Joining the Pennsylvania
Chapter delivers multiple rewards.
First and foremost, the ACPA
Pennsylvania Chapter is the leading association representing concrete pavement
contractors, cement companies, ready mix producers, equipment and material
manufacturers and suppliers in the Commonwealth. We are organized to address
common needs, solve common problems and accomplish goals related to research,
market development, design, construction and best practices of portland cement
concrete pavements.
As the local voice of the
industry, the Chapter serves as the recognized force leading local concrete
paving initiatives on behalf of our members. The Chapter is superbly positioned
to impact business and market growth, identify and communicate changes and needs
in the marketplace.
In addition, we provide:
oExpert technical
support programs and services in pavement technology
oTroubleshooting
on-the-grade (design, construction, materials) issues for any member or
specifying agency
oLiaison with state
and local government agencies and affiliated organizations
oOpportunities for
involvement on state and national task forces and committees (specifications,
design, etc.)
oWorkshops and
seminars designed to furnish the latest technical information
oBus trips, open
houses and promotion initiatives to enhance awareness of concrete pavement
products, processes and solutions
oExpanded political
involvement, marketing and public relations, publicity and media relations
initiatives
oAn active website,
press materials, and direct mail programs to transportation and pavement
decision-makers
oPavement awards
programs
Mission Working in partnership with
our members, our mission is to promote quality concrete pavements in the
Commonwealth through technology transfer and by educating specifiers,
legislators and government officials about the benefits to the traveling public
and to the local economy of the Pennsylvania manufactured, environmentally
responsible, safe, cost-effective CONCRETE pavement investment.
Our membership
base is open to contractors, cement companies, admixture suppliers, aggregate
producers, affiliates, consultants, equipment manufacturers/suppliers, fly ash
producers, truckers, material manufacturers/suppliers, ready mixed concrete
producers, bonding and
insurance companies,
and others who are steadfast in their commitment to quality concrete pavements.
We provide resources that
assist members in technical expertise, design, specifications, construction and
restoration and in market development. We work hard to represent and promote the
concrete pavement industry in federal, state and local legislative matters
affecting surface transportation.
Staff
We have pavement professionals
living and working on day-to-day state and local pavement opportunities. Our
staff members are in daily touch with transportation professionals, stage
regular concrete pavement workshops, bus tours and seminars. Staff provides
technical assistance and marketing initiatives, including rehabilitation, to
transportation authorities, municipalities, private companies, architects and
engineers.
History
The ACPA Pennsylvania Chapter was incorporated in 2006 to focus on improved
customer service and in the promotion of quality concrete pavements in the
Commonwealth. For fourteen years (from 1987 through 2005), these services were
performed by the 13-state Northeast Chapter of the ACPA. And from 1902 to 1986,
the staff of the Portland Cement Association served the concrete and paving
industries nationally and through several regional locations including offices
in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The ACPA
Pennsylvania Chapter is one of twenty-four ACPA State/Chapter Associations in
the United States affiliated with the national ACPA. Founded in 1964, ACPA’s
focus is on providing services in support of local Chapter programs and in
nationally promoting the benefits of concrete pavements for interstate highways,
state and county highways, municipal streets, local roads, military facilities
and airports.