Sakrete, the original bagged concrete materials brand, today announced the launch of Concrete Combat, a nationwide competition celebrating the craftsmanship, expertise and pride of concrete professionals. Building on the legacy of Sakrete’s previous Concrete Combat series, the reimagined competition moves from the studio on to real jobsites across America. Designed with contractors in mind, the program celebrates the skilled professionals whose craftsmanship, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills help build and improve communities across the country.
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“We’ve always believed that great work starts with the people behind it,” said Dirk Tharpe, Sakrete Territory Sales Manager. “Concrete Combat is about recognizing the professionals who pour themselves into their craft every day. By putting the camera in the hands of the pro, we’re giving contractors a platform to showcase their expertise, celebrate their craft and earn recognition from the industry they help build.”
To enter, contractors are invited to submit up to four minutes of footage from a current project featuring Sakrete products in use – whether they’re working on decorative concrete and hardscape installations or masonry projects and structural work. Participants are encouraged to share the project story, discuss challenges they encountered on the jobsite, explain why they chose Sakrete and highlight what makes their work stand out. Production quality is intentionally not part of the judging process. Instead, the focus remains squarely on the work itself, and submissions will be evaluated by an expert judging panel against four criteria:
- Craftsmanship: Exceptional skill, confidence, and precision in application, resulting in a high-quality project demonstrating professional expertise.
- Authenticity: A job site point of view, capturing a real day at work. Authenticity matters more than production value of content.
- Storytelling: A compelling project story that brings the work to life – from the initial challenge through process, problem-solving, execution and final result.
- Impact and Result: A powerful and demonstrated result that shows the project outcome from start to finish.
A panel of industry experts will evaluate submissions and select semi-finalists and finalists based on the judging criteria. Finalists will then advance to a public voting phase. Fellow contractors, industry professionals and supporters of the trades will have the opportunity to help determine the ultimate Concrete Combat champion.
The grand-prize winner will receive:
- $10,000 cash
- A Professional-Grade Equipment Package from Marshall Town Company, Collomix and Mud Mixer
- An all-expenses-paid trip to World of Concrete 2027 in Las Vegas (January 19-21)
Open for entries now, the submission process will follow the below timeline:
- Submission Period: October 01, 2026 – November 15, 2026
- Semi-Finalists Announced: December 01, 2026
- Finalists Announced: December 21, 2026
- Finalists will proceed to the live competition at World of Concrete
- Grand Prize Winner Announced: January 21, 2028
To learn more, visit https://www.sakrete.com/concretecombat/.
About Sakrete:
Sakrete, part of Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a North American leader in bagged concrete materials with the right Pro-Grade products for any project and a dedicated team of Technical Experts to help get every job done right. With Sakrete concrete mixes, there’s no guesswork, just concrete solutions with superior results.
Call 1-866-SAKRETE or visit http://www.sakrete.com.
About Oldcastle® APG:
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award winning brands include Belgard® hardscapes, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
For more information, visit oldcastleapg.com.
