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Why Concrete Attributes Resiliency Advantage Sustainability/Environmental Low Cost of Ownership Road Network Health Inter-Industry Competition Solutions/Markets Types of Concrete Pavements Concrete Overlays Market Applications Preserving Old Pavements Project Profiles / Case Histories / Project Explorer Environment Expert Help Technical Service WikiPave.org PavementDesigner.org General Support Pavement Apps and Software Expert Resources & Partners Events/Training Sponsorship Opportunities Annual Meeting Mid-Year Meeting Workshops Webinars Videos and Online Training Advocacy Understanding Advocacy Positions and Perspectives Coalitions and Government Groups Legislative Issues Committee Government Affairs and News Member Value Annual Report Member Benefits Contractors Cement Equipment Material Consultant Affiliates and Allies Join Get Involved Paving Awards Program Details 2023 Award RecipientsAbout Meet Our Staff Members Chapter/State Associations Board of Directors Committee Structure Emerging Leaders Group Why Concrete Concrete for Pavements Solutions for today and tomorrow​ The most innovative, versatile, and economical paving solution. When designed and constructed properly, concrete pavements can last over 50 years . Attributes Concrete delivers more than a long-lasting pavement Resiliency Advantage Concrete is the solution for preparing and responding to Mother Nature. Sustainable/Environmental Concrete helps our environment in ways that will surprise you . ​ Low Cost/Ownership Concrete longevity reduces road issues and is a great use of public funding. ​ Road Network Health Using both concrete and asphalt solutions is better for a network . ​ Inter-Industry Competition Using both concrete and asphalt solutions will drive innovation and lower costs for the public . ​ Solutions/Markets Concrete for Pavements How Concrete is Used - Solutions & Markets Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. Its versatility makes it ideal for quality solutions to address a variety of needs and applications. Concrete Pavements There are numerous types of concrete pavement systems for every application. Concrete Overlays Overlays go on top of previously placed pavement (asphalt or concrete) to extend the road life.​ Market Applications Concrete pavements are used for highways, streets, roads, sidewalks, airports, ports, industrial facilities and more. Preserving Old Pavements A system of proven preservation techniques is a great way to extend the life of pavements. Paving Projects Learn how past projects and hurdles were addressed with ease when using concrete. Environment Concrete pavements provide fuel savings, disaster relief, CO2 reduction and more. Expert Help Expert Help for Concrete Pavements For Over 50 years - THE Trusted Resource ACPA delivers timely support and information to chapters and members, leveraging staff expertise and agency relationships to produce high-quality project outcomes. Technical Service Answers to your technical questions. WikiPave The go-to online resource for everything pavement related. PavementDesigner.org Industry leading software that is free to use ideal for almost any pavement design need. General Support and FAQs Have a non-technical question about the association? Answers are here. Pavement Apps & Software A portal to desktop and web applications to help you design and build concrete pavements. Expert Resources & Partners Reference materials and links to research, support information & related partners. Events/Training Upcoming Industry Events and Training ACPA is your one-stop resource for industry events, meetings, and training on all topics concrete pavement. Sponsorship Opportunities Partnering with ACPA through the 2023-2024 sponsorship program offers a year-long range of opportunities for a strong, natural match to your brand positioning and business relationships. Annual Meeting The premier event for the concrete pavement industry. Attendees are exposed to technical updates, technology transfer, and opportunities to meet others in the industry. Mid-Year Meeting Member business gathering focused on functional committees. The ACPA 2024 Mid-year meeting will be held at the Cascade Hotel in Kansas City, MO from June 4-6. Workshops The ACPA Chapter/State associations and national offer workshops throughout the year. Explore our calendar to find an upcoming event near you. Webinars View upcoming webinars offered by ACPA and the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center. Video and Online Training Explore ACPA’s library of video and online training. Advocacy Advocacy for Concrete Pavements ACPA supports educating all, on the benefits. Understanding how advocacy works when it comes to concrete pavements can be complex. Our approach is to inform, educate, and engage. Understanding Advocacy What is Advocacy, and ways to get engaged. Positions & Perspectives Understanding timely issues from the concrete paving community. Coalitions & Government Groups An overview of the different groups that work together on common issues. Legislative Issues Committee (LIC) This group is engaged on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the concrete paving industry. Government Affairs and News ACPA provides a tremendous amount of news resources, related to policy and activity. Member Value Annual Report A snapshot of ACPA programs and projects, as well as an outlook for a stronger market moving forward. The 12-page report highlights membership gains for 2023, marketing initiatives, advocacy efforts, and support of members and chapters. Technical service, which in 2023, represented a greater than $13 million value to members, is also highlighted. View Membership The Value of ACPA Membership Joining ACPA is a good investment for both individuals and businesses. ACPA provides a means for professional development and bottom-line growth. Select a membership category to view benefits and join. Contractors Cement Equipment Manufacturer Material Supplier Consultant Affiliates and Allies Get Involved Get Involved with ACPA Make the most of an ACPA membership by engaging in our market forums and functional committees. Discover and Join a Committee Paving Awards Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards For over 30 years, the ACPA Excellence in Concrete Pavement” awards have honored quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship in every concrete pavement project and serves as a forum for sharing information about highly successful projects. The awards program recognizes contractors, engineers, and project owners who completed outstanding projects. Winning an Award for Excellence in Concrete Pavement provides the contractors, engineers, and owners with a level of prestige that can assist them in the development of future projects. Award Winners Submit a Project Association Awards Distinguished Service Awards and Recognition The American Concrete Pavement Association presents distinguished service awards in recognition of people and practices that represent the very best the transportation-construction community has to offer. The award program was established in 1968 when the Association’s first honoree was James W. Johnson, Iowa Highway Commission Testing Lab for invention of the slipform pavement machine. The program has grown into a tradition cherished by the organization, the honorees, and the industry. NominateOur Organization and People Founded in 1963, The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is the world’s largest trade association that exclusively represents the interests of those involved with the design, construction, and preservation of concrete pavements. ACPA American Concrete Pavement Association, who we are and what we do. Our Members Our 375+ member organizations cover all aspects of the concrete pavement industry. Staff Meet the national staff supporting local promotion and providing expertise to solve member...