What Allied Construction Industries does

Allied Construction Industries (ACI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1929 and headquartered at 3 Kovach Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio. It serves as the official Cincinnati Division of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and represents both union and open-shop commercial construction organizations across the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, with operating reach extending across the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tri-state region. ACI's functional scope encompasses industry advocacy (including acting as the negotiating agency for union-contractor labor agreements), workforce development (K-12 Construction Career Advocacy Programs, pre-apprenticeships, NCCER-registered apprenticeships across eight trades, NCCER training and assessments, the Leadership in Construction Program), safety programming (Tri-State Area Safety Council, Safety Day & Conference, Safety Awards, Mental Health & Wellness resources), and member services (exclusive project leads via Project Scout, member portal, networking events).

ACI serves 500+ member organizations, including national primes (Turner Construction, Skanska USA Building) and regional contractors (Messer, Hummel Industries, Danis Building Construction, Prus Construction, Bray Construction Services, Jostin Construction, Farrell Roofing, ESI Electrical Contractors, Valley Interior Systems, Universal Contracting, O'Rourke Wrecking, cHc Fabricating, Nelson Stark). The organization also operates the Greater Cincinnati Construction Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity administering scholarships and workforce development initiatives (e.g., 25 scholarships totaling $75,000 at the 94th Annual Meeting, plus $100,000+ in grants from the Spirit of Construction Foundation). ACI hosts 35+ events annually, including Construction Career Days — the largest construction-based career exploration event in the tri-state — which draws 3,200+ students from 60+ schools and 100+ interactive exhibitors.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues, supplemented by event sponsorships (Momentum Investors program), training and apprenticeship fees, NCCER assessment revenue, scholarship donations, and grant funding. ACI is governed by a Board of Directors composed of member-company representatives; Justin Koenes of Danis Building Construction Company currently serves as Board President, succeeding Scott Whittle of Hummel Industries in March 2024. Executive Director Jordan Vogel leads day-to-day operations. The organization maintains a small staff (11-50 employees) and operates two physical locations: the Cincinnati headquarters with the ACI Training Center, and the Construction Career Center in Lockland, Ohio. ACI's 2024 Economic Impact Analysis reports that commercial construction in the Cincinnati MSA generates $10.2 billion in total economic activity, supports 52,611 jobs, and produces $224.7 million in state and local tax revenue.

Name

Allied Construction Industries

Legal name

Allied Construction Industries

Website

https://aci-web.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACI is a 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1929 serving as the official Cincinnati Division of AGC, providing advocacy, workforce development, apprenticeship training, safety programming, and networking to 500+ commercial construction member organizations across the Greater Cincinnati region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Collaboration, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution (EDAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Construction workforce development
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Commercial construction advocacy
• Construction safety programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ACI generates primary revenue through membership dues. Members gain access to exclusive project leads, a powerful regional network of 500+ organizations, industry research, advocacy, marketing support, and year-round education and events.
2. Event Sponsorships: ACI hosts more than 35 events annually including safety conferences, awards ceremonies, construction career days, golf outings, and annual meetings. Momentum Investors receive enhanced sponsorship benefits including 3x exposure for their brands.
3. Training and Education Programs: ACI offers leadership programs, NCCER training and assessments, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships through its Construction Career Center. The organization also runs the ACI Leadership in Construction Program with eight half-day sessions.
4. Scholarship Administration: ACI administers scholarship programs through its Greater Cincinnati Construction Foundation, distributing awards to students pursuing construction careers. Funded through member company donations, private donors, and foundations.
5. Apprenticeship Coordination: ACI coordinates apprenticeship programs for multiple trades including bricklaying, masonry restoration, plastering, cement masonry, tile/terrazzo, roofing, carpentry, and construction craft laboring. Programs provide on-the-job training and related technical instruction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ACI is a not-for-profit trade association that delivers workforce development, education, safety, advocacy, and member-networking services to commercial construction contractors, owners, and industry leaders in the Greater Cincinnati region. Members gain access to exclusive project leads via Project Scout, a regional network of 500+ organizations, industry research, advocacy representation (as the official AGC Cincinnati division), and year-round training including apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, NCCER credentials, leadership programs, and safety programs.

Product overview

Allied Construction Industries (ACI) is a commercial construction trade association serving the Greater Cincinnati region since 1929. Rather than a single product company, ACI offers a portfolio of workforce development, education, safety, and member services programs. Key offerings include apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, the Leadership in Construction Program, She Builds (women-focused recruitment initiative), Construction Career Days (the largest construction career fair in the tri-state area), NCCER training and assessments, safety programs including Safety Day/Conference and Safety Awards, and member services such as Project Scout and the Member Portal. ACI also produces the 'Under the Hard Hat' podcast and advocates for the commercial construction industry as Ohio's AGC division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACI She Builds: A women-focused initiative to recruit and support women pursuing careers in construction and the built environment, including scholarships and camp programs.
• Under the Hard Hat

Products and services

• ACI Membership Annual membership for commercial construction contractors, owners, and industry leaders providing access to exclusive project leads (via Project Scout), a regional network of 500+ organizations, industry research, advocacy representation (as the official AGC Cincinnati division), marketing support, and year-round education and events.
• ACI Leadership in Construction Program An 8-session leadership training program for working supervisors, forepeople, superintendents, and project managers covering communication, conflict resolution, mental health and wellness, safety, and talent development.
• ACI She Builds Scholarship Scholarship program supporting women pursuing careers in construction and the built environment through college scholarships (architecture, engineering, construction management, project management) and trades education scholarships (apprenticeship, technical training, specialty schools, trade programs, certifications).
• Construction Career Days The largest construction-based career exploration and hiring event in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, attracting 3,200+ students from 60+ schools with 100+ interactive exhibitors demonstrating commercial construction careers.
• She Builds Initiative
• Registered Apprenticeship Programs
• Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• ACI Safety Programs
• Project Scout
• ACI Member Portal
• Construction Career Advocacy Programs (CCAP)
• NCCER Training and Assessments

