American Concrete Pavement Association

04/24/2026

Last week, the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) held its annual conference in Arlington, Texas, bringing together county engineers from across the country to collaborate on infrastructure challenges and opportunities. ACPA was actively engaged throughout the event, connecting with attendees at the ACPA booth in the exhibit hall.

While concrete pavements can sometimes be overlooked by county agencies, many states — including Iowa, Minnesota, and others — have successfully leveraged concrete pavements and overlays to deliver durable, long-lasting, and low-maintenance roadway solutions. ACPA was proud to highlight these successes and share how concrete can help counties achieve resilient and cost-effective.

04/23/2026

Join Peter Taylor, Director of the Concrete Pavement Technology Center, at ACPA’s Mid-Year Meeting for an inside look at the new “A Fresh Look at Concrete Pavement for Local Agencies” guide.

This new resource will outline key considerations for evaluating concrete pavement in roadway rehabilitation and replacement plans—plus practical technical insights and tools for agencies exploring concrete for the first time.

📍 June 2–4, 2026
📍 Traverse City, Michigan

Secure your spot today: https://midyear.acpa.org/

04/23/2026

The ACPTP program recently released a third final report – ACPTP 2021-2, Performance Engineered Mixtures for Airfield Pavements.

The project introduces a performance-engineered mixture (PEM) framework designed to improve the construction and durability of slip-formed airfield pavements. Through extensive laboratory and field testing of more than 100 mixtures, researchers established reliable methods to evaluate vibration response, edge slump resistance, and overall performance. The study identified the Airfield Tarantula Curve as a highly effective tool, accurately predicting performance issues in 92% of mixtures—outperforming traditional approaches. In addition, the project provides practical guidance on mixture design, quality control, and implementation strategies. These findings offer a path forward for integrating PEM techniques into industry practices and future FAA specifications.

Click here to read the full report - https://ow.ly/IEBU50YBggo.

04/22/2026

This , we are revisting the Commercial Service category of the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards program. The Gold winner is the Runway 5R-23L and Taxiway D: Strengthening and Capacity Enhancement project located in Indianapolis, IN.

Contractor: Milestone Contractors, LP
Owner: Indianapolis Airport Authority
Engineer: CCAP JV (Kimley-Horn & Woolpert)

https://vimeo.com/1145271680

04/21/2026

Join us as we Go Orange to show support for work zone safety! April 20-24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week and a good reminder for drivers to please slow down when traveling through highway work zones. Struck-by incidents are one of the Fatal Four leading causes of death—and THE leading cause of nonfatal injuries—in the industry. Let’s work together to protect the lives of workers and drivers alike. Slow down. Stay alert. Safe actions save lives!



https://www.nwzaw.org/

04/20/2026

This , we are thankful for valued members like Weaver-Bailey Contractors, who work to keep the industry moving forward. Weaver-Bailey Contractors, Inc. originated in 1960 when brothers-in-law, Voyne Weaver and Joe Bailey, began contracting subdivision work in Little Rock, Arkansas. Now, they redefine the road to perfection, crafting concrete pavements that withstand the test of time.

Learn more about Weaver-Bailey at https://weaverbailey.com/.

04/17/2026

? The ACPA Foundation recently granted funding to MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub for a critical research project: Market Dynamics of Competing Paving Materials.

This study aims to create a predictive model that quantifies how market dynamics and design alternatives influence costs. We are able to invest in impactful research for the industry thanks to the generosity of our donors. Find out how you can support ACPA Foundation initiatives!
https://acpafoundation.org/donation/

04/17/2026

The ACPA Mid-Year Meeting is the event of the summer! Join us at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City, Michigan, June 2-4. The hotel block is filling fast, so don't wait until the May 10th deadline to make your reservations.

For attendees interested in joining the ACPA golf excursion on Monday, June 1 (beginning at 1 pm), register by April 30th to ensure your spot. Space is limited, so we may not be able to accommodate late requests to join.

This year’s program centers on Quality Construction, with sessions featuring practical discussion on the people, processes, and standards that drive long-life concrete pavement performance. Take part in the work of the Association through functional committee meetings, the Government Affairs Committee, and the Strategic Advisory Committee. These sessions give members a direct opportunity to exchange ideas, help set priorities, and contribute to ACPA’s ongoing initiatives.

Click here to register today - https://midyear.acpa.org

04/16/2026

ICYMI the winter edition of Concrete Pavement Progress is now available online. Click the link below to learn more about the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards and Distinguished Service Awards as well as get a reintroduction to the ACPA team!

ACPA's magazine is a member benefit, if your company is not currently receiving its copy, please email us at acpa@acpa.org so we can make sure your mailing information is correct. And, if you have story ideas let us know.

https://ow.ly/me1r50YzINh

04/15/2026

This , we celebrate the Urban Arterials & Collectors category from the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Paving Awards. The Silver winner is the I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Design-Build project located in Saint Charles, MO.

Contractor: Millstone Weber, LLC
Owner: Missouri Department of Transportation
Engineer: Parsons Transportation Group

https://ow.ly/b3Kw50Yvsxv

04/15/2026

As we celebrate , we are revisiting the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Paving Awards. The Gold winner in the Urban Arterials & Collectors category is the Innovate Mound Road Design-Build/Reconstruction project located in Macomb County, MI.

Contractor: Ajax Paving Industries, Inc.
Owner: Macomb County Department of Roads
Engineer: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc.; HNTB

https://ow.ly/grQi50YvsvZ

04/14/2026

ICYMI - in January, ACPA's Eric Ferrebee and Harold Honey sat down with Advancing Organizational Excellence - AOE for their World of Concrete podcast. They discuss innovations and initiatives in concrete pavement for 2026. Thank you to AOE for inviting us to join the conversation.

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