The Alabama Concrete Industries Association Board of Directors is proud to announce its endorsement of Sen. Tommy Tuberville in his campaign to be the next Governor of Alabama. “During his time in the U.S. Senate, Coach Tuberville has proven to be a strong advocate for Alabama, and he’s never hesitated…

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association recently established the Bill Roy Concrete Industries Scholarship at the University of Alabama to recognize his distinguished career. Bill started his career in 1981 and recently retired as Vice President of Ready Mix USA. The Association will donate $10,000 annually to be divided among three…

The 2025 Tri-State Summer meeting was once again held at the beautiful Sandestin Beach Hilton June 24th-28th. It was one of the largest convention that has ever been held with the Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee Concrete Associations, and over 350 people attended. Registration began Wednesday evening and flowed into the…

Alabama Cement Shipments Jump in March Data recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments increased by 10.6% in March 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The tonnage is a 15.6% increase over shipments in February 2025. We estimate 569,314 yards of concrete were placed…

Alabama Cement Shipments Slip in FebruaryData recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments decreased by 12.1% in February 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.While the drop is concerning, tonnage for February 2024 was the third highest month in 2024, therefore far outside historical February…

Thankfully the rain moved out and the 2025 Truck Driving Championship was held in Birmingham on Saturday, May 3rd. Forty-four 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…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 28 and 29 of the 2025 session, and they will return next Wednesday, May 14, for the final Day 30 (Sine Die). The legislature left a seven-day gap between the 29th and 30th days in case they want to override Governor Ivey’s veto…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 26 and 27 of the 2025 session. The legislature now has three days remaining of the (maximum) 30-day session. The legislature is now expected to meet for two days next week, and then return on Wednesday, May 14 for the final day (Sine…

Alabama Cement Shipments Start 2025 in Positive TerritoryData recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments increased by 6.9% in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Theincrease month over month breaks a four-month downward trend the state had been in since August 2024. Looking…

After severe weather forced us to postpone, the Alabama Concrete Industries Association held its 2025 Annual Business Meeting at Greystone Country Club in Birmingham on Thursday, April 24th. The meeting began at 10:30am with presentations of the ACIA Foundation scholarships, the Sam Reed Memorial Scholarship, the 2025 Chairman’s Award, Ronald…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 24 and 25 of the 2025 session. The legislature now has five days remaining of the (maximum) 30-day session. The session is expected to wrap up on Thursday, May 8. Legislative leaders have indicated that next week will be a two-day legislative week…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 22 and 23 of the 2025 session. The legislature now has seven days remaining of the (maximum) 30-day session. The session is expected to wrap up in early-to-mid May. Details of this week’s notable action and news items are provided below. Floor Action…

This week the Alabama legislature completed its second week of the 2025 session. The legislature was in session for a three-day week, convening on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with committee meetings primarily on Wednesday. The legislature is now into the final third of the…

This week the Alabama legislature returned from its second break of the 2025 session. The legislature was in session for a two-day week, convening on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings primarily on Wednesday. The legislature is now scheduled to complete the remaining half…

Alabama Cement Shipments End Year Lower Than 2023 Data recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments declined by 16% in December 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The state saw tonnage contract for four consecutive months and end the year 1.1% lower than 2023….