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Debt Crisis Poised to Negatively Impact Cement Consumption
Inaction by Congress to raise the federal debt ceiling could adversely impacting cement consumption.
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Simple Performance Management Practices Could Save Taxpayers Millions
Effective and efficient use of three performance management tools could result in significant cost savings to state DOTs.
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PCA Education Foundation Selects 2011 Research Fellows
The PCA Education Foundation awarded two graduate students with the educational fellowships.
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Duke University Report Shows Overall Energy Efficiency Improvements in Cement Manufacturing
A Duke University study reports that the industry reduced its energy intensity by 13 percent during a 10-year period.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Strong Building Codes and Appropriate Construction Vital to Minimizing Storm Damage
Quality construction and appropriate local and state building codes, is key to preventing large-scale destruction.
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New Edition of Innovations in Portland Cement Manufacturing Addresses Today's Challenges
The fully revised second editionhighlights the complex challenges facing cement manufacturers.
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Cement Association Files Briefs Addressing Challenge to EPA Rule
PCA yesterday filed legal briefs addressing the industry’s challenge to the portland cement NESHAP.
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Idustry Expects Constrained Cement Consumption Growth for Next Two Years
While the economic recession is over, the construction recession may not run its course for another 18 months.
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Cement Industry Honors 2011 Leaders in Environmental Improvement
Six plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities.
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PCA Recognizes Cement Facilities' Safety Records
PCA recognized 10 cement plants with Chairman's Safety Performance Awards for outstanding safety records.
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PCA Recognizes Cement Plants' Innovative Safety Solutions
On April 18 PCA recognized five cement facilities with the 2011 PCA Safety Innovation Awards.
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PCA Recognizes Cement Terminals' Safety Records
PCA recognized four cement terminals which had the best safety records in North America.
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'Win-Win' Environmental Polices Promote Growth While Protecting the Environment
The chair of PCA appealed to Congress to take immediate action to replace onerous regulations.
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Pothole Season Has Begun, But Ads Say It Should Be for the Last Time
Portland Cement Association-sponsored ads urge the public to demand better, concrete roads.
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Economic Study Details Cumulative Impact of Regulations
PCA study examines the cumulative impact of seven EPA regulations.
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Immediate Action Needed to Preserve American Jobs
PCA Chair Aris Papadopoulos testifies that overregulation will export jobs and increase cement imports.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Should Not be Regulated through Clean Air Act
PCA applauds introduction of legislation to curtail 'backdoor' regulations.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures Updated for Today's Concrete Industry
Fully revised 15th edition highlights the many advances that have occurred in the past decade.
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MIT Research Examines Life-Cycle Assessment of Concrete Homes
Study shows ICFs instead of wood-framed construction can produce operational energy savings of 20 percent or more.
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Webcast Examines New Standards for Sustainability in Buildings
The free webcast High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability is now available.
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Concrete Sustainability Hub Launched at MIT
Interdisciplinary collaboration will accelerate the growth of science and engineering in concrete research.
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Portland Cement Association Announces 2009 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners
The 2009 Awards recognize six public officials who are commitment to the three pillars of sustainability.
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Infrastructure Improvement Needed for Environment, Economy
PCA supports the ASCE's call for immediate improvement of nation’s systems for water, transportation, and more.
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Cement Industry Capacity Can Support Aggressive Infrastructure Stimulus
PCA economist testifies before United States House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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One in Three Homeowners View Concrete as the Most Environmentally Friendly Material
Durability, energy efficiency at top of the list when considering a new home.
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Computer, Computer, on the Stand, What Home Is the Most Energy Efficient in the Land?
Touch screen computer allows Builders’ Show visitors to compare home energy costs.
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Saving Energy = Saving Money for Concrete Show Home
Insulating concrete walls used in net-zero energy home in Las Vegas.
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Concrete Homes Call for Rethinking HVAC Equipment Choice
New PCA software calculates proper HVAC equipment to maximize energy efficiency.
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Smart Investment in Infrastructure Would Produce Jobs throughout the Nation
Key the creation of jobs is investment in infrastructure energy, health care, and education.
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Concrete NextGen Home is Stronger, Greener, and Smarter
Few, if any, construction materials offer concrete's wide range of sustainable and comprehensive environmental benefits.
