Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

What Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia does

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is the national industry association representing Australia's heavy construction materials sector, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Mascot, Australia. It serves cement manufacturers and distributors, concrete batching plants, hard rock quarries, and sand and gravel extraction operations through a three-tier membership structure (Foundation, Ordinary and Associate Members), with 70+ Ordinary Members collectively accounting for over 90% of industry value. The association is governed by a small internal team (11-50 employees) and generates revenue from recurring membership subscriptions, sale of technical publications, training courses, and events including the Major Projects Conferences held across WA, QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.

CCAA's core offering is policy advocacy and industry representation rather than a software product. The organization makes formal submissions to federal, state and territory governments on planning, environment, transport, safety and infrastructure issues, and publishes technical resources such as the Decarbonisation Pathways Report (VDZ, 2021), the Climate Ambition Statement targeting net zero by 2050, and state-level Economic Contribution reports quantifying industry GDP and employment impact. It has also adopted the GCCA Global Ratings for Low Carbon and Near Zero Concrete into an Australian Concrete Rating System, administering sustainability ratings for concrete products domestically. Distribution is omnichannel across the ccaa.com.au portal, LinkedIn, e-newsletter, state conferences, and direct membership engagement (contact: Erin Cargakis). CCAA's recently published Strategic Plan 2025-2027 and its MegaTrans 2026 partnership signal continued investment in sustainability leadership, standards administration and cross-sector supply chain engagement.

Name

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

Legal name

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

Website

https://ccaa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is the national industry association representing cement manufacturers, concrete batchers, quarries and aggregate producers in Australia, with 70+ Ordinary Members covering over 90% of industry value. It delivers policy advocacy, technical publications, training, events, and sustainability standards including the Australian Concrete Rating System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight) (IMADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Industry association advocacy
• Construction materials policy
• Cement concrete aggregates
• Heavy construction materials
• Industry training publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Mascot

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: CCAA operates as an industry body funded through membership fees from cement manufacturers, concrete batch plants, quarries, and aggregate producers. Members account for over 90% of the value of the industry.
2. Publications and resources: Sale of technical publications, reports, and resources to industry participants and interested parties.
3. Training courses: Enhancing knowledge and skills across the industry through training programs and courses.
4. Events and conferences: Essential diary dates and events for industry participants, including major project conferences across states.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) operates as a membership-based industry association representing Australia's heavy construction materials sector, including cement manufacturers, concrete batching plants, and aggregate/quarry operators. The organisation provides policy advocacy, training courses, technical publications, industry events and conferences, and policy submissions to government on behalf of its members, who collectively account for over 90% of the industry's value.

Product overview

CCAA is an industry association providing a portfolio of services including publications and technical documents, training programs, industry events, policy advocacy through government submissions, and membership services. The organization also administers the Australian Concrete Rating System based on GCCA Global Ratings. CCAA does not offer a software product platform but rather serves as the voice of Australia's heavy construction materials industry, representing companies engaged in cement manufacturing, concrete production, and extractive operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCAA Membership Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry contributes over $20 billion annually to Australia's GDP
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MegaTranscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 January 2026MegaTrans confirmed CCAA as an official association partner for its 2026 event, positioning the conference as Australia's leading integrated event for the logistics and supply chain industry. The partnership aims to advance sustainability, innovation and operational efficiency across the bulk materials, construction and supply chain sectors.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): NRMCA represents the ready-mixed concrete industry in the US, offering certifications, sustainability programs (e.g., Concrete Sustainability Council), and policy advocacy. Closely aligned with CCAA's concrete-focused member services and standards work.
• Mineral Products Association (MPA): MPA is the UK trade association for the aggregates, cement, concrete, and other mineral products industries. Closely analogous to CCAA in scope (cement, concrete, aggregates), services offered, and member structure.
• Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA): GCCA is the global peak body for the cement and concrete industry, providing advocacy, sustainability frameworks (including the Global Ratings for low carbon concrete), and industry data. Highly comparable to CCAA at the global level; CCAA actually adopts GCCA's standards in Australia.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA): PCA is the US trade association representing cement manufacturers, providing advocacy, technical resources, and education. Directly comparable as a national peak body for the cement sector with similar advocacy, training, and publications functions.

Others

• Master Builders Australia: Master Builders Australia is the national employer association for the building and construction industry. Adjacent industry association with overlapping policy interests (planning, infrastructure, training) but represents builders/contractors rather than materials suppliers.

Regional players

• Cement Association of Canada: Cement Association of Canada represents Canadian cement producers, engaging on climate policy, infrastructure, and standards. Similar advocacy and sustainability focus, but with a narrower scope (cement only) than CCAA's three-pillar remit.
• CEMBUREAU (European Cement Association): CEMBUREAU is the European cement industry's representative body, focused on EU policy, decarbonisation, and competitiveness. Comparable peer operating at a regional (EU) level with a similar advocacy and sustainability mandate.
• Concrete New Zealand (Concrete NZ): Concrete NZ is the peak body for New Zealand's cement and concrete industry, offering training, technical resources, and advocacy. Comparable in services and mission, but operating in a different (neighbouring) geography.

Emerging players

• Cement Industry Federation (CIF): CIF is the Australian cement manufacturers' peak body, historically aligned with CCAA but more narrowly focused on cement manufacturing. Comparable peer in the same Australian market, focused on a subset of CCAA's broader membership.
• Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA): IQA represents quarrying professionals in Australia, providing training, certification, and networking. Partial overlap with CCAA's aggregates/extractive membership base and similar professional-development services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cement-concrete-aggregates-australia
• Xx.com/ccaa_aus
• Facebookfacebook.com/1CCAA

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Investors

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