Decorative Concrete Council

Decorative Concrete Council Decorative Concrete Council is a group of professional decorative concrete contractors part of ASCC

Stronger Together Construction Su***de Prevention Week ends today. The work doesn’t. This week we’ve talked about starti...
09/18/2026

Stronger Together

Construction Su***de Prevention Week ends today. The work doesn’t.

This week we’ve talked about starting conversations, looking out for each other, taking action and the role leaders play in creating workplaces where people know it’s okay to ask for help.

But none of those things should be limited to one week in September.

If you held a toolbox talk this week, keep the conversation going. If you shared 988 with your workforce, keep it visible. If your supervisors learned something about recognizing when someone may be struggling, continue building that skill. And if this week helped identify a gap in your company’s approach to mental health or su***de prevention, use that as an opportunity to do something about it.

There isn’t one perfect program or solution for every company. What matters is that we keep learning from one another, sharing what works and creating workplaces where people know they matter.

That’s something our industry does well. We look out for our crews. We share what we’ve learned. We help each other get better.

Construction Su***de Prevention Week may be ending, but our commitment to protecting the whole worker continues.

Same crew. Stronger tomorrow.

If someone is struggling or needs immediate support, call or text 988.

Keep the conversation and the work going with CIASP’s construction-specific resources: https://www.preventconstructionsu***de.com/su***de-prevention-month?utm_source=chatgpt.com

***dePreventionWeek ***dePrevention

Leadership Makes a DifferenceCulture doesn’t live in a policy manual. It shows up in how we lead and how we treat people...
09/17/2026

Leadership Makes a Difference

Culture doesn’t live in a policy manual. It shows up in how we lead and how we treat people every day.

Companies can have great programs, EAPs and resources, but often the person in the best position to notice when someone is struggling is the superintendent, foreman or supervisor working alongside them every day.

That’s why leadership matters.

We spend a lot of time developing leaders to manage production, quality and physical safety. We should also prepare them to recognize when something has changed, start a difficult conversation, listen without judgment and know where to connect someone for help.

And that starts at the top. When leaders make it clear that mental health and well-being are part of safety, it gives everyone else permission to have those conversations too.

Set the tone. Support your people. Make sure your leaders know what to do when someone needs help.

Protecting the whole worker isn’t separate from safety. It’s part of how we lead.

If someone is struggling or needs immediate support, call or text 988.

***dePreventionWeek ***dePrevention

Look Out for Each OtherWhat does su***de prevention actually look like on a construction jobsite? Sometimes it looks pre...
09/16/2026

Look Out for Each Other

What does su***de prevention actually look like on a construction jobsite?

Sometimes it looks pretty simple. A foreman notices someone hasn’t seemed like themselves. A coworker sees a change in attitude or behavior. Someone takes the time to ask a second question instead of assuming everything is okay.

We spend a lot of time in construction training people to recognize when something doesn’t look right on the jobsite. That same awareness can help us look out for the people working beside us.

Notice the change. Reach out. Listen. Connect them with support when they need it.

Today, ASCC’s Safety & Risk Management Council will also be having this conversation during our September Safety Roundtable, “Beyond Awareness: What Does Su***de Prevention Look Like on the Jobsite?”

Because ultimately, this is where awareness has to turn into action, on our jobsites, with our crews, and in the way we look out for each other every day.

If someone is struggling or needs immediate support, call or text 988.

***dePreventionWeek ***dePrevention

🚨LAST CALL🚨 Join the ASCC staff and the nation’s leading concrete contractors, industry experts, and next-generation lea...
09/16/2026

🚨LAST CALL🚨 Join the ASCC staff and the nation’s leading concrete contractors, industry experts, and next-generation leaders for an energizing conference designed to connect, educate, and inspire. From peer-to-peer business exchange and executive leadership conversations to safety, decorative concrete, polishing, certification, AI, technology, and technical education, this is where the industry comes together to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and shape what’s next. Click to learn more and register 👉 https://ascconlineinfo.org/event/ascc-annual-conference-2026-columbus-oh/2026-09-29/.

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to start a conversation.In construction, we expect people to speak up ...
09/15/2026

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to start a conversation.

In construction, we expect people to speak up when something doesn’t look right. That same mindset applies when we notice a coworker doesn’t seem like themselves.

You don’t need to diagnose the problem or have the perfect words. Sometimes it simply starts with:
“Hey, you haven’t seemed like yourself lately. Are you doing okay?”

Then take the time to listen.

Looking out for one another and creating a workplace where people feel comfortable speaking up is part of protecting the whole worker.

If someone is struggling or needs immediate support, call or text 988.

Check in. Listen. Be there. Sometimes a conversation is where it starts.
***dePreventionWeek ***dePrevention

09/15/2026

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Concrete!
The 2026 DCC / CPC International Concrete Awards are recognizing outstanding craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation from across the concrete industry—and this year marks an exciting milestone!

✨ For the first time, polished concrete has its own dedicated awards program!

This year’s awards include:
🏆 25 Best of Category winners
🎉 7 first-time award winners
✨ The inaugural dedicated Polished Concrete Awards

Join us as we celebrate these exceptional projects and the contractors behind them at the ASCC Annual Conference Awards Dinner on September 30 in Columbus, Ohio.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 winners! Your work represents the talent, innovation, and craftsmanship that continue to move the decorative and polished concrete industries forward.

Join us in Columbus and help us celebrate the best in concrete!

At ASCC, we believe protecting our workforce means looking beyond traditional jobsite hazards and recognizing that menta...
09/14/2026

At ASCC, we believe protecting our workforce means looking beyond traditional jobsite hazards and recognizing that mental health, su***de prevention and worker well-being are part of safety too.

Through our work with the Construction Industry Alliance for Su***de Prevention (CIASP), the Construction Mental Health Alliance (CMHA), the Alliance for Naloxone Safety in the Workplace (ANSW) and our own Safety & Risk Management Council, ASCC continues to support efforts to help contractors protect the whole worker.

But awareness alone isn't the goal. What we do with that awareness matters.

Start somewhere this week. Hold a toolbox talk. Share 988 with your workforce. Talk with your supervisors about recognizing when someone may be struggling. Take a look at where your company is today and where you could do more.

CIASP has put together free, construction-specific resources to help:

Su***de Prevention Month Resources ➡️ https://www.preventconstructionsu***de.com/su***de-prevention-month?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Throughout this week, we'll share more ways all of us can help move the conversation forward.

Awareness is the beginning. Action is what makes a difference.

***dePreventionWeek ***dePrevention

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has partnered with Gallagher Insurance, one of the world’s leading i...
09/11/2026

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has partnered with Gallagher Insurance, one of the world’s leading insurance brokerage and risk management firms, to deliver construction-focused insurance solutions and advisory services tailored specifically to concrete contractors. For more information visit ➡️ https://ascconlineinfo.org/ascc-gallagher-insurance-program/.

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.Construction workers face one of the highest su***de rates of any industry....
09/10/2026

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Construction workers face one of the highest su***de rates of any industry. Let’s look out for one another, start conversations, and remind those around us that asking for help is a sign of strength.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone, and help is available.

***dePreventionDay

Address

Brentwood, MO

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Decorative Concrete Council posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share