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Competition Challenges Students to Think Concrete for Sustainable Design
Registration is now open for the 2009 “Concrete Thinking for A Sustainable World” international student design competition.
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Research Shows That Tire-Derived Fuel Use Results In No Adverse Effect On Cement Kiln Emissions
PResearch released by PCA supports findings that tire-derived fuel use in cement kilns does not adversely affect emissions.
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Infrastructure Funding Would Create Jobs throughout the Nation
Many believe an economic stimulus bill should contain significant dollars for infrastructure improvements.
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Infrastructure Improvement Would Create Jobs throughout the State of Oregon
In Oregon, the state legislature is poised to consider a transportation-spending package at the first of the year.
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Seattle’s Traffic Congestion Can be Eased with Quality Construction
Attention is focused on an economic stimulus bill that many believe should contain significant dollars for infrastructure.
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Indiana Needs to Spend Infrastructure Dollars Wisely
Construction experts say the right materials are key to long-lasting roads.
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Infrastructure Improvement Would Create Jobs throughout Michigan
In Michigan job creation is an immediate priority that an infrastructure bill can address.
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Portland Cement Association Congratulates President-Elect Obama
PCA congratulates President-elect Barack Obama and Vice president-elect Joe Biden on their election.
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PCA Revises Cement Forecast Downward
The weak economy and decline in state government revenues have led PCA to adjust its cement consumption forecast.
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New Study Combines Concrete Walls with SIP Roofs for Energy Efficient Homes
A new HUD study shows builders how to improve the durability and energy efficiency of their homes.
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Concrete Bridges Rated More Structurally Sound, More Durable
Concrete bridges have a significantly lower rate of structural deficiency than steel bridges, according to a new PCA analysis.
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Portland Cement Association Announces 2008 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners
Public officials in eight cities honored for leadership in sustainable development.
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PCA Awarded Government Contract
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission awarded PCA a contract worth $105,335.00 for educational services.
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Portland Cement Association Announces 2009 Seminar Schedule
The Education and Training Department‘s courses continue its offerings of seminars that address current industry concerns.
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New PCA Notes Covers Changes in Building Code
TThe 10th edition provides detailed coverage of the provisions in ACI 318-08, placing emphasis on “how-to-use” the code.
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New Code Manual Supplemented by Regional Seminars
A series of seminars provide concrete designers and specifiers information on the many important changes in ACI 318-08.
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Highway Trust Fund Rescue Needed But It's Only A Short-Term Fix
The rescue plan for the highway trust fund is only a short-term fix for a funding system that needs a total makeover.
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Homebuilders Increasingly Recognize Concrete’s Benefits
According to a recent PCA survey, 13.8 percent of builders used a concrete above-grade wall system in 2007.
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PCA Names Lane to Manage Bridge Programs
PCA has appointed Susan N. Lane, PE, as program manager for bridges and other transportation structures.
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PCA Education Foundation Selects 2008 Research Fellows
The PCA Education Foundation has awarded seven graduate students with the educational fellowships.
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PCA Regional Seminar Explores Concrete Floors on Ground
PCA manual Concrete Floors on Ground is explored in depth during the association’s newest regional seminar.
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Additional Pervious Concrete Seminars Scheduled
PCA and NRMCA continue their successful series of regional pervious concrete seminars.
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PCA Downgrades 2008 Cement Consumption Forecast
Economic weakness expected to last well into 2009.
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PCA Chief Economist to Deliver Summer Forecast
PCA will present its summer forecast regarding cement, concrete, and construction for this year and 2009.
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Inadequate Infrastructure Investment Has Economic and Environment Impacts
One year after the I-35 bridge collapse, industry group report highlights cost of congestion.
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2008 Concrete Bridge Award Winners Announced
Nine winners have been named ins PCA's Eleventh Biennial Bridge Awards Competition.
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Portland Cement Association to Recognize Public Officials for Sustainable Concrete Thinking and Project Development
Nominations are now closed for the 2007-2008 PCA Sustainable Leadership Awards.
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Third Annual International Student Design Competition Features Innovative, Environmentally Friendly Uses for Concrete
Concrete's versatility and recyclability was put to the test in the “Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World.”
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House Starts Not Expected to Rebound Until 2010
Housing starts in 2008 are expected to be 36 percent lower than 2007 levels, creating three straight years of declines.
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PCA Appoints Spiker as Regional Engineering Manager
PCA named Jerry M. Spiker as a regional engineering manager in the Engineered Structures department.
