The leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries' community.
PACA offers various programs for leadership and workforce development.
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, PACA contributed over $275,000 to its political champions.
June 21-23, 2026 (members only event).
PACA offers comprehensive concrete certification programs for ACI, in central Pennsylvania, as well as NRMCA, and PennDOT across the state.
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.
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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.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 6, 2026) — A report by the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) warns that proposed state legislation allowing municipal development bans of data centers could derail billions in private investment and halt economic growth. The report, The Case for Data Centers and Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Economy, urges the State Senate to hit pause on advancing Senate Bill 1345 and House Bill 2496.
PACA urges lawmakers to support investment that puts Pennsylvania workers, Pennsylvania-produced materials, and Pennsylvania communities first. These projects create long-term economic value while strengthening the state's infrastructure economy.
“Pennsylvania already equips local governments with the rigorous zoning and land-use authority they need to elevate and manage these projects safely,” said Jamie Stilley, PACA board chair. “Enacting a development moratorium is completely unnecessary and signals to the rest of the country that Pennsylvania is closed for business, potentially stalling billions in private investment and cutting off a vital pipeline of economic growth. A statewide moratorium solves a problem that doesn't exist.”
Driven by cloud computing and AI, national data center construction spending increased 174% between 2023 and early 2026. Because these multi-year projects generate massive demand for construction materials and, according to the report, can yield up to a $26-to-$1 return in local tax revenue, PACA argues that proposed development moratoriums are redundant. Pennsylvania municipalities already wield comprehensive zoning powers to thoroughly regulate or reject data centers based on local impacts.
In 2021, the General Assembly passed landmark bipartisan legislation under Act 25 to actively recruit digital infrastructure investment through sales tax exemptions. Retreating from that policy certainty now forces capital out of the state. PACA urges the legislation to rely on existing time-tested land development reviews and keep Pennsylvania’s infrastructure economy moving forward. The full report can be accessed online at www.PACAweb.org.
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About PACAPACA is Pennsylvania's leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries' community. PACA safeguards the industry from common threats; expands market opportunities; trains a productive workforce; educates and communicates the value of construction materials to all Pennsylvanians; serves as the gathering place for industry stakeholders; and unites divergent interests into a shared platform for action to benefit the aggregates, ready mixed concrete and cement industries in Pennsylvania.
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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