Our Industry

The OPCMIA represents workers in two major segments of the construction industry, Plaster and Concrete. Both segments have multiple specialties fields and niche markets which are essential to maintaining the variety and quality of construction projects throughout North America. The following are examples of the various products and skill sets utilized by our journeymen and apprentice members.

CONCRETE | PLASTER

CONCRETE

concrete.jpgConcrete and its related products are all around you and are often taken for granted. It is the foundation of your home or office, it is used to make the sidewalks and roads that transport you, and it lends its strength and versatility to build dams and power plants to light your way. The following are but a few examples of the wide range of uses of concrete and the skilled OPCMIA members who place and finish this rock solid material. To see examples and learn more about each area click on the category listed below:

PLASTER

plaster.jpgAs durable as the ancient pyramids of Egypt, and as decorative as the Palace of Versailles; but plaster is not just an old fashioned product. Thousands of years after its refinement as a building material, plaster still provides durable interior and exterior walls, it decorates our shopping malls and amusement parks, and it provides fire resistance and durability in our offices and schools. The following are examples of the various plaster products and the skill sets of OPCMIA members that utilized in the walls and ceiling industry today. To see examples and learn more about each area click on the category listed below: