Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association

What Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association does

Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association (WACA) is a regional nonprofit trade association founded in 1959 that serves the aggregates and concrete industry across Washington State. Its membership comprises producers, suppliers, contractors, and testing firms operating in the state's aggregate mining, ready-mix concrete, and concrete construction sectors. As the Washington chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) International, WACA administers industry-standard concrete testing certification programs and delivers MSHA and NRMCA-aligned safety and technical training.

WACA's core offerings divide into four lines: (1) certification and education, including ACI certification cohorts and continuing education; (2) advocacy, with active engagement on Washington State legislation such as the Buy Clean and Buy Fair Washington Act (ESSHB 1282) and participation in technical working groups; (3) member events, including the long-running Annual Summer Meeting (57th edition scheduled July 2026 at Campbell's Resort in Chelan), the Annual Clay Shoot, and a golf tournament; and (4) member services and networking, including a UW student chapter and participation in coalitions such as the Building Resilience Coalition's Climate Carbon & Concrete initiative. Executive Director Cory Shaw leads the organization, supported by named staff Ryan Matteson and Mary Bauer.

WACA's revenue model is a recurring-and-transactional mix typical of single-state trade associations: membership dues provide a recurring subscription base, event registration fees generate seasonal transactional revenue, and certification exam fees contribute programmatic income. There is no disclosed revenue, headcount, dues schedule, or financial reporting in the available input. Geographic scope is strictly Washington State, and there is no indication of multi-state expansion or commercial subsidiaries. The association does not describe any proprietary technology platform beyond standard member-facing web properties.

Name

Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association

Legal name

Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association

Website

https://washingtonconcrete.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

WACA is a Washington State nonprofit trade association, founded in 1959, serving aggregates producers, ready-mix suppliers, contractors, and testing firms with ACI certifications, MSHA/NRMCA training, legislative advocacy, and member events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Aggregates Mining & Processing (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone) (IMADAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Aggregate industry association
• Concrete certification programs
• Trade association services
• Construction industry advocacy
• Industry training events

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: WACA generates revenue through membership dues from aggregate, concrete, and related businesses in Washington state. The association has been serving the industry since 1959.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association (WACA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1959 that serves aggregates producers, concrete producers, and allied companies operating in Washington state. It delivers American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification programs, industry training, regulatory and legislative advocacy, and member networking events. The association is funded primarily through membership dues paid by industry companies.

Product overview

Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association (WACA) operates as a membership-based trade association offering industry certification programs, professional training, and networking events for the aggregates and concrete industry in Washington state. The organization's core offerings include ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification programs for field testing technicians, strength testing technicians, flatwork finishers, and adhesive anchor installers, administered in Seattle and Spokane areas. WACA complements its certification services with industry events including an annual Summer Meeting, Golf Tournament, and Winter Workshop, along with member benefits such as legislative advocacy, safety training including MSHA Part 46 refresher, and Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards recognition program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACI Certification Programs American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification courses and exams administered to aggregates and concrete industry personnel, providing credentials that meet regulatory and contract requirements for member companies and their employees.
• Industry Advocacy Legislative and regulatory representation on behalf of Washington state aggregates producers, concrete producers, and allied companies before state agencies and the state legislature.
• Member Networking Events In-person industry meetings, conferences, and social events that connect member companies for peer benchmarking, relationship-building, and industry intelligence sharing.
• Industry Training Programs Education and training sessions delivered to member companies and their employees on topics relevant to aggregates production, concrete production, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• South Seattle CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Seattle College Georgetown Campus serves as primary Seattle area location for ACI certification exams. Written/review exams held in Building B, Room 102/04; performance exams conducted near Building D.
• AGC Inland EmpirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC Inland Empire Offices serves as Spokane area location for ACI certification written/review exams at 4935 E. Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99212.
• Central Pre-MixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Pre-Mix Lab in Spokane Valley serves as the performance exam location for Spokane area ACI certification exams at 2521 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.
• Campbell's ResortmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampbell's Resort on Lake Chelan hosts the annual WACA Summer Meeting (57th Annual in 2026). Located at 104 W. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816.
• The Club at Snoqualmie RidgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club at Snoqualmie Ridge hosts the annual WA ACI Chapter Golf Tournament. Features Jack Nicklaus Signature Design championship course, the only one in Washington State.
• ACI International (American Concrete Institute)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWACA serves as WA ACI Chapter providing ACI certification exams including Field Testing Tech Grade 1, Strength Testing Tech, Flatwork Finisher, and Adhesive Anchor Installer certifications.
• NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWACA offers NRMCA Training & Certifications as part of its professional development offerings for member companies.
• Building Resilience CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWACA participates in the Building Resilience Coalition as part of its Climate Carbon & Concrete initiative, addressing embodied carbon in construction.
• Gamble SandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGamble Sands course in Brewster, WA hosts the annual golf tournament during the WACA Summer Meeting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA): California's statewide aggregates and industrial materials trade association. Closest functional peer in a larger West Coast market, with parallel advocacy, certification, and event programming for aggregate producers.
• Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA): Oregon's statewide trade association for the aggregates and concrete industry. Closest peer to WACA — even co-sponsors the Winter Workshop — with the same membership, certification, and advocacy model serving a neighboring state.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): National construction industry trade association. WACA partners with AGC Inland Empire (Spokane) for exam delivery; AGC competes for the same contractor member mindshare at a broader industry level.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI): Global standards and certification body for the concrete industry. WACA hosts the WA ACI Chapter and delivers ACI certifications; ACI is the parent certification authority and a structural incumbent in the same ecosystem.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA): National trade association for the aggregates industry. Represents the upstream aggregate producers that form WACA's member base at a federal scale, with overlapping advocacy on environmental and infrastructure policy.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): National trade association for the ready-mix concrete industry. Already a partner of WACA (delivering training & certifications), it operates at a broader national scale with overlapping but wider scope than WACA's regional chapter role.

Others

• Building Resilience Coalition: Industry coalition addressing climate resilience and embodied carbon in construction. WACA is already a participant; the coalition is an enabling/adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.
• Build with Strength: Concrete industry coalition advocating for building code and policy positions favoring concrete construction. Operates in WACA's adjacent policy space, particularly around embodied carbon and building safety regulations.

Regional players

• British Columbia Stone, Sand and Gravel Association: British Columbia's provincial aggregates trade association. Co-sponsors WACA's Winter Workshop; similar advocacy and certification mission but operates across the Canadian border rather than competing directly.
• Idaho Mineral Aggregates Association: Idaho-based aggregates trade group. Similar regional trade association model for aggregate producers in a neighboring Pacific Northwest state, though smaller scale than WACA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wacarocks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCv1NX8QkTPwUcHYIWqVTdmw
• Facebookfacebook.com/WACARocks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wacarocks
• Instagraminstagram.com/wa_aci_chapter

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association