August Shipments SpikeData recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments grew by 5.5% in August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Shipments grew by 16% from July 2024 versus August 2024. Looking to ready mix yardage, we estimate 583.467 cubic yards were placed during…

A crisp but windy fall day headlined the 2024 Continental Pheasant Shoot, with 84 industry members participating in the biennial event.Held at Big Ridge Lodge at Bruser Farms in Hayneville on Thursday, Nov. 21st, the event raised the funds for the Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation that will be used for…

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July Shipments Remain Strong Data recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement ships grew by 3.4% in July 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. While month over month was positive, the state experienced a 8.7% drop in tonnage compared to June 2024. Looking to ready…

Matt Hall with SuperUnison Architecture received the 2024 Top Block award for his use of concrete block in the construction of Villabrut, his personal home in Opelika, Ala. Focusing on the use of concrete block in Villabrut offers a rich exploration of both functionality and aesthetics. Concrete block is often…

Yardage Stays Steady in June Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 148,887 tons of cement were shipped to the state in June 2024. The tonnage is .69% higher than June 2023. Volumes for the first six months of 2024 exceeded last year’s total by 4.3%. Looking…

On Thursday, November 21st, the Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation will be hosting its Continental Pheasant Shoot, a fundraiser that takes place every two years. The event will be held at Big Rig Lodge in Hayneville and hosted by Truckworx. There will be a morning (9am) and afternoon (1pm) shoot, and…

Roller Coaster Volumes Continue Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 148,770 tons of cement were shipped to the state in May 2024. The tonnage is a .64% drop compared to the volume for May 2023. The first five months of 2024 have been a cycle of…

April Cement Shipments Pop Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 156,819 tons of cement were shipped to the state in April 2024. The tonnage is 24.1% higher than the volume for April 2023. The first four months of 2024 have been feast or famine with big…

The 2024 Tri-State Summer meeting “From the Pour to the Shore” hosted the largest crowd ever and was held at the beautiful Sandestin Beach Hilton July 18-21. It was the largest convention that has been held with the Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee Concrete Associations, and over 400 people attended. Registration…

March Cement Shipments Drop Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 138,890 tons of cement were shipped to the state in March 2024. The tonnage is 8.9% lower than the volume for March 2023. For the first quarter, tonnage shipped to Alabama rose 1.3% over the first…

Pent up January demand Pops in February Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 151,214 tons of cement were shipped to the state in February 2024. The tonnage is a 21% growth over February 2023. January was a very cold and wet month across the state and…

This week we learned the credit card scam of 2023 is reappearing across the Southeast. Several confirmed cases have taken place in east Tennessee. In Alabama, an ACIA member is fearful they might have fallen prey to a scam last week in the Tuscaloosa area.  We estimate the Alabama concrete…

This week, the Alabama legislature completed Days 26 and 27 of the 2024 session, leaving just three days remaining out of the maximum 30 legislative days. Although it has been previously speculated that the session would end in mid-May, legislative leaders stated this week that they intend to hold session…

It was a beautiful spring day in Birmingham on Saturday, May 4th for the 2024 Truck Driving Championship. Thirty-six drivers from across the Southeast gathered at Thompson Tractor Company to compete in the event, which is held each year to thank these men and women for all the hard work…