Concrete Contractor's Top 5 of 2025

We here are Concrete Contractor have dedicated ourselves to share as much information and detail as we can – as often as we can about the concrete industry. From a project profile, an interview with an industry insider, or recent advancement in the science of the job – we’re keen to keep you informed.

These were the most viewed posts from the concrete side of For Construction Pros in 2025.

Honorable Mention: Concrete Pioneer Dr. Ward Malisch Passes

Pioneer, mentor, and lifelong advocate for the concrete contractors of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), Dr. Ward R. Malisch passed on May 18, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee, after a courageous battle with cancer. As a valued member of the ASCC family, he was a brilliant engineer, respected educator, and a dedicated servant to the concrete construction industry. 

In an emailed message to members, the ASCC stated that "[his] contributions will leave a lasting mark on the organization and membership. Dr. Ward R. Malisch died of cancer on May 18, 2025.

@knelson20 - stock.adobe.com

The Challenges of the 2025 Concrete Industry

Supply chain disruptions. Evolving sustainable standards. Increased material prices. What seems to be a never-ending deficiency of skilled labor. The compounding problems due to project delays. Not to mention the unpredictable nature of weather, a factor no contractor can truly plan for.

Despite these challenges, concrete contractors are tasked with constructing the foundation of the built world. Concrete Contractor sought out the insight from thought leaders throughout the industry for their point of view.

A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

@bubutu - stock.adobe.comConcrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability.

From labor gaps and QC headaches to price spikes and unpredictable pipelines, contractors are under pressure from all sides in 2025. Success this year means staying flexible, adopting tech that boosts efficiency, and forging tighter collaboration across the supply chain.

Growth and Contracting: State of the Concrete Industry

@Thinnapat - stock.adobe.comIn 2025, not all concrete work is created equal; some segments are booming, others are pulling back.

Segments in concrete construction seeing growth are in infrastructure and civil projects; data centers and advanced manufacturing; and tilt-up and precast. Public funding, digital infrastructure needs, and long-term demographic shifts are fueling growth. Meanwhile, high interest rates, evolving work habits, and cautious developers are squeezing private-sector activity. In short, 2025’s concrete boom is led by megaprojects and public works, not strip malls or office towers.

On the Concrete Pavement: State of the Concrete Industry

@Rok - stock.adobe.comDon Weaver, president of Weaver-Bailey Contractors and the 2025 Board of Directors Chairman of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) and Edward Wessel, president/COO of Hi-Way Paving Inc. and second vice chair of the ACPA, shares their insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Weaver and Wessel over email in June 2025.

Challenging Concrete: Tarlton Corp.'s Concrete Group

Tarlton Corp.Concrete contractors are as varied as there are projects. As every job is going to be different, every contractor looks for a different type of project. Then there are the few that look for the difficult projects. The jobs that test the skills of everyone.

Tarlton Corp.'s Concrete Group is one of those teams actively targeting the more tough endeavors. And they’re standing out because of it.

Welcome to 2026! Have a great year!

Interested in authoring an article? Have a concrete project to profile? Feel free to write us at [email protected]. Our editorial guidelines can be reviewed here.