The 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Alabama Chapter’s Design Conference was recently held at the Perdido Beach Resort where John Sorrell, president of the Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA), received the AIA President’s Award. The award is given to individuals who have been longtime supporters of the state’s chapter…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 147,856 tons of cement were shipped to the state during June 2023. Cement shipments shrunk by 2.7% over the same period in 2022. The state has seen a decline in four of the first six months of data released; however,…

Ready Mix Yardage Jumps in MayData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 149,729 tons of cement were shipped to the state during May 2023. Cement shipments rose by 8.5% over the same period in 2022. The state has seen a decline in three of the first five…

We are excited to host our first ‘Fall Field Day’ event coming up November 9, 2023 in Pintlala. There will be both morning and afternoon times available. A lunch sponsored by Truckworx will be served at noon for all guests. Details are below: 4-man team – $600 per teamIndividual- $150*Shooters…

Ready Mix Yardage Continues Decline Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 126,401 tons of cement were shipped to the state during April 2023. Cement shipments fell by 8.9% over the same period in 2022. The state has seen a decline in three of the first four…

The 2023 Tri-State Summer meeting hosted the largest crowd ever and was heldat the beautiful Sandestin Beach Hilton June 28-July 2. It was easily the largestconvention that the Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee Concrete Associationshave ever had, with nearly 400 in attendance. Registration began Thursday evening and flowed into the cocktail…

This week, the Alabama legislature completed Days 24, 25, 26 and 27 of the 2023 legislative session. Four meeting days is unusual for a regular legislative session, but Day 27 occurred when legislative leaders decided to extend the late Thursday session into the wee hours of Friday morning. Based on…

Ready Mix Yardage Falls for Second Consecutive Month Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 119,065 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the second month of 2023. Cement shipments fell by 7.2% over the same period in 2022 but did see a slight uptick…

This week, the Alabama legislature completed Days 21, 22 and 23 of the 2023 legislative session, leaving seven days in the 30-day session. The session is expected to conclude by mid-June. Details of this week’s notable action are provided below. Anti-ESG Legislation Advances On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a…

This week, the Alabama legislature completed Days 19 and 20 of the 2023 legislative session, reaching the 2/3 completion mark of the 30-day session. The session is expected to conclude by mid-June. Details of this week’s notable action are provided below. Anti-ESG legislationThis week, SB261 by Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain…

On what turned out to be a beautiful Saturday despite a dicey weather forecast earlier in the week, the 2023 Truck Driving Championship was held in Birmingham. Thirty-nine drivers from across the Southeast gathered at Thompson Tractor Company to compete in the event, which is held each year to thank…

This week, the Alabama legislature had a three-day work week and completed Days 16, 17 and 18 of the 2023 legislative session out of the maximum 30 legislative days. The session is expected to conclude by mid-June. Details of this week’s notable action are provided below. Education Budget and Supplemental…

This week, the Alabama legislature reached the halfway point of the 2023 legislative session, completing 15 days out of the maximum 30 legislative days. The session is expected to conclude by mid-June. Details of this week’s notable action are provided below. General Fund Budget Passes the House The Alabama House…

Ready Mix Yardage Contracts to Start 2023 Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 117,094 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the final month of 2023. Cement shipments fell by 2.3% over the same period in 2022. The state had experienced nine consecutive months…

This week, the Alabama legislature held another three-day week as they continue to “catch up” from the lost work days from the Special Session in March. The legislature has now completed 13 days out of a possible 30 legislative days, and the session is expected to wrap up in early-to-mid-June….