alabama concrete industries association

What alabama concrete industries association does

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA) is a private non-profit trade association founded in 1963 and headquartered at 1745 Platt Place, Montgomery, Alabama, with a secondary training facility in Irondale. It represents Alabama concrete producers and the supplier ecosystem, organizing industry advocacy at the state legislature, professional certification training (ACI Level 1 Field Testing, ACI Strength Testing, Aggregate Testing Technician, ALDOT Precast Certification, and Concrete Special Inspector), industry publications (Goat Hill Reports, Trendlines, HARDFACTS), and an annual scholarship pipeline through its affiliated Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation (ACIF), which since 1993 has awarded more than 68 scholarships totaling over $316,000 to architecture, engineering, and building sciences students at Alabama universities.

ACIA's core product surface spans nine concrete-product categories (cast-in-place, masonry, parking lots, pavers, permeable pavers, pervious concrete, segmented retaining walls, tilt-up, and stained floors) that the association promotes on behalf of its members, alongside its educational CIP Series and a newly launched Emerging Leaders Program for member-company employees. The organization operates without proprietary technology, patents, or AI capabilities — it is structurally a membership and convening body rather than a technology platform, though it delivers content through a website (alconcrete.org), email newsletters, and webinars in partnership with NRMCA and the Mississippi Concrete Association.

ACIA's revenue model is diversified across three streams: per-employee membership dues ($1 for associate/affiliate members, $2 for active members), event registration and sponsorships (Quad-State Summer Convention, Annual Business Meeting, Truck Driving Championship, Foundation Golf Tournament, Pheasant Shoot), and foundation fundraising for scholarships. Membership is gated by a Board of Directors review process, and the customer base spans roughly 24 active supplier companies plus Alabama's largest concrete producers and equipment dealers, including MMC Materials, Ready Mix USA, Vulcan Materials, Heidelberg Materials, Sika, CEMEX, Thompson Tractor, Truckworx, and Command Alkon.

Name

alabama concrete industries association

Legal name

Alabama Concrete Industries Association

Website

https://alconcrete.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Montgomery, is a non-profit trade association representing Alabama concrete producers and suppliers through state-level advocacy, professional certification training, industry publications, and scholarship programs.

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

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic) (EUAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Concrete certification training
• Industry advocacy programs
• Professional development training
• Industry publications newsletters

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association generates revenue through membership fees from companies in the concrete industry. Associate and affiliate members pledge one dollar per employee annually, while active members pledge two dollars per employee.
2. Scholarship Fundraising: The Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation (ACIF) raises funds through associate and affiliate member pledges, biennial Foundation Golf Tournaments, and memorials. These funds support annual scholarships for architecture, engineering, and building sciences students.
3. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from event registrations, sponsorships for annual meetings, conventions, golf tournaments, and truck driving championships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACIA is a nonprofit trade association serving Alabama's concrete industry by delivering ACI-certified concrete testing and inspection training, publishing industry reports and trend data, hosting an annual Concrete Conference, administering scholarship programs (Sam Reed Memorial and Ronald Davis Memorial), and advocating on behalf of member companies before Alabama legislative and regulatory bodies.

Product overview

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA) is a trade association founded in 1963 serving companies in the concrete industry. ACIA provides a unified voice for the industry through promotion of concrete products, addressing regulations and legislation, and tackling common industry challenges. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of concrete product categories including Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Masonry, Concrete Parking Lots, Concrete Pavers, Permeable Pavers, Pervious Concrete, Segmented Retaining Walls, Tilt-Up Concrete, and Stained Concrete Floors. Beyond product promotion, ACIA provides educational resources through its CIP Series (Concrete in Practice), offers professional certification training through ACI programs, publishes regular industry reports (Goat Hill Reports, Trendlines), and administers scholarship programs (ACIF Scholarships, Sam Reed Memorial Scholarship, Ronald Davis Memorial Scholarship). The association also operates a new Emerging Leaders Program for leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACI Certification Training Classes Standardized American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification courses for concrete testing and inspection, delivered to Alabama concrete industry personnel seeking professional credentials.
• Emerging Leaders Program Professional development program designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders within Alabama's concrete industry through structured leadership training.
• Sam Reed Memorial Scholarship Named memorial scholarship supporting students pursuing education related to the concrete and construction industry in Alabama.
• Ronald Davis Memorial Scholarship Named memorial scholarship supporting education in fields related to the Alabama concrete industry.
• Annual Concrete Conference The association's flagship annual member conference bringing together Alabama concrete industry professionals for education, networking, and industry updates; March 2026 edition referenced in input.
• Goat Hill Reports ACIA industry publication providing news, legislative updates, and reporting relevant to the Alabama concrete industry.
• Trendlines ACIA publication providing trend data and analysis for the Alabama concrete industry.
• HARDFACTS ACIA industry facts and data publication for Alabama concrete industry members.
• CIP (Concrete in Practice) Series Concrete in Practice technical reference series providing practical guidance on concrete-related topics for industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $316,000 in scholarships awarded to 68+ students since 1993
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Kentucky Concrete AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Co-host of the Quad-State Summer Concrete Convention with Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee Concrete Associations. The 2026 convention was held at Hilton Sandestin Beach June 18-21 with over 490 attendees, making it the largest convention ever.
• Mississippi Concrete AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Co-host of the Quad-State Summer Concrete Convention and joint webinar partner on EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) and carbon requirements. Hosted joint webinar on May 4th with Climate Earth on EPD 101.
• Tennessee Concrete AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Co-host of the Quad-State Summer Concrete Convention. Handles convention registrations for all four state associations. 2026 event at Hilton Sandestin Beach June 18-21.
• Sika CorporationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Premier Sponsor ($6,000) for the 2026 Quad-State Summer Convention. Also sponsors golf tournament and Annual Business Meeting. Provides technical expertise for industry events.
• ChrysomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Sustaining Sponsor ($4,500) for the 2026 Quad-State Summer Convention. G. Terry Harris Sr., Senior Director of Technical Service from Chryso (formerly GCP Applied Technologies) presented at the 2026 Spring Webinar on Air Content in Concrete.
• TruckworxmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Sustaining Sponsor for the 2026 Quad-State Summer Convention. Hosted the ACIF Pheasant Shoot Fundraiser at Big Rig Lodge in Hayneville. Provides 1st place belt for Truck Driving Championship. Premier sponsor on main website.
• Heidelberg MaterialsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Platinum Sponsor for Annual Business Meeting and Premier Sponsor for 2026 Quad-State Convention. Wes Sloan serves on ACIA Board of Directors. Supporting sponsor for main website and convention.
• Thompson TractormajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Supporting sponsor for Annual Business Meeting and main website. Hosted the 2026 Truck Driving Championship at their Birmingham location. One of Alabama's top equipment suppliers.
• Allen-Villere PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Premier Sponsor for the 2026 Quad-State Summer Convention. Pierre G. Villere presented on the 2026 NRMCA Benchmark Report at the convention.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Provides the CIP Series (Concrete in Practice) educational materials courtesy of NRMCA. Colin L. Lobo, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Vice President of NRMCA Engineering Division, presented at the 2026 Spring Webinar on Recent Changes to Industry Standards to Support Sustainability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ALConcreteAssoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Alabama-Concrete-Industries-Association/61569661313270
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alabama-concrete-industries-association-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/al_concrete

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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