Antitrust and Code of Conduct & Ethics Policy

Antitrust and Code of Conduct Policy

The Concrete Contractors Association of Arizona (the “Association”) is a voluntary, not-forprofit

organization that brings together members of the concrete and construction

industries to promote technical excellence, safety, and professional development. In all its

activities, the Association is committed to full compliance with applicable antitrust laws and

the highest standards of professional conduct.

Antitrust Policy

The Association's policy is to comply strictly with the letter and spirit of all federal and state

antitrust laws. These laws prohibit anticompetitive agreements, attempts to monopolize,

and other conduct that may restrain trade. The Association will not be used as a forum for

unlawful conduct.

Prohibited Antitrust Activities

No Association activity or communication shall be used for the purpose of bringing about,

or attempting to bring about, any understanding or agreement among members to:

Fix or coordinate prices, discounts, or terms of sale
Allocate markets, customers, or territories
Coordinate bids or proposals
Boycott or refuse to deal with any customers, suppliers, or competitors
Limit production or output
Exchange competitively sensitive information, such as future pricing, costs, profit margins,
or marketing plans
Employers may not enter into agreements – formal or informal – not to recruit, solicit, or
hire each other’s employees, as such conduct violates antitrust laws.

Meeting Guidelines

All Association meetings must:

Member Responsibility

Each member is responsible for understanding and complying with this policy. Informal

conversations and digital communications must also avoid any appearance of

anticompetitive behavior.

Violations and Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action including removal from the

Association and referral to legal authorities.

Code of Conduct Aligned with Antitrust Policy

In addition to complying with antitrust laws, all Association members, officers, and event

participants are expected to uphold the following standards of conduct to preserve a

professional, ethical, and legally compliant environment:

Treat all members and participants with respect and professionalism
Foster an environment of open, inclusive, and lawful collaboration
Avoid discussions that could lead to or appear to involve anticompetitive behavior
Refrain from using Association events to discuss business decisions involving pricing,
bidding, or market strategy
Respect confidentiality of Association proceedings and avoid misuse of proprietary
information
Promptly report any observed or suspected violations of this policy to Association
leadership

Commitment to Compliance and Ethics

By participating in the Concrete Contractors Association of Arizona, members acknowledge

their understanding of and commitment to this Antitrust and Code of Conduct Policy. This

ensures our Association operates as a trusted, law-abiding, and professional organization.