Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association

Name

Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association

Legal name

Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association

Website

https://co-asphalt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Mixing & Paving Materials (Hot/Warm/Cold Mix, RAP/RAS Blends) (EUALAKAG)

Keywords

• Asphalt pavement association
• Technician certification programs
• Industry training services
• Membership trade association
• Highway construction advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CAPA operates as a nonprofit trade association funded primarily through membership dues from over 230 organizations including asphalt producers, paving contractors, engineering consultants, and local government agencies. Four membership types exist: Member, Associate Member, Affiliate Member, and Affiliate Agency.
2. LabCAT Certification Fees: Revenue from technician certification programs including Level A, B, C, C minus Design, E, and APM Inspector certifications. CAPA members and CDOT are invoiced; non-members pay prior to session start.
3. Events and Sponsorships: Annual events including the CAPA Cup Golf Tournament (35th annual), 2nd Annual Clay Shoot, Women of Asphalt Summer BBQ, and Best in Colorado Awards dinner generating sponsorship revenue.
4. Training and Seminars: RMAEC provides educational seminars, webinars, and short courses. Most seminars are free for members. Lunch and Learn sessions at member companies at no charge. Non-member training opportunities available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) is a nonprofit trade association serving over 230 member organizations in Colorado's hot mix asphalt industry. It provides multi-level asphalt technician certification through its LabCAT program (in partnership with CDOT and FHWA), industry training and education via the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center (RMAEC), advocacy for road funding through the Restore Our Roads Campaign, and a member directory plus buyer's guide connecting producers, contractors, and government agencies.

