Professional Affiliations
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American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) advances the management and use of coal combustion products in
ways that are environmentally responsible, technically sound, commercially competitive and more supportive
of a sustainable global community.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design,
construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures.
American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) national professional organization of the concrete paving
industry, providing representation on matters affecting the industry's relations with the public; goal is to
improve the quality and performance of its products.
American Public Works Association (APWA) international educational, professional association of public
agencies, private companies, individuals providing high quality public works, goods andservices.
American Road Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) federation whose goals are to aggressively
grow and protect transportation infrastructure investment to meet public and business demand for safe
travel; aggressive, non-partisan advocate playing leadership role in passage of every major federal surface
transportation investment law.
American Welding Society (AWS) devoted to promoting welding and related processes, supporting those
who contribute to the industry with goals to advance the science, technology and application of welding
and related joining disciplines; supporting welding education and technology development.
Association of General Contractors (AGC) leading national construction trade association representing all
facets of commercial construction. Works to protect the interests of the construction industry, provides education, safety, training and career development programs.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) national association with mission is to advance the process of
creating and sustaining the built environment. Organization unique to industry in that members are a cross-
section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers.
Engineering Society of Buffalo (ESB) founded 1889 by civil engineer, George R. Sikes fosters professional
development of engineers in Western New York, promoting business development, scholarship programs
and higher education.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) major agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT);
responsibility to ensure that America's roads and highways are safe and most technologically up-to-date.
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) organization formed to improve the quality of concrete
restoration, repair and protection through education and communication.
Maine Better Transportation Association (MBTA) provides a non-partisan voice for increased transportation
improvement in Maine. The association advocates funding of a multimodal transportation system and is
very active in legislative process.
Massachusetts Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association (MaCAPA) promotes ready-mix concrete
as preferred building material and educates the construction industry to its many uses and new innovations.
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) strives for constant communication on the latest
information, products, services and programs to help members expand markets, improve operations and
have a voice in Washington.
New York Construction Materials Association (NYCMA) the voice of New York's concrete, asphalt and aggregates industries.
New York State Association of Transportation Engineers (NYSATE) non-profit professional organization
with principal objective to advance science & engineering as it pertains to transportation and related subjects.
New York Concrete Promotion Council (NYCPC) association promoting the use of ready- mix concrete
throughout the State of New York.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) formed to conserve, improve and protect
natural resources and environment of New York State.
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) coordinates the operation of transportation facilities
and services ensuring safe, efficient and environmentally sound transportation system.
Northern New England Concrete Promotion Association (NNECPA) primary goal to extend the use of quality
portland cement concrete throughout northern New England.
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