Utah Asphalt Pavement Association

What Utah Asphalt Pavement Association does

The Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) is a Utah-based trade association founded in 2011 and headquartered in Salt Lake City. It represents the asphalt pavement industry in Utah, serving 277 member organizations across five membership tiers: Producer Members (asphalt mixture manufacturers), Supplier Members (asphalt binder producers), Associate Members (equipment providers, contractors, material suppliers, emulsions suppliers, consulting engineering firms, testing labs, sub-contractors), Affiliate Members, and Municipality & Industry Partners (cities, counties, and agencies including UDOT).

UAPA's core offerings include (1) tiered membership programs providing industry representation, a searchable member directory, and access to technical resources; (2) the Asphalt Inspection Certification Class co-taught with UDOT representatives, covering HMA production, laydown, mix design, and inspection; (3) the Lunch & Learn seminar series delivered statewide; (4) the award-winning On the Road Magazine, published periodically with public PDF distribution; (5) the Annual Golf Classic and other networking events; and (6) the UAPA Scholarship Award supporting students pursuing industry education. The association distributes the 2026 APWA Manual of Standard Specifications for Utah and operates a website (utahasphalt.org) and member portal (members.utahasphalt.org) on the GrowthZone association management platform.

UAPA's revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership dues across the five tiers, professional services fees from certification classes and Lunch & Learn seminars, and transaction/event sponsorship revenue from the Golf Classic and certification events. The association operates with 1–10 employees and is governed by a board and committees of industry professionals. Its strategic position rests on institutional partnerships with NAPA (national industry body), UDOT (co-credentialing), ASPIRE/USU (research), APWA (specifications), and Women of Asphalt (workforce diversity).

Name

Utah Asphalt Pavement Association

Legal name

Utah Asphalt Pavement Association

Website

https://utahasphalt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Utah Asphalt Pavement Association is a Salt Lake City-based trade association serving 277 member organizations across Utah's asphalt pavement industry through tiered membership programs, UDOT-co-taught inspector certification, statewide Lunch & Learn seminars, networking events, and the On the Road Magazine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Producer Members (asphalt mixture manufacturers), Supplier Members (asphalt binder producers), Associate Members (equipment, contractors, material suppliers, emulsions suppliers, consulting firms, testing labs, sub-contractors), Affiliate Members, and Municipality & Industry Partners.
2. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from Asphalt Inspection Certification Classes taught by UAPA and UDOT representatives, covering asphalt production and laydown basics. Includes Lunch & Learn seminar series held throughout Utah.
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from events including the Annual Golf Classic and certification classes, with various sponsorship tiers and exhibitor opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UAPA is a trade association that represents the Utah asphalt pavement industry through tiered membership programs (Producer, Supplier, Associate, Affiliate, and Municipality & Industry Partner), Asphalt Inspection Certification Classes, Lunch & Learn educational seminars, an industry scholarship program, the On the Road magazine, and an annual golf classic and events calendar. It also distributes APWA Manual of Standard Specifications updates and serves as a unified industry advocacy voice for asphalt pavement quality and use across Utah.

Product overview

Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) is a trade association serving the asphalt pavement industry in Utah. Rather than a technology product company, UAPA offers membership programs for industry participants (producers, suppliers, associates, affiliates, and municipalities), professional education including Asphalt Inspection Certification Classes and Lunch & Learn seminars, scholarship awards for students, an award-winning industry magazine (On the Road), event management services through its events calendar, and technical specifications/resources for asphalt pavement standards. The association uses the GrowthZone platform for member directory, event registration, and communication services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UAPA Membership Programs Tiered annual membership offerings for Utah's asphalt industry, including Producer Members (asphalt mixture manufacturers), Supplier Members (asphalt binder producers), Associate Members (equipment, contractors, material suppliers), Affiliate Members, and Municipality & Industry Partners.
• Asphalt Inspection Certification Class
• Lunch & Learn Program Educational seminar series held throughout Utah that focuses on industry best practices for asphalt pavement professionals, including Lunch 'n Learn sessions across the state.
• UAPA Scholarship Award Financial award supporting Utah students who are pursuing education or technical training related to the asphalt pavement industry.
• On the Road Magazine Award-winning magazine publication providing industry news, best practices, member profiles, and insights for Utah asphalt pavement professionals.
• Specifications & Resources Technical specifications, APWA Manual of Standard Specifications updates (2026 release announced), and industry resources for asphalt pavement standards in Utah.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association partnership providing connection to national asphalt pavement standards, resources, and industry initiatives. Located at 6406 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD.
• Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDOT collaborates with UAPA on inspector certification programs. UDOT representatives co-teach Asphalt Inspection Certification Classes. UDOT Region offices host training sessions.
• ASPIRE Engineering Research Center (Utah State University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Utah State University focused on engineering research for asphalt pavement infrastructure.
• American Public Works Association (APWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAPA announced release of 2026 APWA Manual of Standard Specifications updates for the State of Utah, providing updated specifications for member use.
• Women of AsphaltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting women in the asphalt pavement industry with Utah chapter presence through Alicia Winterstein.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: National aggregates industry association. Many UAPA members (producers, equipment/material suppliers) operate in aggregates as well, making NSSGA a closely adjacent trade peer with overlapping member organizations.
• American Concrete Pavement Association: National trade association for the concrete pavement industry. Adjacent pavement trade association with similar producer/supplier/contractor membership model — competes for the same infrastructure dollar and audience.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association: National trade association for the asphalt pavement industry. UAPA's national counterpart and stated partner — same membership and advocacy model, but at federal scope with broader programs and resources.
• Texas Asphalt Pavement Association: Texas state-level asphalt pavement association providing similar membership, technical, and advocacy services to producers and contractors. Comparable scope and mission to UAPA at a larger state scale.
• Asphalt Institute: International trade and research organization for asphalt binder producers and the broader paving industry. Comparable membership-driven education, specifications, and technical resource model that overlaps with UAPA's training mission.
• California Asphalt Pavement Association: State-level asphalt pavement trade association serving California producers, suppliers, and contractors. Closest direct functional peer to UAPA — similar membership tiers, certification, and event-driven engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: Large, established construction industry association with chapters nationwide. Represents the broader construction contractor community of which asphalt pavers are a subset — broader scope than UAPA but overlapping membership and advocacy.
• American Public Works Association: National association for public works professionals including municipal infrastructure managers. UAPA's existing APWA partnership reflects deep overlap — both serve the public-sector infrastructure community that procures asphalt pavement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UtahAsphalt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClIzjjlNiZBi2vdA56Of5gg
• Facebookfacebook.com/utahasphaltpavement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utah-asphalt-pavement-association

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