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PCA Appoints Prentice as Vice President
PCA named John M. Prentice to the newly created position of vice president of industry liaison.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: PCA Chief Economist to Deliver Spring Forecast
Webcast will present PCA's spring forecast regarding cement, concrete and construction for this year and beyond.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Quality Design Key to Preventing Earthquake Building Damage
PCA’s engineers available to explain the necessary engineering and constructing an earthquake-resistant building.
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George Barney Retires from PCA
PCA announces the retirement of George Barney, senior vice president for market development and technical services.
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Report Links Traffic Congestion to Wasted Fuel and Greater Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Annually, traffic congestion wastes three billion gallons of fuel and contributes 27.2 million tons of CO2 emissions each year.
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Weak Economy Will Take Toll on Cement Consumption
The U.S. economy is suffering and its impact on cement consumption will not be mild.
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Portland Cement Association Announces 2008 Fall Seminar Schedule
PCA’s fall course schedule continues to offer seminars that address industry concerns and challenges.
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Cement Industry Honors Leaders in Environmental Improvement
Five cement plants were honored at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards.
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PCA Recognizes Industry Standouts
Portland Cement Association awarded eight industry professionals with Promotion Progress Awards.
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PCA Recognizes Allied Industry Standouts
Portland Cement Association awarded four allied industries with Distinguished Partner Awards.
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PCA Recognizes Allied Industry Standouts
Concrete was used by more than three out of every four design professionals recently surveyed.
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Soil Remediation Workshop and Tour Planned
PCA and the Southeast Cement Council will sponsor a solidification/stabilization treatment seminar and site tour.
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Significant Declines in Construction and Cement Consumption Expected for 2008
U.S. construction activity and cement consumption expected to experience significant declines this year.
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Designers Are Increasingly Turning to Concrete for Sustainable Development
Concrete was used by more than three out of every four design professionals recently surveyed.
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Relief for Residential Construction Market Won't Occur Until Mid-2009
Already grim conditions facing the residential construction market are expected to worsen in 2008.
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PCA New Standard on Concrete Walls Published
Prescriptive Design of Exterior Concrete Walls for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is now available.
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An Energy-Efficient Home Can Begin with a Touch of a Finger
A touch-screen computer system allows builders to see how a home’s exterior walls impact its energy-efficiency and comfort.
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Concrete Shines in ENERGY STAR Home
For the past five years, The New American Home® has had one of the most energy-efficient building envelopes available.
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Award to Honor Local Leaders for 'Making Sustainability Concrete'
PCA announces the annual Sustainable Leadership Awards to honor government leaders.
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Population Increase Expected to Fuel Cement Consumption Increases
According PCA annual cement consumption will hit 183 million metric tons in 2030.
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PCA Announces Sixth Edition of Masonry Handbook
Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders includes advancements in concrete masonry.
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Concrete Floors on Ground Expanded, Updated
The newly revised Concrete Floors on Ground is a comprehensive guide of the design and construction process.
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PCA World of Concrete Press Kit Now Online
View PCA's new initiatives and products to be launched in Las Vegas, Jan. 21-25.
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Jay Gleason, Past PCA President, Dies at 66
John P. “Jay” Gleason, 66, past president of PCA passed away on Jan. 14, after a long battle with cancer.
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Registration Now Open for 2008 National Concrete Bridge Conference
The National Concrete Bridge Council will host the 2008 Concrete Bridge Conference scheduled on May 4-7.
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PCA Names Novak to Head Building Promotion
PCA has appointed Lawrence C. Novak SE, SECB, LEED AP, as manager, buildings and special structures.
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Full-Depth Reclamation with Cement Stands Up to Time
FDR with cement can effectively extend pavement life in a cost-effective manner, according to a new PCA study.
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PCA Offers New Guide to FDR with Cement
New PCA publication offers a step-by-step process, from initial site investigation, to mix design, and construction for FDR.
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Concrete Construction Magazine Honors PCA Economist
Edward J. Sullivan, PCA’s chief economist, honored as one of 2007’s “Ten Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry.”
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Competition Challenges Students to Think Concrete for Sustainable Design
PCA announces the 2008 “Concrete Thinking for A Sustainable World” international student design competition.
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PCA Appoints McConnell as Pavement Engineer
PCA named William (Tim) McConnell as its soil cement/RCC pavements engineer.
