The 2025 World of Concrete (WOC) tradeshow has come to an end but the amount of good the show was able to do is still being felt. At WOC, the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program held a live auction and a silent auction. Many companies and organizations donated equipment and materials, as well as monetary contributions. All donations and auction revenue considered, CIM was able to raise over $2 million.
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The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the CIM program—a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management— announced that it raised more than $2.151 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete, on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
"Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the concrete industry for their outstanding support in making this auction a record-breaking event," said Ben Robuck, chairman of the CIM Auction Committee. "The auction results reflect this industry's high regard for the CIM program and the pressing need for skilled leaders in the industry. This year's auction was a phenomenal success in terms of the value of donated items and the enthusiastic participation."
"Once again, we received tremendous support from the World of Concrete show management, Informa, and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers," stated Gallagher. "We extend our gratitude to the numerous companies and organizations whose donations helped us achieve a record-breaking auction. This year's event showcased exciting contributions from first-time donors ...alongside the continued generosity of our returning supporters. These donations highlight the industry's unwavering commitment to empowering students, enhancing education, and advancing the future of the concrete industry."
A silent auction was also held prior to the live auction. Live and silent auction items included cement, fly ash, aggregate, concrete saws, drills, safety equipment, training sessions, reference books and software subscriptions, laptop computers, sports travel packages, golf and vacation travel packages, and much more.
In addition to the extensive list of items donated, many organizations made financial contributions to this year’s auction to help advance CIM’s mission and drive meaningful change.
