The cement industry produces the binding agent used in concrete and mortar. Cement manufacturing facilities utilize a specialized production process that transforms raw materials like limestone and clay into a powdery substance called clinker, which is ground into the fine cement powder used in construction. Jobs range from production line operators to quality control chemists.

The aggregates industry supplies the sand, gravel, crushed stone, and recycled concrete used in concrete, asphalt, construction, landscaping, and other fields. Aggregates operations involve quarrying, crushing, screening, washing, and blending rocks and minerals to meet size and consistency specifications. Common roles include equipment operators, mechanics, quality inspectors, and quarry supervisors.

The ready-mix concrete industry blends cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures at batch plants to manufacture concrete delivered to job sites for pouring. This involves operating computerized batching systems, driving mixer trucks, testing fresh concrete, scheduling deliveries, sales, and equipment maintenance. It provides essential products for all types of construction projects.