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Call for Nominations: 2008 PCA Education Foundation Research Fellows
PCA's Education Foundation seeks nominations for outstanding graduate students in engineering and the physical sciences.
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Additional Pervious Concrete Seminars Scheduled
PCA, NRMCA and Land Development Today magazine continue their successful series of regional pervious concrete seminars.
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Research Shows Concrete Meets LEED Criteria for Heat Island Reduction
New research on the solar reflectance of concrete and its positive impact on limiting the heat island effect.
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Additional cement consumption declines forecasted
Sub-prime crisis to extend into next two years; recession possible.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Stronger Building Codes are Vital to Preventing Future Wildfire Destruction
PCA’s Codes and Standards Department is available to explain importance of strong building codes.
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McCarthy Named President/CEO of Portland Cement Association
At its annual meeting , the PCA Board of Directors named Brian A. McCarthy president and chief executive officer.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: PCA Chief Economist to Deliver Fall Forecast
PCA will present its updated 2007 forecast as well as a 2008 forecast.
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PCA Washington Office Interior Earns LEED Silver
PCA furthered its commitment to sustainable development with the LEED-CI Silver certification of its Washington, D.C. offices.
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New Publication Explores Hydrologic Behavior of Pervious Pavements
Hydrologic Design of Pervious Concrete, provides an overview and discussion of hydrologic design techniques.
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PCA Announces New Standard on Concrete Walls
PCA approves the first standard utilizing the ANSI accredited voluntary consensus process.
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PCA Promotes Niehoff to Director of Residential Group
PCA named Jim Niehoff as director of residential construction programs.
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Portland Cement Association Announces Spring Seminar Schedule
The spring course schedule offers seminars that address current industry concerns and challenges.
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Sub-Prime Crisis Expected to Spill Over into Commercial Lending
Rapidly deteriorating economic conditions prompt PCA to adjust its forecast for 2007 and 2008 cement consumption.
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PCA Education Foundation Selects 2007 Research Fellows
The PCA Education Foundation awards eight graduate students with educational fellowships.
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RCC Pavements Seminar Planned
“Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement” will be presented in Louisville, Ky., on September 25, 2007.
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Additional Pervious Concrete Seminars Scheduled
PCA, NRMCA and Land Development Today magazine continue their successful series of regional pervious concrete seminars.
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Hard Housing Correction Weakens 2007 Cement Consumption
Burdened by the hard correction in the housing market, cement consumption has weakened in 2007.
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Concrete Prices Stable in June
Concrete prices in June again remained nearly unchanged with a slight 0.1 percent gain.
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2nd Annual International Student Design Competition Features Innovative, Environmentally Friendly Uses for Concrete
Student architects from around the world share their vision in “Concrete Thinking for A Sustainable World” competition.
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New Concrete Residential Building Course Available
A PCA-supported course furnishes builders with construction techniques and materials to protect against natural hazards.
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American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Recognizes PCA for Community Outreach
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago honored PCA with the Stuart Wesbury Award for Community Partnership.
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Home Building Decline Deepens
Despite large cutbacks in single-family building activity, the single-family market has not yet stabilized.
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IEEE/IAS-PCA 2007 Conference Proceedings Available on CD
The proceedings from the 49th Annual IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference are now available.
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Concrete Prices Nearly Unchanged in May
May concrete prices experienced a 0.1 percent gain, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index.
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Manual Illustrates Seismic Detailing Requirements for Concrete Structures
New publication from the is a comprehensive summary of the seismic detailing requirements.
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Energy Survey: Cement Plants Continue Make Strides in Efficiency
In 2006, the amount of energy required to produce one ton of cement decreased 1.1 percent.
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Housing Continues to Hurt 2007 Cement Consumption Growth
Despite a strong performance in the commercial and public sectors a decline in cement consumption this year is expected.
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PCA News
Executive Report for Monday, January 5, 2009
PCA's News Weekly
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Washington Briefing for Friday, January 9, 2009
Washington Briefing
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HPC Bridge Views
HPC Bridge Views
HPC Bridge Views BiMonthly
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Recent PCA Podcasts
Podcast Highlights Importance of Infrastructure Package
A new PCA Podcast by Chief Economist Ed Sullivan explores the need for an intrastructure stimulus package and its impact on the jobs.
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