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AMERICAN COAL ASH ASSOCIATION  15200 East Girard Avenue, Suite 3050 Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: (720) 870-7897 Fax: (720) 870-7889 David Goss, Executive Director The American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) promotes the technically sound, commercially competitive, environmentally safe and socially beneficial use of coal combustion by-products and maintains a "level playing field" for those products in competition with other engineering materials. ACAA works with a wide variety of end-user industries and with federal and state government agencies to develop materials specifications and guidelines for use of coal combustion by-products and for clean coal technology by-products as well.  AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE 38800 Country Club Dr Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: (248)848-3800 Fax: (248)848-3801 William R. Tolley, Executive Vice President The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a technical and educational consensus organization whose purpose is to further engineering and technical education, scientific investigation and research, and development of standards for the design and construction of concrete structures. The Institute gathers, correlates, and disseminates information for the improvement of the design, construction, manufacture, use and maintenance of concrete products and structures. AMERICAN CONCRETE PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION 5420 Old Orchard Road - Suite A100 Skokie, IL 60077-1059 Phone: (847) 966-2272 Fax: (847) 966-9970 Gerald Voigt, President & CEO The American Concrete Pavement Association is the national professional organization of the concrete paving industry. Its purposes are to provide a proper representation of the membership as a whole on all matters affecting the industry's relations with the public and public agencies, to improve the quality and performance of its product, and to create a larger market for the employment of the services of the members. AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION 222 West Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 641E Irving, TX 75039-5423 Phone: (972)5067216 Fax: (972)506-7682 Matt Childs, President The American Concrete Pipe Association is an organization of companies actively engaged in the manufacture of concrete pipe, those interested in the extension of the concrete pipe industry and those contributing professionally to the welfare of the industry. The Association represents manufacturers who produce concrete pipe and products for highway culverts, sanitary and storm sewers, and irrigation and drainage. AMERICAN CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE ASSOCIATION 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive - #309 Reston, VA 22091 Phone: (703) 391-9135 Fax: (703) 391-9136 Richard Lawhun, President The American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association is composed of companies engaged in the manufacture of concrete pressure pipe. Normal applications of these products include water transmission and distribution lines, irrigation lines, forcemains, syphons, aerial lines, industrial process water lines, cooling water lines, subaqueous intakes, outfalls and crossings, and internal spillways for earthfill dams. The Association performs pipe materials performance research, prepares consumer information and standards, and operates its compliance audit and certification program. AMERICAN CONCRETE PUMPING ASSOCIATION 676 Enterprise Dr., Ste. B Lewis Center, OH 43035 Phone: (614) 431-5618 Fax: (614) 431-6944 Christi E. Collins, Executive Director The objective of the American Concrete Pumping Association is to promote concrete pumping as the choice of method of placing concrete in a safe and expedient manner. Concrete pumping stands as a respected and equal partner in the construction trade -- with each passing year it solidifies its position as the standard method of placement in concrete construction. The Association promotes this concrete placement method through development of videotapes on concrete pumping and its magazine, Concrete Pumping, plus a newsletter and seminars. AMERICAN SEGMENTAL BRIDGE INSTITUTE 9201 North 25th Avenue, Suite 150-B Phoenix, AZ 85021-5469 Phone: (602) 997-9964 Fax: (602) 997-9965 Clifford L. Freyermuth, Manager The American Segmental Bridge Institute was incorporated in 1989 as a nonprofit organization to provide a forum where owners, designers, constructors and suppliers can meet to further refine current design, construction and construction management procedures, and evolve new techniques that will advance the quality and use of concrete segmental bridges. AMERICAN SHOTCRETE ASSOCIATION 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: (248) 848-3780 Fax: (248) 848-3740 Tom Adams, Executive Director The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) was founded in 1998 with its primary stated purpose to educate the construction community as to the benefits of the use of shotcrete; to encourage and promote the use of shotcrete by providing useful and accurate information to the concrete specifying and purchasing communities; and to support and promote the training of those in the shotcrete industry in the proper methods, materials, and technique to obtain high quality shotcrete. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONCRETE CONTRACTORS 2025 S. Brentwood Blvd. St Louis, MO 63144 Phone: (314) 962-0210 Fax: (314) 968-4367 Bev Garnant, , Executive Director The American Society of Concrete Contractors was founded in 1964 to enhance the capabilities of those who build with concrete. ASCC is dedicated to improving concrete construction quality, productivity and safety. Members of ASCC are concrete contractors, material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and others involved in concrete construction. Activities include a business insurance program developed with the CNA Insurance Companies, an extensive Safety Manual, Concrete and Safety Hotlines, Safety Videos, Safety Bulletins, Troubleshooting Newsletters and the Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction. ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST ASSOCIATION (Managed by McGee and Associates) 6710 Winkler Road #8 Ft Myers, FL 33919 Phone: (941) 454-6989 Fax: (941) 454-6787 Fred L. McGee, Executive Director The Architectural Precast Association serves the informational, technical and business needs of architectural precast concrete manufacturers and their suppliers and promotes high standards of workmanship throughout the industry. BRICK INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 11490 Commerce Park Drive Reston, VA 22091 Phone: (703) 620-0010 Fax: (703) 620-3928 Richard Jennison, President and CEO The Brick Institute of America (BIA) serves the united interests of the brick manufacturing industry, primarily: It is the national authority on brick construction; provides marketing assistance to the industry; monitors and positively influences governmental actions; assists in the long-term availability of bricklayers; and provides member services. CENTER FOR ADVANCED CEMENT BASED MATERIALS (ACBM) Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Suite A130 Evanston, IL 60208 Phone: (847) 491-3858 Fax: (847) 467-1078 Dr. Surendra Shah, Director of Industrial and Educational Programs ACBM was established in 1989 as a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center dedicated to research, education, and technology transfer for the cement and concrete industries. ACBM is a multi-institutional Center that combines faculty and staff efforts at Northwestern University, The University of Illinois, Purdue University, The University of Michigan, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Since January 2000, ACBM's programs have been entirely supported by industrial sponsors. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 204 Mt Vernon, IA 52314 Phone: (319) 895-6940 Fax: (319) 895-8830 J. Edward Sauter, Executive Director The Concrete Foundations Association is a non-profit association representing concrete foundation contractors and suppliers in approximately 40 states and Canada. It produces promotional and technical publications available to the public. The association has been in existence since 1975 representing the interests of the industry in codes and standards, and providing educational and networking opportunities for its members. CONCRETE REINFORCING STEEL INSTITUTE 933 N. Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758 Phone: (847) 517-1200 Fax: (847) 517-1206 Robert J. Risser, Jr., President & CEO Since its founding in 1924, CRSI's primary objective has been to promote the increased us of reinforced concrete construction. CRSI is a national trade association representing producers and fabricators of reinforcing steel, epoxy coaters, bar support and splice manufacturers, and other related associates and interested professional architects and engineers. All are supported through marketing, promotion, research and engineering activities and work on specifications, building codes and engineering services. Information about CRSI membership, member services, technical publications and engineering software is available upon request. CONCRETE SAWING & DRILLING ASSOCIATION, INC. 11001 Danka Way North, Suite 1 St Petersburg, FL 33716 Phone: (727) 577-5004 Fax: (727) 577-5012 Patrick O’Brien, Executive Director The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) is a nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers and affiliated members from the concrete construction and renovation industry. The CSDA mission is to promote the selection of professional sawing and drilling contractors and their methods. Concrete cutting with diamond tools offers industry many benefits including reduced downtime, precision cutting, maintenance of structural integrity, reduced noise, dust and debris, limited-access cutting, and the ability to cut heavily-reinforced concrete. Founded in 1972, CSDA has over 475 international member companies. EXPANDED SHALE, CLAY & SLATE INSTITUTE 2225 E. Murray Holladay Road - Suite 102 Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Phone: (801) 272-7070 Fax: (801) 272-3377 John P. Ries, President The Expanded Shale, Clay & Slate Institute (ESCSI) is the international trade association for manufacturers of rotary kiln-produced expanded shale, clay and slate lightweight aggregate. ESCSI promotes the extensive use of rotary kiln-produced lightweight aggregate in the concrete masonry, ready-mix and precast markets. Based on research and development, educational material is disseminated to all phases of the building industry. The association works closely with other technical organizations to maintain product quality, life-safety and professional integrity throughout the construction industry and related