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06/19/2026

2026 ASCC Safety Awards – Don’t Wait to Get Started!

The submission window for the 2026 ASCC Safety Awards is officially open, and the deadline is approaching quickly — Monday, July 13th.

If your organization plans to participate, now is the time to ensure your SmartTagIt registration and account access are active so you can begin the process early.

This year’s award categories include:
• ASCC Owner/Executive Safety Award
• ASCC – W. Burr Bennett- Vanguard Award for Safety Excellence
• Outstanding Achievement Award
• Fleet Safety Award
• Zero Lost Time Award
• Improvement Safety Award
• Recognition Safety Award
• NEW – ASCC Mental Health Advocacy Award

One of the most valuable parts of the updated submission process continues to be the video component. Whether captured directly from the field on a phone or presented in a more polished format, the value is in the content itself — your people, your culture, your leadership, and your story.

Some of the strongest submissions we received last year were authentic conversations directly from the field.

Get started early and don’t wait until the final weeks!

Learn More / Register:
https://factorlab33500.activehosted.com/f/11

06/18/2026

🚩REGISTRATION REMINDER! The American Society of Concrete Contractors invites you and your family to join us for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the 2026 Concrete Executive Leadership Forum (CELF), taking place July 16–19, 2026, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina in Cambridge, Maryland. ⭐REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 22!⭐

CELF is more than a conference. It is an opportunity for ASCC leaders, contractors, manufacturers, and industry professionals to come together in a relaxed and engaging environment to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges, and explore the future of concrete construction leadership.

This year’s forum combines executive-level education with unforgettable networking and family experiences along the Chesapeake Bay. Attendees will hear from respected industry and leadership experts on topics including:

• Leadership in a Down Economy – Dr. Rick Goodman
• Building Through Uncertainty: Economic Challenges & Strategic Opportunities – PNC Bank
• The Hazards That Kill: Using the Energy Wheel and HECA to Prevent Serious Injuries and Fatalities – Scott M. Greenhaus

In addition to valuable educational sessions and executive roundtables, CELF offers exceptional activities and experiences designed to encourage collaboration, relationship building, and relaxation, including:

• Chesapeake Bay Cruise
• Championship Golf at River Marsh Golf Club
• Cardboard Boat Regatta
• Feed the Fishes Waterfront Experience
• Glow Golf
• Boards & Bottles Culinary Competition
• Family and Kids Activities

Whether you are looking to sharpen your leadership skills, build stronger industry relationships, discuss business strategy with peers, or simply reconnect with fellow ASCC members in a world-class setting, CELF delivers an experience unlike any other event in the concrete industry.

Leadership matters more than ever in today’s environment, and the conversations, insights, and relationships developed at CELF will continue to shape the future of our industry and the direction of ASCC.

We strongly encourage all ASCC leaders to make plans to attend and participate in this outstanding event.

View the CELF 2026 Brochure ➡️ https://ascconlineinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CELF-2026-Brochure.pdf. (Last page of the CELF Brochure contains registration links)

**Just for Kids** View the Camp Hyatt Information 🏖️ https://ascconlineinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Camp-Hyatt.pdf.

06/17/2026

The Decorative Concrete Council and Concrete Polish Council, specialty councils of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, are pleased to announce the 2026 Awards Program, to recognize outstanding decorative concrete and polished concrete projects around the world. Entries will be juried by an independent panel of industry professionals. One winner may be selected in each of 9 categories for both decorative and polished concrete, and one WOW! Award (Best of Show) will be awarded. Awards will be presented at the ASCC Annual Conference 2026 in September.

All submissions must be made via the online portal at dccawards.com.

06/15/2026

ASCC Director of Safety Services, Joe Whiteman shares challenges and best practices around heat illness and injury prevention in this Safety short. #

06/12/2026

Ready to showcase your best work? The 2026 DCC Awards are your chance to shine! Hear from Rick Lobdell—multi-award winner turned judge—as he shares how winning transformed his business and why you should enter your project this year. Gain insights from someone who knows what it takes to stand out on both sides of the competition. Submit your project today at dccawards.com and put your achievements in the spotlight!

