentucky DOT as the standard for employees, with member price discounts available.
• KCA Level II Certification School KCA's own advanced certification school that serves as the standard for the testing industry and Kentucky DOT, with significant member price discounts.
• ACI Flatwork Finishers Certification American Concrete Institute certification for flatwork finishers, available at discounted rates for KCA members.
• NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification National Ready Mixed Concrete Association certification for pervious concrete contractors, offered at member discount rates.
• Concrete Education Councils (CECs) Five regional groups of KCA Ready Mix Producer and Associate Members providing local concrete educational programs to educate decision makers about concrete advantages in buildings and pavements. Includes Bluegrass, Kentuckiana, Northern Kentucky, South Central, and Western Kentucky councils.
• Emerging Leaders Program KCA's program designed to develop future leadership in the concrete industry through networking, education, and mentorship opportunities.
• William T. Robertson High School Essay Scholarship Contest Annual scholarship contest open to Kentucky resident high school seniors, awarding $2,000 scholarships to winners who submit essays on 'The Story of Concrete' theme.
• Annual Membership Directory Annual published directory of all KCA members and their services, distributed to members and industry stakeholders.
• Monthly Newsletter Monthly newsletter keeping members informed of current events and happenings in the concrete industry in Kentucky.
• KCA Membership Tiered membership program offering Producer Membership (calculated at $0.05 per five-year rolling average cubic yards, minimum $650), Concrete Paving Contractor Membership ($900/year base plus assessments), and Associate Membership (16 sub-categories with dues from $408 to $2,494 per year). Subject to Board of Directors approval.
• KCA Annual Convention Annual convention featuring safety award presentations, educational sessions, and networking opportunities for KCA members. February 2026 convention held in Louisville.

Quantifiable outcome

• KCA certification schools are recognized as among the nation's best and highly rated - the standard that the testing industry and Kentucky DOT use for their employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRMCA provides the Concrete In Practice (CIP) series - 44 one-page technical information sheets on important concrete topics that KCA makes available to members and the industry. KCA also provides NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certifications.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCA offers ACI Level I School and ACI Flatwork Finishers Certification programs. These are among the nation's best and highly rated certification schools, recognized by the testing industry and Kentucky DOT.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCA maintains industry links with PCA, a major industry organization supporting cement and concrete advocacy and research.
• PCA SoutheastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCA maintains industry links with PCA Southeast, serving the regional cement and concrete industry.
• Build with StrengthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBuild with Strength is a coalition campaign that KCA participates in to communicate with Kentucky decision makers about how concrete can benefit green and sustainable designs.
• Pave AheadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPave Ahead is an innovation-focused initiative that KCA promotes to educate about concrete paving advantages including competitive first cost, low life cycle costs, and sustainable development.
• Kentucky Construction Industry TrustcoreOthersMembers can obtain reasonably priced insurance through the Kentucky Construction Industry Trust - a union of many construction trades providing better pricing for members with strength in numbers.
• Concrete ParkingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcrete Parking promotion initiative highlighting advantages including competitive first cost, low life cycle costs, low maintenance, upscale appearance, higher reflectivity, and environmental friendliness.
• Green RooftopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoting concrete surfaces with high albedo for reducing ambient air temperatures in commercial building areas.
• Pervious ConcreteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKCA provides NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certifications and promotes pervious concrete pavement as a means to address environmental issues, recharge groundwater, reduce stormwater runoff, and meet EPA regulations.
• Concrete BuildingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoting concrete buildings as energy efficient, storm resistant, quiet, sustainable, and durable choices.
• Liquid SoilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoting flowable fill materials placed as liquid that harden and rapidly develop load-bearing properties without compaction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Tennessee Concrete Association: Neighboring state concrete trade association offering producer/contractor membership, ACI certifications, and concrete promotion — directly analogous operating model to KCA but serving Tennessee producers and contractors.
• Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Regional ready-mix concrete trade association covering the Carolinas with similar producer/associate membership tiers, certification, and promotion functions — a peer trade body serving adjacent U.S. Southeast states.
• Ohio Concrete: State-level concrete trade association for Ohio with a comparable mix of producer membership, paving interests, certification programs, and unified advocacy — a near structural parallel to KCA.

Direct peers

• Concrete Foundations Association: Trade association serving a concrete trade niche (foundations/walls) with member services, certification, and advocacy — a comparable non-profit association model focused on a concrete vertical.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): The national-level trade association for the ready-mix concrete industry; KCA is essentially a state-association peer that delivers NRMCA-derived programs (CIP series, Pervious Concrete certification) to Kentucky members and operates the same membership/advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• Portland Cement Association (PCA): National industry trade association serving cement and concrete manufacturers; overlapping with KCA on advocacy, sustainability, and education but oriented toward cement producers rather than ready-mix.
• American Concrete Pavement Association: National trade association focused specifically on concrete pavement, overlapping with KCA's Concrete Paving Contractor membership tier and Pave Ahead promotion but at national scope.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI): Authoritative standards and certification body whose ACI Level I and Flatwork Finisher programs KCA delivers locally — comparable in cement/concrete expertise but operating globally as a technical/s standards body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KyConcreteAssn
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• Facebookfacebook.com/KyConcreteAssoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyconcreteassn
• Instagraminstagram.com/kyconcreteassn

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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