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Why Should My Company Belong To the Concrete and Aggregates Association of Louisiana?
Concrete can take many forms and compositions and is one of the most important building materials known to man. Since its invention it has literally become the foundation of modern civilization. When combined with steel it forms the backbone of modern structural engineering and its use has contributed to advanced transportation structures, urbanism, advanced architectural designs and in general a large part of the infrastructure we use each day. Its been estimated that buildings, roads, bridges and other facilities constructed by concrete represent about 70% of our national wealth; which means that much of our nation's wealth consists of concrete.
The Concrete & Aggregates Association of Louisiana (CAAL) is affiliated with the American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA), National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA), American Concrete Institute (ACI), Portland Cement Association (PCA), American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), National Stone Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), and networks with numerous other trade associations. We are a group of companies and people who voluntarily come together to meet common needs, solve common problems, and accomplish common goals, relative to Portland cement concrete.
Our stated mission is "To serve the membership and enhance the use of Portland cement concrete in the construction and rehabilitation of streets, parking lots, residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, highways, airports, ports, levees and other construction related uses throughout Louisiana, by providing the public with a quality product that is safe, cost effective and environmentally sound."
Consider the following elements of a successful enterprise:
- Business Development - CAAL provides liaison with local government agencies, legislators, affiliated associations and organizations. Additional business support services include educational courses, open houses and promotion initiatives to enhance awareness of concrete products, processes, and solutions.
- Market Development - CAAL provides expanded political involvement and public relations initiatives, targeting state and local public officials as well as engineers, architects and contractors, who influence the selection and specification of concrete products.
- Technical Services - CAAL provides technical support programs and services by staff engineers who are experts in pavement technology, materials science, marketing, and the latest in construction technology. Technology transfer programs sponsored by CAAL are workshops and seminars planned to provide the latest technical information and address issues important to the Portland cement concrete industry.
The CAAL team provides these services and many more as well as the support of our member network. Our membership includes concrete pavement contractors, cement companies, material manufacturers & suppliers, equipment manufacturers & suppliers, ready mix concrete producers, bonding & surety companies, aggregate producers, admixtures suppliers, concrete pipe manufacturers, allied associations and professional organizations and individuals.
Currently the association is under the new leadership of Executive Director Kyle Ardoin. Kyle has over 18 years experience working for the Louisiana House of Representatives, lobbying and association management. CAAL has an extensive network of professionals in marketing and engineering to call upon for expert advice.
We urge you to take advantage of our association's ability to help you grow.
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For more information, contact Kyle Ardoin, Executive Director, Justin Smithson, Promotions & Membership Director or Alison Young, Coordinator/Office Administrator at 225-293-5735.
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