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.
April 23-24, 2025 in State College, PA (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.
Bradford EraJanuary 30, 2025
The Stop New Energy Taxes Coalition, led by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and representing key industry associations across the state, has sent a letter to Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly ahead of the governor’s budget address, urging them to prioritize policies that support Pennsylvania’s energy sector and avoid imposing new or increased energy taxes. The letter emphasizes the vital role Pennsylvania’s energy sector, and natural gas industry in particular, play in driving economic growth, creating family-sustaining jobs, and ensuring an affordable and reliable energy supply. It warns that new energy taxes would increase costs for families and businesses, making the state less competitive for investment. The coalition calls for bipartisan collaboration to maintain tax stability, streamline permitting, and foster innovation, ensuring Pennsylvania remains a leader in energy production and economic growth. The letter also highlights the success of the state’s Impact Fee, which has generated over $2.7 billion in revenue for Pennsylvania communities since 2012.
Dear SNET Coalition members,
Thank you to all who joined our 2025 letter to Gov. Shapiro and the legislature. The letter was delivered this morning and the first news coverage broke around 11:00 AM.
Bradford EraPA Chamber, energy coalition urge pro-growth energy policy
We will monitor subsequent press coverage and notify the coalition of relevant placements. We appreciate all your assistance in standing up for PA’s energy industry.
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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