South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association

What South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association does

The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), founded in 1966, is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, representing asphalt producers, paving contractors, and industry partners across the state. The organization provides industry advocacy, technical guidance, professional certification (including ART and HMA Level I courses), workforce development programs (Emerging Leaders Institute, Women of Asphalt SC Branch), annual conferences, quarterly member dinners, district-level Partners in Quality meetings with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and a Quality Pavement Awards program. Its membership spans 127+ companies, including major contractors such as Reeves Construction, Blythe Construction, APAC Atlantic, Palmetto Corporation, King Asphalt, CR Jackson, Banks Construction, and Rogers Group, plus associate members and government transportation agencies. SCAPA operates with a small staff led by Executive Director Jayson R. Jordan, Technical Director Cliff Selkinghaus, and Associate Director Katherine Swartz Hilton.

Name

South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association

Legal name

South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association, Inc.

Website

https://scasphalt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SCAPA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1966 that represents South Carolina asphalt producers, paving contractors, and industry partners through advocacy, technical training, certification programs, annual conferences, and partnerships with SCDOT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Crumb Rubber & Rubberized Asphalt Products (EUALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Asphalt pavement association
• Trade association services
• Industry certification training
• Paving advocacy
• Construction standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

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, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from producer members (asphalt producers/contractors) and associate members (industry partners/suppliers)
2. Event Registration Fees: Conference, dinner, and event registration fees including Winter Conference, Summer Conference, Spring Member Dinner, Fall Member Dinner, and various educational workshops
3. Sponsorships: Event and program sponsorships including beverage sponsors, lunch sponsors, and various tiered sponsorship opportunities

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCAPA is a non-profit trade association that represents plant-mixed asphalt paving material producers, paving contractors, and industry partners operating in South Carolina. It delivers its value through paid membership, HMA/ART certification training, annual conferences and trade shows, district-level Partners in Quality meetings with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the Emerging Leaders Institute and Women of Asphalt SC Branch workforce programs, the Quality Pavement Awards program, and government relations and legislative advocacy.

