Registration for ACPA’s Mid-Year Meeting Now Open 

Registration is now open for ACPA’s Mid-Year Meeting, June 3-5, 2025, at The Charleston Place located in Charleston, SC.

This three-day event offers informative workshops on topics like dowel bars, being a strong concrete advocate, and dispelling common myths surrounding concrete pavement. Additionally, attendees have the opportunity to participate in functional committee meetings on topics like research and technology, quality construction, marketing, and more. Several not-to-be-missed networking events round out the conference offering the chance to grow your network at one of two adventurous optional excursions, the Chairman’s reception, and more! Plan now to join us there.

Click here to view the preliminary agenda and to register today. Looking for ways to get your company’s brand in front of Mid-Year Meeting attendees? Contact Vickie Spielman at vspielman@acpa.org for sponsorship opportunities.

American Society of Civil Engineers Released Annual Infrastructure Report Card: Roads Obtain a D+ Grade

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released their quadrennial Infrastructure Report Card. While the Report Card suggests an overall improvement for the second report in a row, ASCE suggests there is still work to be done in terms of longer-term funding and more. Of note, the Report Card argues there are several ways to continue to improve the overall grade including a focus on resiliency which is consistent with ACPA’s current messaging.

Specifically, the Report Card states:

  • Public Safety and efficient use of public dollars are advanced by building projects that can withstand increasingly severe weather events and natural and man-made hazards. Therefore, the implementation of best practices for resilience when planning across a project’s intended life cycle is critical.
  • In addition to planning and building resiliently for the future, state departments of transportation (DOTs) need to ensure their existing infrastructure can support daily operations and facilitate the movement of people evacuating areas affected by extreme weather events.
  • The nation’s roadways still face a $684 billion funding gap over the next 10 years. Sustained and robust infrastructure investment is needed to maintain and improve the roadway network for the future.

You can find the full report as well as the executive summary here.

Colorado/Wyoming Chapter Hiring for Executive Director Role

 The Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of ACPA is hiring. The Executive Director will lead the trade association by providing technical support, driving market development, and leading political advocacy efforts for concrete pavement in the region. If you have proven experience and expertise in concrete paving, with a strong background in design, construction, and materials, consider applying today.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is preferred. View the full job listing and learn how to submit your information by clicking here.

ACPA Publishes 2024 Annual Report 

ACPA has released its 2024 Annual Report wrapping up a strong year for the Association with exceptional leadership, expanded programming, and the launch of the reimagined ACPA Foundation and Emerging Leaders GRoup.

Thank you to our Board of Directors, members, industry partners, and staff for all you do.

Click here to read the full report. 

ACPA Foundation Launches New Website

The ACPA Foundation has launched of a brand-new website! Explore the website to find information on our programs, emerging leader group activities, fundraising programs and more.

We’re also accepting conceptual proposals for innovative research and education program initiatives. The Foundation is looking to fund research projects focused on material economics, emerging technologies, and infrastructure resilience, as well as educational events focused on the previously mentioned topics and leadership development. If you have an idea you believe can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit us at https://acpafoundation.org/ for more details and submission guidelines. Join us in shaping the future of our industry!