Segmental Concrete Pavement Industry Resources

An ICPI survey found that more than 800 million square feet of concrete pavers were sold in North America in 2006. This represents a 10.88% annual growth rate with the market nearly double its size 5 years ago. Ensuring future growth requires participation from all industry companies as the residential market faces a "cooling" period. Producer membership gives you the opportunity to respond to pressing issues that affect the future of our industry.

When the U.S. Access Board proposed sweeping changes to pavement specifications for public sidewalks ICPI proactively responded by providing influencial research and insight. To date, this has helped preserve millions of square feet of municipal concrete pavers in the public right of way. As the situation progresses ICPI producer members will continue to work with ICPI staff and our research partners to protect our interests- will your voice be heard? Joining as an ICPI Producer member gives you that opportunity and offers much more. Some key benefits and programs are provided below:

Representation - ICPI industry's voice with more than 1,100 members including the majority of the paver producers as well as leading contractors and suppliers in North America.
Input - As a member-driven organization, ICPI relies on member views and opinions to craft industry leading guidelines, best practices and resources.
Resources - With an annual operating budget of more than US$3.4 million, ICPI's comprehensive offering of tools, marketing support and programs help to sell more concrete pavers and grow the industry you directly supply. Some examples include:

Quarterly Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine (circ. 43,000) and member sponsorship to customers with exclusive discounts for ICPI members
Public relations efforts placing stories and syndicated articles on concrete pavers and projects in newspapers, magazines and television in the United States and Canada
Sales resources like the award-winning Patio Portfolio-part of a 3 book design inspiration series
Annual industry research on reporting on North American sales growth
Producer of Hardscape North America, the tradeshow for hardscape contractors
Co-sponsorship of the ICON Expo
Portfolio of case study brochures on municipal and airport projects
Library of 3,500+ paver images
Consumer brochures supporting residential sales and installations
Membership discounts on installer certification schools, literature, videos and software
Website highlighting benefits of concrete pavers and member companies www.icpi.org

Technical Programs and Activities

Comprehensive Tech Spec series offering detailed guidelines and specs for installation

Staff representation on ASTM and CSA committees governing paving product standards

Staff available to render technical advice on paving products, design, construction and maintenance

Library of 1,400+ technical papers

Liaison with the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE),Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S, and Canadian Green Building Councils, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)

Certification and Training Programs

ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification schools

Basic and advanced levels of Paver Sales to Specifiers school for sales staff education

University curriculum for engineering and seminars for students

Networking, Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Committee participation at the Annual and Summer Membership meetings: Marketing, Technical, Dues/By-laws/Membership, Construction and Expo/Convention

Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities at Hardscape North America, ICPI's Annual Hardscape Tradeshow

Canadian Planning Meeting

Networking and social opportunities at meetings and golf events

Eligibility for a Board seat as a voting member

For questions regarding ICPI membership, please contact the ICPI Member Services Coordinator at (703) 657-6900 or email: icpi@icpi.org.