Quantifiable outcome

• $10.2 billion in total economic activity generated by commercial construction in Cincinnati MSA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater CincinnatiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership for 2026 ACI She Builds Camp, a free week-long construction day camp for girls ages 13-18. Camp provided hands-on technical skills through rotation stations led by women professionals from ACI member companies. Legacy project: campers and ACI member companies built a workforce-ready closet at the Boys & Girls Clubs facility.
• People Working CooperativelyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023People Working Cooperatively partnered with ACI to develop and launch an apprenticeship-style program to address worker shortages in the construction industry.
• TriHealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ACI and TriHealth co-hosted a COVID-19 pop-up vaccine drive targeting construction workers and the general public in May 2021.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI is the official Cincinnati Division of AGC and serves as Ohio's AGC division. Through this affiliation, ACI participates in AGC of Ohio's governmental affairs program, coordinated lobbying, and policy education for state legislators and elected officials. ACI serves as the negotiating agency for contracts between unions and contractors, representing both union and non-union organizations.
• AGC of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI participates in AGC of Ohio's comprehensive governmental affairs program through committees and Board of Directors. AGC of Ohio actively lobbies and educates state legislators on business and construction-related legislation and policy, while working with state agencies on regulatory matters critical to commercial builders.
• Spirit of Construction FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpirit of Construction Foundation powers the Construction Career Advocacy Programs (CCAP), ACI's comprehensive school-based workforce development initiative. Foundation provides funding and support for programs including Math Applied in Construction (MACkit), after school clubs, summer programs, and Construction Career Days.
• Messer Construction Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI partnered with Messer Construction Co. to develop and deliver Carpentry apprenticeship (4-year program, 8,000 hours OJT + 600+ hours RTI) and Construction Craft Laborer apprenticeship (3-year program, 4,000 hours OJT + 435 hours RTI) for ACI member companies.
• Greater Cincinnati Construction FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI's 501(c)(3) organization that administers scholarship programs. Announced 25 scholarships totaling $75,000 at 94th Annual Meeting. The foundation supports workforce development initiatives and educational opportunities for students pursuing construction careers.
• American Heart AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI and the American Heart Association collaborated to develop 'Hard Hats with Heart' initiative in the Cincinnati region. Addresses cardiovascular health risks in construction workers (343,000 workers, 1 in 25, have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease).
• Workforce Council of Southwest OhiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio for She Builds Day event to recruit more women into the construction industry.
• OhioMeansJobs CincinnatiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati for She Builds Day event and workforce development initiatives.
• Cincinnati ZooflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI launched the Construction Maintenance Internship Program with the Cincinnati Zoo in 2024, providing Avondale youth with pathways to construction careers. Supported by Spirit of Construction Foundation and Fifth Third Foundation.
• i3 Merchant SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive merchant services partner offering payment processing, software, and hardware to ACI members. Powered by i3 Merchant Solutions, part of i3 Verticals.
• Girl Scouts of Western OhioflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI's She Builds Camp, in cooperation with the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, demonstrates hands-on education to introduce the next generation of women to careers in the trades.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association representing subcontractors in the construction industry with advocacy, education, and networking — thematically adjacent to ACI's subcontractor/supplier member base, though focused on a distinct segment.
• Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): Trade association serving construction equipment distributors and manufacturers with education, advocacy, and networking — adjacent trade-association model supporting the broader construction supply chain that ACI's members operate within.

Direct peers

• Construction Association of Michigan: Regional construction trade association offering workforce development, apprenticeship coordination, advocacy, networking, and safety programs to commercial construction members — directly comparable operating model to ACI.
• AGC of Missouri: Regional AGC chapter serving commercial construction contractors with member services, apprenticeship programs, advocacy, and events. Closely mirrors ACI's regional-trade-association operating model in a different metro.
• AGC of Ohio: State-level AGC chapter that ACI participates in through shared governmental affairs, lobbying, and policy education programs. Highly comparable in mission, advocacy, and workforce-development focus, but operates one tier up at state level.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America): National umbrella trade association for the commercial construction industry and ACI's parent affiliate. Operates at national scale providing advocacy, workforce development, and member services, but does not compete locally in the Cincinnati metro.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): The largest U.S. trade association representing merit-shop (non-union) commercial construction contractors. Directly comparable membership/advocacy/training model, but explicitly open-shop in orientation, creating competitive overlap with ACI's non-union members.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA): National trade association for mechanical contractors offering apprenticeship, education, and advocacy — a comparable trade-association operating model but specialized to the mechanical contracting segment rather than ACI's general commercial construction scope.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Largest U.S. trade association for the building industry with a comparable member-services, education, and advocacy model, but oriented toward residential construction rather than ACI's commercial focus.

Emerging players

• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): National open-shop electrical contractors association running a four-year apprenticeship program and training centers — a comparable apprenticeship-and-trade-education operating model, though focused on a single trade versus ACI's multi-trade portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/aci_cincinnati

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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