American Concrete Pavement Association

05/29/2026

We’re in the last weeks of the 2026 ACPA Foundation Pledge Drive! Here’s how your donation impacts research and education programs:

• Expand educational opportunities: Gifts provide for ongoing training, technical webinars & community engagement, ensuring our workforce stays current on the latest practices & innovations.

• Build future leaders: Donations fund the Emerging Leaders Group, connecting young professionals with seasoned experts for mentorship & professional development.

• Advance research: Your support enables us to provide research grants that keep our industry at the forefront of sustainable development.

Watch our video and join the 2026 Pledge Drive before it ends!

https://acpafoundation.org/donation/

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05/28/2026

Last month, ACPA released the 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive look at the programs, projects, membership initiatives, and advocacy efforts that shaped the year. The report also highlights key technical activities and milestones, showcasing the continued growth and success of the federation.

As we reflect on the progress made in 2025, the report also outlines how ongoing projects and efforts align with ACPA’s strategic direction and priorities for the year ahead. Thank you to our members and partners for your role in making 2025 a success and for helping launch 2026 with strong momentum.

Read the full 2025 ACPA Annual Report here - https://ow.ly/aw9Q50YVCAC.

05/27/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the inaugural Concrete Pavement Week—a new, nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role concrete pavements play in building stronger, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Concrete Pavement Week, June 28-July 4, brings together industry leaders, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to highlight innovation, share best practices, and recognize the value that concrete delivers to communities across the country.

Why Concrete Pavement Week Matters
Every day, concrete pavements support the movement of people and goods, forming the backbone of our transportation network. Designed for long-term performance, concrete pavements are known for:

• Durability and longevity, often lasting 40+ years with minimal maintenance
• Resilience and reliability, even under heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions
• Sustainability benefits, including reduced lifecycle impacts and the ability to lower urban heat and absorb CO₂ over time

By spotlighting these advantages, Concrete Pavement Week aims to inspire smarter infrastructure decisions and celebrate the professionals who make them possible.

Click Here (https://www.concretepavementweek.org/) to Learn More and to find resources – including suggest social media and letter to the editor templates – you can use to help spread the word about National Concrete Pavement Week.

05/27/2026

This , we are checking in on the Concrete Overlays (Highways) category from the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards. The Silver winner is the CSAH 115 project located in McLeod County, MN.

Contractor: Croell, Inc.
Owner & Engineer: McLeod County Public Works

https://vimeo.com/1145271877

05/26/2026

Hot off the presses! Read the Spring 2026 edition of "Pavement Progress" by clicking below.

Learn more about current research in the industry and educate yourself on two mental health campaigns designed to reduce rates of su***de in the construction field.

https://flipbooks.bigredm.com/ACPA-2026-Spring/

Receiving printed copies of Pavement Progress is an ACPA member benefit. If you are not currently receiving your copy, please contact ACPA at [email protected] to make sure your mailing address is up-to-date!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, ACPA honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and their families.

05/22/2026

ACPA is now accepting entries for the 2026 National Paving Awards, recognizing concrete pavement projects completed in 2025. The Annual Awards for Excellence in Concrete Pavement celebrate outstanding workmanship, promote best practices, and highlight successful concrete pavement projects across the United States. The program honors contractors, engineers, and project owners whose work exemplifies excellence in design and construction. Award recipients gain national recognition and enhanced credibility that can support future project opportunities.

Members who submitted award-winning projects to their local chapter or state association, using ACPA’s website, have already had those entries automatically advanced to the national program. If you submitted locally, watch for an upcoming message with instructions on how to access and update your submission ahead of the national deadline.

Submission Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026

To begin your entry, visit the award submission site - https://ow.ly/WnW950YVAHX - and select ‘Start Application’ under the ‘2026 National Annual Award Program’.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

05/22/2026

Very early this morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the BUILD America 250 Act — a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that would authorize approximately $580 billion from FY2027–FY2031 for highways, transit, bridges, and rail networks.

ACPA strongly supports the leadership of Chairman and Ranking Member in moving this critical legislation forward ahead of the expiration of the IIJA. The bill reflects the Committee’s recognition that America’s infrastructure investments must prioritize durable, resilient, long-lasting assets built to stand the test of time.

Read ACPA’s letter of support for the BUILD America 250 Act here:https://www.acpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/T-and-I-letter.pdf

05/21/2026

ACPA Foundation Treasurer Ernie Peterson of Ash Grove is passionate about investing in the future of the industry! Every donation made to the Foundation directly helps initiatives to mentor emerging leaders, advance research, foster education & build strategic partnerships.



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05/20/2026

ACPA continues to revisit the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Award Winners. This we are sharing the Concrete Overlays (Highways) category. The Gold winner is I-90 UBOL Th 169 to TH22 project located in Blue Earth, MN.

Contractor: PCi Roads, LLC
Owner: Minnesota Department of Transportation District 7
Engineers: Alliant Engineering, American Engineering Testing, Bolton and Menk, Inc.

https://vimeo.com/1145271837