American Concrete Pavement Assn.American Concrete Pavement Assn.
  • Why Concrete
    • Attributes
    • Resiliency Advantage
    • Sustainability
    • 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
    • Government Affairs Committee
    • Government Affairs and News
  • Membership
    • Annual Report
    • Member Benefits
      • Contractors
      • Cement
      • Equipment
      • Material
      • Consultant
      • Affiliates and Allies
    • Join
    • Get Involved
    • Paving Awards
      • Program Details
      • 2026 Award Recipients
  • About Us
    • About
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Members
    • Chapter/State Associations
    • Board of Directors
    • Committee Structure
    • Emerging Leaders Group
    • Women in Concrete Alliance

American Concrete Pavement Assn.American Concrete Pavement Assn.
  • 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

    Concrete pavement contributes to economic, environmental, and social sustainability.​

    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.

    Case Studies and Project Profiles

    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 2026-2027 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 2026 Mid-year meeting will be held at Grand Traverse Resort, MI from June 1-4.

    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.

    Government Affairs Committee

    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.

  • Membership

    Annual Report
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    A snapshot of ACPA’s 2025 programs, projects, and progress, along with an outlook for continued market strength. The report highlights membership growth, advocacy and marketing efforts, expanded industry partnerships, and support for members, chapters, and state associations. It also showcases ACPA’s technical leadership, educational programming, events, and initiatives advancing the concrete pavement industry.

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    Reasons to Join

    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
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    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 WinnersSubmit 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.

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  • About Us

    Our 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 problems.

    Chapter/State Associations

    Connect with your local Chapter/State paving association.

    Board of Directors

    Meet the leadership of ACPA.

    Committee Structure

    Learn about and engage as a member in our primary markets and key functional areas.

    Emerging Leaders Program

    A program for the next generation of concrete paving contractor and industry leaders.

    Women in Concrete AllianceConnect with women and allies advancing leadership and community in concrete pavement.

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