Starting this July and continuing through the rest of 2026, NRMCA will proudly
tell the story of America’s Ready Mixed Concrete Industry and its enormous
contribution to our country’s growth, economy, and everyday life.
Concrete is the material that builds America — from our interstate highways
and iconic skyscrapers to suburban neighborhoods and rural farmhouses. For nearly
100 years, NRMCA has represented the companies that make this possible. Today,
our industry has a presence in every state and every
congressional district in the nation. And today’s ready mixed concrete
is stronger, smarter, and more sustainable than ever.
America builds with concrete because we
Historic Piece
Woodward Avenue
On April 20, 1909, one mile of Woodward Avenue in Detroit — between Six Mile Road and Seven Mile Road — became the world’s first concrete paved highway. At the time, most streets in the Motor City were lined with brick pavers, and Woodward itself had been a dirt road built for horse-drawn carriages. The experiment, conceived by Wayne County Road Commissioner Edward N. Hines, cost $13,537. By 1916 the concrete ran twenty-seven miles to Pontiac, and since 1957 a Michigan historical marker in Palmer Park has honored the site.
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