Dale Bone, Sr., a pioneer in the concrete industry and co-founder of Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping was a dedicated advocate of the industry and a long-serving ACPA Board Member. In his honor, the Bone family established a one-time scholarship fund using the generous contributions made in his memory. This scholarship will support future generations while preserving Dale’s enduring legacy.
The ACPA announced the election of its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 22, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada during World of Concrete 2025. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes:
Safety is one of ACPA’s highest priorities. Recognizing operators who exhibit exemplary practices is one way to foster a culture of safety at every level in the industry. Nominations for ACPA’s Safe Operator of the Year were submitted by member companies and included at least one recommendation from a supervisor, coworker or customer. As a condition of award consideration, all nominees held valid ACPA operator certifications. An independent safety consultant selected the winner according to the criteria of safety record, workforce development and a spirit of furthering the industry.
The introduction of ACI Code 323 on low-carbon concrete marks a pivotal shift in pushing sustainability within the concrete industry. Its primary objective is clear — reduce global warming potential (GWP) by revisiting the fundamentals of concrete mix design, material sourcing and production techniques. By incorporating provisions for environmental product declarations (EPDs), ACI Code 323 facilitates greater transparency and accountability for lifecycle environmental impacts. The code applies to sizable projects such as buildings over 50,000 square feet and pavements or other structures exceeding 7,500 cubic yards.
What often defines you as a pump company is the equipment that you own and operate. When you run across another pumper, the questions that are often asked first are where you are located and how many pumps you run. To pump concrete requires concrete pumps, which are the biggest capital expense for a pump company. Having the right amount of equipment in the right place is essential if you want to maximize profitability. Too little of the size needed and you risk the potential of unsatisfied customers going elsewhere to find the equipment they need. Too many pumps parked against the fence can mean your capital and operational costs can go through the roof.
Concrete pumping is a critical process in construction, and the reliability of the equipment used can significantly impact the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Effective immediately, the minimum experience time for certification is no longer required. This change also eliminates the “Safety Card” that operators receive if they did not have enough experience time to fulfill the prior requirement for certification.