Ohio Concrete

Behind every early pour, late delivery, long meeting, and busy season, there are families making sacrifices alongside the people working in this industry.

This Father’s Day, we’re thinking about the dads who leave before sunrise, work through the heat, answer calls after hours, and still show up for the moments that matter at home. The concrete industry is built by hardworking people, but it’s also supported by strong families behind the scenes.

To all the fathers and father figures across our industry, thank you for the example you set every day through your work ethic, reliability, and dedication to those around you.

🔨Happy Father’s Day from Ohio Concrete.

🏆 A project right here in Ohio recently earned national recognition in the Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Builder Awards.

🏨 The Fairfield Inn & Suites / TownePlace Suites in Beavercreek, Ohio was awarded First Place in the Best Multifamily Low-Rise category, recognizing excellence in design, craftsmanship, construction quality, and innovation using ICF construction.

ICF systems combine reinforced concrete with insulating forms to create durable, energy-efficient structures that continue to gain attention across the construction industry.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this nationally recognized Ohio project to life.

🔗 Learn more about the award-winning project: https://tinyurl.com/9zsktheh

Ohio Concrete exists to support the companies and professionals helping build our state every day.

From technical support and certification opportunities to legislative advocacy, regulatory guidance, workforce development, and industry promotion, Ohio Concrete works behind the scenes to provide resources that help members stay informed, connected, and prepared for the challenges of a changing industry.

At its core, Ohio Concrete is about strengthening the industry across Ohio and supporting the people behind it.

Learn more about membership resources and services:
📲 https://www.ohioconcrete.org

☀️ Concrete is part of more summer experiences than most people realize.

From the highways families travel on, to sidewalks at local festivals, stadiums packed for summer events, parking lots, bridges, parks, and growing communities across Ohio — concrete helps support the places people rely on every day.

Behind every project are the crews, producers, engineers, drivers, and industry professionals helping keep Ohio moving throughout the busiest season of the year.

The impact of the concrete industry can be seen across Ohio all summer long.
Learn more about Ohio Concrete:
https://www.ohioconcrete.org

Coming up soon 🚨

Don’t miss this live webinar on slag cement, covering key benefits, challenges, and sustainability insights. Earn 1 CPD credit.
June 24 | 12–1 PM
🔗Register now: https://www.ohioconcrete.org/webinars/

📰 As demand for data centers continues to grow, so does the need for higher-performing concrete floors.

New approaches to slab design are pushing the industry toward stronger long-term performance through tighter tolerances, low-shrinkage mix designs, improved subgrade engineering, and a greater focus on durability from the ground up.

While these standards are being driven by large-scale data center construction, the lessons being learned are influencing concrete projects across the industry.

Performance-driven design continues to shape the future of concrete construction.
🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/mu8mppn5

Strong concrete work starts with strong training.

Ohio Concrete’s Concrete Skills for the Building Trades program helps introduce students and future industry professionals to the hands-on skills, knowledge, and career opportunities that keep the construction industry moving forward.

Programs like this help bridge the gap between the classroom and the jobsite while encouraging the next generation to explore meaningful careers in the trades.
Investing in workforce development today helps strengthen the future of the industry across Ohio.

Learn more about the program here: https://tinyurl.com/2syasr23

🚧 June is National Safety Month, and at Ohio Concrete, safety remains at the core of everything our industry does.

From production plants and jobsites to transportation and field operations, the work being done across Ohio depends on teams that stay focused, prepared, and committed to protecting one another every day.

We’re proud to support an industry that continues to prioritize training, accountability, and a strong culture of safety throughout every level of operation.

Learn more about Ohio Concrete and our industry initiatives:
https://www.ohioconcrete.org