building code bodies. INDIAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE Ocean Crest New #79 (Old #35) 3rd Main Road Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai-600 020, INDIA Phone: 044-24912602/24455148 Fax: 044-24455148 R.N.Krishna, Secretry General The Indian Concrete Institute is a registered professional body of more than 8000 individuals and organizations from India, devoted to better-ment of structural concrete and interested in the advancement of concrete and construction technologies, concrete products, R&D and technical education. Headquartered in Chennai, ICI has 22 centres throughout the length and breadth of India. INSULATING CONCRETE FORMS ASSOCIATION 1730 Dewes Street, Suite #2 Glenview, IL 60025 Phone: (888) 864-4232 Fax: (847) 657-9728 Stephen Heller, Executive Director Our vision is simple yet powerful: Insulating Concrete Forms will become the preferred building method in North America. Our Mission is broad: to promote the use of ICFs, and to help overcome obstacles to industry growth. INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVEMENT INSTITUTE 1444 I Street N.W. - Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005-2210 Phone: (202) 712-9036 Fax: (202) 408-0285 Charles A. McGrath, CAE, Executive Director The mission of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) is to increase the use of segmental concrete pavement systems in North America. The ICPI will achieve this mission through the following association goals: increase product awareness; expand market for concrete pavement systems; educate users, potential users, and specifiers; provide management and operational guidance; and provide membership programs and services. Membership is comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and contractors. ICPI publishes a quarterly magazine, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine. ICPI membership services include marketing literature to promote municipal, commercial and residential markets, technical specifications, technical papers, contractor certification, product certification, training programs, and public relations. INTERNATIONAL CONCRETE REPAIR INSTITUTE 3166 S. River Road, Suite 123 Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 827-0830 Fax: (847) 827-0832 Kelly M. Page, Executive Director The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) was established to improve the quality of concrete restoration, repair and protection, through education of, and communication among, the members and those who use their services. Membership in ICRI consists of contractors, engineers, manufacturers, distributors, government agencies, facility owners, students, and others with an expressed interest in improving the quality of concrete repairs. Local chapters foster the opportunity for education and networking on a regular basis. International meetings are held each spring and fall, featuring technical sessions, interactive forums, and exhibits of members' products and services. An annual awards program is also held, recognizing outstanding restoration and repair projects. INTERNATIONAL JOINTS AND BEARINGS RESEARCH COUNCIL c/o KIP Consulting - P.O. Box 456 Picton, ON, CANADA K0K 2T0 Phone: (613) 471-1566 Fax: (613) 471-1565 Barrie Atkinson, Chairman Joints and Bearings are critical components to the proper functioning and serviceability of structures. The design, specification, fabrication, installation and maintenance of joint sealing or bearing systems require specialized skills and knowledge of both structural and materials engineering. Traditionally, this distinct body of knowledge and experience has been assembled, assessed and disseminated on a national and fragmented basis to improve present standards or identify needed research. MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 33 S. Roselle Road Lombard, IL 60193 Phone: (847) 301-0001 or (800) 536-2225 Fax: (847) 301-1110 Jeff Buczkiewicz, Executive Director The mission of the Mason Contractors Association of America is to advance and serve the common interests of its members as well as to enhance their position as industry leaders and innovators. The Association will strive to become the sole perceived leader for the mason contractor in the construction industry. It will strive to become the leader for the mason contractor in the legislative process, education, training, research, promotion and safety. NACE INTERNATIONAL 1440 South Creek Drive Houston, TX 77084-4906 Phone: (281) 228-6200 Fax: (281) 228-6300 Tony Keane, Executive Director NACE is dedicated to promoting public safety, protecting the environment and reducing the economic impact of corrosion by advancing the knowledge of corrosion engineering and science. NACE International's mission is to be the resource for industry and government as they incorporate corrosion control technology into their operations. NACE International began in 1943 with a small group of pipeline engineers who met to discuss common corrosion problems. From there, NACE expanded to include professionals in a broad spectrum of private industries, and government organizations, and now has more than 16,000 members worldwide. NATIONAL CONCRETE MASONRY ASSOCIATION 13750 Sunrise Valley Drive Herndon, VA 20171 Phone: (703) 713-1900 Fax: (703) 713-1910 Mark B. Hogan, President & CEO The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of concrete masonry units, segmental retaining wall systems and related products, along with companies supplying goods and services to the industry. NCMA conducts national marketing programs for member manufactured systems; offers a wide range of technical and engineering services; represents the industry before code bodies, government agencies, and Congress; serves as a clearinghouse for information of all types of member products; and is engaged in a broad array of other activities, including the operation of a complete research and development laboratory. NATIONAL PRECAST CONCRETE ASSOCIATION 10333 N. Meridian Street, Suite 272 Indianapolis, IN 46290 Phone: (317) 571-9500 or 800/366-7731 Fax: (317) 571-0041 Ty E. Gable, CAE, President & CEO The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) is the North American spokesman for a large range of plant-made concrete products, exclusive of those products that are under the jurisdiction of other concrete-related associations such as pipe concrete masonry, prestressed elements, and sophisticated architectural elements. NPCA has members in all 50 U.S. states, 7 Canadian provinces, and 5 other countries throughout the world. NPCA pursues quality control programs through plant certification and emphasizes promotional activities structured to increase the market share for those products produced by member companies. NPCA has a long established code of ethics that members subscribe to and provides the forum for and effective exchange of information and ideas. The association sponsors the Manufactured Concrete Products Exposition (MCX). NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION 900 Spring Street Silver Springs, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 587-1400 or (888) 84-NRMCA Fax: (301) 585-4219 Robert A. Garbini, President The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is an international trade association for producers of ready mixed concrete. The Association is involved in government relations, market development and promotion, engineering advances, technical research, educational seminars, workshops and conferences, and regulatory issues. The Association cosponsors the CONEXPO/CON-AGG Show. NRMCA sends to its member companies on a regular basis, Congressional Digests, Regulatory Reports, Promotion Pointers, Technical Information Letters and Executive Letters. NRMCA also provides a large publications list from which members may choose training manuals and articles on such topics as safety, financial management, maintenance and driver education. NATIONAL SLAG ASSOCIATION 25 Steven Avenue, Bldg. A West Lawn, PA 19609 Phone: (610) 670-0701 Fax: (610) 670-0702 Terry Wagaman, President The National Slag Association is an international trade association, founded in 1918 to unite iron and steel slag processors worldwide. The primary function of NSA is to communicate and fulfill an advocate position for iron and steel slags. Slag is the non-metallic, commercial product, made in furnaces simultaneously with iron and steel and used primarily as a construction aggregate. There are approximately 85 member companies worldwide. NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION 1605 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 525-8788 Fax: (703) 525-7782 Jennifer Joy Wilson, President & CEO The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is an international trade association for producers of construction aggregates and pulverized minerals. The Association coordinates and represents industry in product research, government relations, education and training, and regulatory issues. NSSGA is a co-owner of the show - CONEXPO/CON-AGG. Members of NSSGA regularly receive weekly government affairs and regulatory news updates, Technical Information Letters, bi-monthly magazines, and quarterly Market Development reports. The Association provides education and training through more than 30 meetings/conferences/workshops and year, and through publications, CD ROMS and videos. Members receive a wide variety of publications on topics including land reclamation, financial management, community relations, safety and technical reports on aggregate uses in concrete and bituminous materials. PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 5420 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: (847) 972-9000 Fax: (847) 966-8389 Brian McCarthy, President The Portland Cement Association (PCA) represents cement companies in Canada and the United States. PCA was founded in 1916 to "improve and extend the uses of cement and concrete." Today this mandate is unchanged and PCA serves as the nucleus of the cement industry's work in research, promotion, education, and public affairs. PCA's wholly owned subsidiary, Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc., provides a wide range of research, testing, and consulting services. PCA also maintains a Washington, D.C. office. In Canada, the Association operates as the Cement Association of Canada. POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE 1717 W. Northern Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phone: (602) 870-7540 Fax: (602) 870-7541 Theodore L. Neff, Executive Director The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) represents all segments of the post-tensioning industry including major post-tensioning companies, suppliers, contractors and design professionals. Established in 1976, PTI is dedicated to expanding the growth and quality of post-tensioning construction technology through research, education, code development and marketing. The Institute develops