Join us this summer at the beach for the Quad-State Summer Concrete Convention, hosted by the Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee Concrete Associations! 📍 Hilton Sandestin Beach📅 June 18–21 Connect with concrete professionals from across four states while enjoying great education, networking, and a relaxed beach setting. This is the…

Alabama Cement Shipments Fall in August USGS ReportData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows cement shipments decreased by 12.6% in August 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. We estimate 509,936 cubic yards of concrete were placed during the month. Yardage for the first eight months…

This week the Alabama legislature completed its second week of the 2026 session. The legislature held another three-day week as part of a deliberate pace to end the session early so that legislators can return to their districts sooner than later for the May primary election. In this early phase…

2026 Session Begins The 2026 Regular Session of the Alabama legislature began at noon on Tuesday, January 13, and later that evening Governor Kay Ivey delivered her State of the State address (details below). With this being an election year session, legislative leaders have consistently remarked that the goal is…

The 2026 Business Meeting will be March 30th at Greystone Country Club in Birmingham and will begin at 10:30am. The meeting will include the presentation of scholarships, presentation of the Chairman’s Award, recognition of the Board of Directors and a guest speaker. A golf tournament will follow the luncheon.Monday, March…

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association is happy to once again be offering three different scholarships in 2026 totaling $33,500. The Foundation provides the funding for scholarships that are awarded annually to college seniors majoring in architecture, engineering, and building sciences at universities in Alabama. Currently, the Foundation awards two $8,000 scholarships…

Alabama Cement Shipments Inch Up in JulyData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows cement shipments increased by 7.1% in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. The data is the first information released by the USGS since September 2025, due to the department being closed…

The Alabama Concrete Association recently presented Barrett Kent Studio with its Top Block Award, which recognizes the use of concrete block in design. The City of Mountain Brook, with the help of architects at Barrett Kent, reimagined its Fire Station No. 2, replacing the aging 1960s facility with a modern,…

On a beautiful but warm October day, the Alabama Concrete Industries Association hosted its second “Fall Field Day,” held at the Reserve in Ramer, AL. The property is owned by Rill Banks with Sika Corporation. Silo Pros USA served as the presenting sponsor for the event and it was thoroughly…

Alabama Cement Shipments See Another Drop in JuneData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows cement shipments declined by 14.2% in June 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. The state has now seen double-digit declines in four of the first six months of 2025. We estimate…

Alabama Cement Shipments See Big Drop in MayData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows cement shipments declined by 15.9% in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. The state has now seen double-digit declines in three of the first five months. We estimate 462.979 yards…

The city of Huntsville’s Transit Transfer Station, designed by Fuqua and Partner Architects, recently received the Alabama Concrete Association’s Top Block Award which recognizes the use of concrete block in building projects. The firm started working on the project in August 2021, with construction beginning in September 2022 and then…

The ACIA Operations Committee is hosting a seminar on September 30, 2025 to provide members guidance on hours of service, truck weight regulations, the FMSCA Clearinghouse and commonly cited infractions on ready mix trucks. Representatives from ALDOT will also be in attendance to demonstrate a mock weight check. The program…

Alabama Cement Shipments Shrink in AprilData recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments declined by 10.8% in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The tonnage is a 9% decrease compared to shipments in March 2025. We estimate 518,168 yards of concrete were placed…