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HELPING THE CINCINNATI REGION BUILD AND THRIVE SINCE 1929.

NEW DATA
Economic Impact Analysis of the Cincinnati Region’s Commercial Construction Industry

We’re pleased to share with you the latest ACI Economic Impact Analysis, a report ACI commissioned to ensure our industry’s voice is heard and considered by elected officials and business and community leaders. According to the updated report, commercial construction in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) generated:

🞄 $10.2 billion in total economic activity
🞄 52,611 jobs supported across the region (direct & indirect)
🞄 $3.9 billion in earnings
🞄 $224.7 million in state and local tax revenue

These figures demonstrate that activity within our industry generates significant ripple effects across the broader economy.

Become a Member

Members gain access to exclusive project leads, a powerful regional network of 500+ organizations, industry research, advocacy, marketing support, and year-round education and events.

ACI is where contractors, owners, and industry leaders come together to build opportunity, influence policy, and shape the future workforce.

Now Streaming: Under the Hard Hat

This brand new podcast, created by the ACI Young Professionals, features honest conversations with leaders across the commercial construction industry, focusing on real career journeys, lessons learned, and practical insight you won’t find in a textbook.

In our kick-off episode, Erin Mignano, Vice President and General Manager at Turner Construction Company, shares candid reflections on leadership, relationship-building, and the experiences that shaped her career.

Watch or Listen now on YouTube and Spotify.

 

News & Events

Helping More Women Build Long-Term Careers in Construction

The ACI She Builds Scholarship is designed to help more women pursue long-term careers across the full built environment in two important ways:

  • College scholarships, supporting females who have selected careers in the full built environment, including college degrees in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, and related fields
  • Trades Education scholarships, supporting females who have selected careers that require trades education, including apprenticeship, technical training, specialty schools, trade programs, or certifications

Events Calendar

ACI provides a wide range of opportunities for members to convene and connect in meaningful ways, foster important relationships, and have fun in the process.

 

A Year of Impact


This 2025 Impact Video was first presented at ACI’s 97th Annual Meeting & Dinner and serves as a visual impact report highlighting what we accomplished together in 2025. From new programs to member‑driven initiatives, every milestone reflected here was shaped by our members’ time, talent, engagement, or extraordinary volunteer spirit.

Watch this highlights reel to see how collaboration fuels progress and how, together, we continue to strengthen our industry in the Cincinnati region.

ADULT EDUCATION

Ready to Lead at the Next Level?

Sessions Begin September 10, 2026!

You’ve earned your position through hard work and technical skill. The ACI Leadership in Construction Program gives you the next layer: the communication, conflict resolution, and people skills that make you the kind of leader crews respect and companies invest in.

Over 8 sessions between September 2026 and January 2027, participants will gain practical tools in:

  • Communication & cultural awareness to engage diverse teams
  • Mental health & wellness to foster safe and resilient workplaces
  • Conflict resolution & safety to keep projects moving forward
  • Talent development to inspire the next generation of builders
  • And more!

New! Mental Health & Wellness Resource Page

Together, we can reduce the stigma and create environments where every worker feels seen, supported, and safe.

At Allied Construction Industries (ACI), we believe that safety is more than PPE and protocols—it’s also about people. That’s why mental health and wellness are central to building a stronger, safer, and more resilient construction industry. For resources and helpful links, visit the Mental Health & Wellness page.

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Interested in learning more? Contact Erica Schwegman at 513.482.4720