specifications, design recommendations, and practical field installation procedures for various market segments including Cable Stay Bridges, Parking Structures, Slabs-on-Ground and Prestress Rock and Soil Anchors. A variety of design aids and resources are also available including technical publications, technical notes, technical updates and various computer programs. In addition, the Institute offers design seminars, workshops for certification of field personnel, and operates a Plant Certification Program for Unbonded Tendon Fabrication. PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE 209 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60606-6938 Phone: (312) 786-0300 Fax: (312) 786-0353 James G. Toscas, , President The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of precast/prestressed concrete, to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the design and manufacture of these materials, and to serve as the focal point for the advancement of that industry through technical research and marketing support. A unique membership blend of precast producers and their suppliers, together with professional designers and specifiers, all contribute to, and benefit from, the activities of the Institute. RILEM 157 rue des Blains F-92220 Bagneux, FRANCE Phone: 33 1 45 36 10 20 Fax: 33 1 45 36 63 20 sg@rilem.org, RILEM is the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures. RILEM was founded in June 1947. RILEM is the French acronym for 'Réunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Experts des Matériaux, Systèmes de Constructions et Ouvrages'. The mission of the association is to advance scientific knowledge related to construction materials, systems and structures and to encourage transfer and application of this knowledge world-wide. This mission is achieved through collaboration of leading experts in construction practice and science including academics, researchers, testing laboratories and authorities. The main goals of RILEM are: 1) to promote sustainable and safe construction, and improved performance and cost benefit for society, 2) to stimulate new directions of research and its applications, promoting excellence in construction, 3) to favour and promote cooperation at international scale by general access to advanced knowledge SCAFFOLDING, SHORING & FORMING INSTITUTE, INC. 1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 Phone: (216) 241-7333 Fax: (216) 241-0105 R. Christopher Johnson, Managing Director SLAG CEMENT ASSOCIATION 12926 Dairy Ashford Rd., Ste. 160 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Phone: (281) 242-1258 Fax: (281) 242-1293 David Weber, Executive Director The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is an organization of companies that ships slag cement in the United States. We represent over 90% of all slag cement shipped in the U.S. The SCA is the leading source of knowledge on blast furnace slag-based cementitious products. We promote the increased use and acceptance of these products by educating customers, specifiers and other end-users on their varied attributes, benefits and uses. We strive to advance the state-of-the-art through increased knowledge and research. THE MASONRY SOCIETY 3970 Broadway, Suite 201D Boulder, CO 80304-1135 Phone: (303) 939-9700 Fax: (303) 541-9215 Phillip J. Samblanet, Executive Director The Masonry Society (TMS) is a gathering of people interested in the art and science of masonry. It is a professional, technical, and educational association (501[c][3]) dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge of masonry. TMS members are design engineers, architects, builders, researchers, building officials, material suppliers, manufacturers, and others who wish to contribute to and benefit from the pool of information on masonry. TMS gathers and disseminates technical information through its committees, publications, codes and standards, slide sets, videotapes, newsletter, referred journal, educational programs, professors' workshop, conferences, and Annual Meeting. We provide support to the masonry community through scholarships, education and training programs, and our Disaster Investigation Team, which evaluates the performance of masonry after disasters. TILT-UP CONCRETE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 204 Mt Vernon, IA 52314 Phone: (319) 895-6911 Fax: (319) 895-8830 J. Edward Sauter, Executive Director The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is a non-profit association of architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers who are active in tilt-up design and construction. The association was founded in 1986 to promote the use of tilt-up construction, educate the profession and stimulate research. It also acts as a clearing house of up-to-date information on technical matters and on designers and contractors proficient in the system. The TCA has representatives in 42 states and 17 countries. WIRE REINFORCEMENT INSTITUTE, INC. 942 Main Street, Ste. 300 Hartford, CT 06103 Phone: (800) 552-4WRI Fax: (860) 808-3009 Roy H. Reiterman, Technical Director The Wire Reinforcement Institute is an association of producers of welded wire reinforcement and wire products for concrete structures and precast/prestressed components. The purpose of the Institute is to advance the industry through scientific research, educational activities, engineering, product development and general construction technology. |
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