What Calcima does

CalCIMA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association representing California's construction and industrial materials producers. Founded in 2007 through the merger of predecessor associations, the organization traces its institutional roots to the 1975 enactment of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) and is headquartered in Sacramento, the state capital. Its membership comprises 70 producer companies operating approximately 500 production sites across California, plus more than 70 associate members spanning equipment suppliers, technology providers, and service firms. Major national operators such as Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, CEMEX, Granite Construction, CalPortland, and Teichert sit alongside regional and emerging members including CarbonCure and Climate Earth.

The association's core offerings span regulatory advocacy, member programming, and industry convening. Regulatory work centers on SMARA administration, recycled-materials policy (notably advocacy for AB 2953), and engagement with Caltrans and FHWA. Member-facing products and programs include the CTAC mobile app for data collection, the Truck ID program, a Climate Tech membership designation, an Essential Minerals segment, the Annual Sponsorship program, the Education Conference, and the Elevate Technical Conference for emerging leaders. Standing committees and technical working groups (e.g., with UCPRC, NAPA, NSSGA, the Asphalt Institute, APA, NCAT, ACI, and CSC) provide the underlying structure for member participation.

The business model is a typical dues-and-events nonprofit construct: revenue is generated from tiered member dues paid by 70 producers and 70+ associates, conference and event registration fees (Education Conference, Elevate), and corporate sponsorships. There are no external funding rounds, M&A activity, or investor capital. With a staff of approximately 10, CalCIMA operates as a lean, Sacramento-located advocacy and convening body whose commercial leverage comes from representing the bulk of California's in-state aggregates, concrete, and asphalt production footprint.

Name

Calcima

Legal name

California Construction and Industrial Materials Association

Website

https://calcima.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CalCIMA is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association representing 70 California construction and industrial materials producers operating roughly 500 production sites, plus 70+ associate members, through regulatory advocacy, training, and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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: Annual membership dues from producer members (aggregate, asphalt, concrete, essential minerals) and associate members (suppliers and service providers). Dues are based on company size and production.
2. Climate Tech Membership: Special membership designation for companies providing low-carbon technologies with reduced flat rate of $2500 for qualifying associate members.
3. Annual Sponsorship: Premium sponsorship opportunities providing visibility, influence, and prestige with recognition across conference materials and multiple touchpoints throughout the year.
4. Event Registration and Sponsorship: Revenue from Education Conference, Elevate Technical Conference, golf tournaments, and other events with registration fees and sponsorship packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

CalCIMA is a California statewide trade association representing approximately 70 producer member companies operating 500 production sites in every California county across aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and essential minerals, plus over 70 associate supplier and service provider members. It delivers legislative and regulatory advocacy, safety/technical/compliance training, industry communications, networking events, and specialized programs such as the Concrete Testing Adherence Coalition (CTAC) mobile app, Truck ID labeling system, and Climate Technology membership designation.

Product overview

CalCIMA is a trade association for California's construction and industrial materials industry, representing aggregate, industrial mineral, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt producers. The organization does not offer a unified software product but provides a portfolio of member services, programs, and events. Core offerings include the Ambassador Program for member onboarding, the Concrete Testing Adherence Coalition (CTAC) for quality assurance on job sites, the Climate Technology membership designation for sustainability-focused companies, the Truck ID Program for fleet identification, the Weekly Update newsletter and Conveyor Magazine for industry communications, and Excellence in Safety Awards. The association also hosts two major annual conferences: the Education Conference and the Elevate Technical Conference for emerging leaders. Membership includes access to multiple committees covering technical, environmental, legislative, safety, and workforce topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Climate Tech: A membership designation dedicated to spotlighting companies leading the way in sustainable construction materials and practices, focusing on low-carbon technologies and products.