06/11/2026

The 2026 ASCC Safety Awards Program Is Live!

ASCC is once again partnering with FactorLab to support members submitting applications for the 2026 Safety Awards Program (based on 2025 safety records).

FactorLab’s SmartTagIt platform helps streamline the submission process while giving members a more flexible way to showcase their safety programs. The goal of the program is not just to collect information, but to give companies the opportunity to share how safety is being planned, discussed, and reinforced across their organizations.

As with last year’s program, applicants may include video submissions alongside written responses. This can be a powerful way to capture perspectives from across the organization—from field crews and supervisors to safety leaders and executives—and highlight how safety values are understood and lived on jobsites every day. Whether simple handheld conversations or more structured examples, these submissions help bring each company’s safety story to life.

This year’s program will also introduce a new Mental Health Advocacy Award, recognizing companies advancing mental health awareness, su***de prevention, and worker well-being across the industry.

Members who participated last year can log back into SmartTagIt using their existing credentials. New participants can register to create an application portal and begin preparing their submissions at https://factorlab33500.activehosted.com/f/11.

Take the next step. Engage your team. Share your work. Benchmark your performance. Lead on safety.

06/10/2026

🏆 Your Work Deserves to Be Seen.

The 2026 International Decorative Concrete Awards are now open for entries!

You don’t have to be a big company to enter.
Not a member? You can still enter.

The Decorative Concrete Council and Concrete Polishing Council, specialty councils of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, are proud to recognize outstanding decorative concrete and polished concrete projects from around the world.

Projects will be judged by an independent panel of industry professionals, with awards presented in 9 categories for both decorative and polished concrete, along with the prestigious WOW! Award for Best of Show.

🏆 Winners will be recognized at the ASCC Annual Conference 2026 in September.

Whether your project is large or small, residential or commercial — if it showcases craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, we want to see it.

📌 Submit your project today at www.dccawards.com

06/09/2026

Lead Through Uncertainty. Build for the Future.

Economic slowdowns test more than financial strength—they test leadership. During periods of uncertainty, inflation, labor shortages, margin compression, and shifting customer demand, organizations look to leadership for clarity, confidence, stability, and direction.

Join us at the ASCC Concrete Executive Leadership Forum (CELF) and hear from featured speaker Dr. Rick Goodman, one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in corporate America and the global association market. His clients include AT&T, Boeing, Heineken, the U.S. Department of Defense, Fortune 500 healthcare systems, and government agencies across four continents. Dr. Goodman has inspired audiences ranging from small executive teams to conference audiences of more than 10,000 attendees.

But CELF is more than a conference.

It is a unique opportunity for ASCC leaders, contractors, manufacturers, and industry professionals to come together in a relaxed and engaging environment to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges, and explore the future of concrete construction leadership.

Whether you're navigating today's economic realities or preparing for tomorrow's opportunities, CELF delivers the insights, connections, and leadership strategies needed to move your organization forward.

Join us this July at the Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Resort and invest in your leadership, your business, and the future of our industry. Register today ➡️ https://ascconlineinfo.org/event/ascc-concrete-executive-leadership-forum-celf-july-16-19/.

06/08/2026

Heat Stress Awareness – Summer Is Here! As temperatures continue to rise across the country, now is the time for contractors, supervisors, and crews to refocus on heat illness prevention and awareness. Heat illness can escalate quickly and impact even experienced workers, especially during the early summer months when the body is still acclimating.

Key reminders for crews and supervisors:
• Encourage frequent hydration throughout the day, not just during breaks
• Monitor new workers and those returning after time away more closely
• Utilize shaded or cooled recovery areas whenever possible
• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke early
• Encourage workers to speak up if they begin feeling symptoms
• Remember that PPE, humidity, direct sun exposure, and physically demanding work all increase risk

A strong heat illness prevention plan protects more than productivity, it can save a life!

Learn More👉 https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/illness-first-aid.

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