To achieve broad industry goals, we sometimes need to reach beyond the boundaries of individual companies and organizations to be part of something larger. Industry-wide action on government affairs, promotion and research lifts the entire construction community while building on and complementing Heidelberg Materials initiatives. Ultimately, our success depends on partnerships with customers and other segments of the construction industry. To that end, Heidelberg Materials supports and actively participates in a wide range of industry trade groups and associations.
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Portland Cement Association represents cement companies on policy, research, education and market intelligence issues. PCA promotes safety, sustainability, and innovation in all aspects of construction, fosters continuous improvement in cement manufacturing and supports economic growth and sound infrastructure investment.
The Cement Association of Canada represents the Canadian cement industry. CAC strives to maintain a sustainable industry as well as promote and enhance the economic, environmental and societal benefits of building with concrete. Heidelberg Materials, North American leadership:. The mission of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, promotion, education and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice.
We are actively supporting the Build With Strength program. The American Concrete Pavement Association advances all aspects of the design, construction and preservation of concrete pavements. ACPA supports research, promotion and government affairs initiatives and provides engineering expertise, design tools, pavement specifications, and education to members and agencies. Concrete Canada is a non-profit association established in to represent federally legislated issues impacting the ready mixed concrete industry.
Heidelberg Materials is proud to be active members of several of the provincial ready mixed concrete associations. The ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete is uniquely positioned to provide access to technologies and the knowledge needed to effectively and safely produce and place carbon neutral concrete in the built environment. The National Asphalt Pavement Association represents asphalt producers and paving contractors with Congress, government agencies, and other national organizations.