Products and services

• Ambassador Program A mentorship and onboarding program where veteran CalCIMA members assist new members or new employees of existing member companies with engagement and use of association resources.
• Concrete Testing Adherence Coalition (CTAC) A mobile app-based program that allows ready mixed concrete producers to observe and record concrete testing procedures on job sites, capturing four key testing aspects with photo capability and downloadable data, enabling consistent assessment and communication with laboratories and contractors.
• Climate Technology (Climate Tech) Membership Designation A specialized membership designation for companies providing low-carbon technologies, products, and services to the construction materials industry, available at a flat $2,500 annual rate for qualifying associate members in lieu of standard production-based dues.
• Truck ID Program A fleet identification and tracking system that assigns unique CalCIMA-issued numbers with physical labels to truck and trailer combinations, helping aggregate producers track aggregate delivery vehicles and identify them at job sites.
• Education Conference CalCIMA's flagship annual education conference held in Monterey, CA, featuring industry roundtables, technical sessions on mining, concrete and asphalt, committee meetings, safety recognition, and networking opportunities for the construction materials industry.
• Elevate Technical Conference A technical conference designed for emerging and mid-level industry leaders including engineers, quality professionals, plant supervisors, and agency staff in concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, with a corresponding Elevate Technical Excellence and Partnership Awards program.
• Annual Sponsorship Program A year-long sponsorship program offering Legacy, Premier, and Partner tiers that provide visibility, influence, prestige, and recognition across CalCIMA conference materials and multiple touchpoints for companies supporting the construction materials and essential minerals industry.
• Excellence in Safety Awards An annual awards program recognizing CalCIMA member companies for their commitment to safe workplace operations across the construction materials industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 local plants and facilities throughout California
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• CaltranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalCIMA's office is strategically located in Sacramento to work closely with Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation. The association provides technical assistance and training related to production, construction, and testing of highway materials, and participates in joint committees like the Pavement Materials Partnering Committee (PMPC).
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalCIMA works with FHWA on asphalt pavement specifications, reclaimed asphalt pavement initiatives, and national infrastructure standards.
• University of California Pavement Research Center (UCPRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for pavement research, technical training, and development of sustainable asphalt and concrete mix specifications. UCPRC provides laboratory testing and field demonstration expertise.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association partner for asphalt pavement industry advocacy, training, and standards development.
• National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association partner for aggregates industry representing producers of construction aggregates.
• Asphalt InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for asphalt technology, training seminars, and technical expertise for hot mix asphalt producers.
• Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on asphalt pavement advocacy, sustainability messaging, and industry best practices.
• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for asphalt technology research, education, training, and test track facilities for pavement testing.
• Concrete Testing Adherence Coalition (CTAC) - National ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTAC is sponsored by CalCIMA in conjunction with a national program, allowing producers to observe and record concrete testing procedures on job sites. Administered nationally through Colorado Construction & Materials Association.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI provides concrete testing technician certifications with local chapters in Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego providing certification programs for industry professionals.
• California Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState chamber partnership for broader business advocacy and policy coordination on issues affecting California businesses.
• Concrete Sustainability CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CSC certification helping concrete producers demonstrate responsible sourcing and contribute to green building objectives.
• State Mining and Geology Board (SMGB)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState board that promulgates regulations under SMARA and serves as policy and appeals board for surface mining and reclamation in California.
• California Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState division providing technical assistance for lead agencies and operators, maintaining mine database, and responsible for compliance matters under SMARA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: The national trade association for aggregate producers; a CalCIMA partner and the federal-level counterpart whose scope spans the entire U.S. aggregates industry versus CalCIMA's California focus.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association: The national trade association representing ready mixed concrete producers, paralleling CalCIMA's ready mixed concrete member segment at the federal level with affiliated state associations.
• Portland Cement Association: National trade association representing U.S. cement manufacturers, serving a role upstream of CalCIMA's concrete members with similar advocacy, sustainability, and standards functions.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association: The national trade association for the asphalt pavement industry; a CalCIMA partner representing producers nationwide, with state-affiliate structure similar to CalCIMA.

Others

• American Road & Transportation Builders Association: National transportation infrastructure trade association covering contractors, designers, and materials suppliers with strong overlap into CalCIMA's asphalt and aggregates policy agenda.
• American Concrete Institute: Standards and certification body for the concrete industry providing ACI certifications to CalCIMA members; adjacent rather than competing, but serves many of the same producers.

Regional players

• Associated General Contractors of California: California chapter of the AGC network representing general contractors rather than materials producers; operates in the same Sacramento policy ecosystem with overlapping construction-infrastructure advocacy.

Direct peers

• Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association: A state-level construction materials trade association serving Texas aggregate and concrete producers - the closest large-state functional analog to CalCIMA's California model.
• New York Construction Materials Association: State-level trade association representing aggregate, concrete, and asphalt producers in New York - a direct functional peer operating the same producer-membership model in a different state.
• Colorado Construction & Materials Association: State-level construction materials trade association that co-administers the CTAC concrete-testing program with CalCIMA, serving a comparable role for Colorado producers of aggregate, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and related materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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