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 builds a bridge between our members and our partners at PennDOT, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission along with Pennsylvania’s construction industry to further the use of our materials to the benefit of the commonwealth.
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 2025 at Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA (PACA 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 minutes to 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.
Are you looking to get certified as an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I? PACA offers a certification program that helps you prepare for the certification exam. Our training covers practical knowledge of materials and methods required to prepare samples and perform cube tests on hardened concrete. With our tailored training programs, you can be confident in your ability to pass the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certification exam.
Membership has its privileges - most of PACA's events are open to PACA members only. Each event indicates specific audiences invited to participate.
Our ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certification Exam training programs provide a comprehensive overview of the materials and methods required to prepare concrete samples and perform cube tests on hardened concrete. We'll teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to pass the certification exam with confidence. Our programs cover a range of topics, including testing methods, equipment usage, and reporting standards.
This program is intended as a review in preparation for certification testing.
It is not for instructional purposes.
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Retesting - when one has failed a portion (either the written and/or performance portion) of the exam within the last year and needs to retake that portion to become certified.
Recertifying - when one's five-year period of certification has expired and they need to become certified once again. There are no designated procedures for recertifying. It is basically like starting from scratch. One must pass both portions once again to requalify as certified.
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Discounted rates are available for this event/exam if your company is a member of PACA.
If your company is a PACA member, you will need to establish a member log in profile to receive the member rate. Contact Kallie Kline via email to establish a profile.
Day One - Written Exam and/or Written Retest Exam
7:30 a.m. - Registration8 a.m. - Full review of testing materials
Noon - Lunch (provided and included in registration fee)
1 p.m. - One-hour timed written exam
*Immediately following the exam there will be a practice session for performance exam held at the discretion of the instructor.
Day Two - Performance Exam and/or Performance Retest Exam
Please download and keep a copy of the informational brochure.
Please note: Exam registration for each location listed below will close on the date listed or when full capacity has been met, whichever comes first.
If you attempt to register and are unable to complete the transaction, it may mean one of the following:
Before receiving the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certification, there are certain requirements that must be met. These requirements include obtaining a passing grade on the written examination, and successfully completing the parameters of the performance exam. At PACA, we ensure that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to meet these requirements and pass the exam with ease through a comprehensive review prior to taking your exam.
At PACA, we prepare you for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certification Exam through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Our instructors are industry experts with years of experience in concrete construction, and our training programs are designed to be practical and hands-on. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to upgrade your skills, we can help you achieve your certification goals for ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I.
We wish to thank and acknowledge the member companies and individuals for their commitment and sweat equity by volunteering their time and their facilities to deliver quality professional development programs for the betterment of our industry.
The program is delivered in one (1) module and it should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will receive a certificate of completion once you pass the quiz. The bookmarking feature will allow you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return.