Product overview

The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) operates as a nonprofit trade association representing the hot mix asphalt industry in Colorado. CAPA offers a portfolio of programs and services centered around its core LabCAT Certification Program, which provides multi-level technician certification (Levels A, B, C, C-minus Design, E) and Asphalt Paving Materials Inspector certification in partnership with CDOT and FHWA. The RMAEC (Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center) serves as the education and certification arm, delivering webinars, seminars, and training programs. Supporting offerings include an Asphalt Tonnage Calculator, the "Best in Colorado" Awards Program recognizing outstanding pavement projects, a Career Center with job board services, a searchable Membership Directory/Buyer's Guide, Local Agency Resource Hub with pavement management tools, Environmental Product Declarations resources, Warm Mix Asphalt technical guidance, and safety training materials. The association also advocates for increased road funding through the Restore Our Roads Campaign. The organization serves over 230 member organizations including producers, contractors, and government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LabCAT Certification Program Multi-level certification program for asphalt technicians (Levels A, B, C, C-minus Design, E, and Asphalt Paving Materials Inspector) covering field and laboratory testing procedures per CDOT QC/QA specifications. Certification is required for technicians on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and FHWA Federal-Aid projects and is NICET-equivalent for Denver International Airport testing.
• RMAEC Education and Training Programs Education and training programs for asphalt industry professionals offered through the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center (RMAEC), including educational seminars, short courses, webinars, and lunch-and-learn sessions covering asphalt plant production, asphalt construction, maintenance and repair, quality control/quality assurance testing, Warm Mix Asphalt, Balanced Mix Design, and pavement forensics. Most seminars are free for CAPA members.
• CAPA Membership Program Membership program with four tiers (Member, Associate Member, Affiliate Member, and Affiliate Agency) providing access to training, certification programs, technical assistance, advocacy representation, member directory listing, networking events, and workforce development resources for asphalt producers, paving contractors, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and local government agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of contractors are looking to hire new employees (industry-wide statistic from NAPA)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPA is the national trade association for the asphalt pavement industry. CAPA maintains a partnership with NAPA for industry standards, resources, and the Emerald Eco-Label EPD verification tool. CAPA links to NAPA's job board, website, and resources.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDOT is a key partner in the LabCAT certification program. CDOT implements QC/QA specifications requiring certified technicians. CDOT provides specifications, materials guidance, and participates on the LabCAT Board of Directors and Technical Committee.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHWA is a founding partner in the LabCAT program alongside CDOT and CAPA. FHWA regulations (CFR) require certified technicians on Federal-Aid projects. FHWA representatives serve on the LabCAT Technical Committee and Board of Directors.
• Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center (RMAEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMAEC is the education and certification arm of CAPA, founded in 1996. RMAEC administers the LabCAT program, provides training seminars, and conducts webinars for the asphalt industry.
• Restore Our Roads CampaignmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition to increase road funding in Colorado. Initiative 175 proposes mandating road fees for road improvements, estimated to increase road funding by $1 billion/year. CAPA has contributed $100,000 to the campaign. Industry coalition collecting signatures statewide.
• Colorado Construction Industry Coalition (CIC) 527majorGTM or Marketing Partner527 political advocacy organization for the Colorado construction industry. CAPA channels member contributions for the Restore Our Roads Campaign through this coalition.
• Women of Asphalt - ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerColorado chapter of Women of Asphalt organization supporting women in the asphalt industry. CAPA hosts joint events including the Summer BBQ and collaborates on workforce initiatives.
• A-1 ChipsealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRMAEC webinar sponsor. Denver-based asphalt contractor and member of CAPA.
• Vance BrothersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRMAEC webinar sponsor. Denver-based asphalt contractor and longtime CAPA member company.
• Colorado Association of Road Supervisors and Engineers (CARSE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRMAEC webinar sponsor. Professional association for road supervisors and engineers in Colorado.
• APWA Colorado ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRMAEC webinar sponsor. American Public Works Association Colorado Chapter.
• Schmidt Construction Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRMAEC webinar sponsor. Colorado Springs-based asphalt contractor and CAPA member.
• Rocky Mountain Asphalt User Producer GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry group holding semi-annual meetings (Spring and Fall) for asphalt producers and users to discuss specifications and best practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA): A state-level asphalt pavement trade association serving California producers, contractors, and agencies. CalAPA is the closest structural analog to CAPA — membership-funded, certification programs, advocacy for road funding — but operates in a much larger market.
• Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA): Texas state asphalt pavement association with similar member services including technical training, certification, and advocacy. Direct peer given parallel mission, funding model (membership dues), and program structure.
• Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan (APAM): Michigan state asphalt pavement trade association providing member training, technical resources, and advocacy. Directly comparable to CAPA in scope, services offered, and association-based funding model.
• Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA): Wisconsin state asphalt pavement association with member training, certification, and advocacy programs. Direct comparable in scope, association structure, and certification-driven revenue model.
• Flexible Pavements of Ohio: Ohio state asphalt pavement association providing member certification, technical training, and advocacy. Operates a similar QPL/Certification framework and member-supported model to CAPA's RMAEC.
• Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association (IAPA): Illinois state asphalt pavement association with parallel member services, certification programs, and advocacy focus. Comparable state-level scope and nonprofit trade association model.

Broad incumbents

• Asphalt Institute: International trade association focused on asphalt binder and performance-grade specifications. Overlaps with CAPA's technical training content (PG binders, modified binders) and serves as a broader industry technical authority.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA): The national trade association for the asphalt pavement industry. CAPA explicitly maintains a partnership with NAPA for industry standards, the Emerald Eco-Label EPD tool, and job board/resources; NAPA is the broader national counterpart to CAPA's state-level scope.

Regional players

• American Public Works Association (APWA) Colorado Chapter: Colorado chapter of APWA serving public works professionals at municipalities and counties. RMAEC webinar sponsor and overlapping audience with CAPA's local agency members; adjacent rather than directly competitive.
• Rocky Mountain Asphalt User Producer Group: Industry user-producer group holding semi-annual meetings in the Rocky Mountain region for specifications and best-practices discussion. Already a CAPA partner but functions as a parallel/overlapping technical forum in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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