Product overview

SCAPA operates as an industry association offering a unified membership services platform rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings include membership directory services, asphalt plant location tools, professional development programs (Emerging Leaders Institute, Women of Asphalt SC Branch), HMA technician certification courses (ART and HMA Level I), quality awards recognition, annual conferences (Winter, Summer, Spring Member Dinner), and the Paving the Way E-Newsletter. The association also facilitates Partners in Quality meetings between SCDOT and member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCAPA Membership Directory & Resource Guide Annual contact directory publication for SCAPA producer and associate members and key industry partners, delivered in both PDF and digital formats, funded by member company advertisers.
• Quality Pavement Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing outstanding asphalt paving projects and achievements within South Carolina's asphalt industry.
• SCAPA Events & Conferences Annual event programming including Winter Conference & Trade Show, Summer Conference, Spring and Fall Member Dinners, Legislative Day, Clay Shoot, and Women of Asphalt programming for SCAPA members.
• Emerging Leaders Institute Workforce development program designed to cultivate leadership skills among emerging professionals in the asphalt paving industry.
• Women of Asphalt - South Carolina Branch State-level branch of the national Women of Asphalt organization supporting professional development, mentorship, networking, and inclusion initiatives for women in the SC asphalt industry.
• HMA Certification Courses (ART and HMA Level I) Technician certification programs for Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART) and Hot Mix Asphalt Level I (HMA Level I) courses, with updated closed-book examination requirements for SC asphalt industry professionals.
• Partners in Quality Meetings Annual district-level meetings facilitated by SCAPA that bring together SCDOT district construction engineers and member companies to discuss quality issues, specifications, e-ticketing, cold weather paving, pavement preservation, and construction best practices across all seven SCDOT districts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024 Asphalt Paving Alliance Perpetual Pavement Award by Design - I-85 Cherokee County project handling 1,318,249 equivalent single axle loads and 57,300 vehicles daily with 25% truck traffic
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Formal collaborative relationship through Partners in Quality Meetings held across all 7 SCDOT districts. SCAPA works with SCDOT on specifications, project quality, mix designs, and industry standards. Topics include e-ticketing (HaulHub), cold weather paving requirements, pavement preservation, and construction best practices.
• Asphalt Pavement AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition of NAPA, Asphalt Institute, and State Asphalt Pavement Associations. Provides Perpetual Pavement Awards program and technical guidance including Buzz Powell and Mike Skinner as presenters at SCAPA Asphalt Innovation Workshop.
• Asphalt InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational trade association of petroleum asphalt producers. Grover Allen and Dave Johnson presented at SCAPA Asphalt Innovation Workshop on technical topics including Perpetual Designs and Interlayer Bonding.
• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and education organization for asphalt technology. Travis Walbeck presented at SCAPA Asphalt Innovation Workshop on topics including Hi Modified Thick Lifts and Dry GTR.
• Vulcan Materials (Olympia Quarry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted SC-APWA Midlands Chapter lunch and learn event with quarry tour. Denise Hallett, Cliff Bickley, Jason Bundrick, and Chris Adams guided over 30 participants through aggregate operations.
• Women of Asphalt (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting women in asphalt careers. SC Branch formed 2+ years ago with programs including 'Building Community with Biscuits', NAWIC/WTS/CAGC partnerships, mentorship, and special events. Sponsorships available for 2025-26 fiscal year.
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJosh Bragg from GDOT presented at SCAPA Asphalt Innovation Workshop on pavement techniques and innovations proven in other states.
• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGriffin Sullivan presented remotely at SCAPA Asphalt Innovation Workshop.
• West Virginia Division of Highways (VWVDOH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVince Allison presented remotely at SCAPA Asphalt Innovation Workshop on pavement techniques.
• Forvis MazarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm providing expertise support for SCAPA's 2026 Winter Conference and Emerging Leaders Institute program on AI adoption and technology integration.
• Blacklidge EmulsionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreer, SC-based company instrumental in developing 'trackless tack' product used worldwide. Continues to manufacture asphalt emulsions from their SC facility. Owner Ronnie Blacklidge was a longtime SCAPA supporter.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHWA released Low Carbon Transportation Materials Grants thresholds. SC received grant of approximately $32 million for asphalt and concrete projects. FHWA supports benchmark process for asphalt mix carbon footprint reporting.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Asphalt Institute: International trade association of petroleum asphalt producers focused on education, research, and engineering. SCAPA partners with the Asphalt Institute for technical presentations and certification support, making it a national counterpart serving overlapping membership interests.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA): NAPA is the national trade association representing the asphalt pavement industry. SCAPA operates as a state affiliate within NAPA's ecosystem, sharing advocacy, technical resources, and the Perpetual Pavement Awards program — a direct structural peer relationship.

Direct peers

• Georgia Asphalt Pavement Association: State-level asphalt pavement trade association operating in Georgia. Closely comparable in mission, structure (501(c)(6)), and services to SCAPA, with membership of producers, contractors, and associate members in a neighboring Southeastern state.
• Tennessee Asphalt Pavement Association: State trade association representing the asphalt industry in Tennessee. Comparable regional trade association with similar membership structure, advocacy focus, and TDOT partnership model — a peer SCAPA association in another Southeastern state.
• Virginia Asphalt Association: Virginia-based trade association for the asphalt paving industry. Direct peer to SCAPA with parallel membership structure, certification programs, and VDOT engagement in a neighboring mid-Atlantic state.
• Asphalt Pavement Alliance: Joint pavement alliance of NAPA, Asphalt Institute, and state asphalt pavement associations including SCAPA. Direct peer in promoting asphalt pavement solutions and administering the Perpetual Pavement Awards program that SCAPA members participate in.
• North Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association: State trade association representing asphalt producers and contractors in North Carolina. Direct peer to SCAPA with the same membership model, legislative advocacy focus, and DOT partnership structure in a neighboring state.

Emerging players

• Women of Asphalt: National organization supporting women in asphalt careers. SCAPA operates the South Carolina Branch of this organization, making it both a peer (in mission overlap) and an affiliated chapter (in program delivery).

Others

• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT): Auburn University-based research, education, and technology transfer organization for the asphalt industry. SCAPA partners with NCAT for technical presentations at its Innovation Workshop, and NCAT serves as the primary research backbone supporting SCAPA member training.

Regional players

• Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association: State trade association representing asphalt producers and contractors in Alabama. Comparable regional association with similar membership and advocacy structure, though operating in a different Southeastern territory rather than directly competing with SCAPA.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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