Advocacy Through Education

Offers training in welding techniques to journeymen and prepares them for certification in New York State and New York City; reimburses individuals for certification costs upon completion.

Conducts an advertising program aimed at increasing the adoption of steel in construction projects within the New York area.

Produces and provides access to practical tools for professionals, including a comprehensive design and installation manual, AutoCAD and PDF design details, specification templates, instructional videos, and reference tables for slate quantity calculations. These resources support architects, contractors, and designers in real-world applications.

Develops, maintains, and upholds technical standards for natural roofing slate in North America, including specifications for dimensions, thickness, coverage, and installation practices. These standards are used across the industry by contractors, architects, and quarries.

Operates the NSA Member Directory to connect clients with certified slate contractors, distributors, and suppliers across North America, and features completed projects in a contractor spotlight section to promote member work and showcase best practices.

Offers a free, accessible mobile field guide via mobile.slateassociation.org that serves as a quick-reference tool for best practices in slate roof installation, available to contractors, architects, and other professionals through smartphones and tablets using a web browser.

Produces and maintains authoritative technical publications, including the "Slate Roofs: Design and Installation Manual, 2010 Edition" and Technical Bulletins that cover historical, economic, and technical aspects of slate roofing. These serve as key references for the quarrying, construction, and design industries.

Provides members with access to expert resources, CAD drawings, instructional videos, and technical information to enhance skills in slate roof design and installation. Supports natural slate production across North American quarries through shared expertise in fabrication and application.

Advocates for and works to increase interest in the use of reinforced concrete in construction projects.

Engages in advocacy to promote the use and advancement of the concrete industry, as reported in IRS Form 990.

Engages in outreach and policy efforts to promote the use of durable, sustainable, and economical concrete pavements, including representation in federal, state, and local legislative matters related to transportation infrastructure.

Develops and implements a national strategic research plan for concrete pavements (The CP Road Map), shares best practices and industry data, and supports a national research agenda to advance innovation in the paving community.

Hosts an annual concrete paving workshop, facilitates peer exchange gatherings, and provides professional development hours (PDH) credit through educational events for contractors, allied members, and industry stakeholders.

Executes high-performance concrete overlay projects, such as those on the New York State Thruway, and maintains municipal concrete streets that have delivered over 100 years of service on Long Island.

Provides members with access to industry communications, technical support, and market development resources, and maintains a membership structure with dues for contractor, allied, and cement member organizations in New York State.

Promotes the use of concrete in a wide range of construction applications, including roads, walkways, homes, office buildings, skyscrapers, and architectural features.

Develops, classifies, and disseminates technical information on standards, specifications, and best practices for aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials to promote quality and consistency across construction projects.

Represents the construction materials industry before regulators and government entities, including the New York State Legislature and Executive Branch, through member-led committees and direct lobbying efforts.