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, 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.
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They handle phone calls. They schedule pours. They provide customer service. They solve problems. Concrete dispatchers are an invaluable human resource for any ready mixed concrete operation
Concrete mixer drivers work tirelessly to get the job done, and they take pride in what they do. After all, they were born to build.
Quality control technicians play a valued and vital role for any ready mixed concrete producer. Is this job for you? Check out the video.
Do you like working with people? Are you a problem solver? A career in concrete sales may be for you.
Tough as nails? More like Tough as Concrete.The Concrete Industry has an immediate need for people to fill great jobs. From being a Ready Mix Truck Driver to Quality Control Techs to Heavy Equipment Operators to Concrete Contractors, these are great paying jobs that mean something.The only question is, are you tough enough?
They say "time is money". ICF construction allows contractors to work through cold weather months and helps them shorten construction. When you combine that fact with the energy efficiency and safety benefits that ICF's can bring to your project the question is not "Why build with ICF's?" it's "Why NOT?"
Concrete is strong, durable, and beautiful. The Richardsville Elementary School project featured ICF construction which will protect its students and teachers from potential storm damage.
Imagine getting a check back from your utility company and not sending them one. Richardsville Elementary School is the first Net Zero Energy school in the country. ICF construction is one reason why.
Interested in building with ICF's but not sure what is involved? Let the experts at Build With Strength's Concrete Design Center answer your questions.
The National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University finds that concrete is the best material to stand up to hurricanes and tornadoes. Results like this show why concrete should be THE choice for your next building project. Concrete, It Just Makes Cents!
When most people think of concrete, sidewalks and bridges come to mind. But, there’s much more to this widely used construction material than meets the eye. Take a look inside the Concrete Science Technology program at Penn College. The only one of its kind on the U.S. East Coast, the hands-on program dives into science and math. Explores diverse admixtures and their applications. Invites creativity with decorative designs. And prepares graduates with the specialized skillset not just to thrive in the industry, but to lead it.
Hear from experts on the concrete industry’s innovative and technological advancements that are lowering carbon emissions and advancing the building industry’s sustainability goals. Brought to you by Build With Strength.
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