The leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries' community.
PELA is a 10-month hybrid program with online and in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities.
Careers in the Aggregates, Concrete & Cement Industries
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) is the industry’s unified voice, representing more than 200 member companies across the state.
Creating a unified and strong voice for our industry.
PACA monitors and analyzes local, state and federal regulations and advocates for a balanced approach by the regulators.
PACA members and staff work to address technical issues with these common goals: proper use of materials, based upon sound materials engineering practice; protection of member companies and the materials they produce; sustainable use of valuable natural materials – aggregate availability; and, the professional and personal growth of PACA members through their involvement and engagement.
One of the most effective tools in government relations for an industry is a robust advocacy/grassroots strategy.
In the last legislative session, we contributed over $275,000 to our political champions.
November 17-18, 2025 (members only event).
PACA offers comprehensive concrete certification programs for ACI, NRMCA, and PennDOT in the central Pennsylvania area.
Membership has its privileges - most of PACA's events are open to PACA members only.
PACA conducts numerous education and training events during the year.
Choose concrete for your next parking lot project.
Streets built with concrete are built to last, consider concrete for your next project.
Concrete's strong, resilient and the choice for your next building or bridge.
PACA works with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) to convert your parking lot or building project to concrete without hurting your bottom line.
PACA drives a member-approved strategic plan to increase market share and engages specifiers and owners on the value of concrete in their projects.
This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30-60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return.
PACA's largest membership meeting of the year featuring specialized topics relating to Pennsylvania's aggregates, concrete and cement industries, our annual awards program, our PACA Emerging Leaders Academy graduation, board elections and annual membership meeting.
Hotel Hershey100 Hotel RoadHershey, PA 17033
View the Annual Meeting Schedule of Events.
The Hotel Hershey is utilizing a new online booking system, so it is important that guests use only the web address below to make their reservations.
Important notes about the link:
Guests who prefer to call to make reservations may call 855-729-3108 and ask for the room block for PA Aggregates & Concrete Association 2025 at The Hotel Hershey, November 16-18, 2025. The reservations team is available seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
PACA's group room rate is: $262 per room/per night plus 11% taxes.
Credit cards are charged a one night's advance deposit including tax at time of booking a room reservation.
Please be aware that the room block cut-off date is October 17, 2025. After the cut-off date, rooms and/or the group rate may no longer be available.
To book your room, either use the following link https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/FHA1NA86LJ/ or the QR code noted here.
Membership has its privileges - most of PACA's events are open to PACA members only. Each event indicates specific audiences invited to participate.
ACI Self Consolidating Concrete Certification
Community Meeting
ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech - Grade I Exam
Oct 8, 2025 7:30 AM
Oct 9, 2025 5:00 PM
Members Forum Meeting
This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30-60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return