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2012 On-Line Press Kits
> 2012 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Award Winners
> 2012 NAHB International Builders' Show, February 8-11
> World of Concrete 2012, January 23-27

PCA audio and video news
> Functional Resilience presentation by PCA Chairman Aris Papadopoulos

Recent news releases:

May 23 Media Alert: MIT Research Shows Impact of Pavement on Fuel Consumption
  A new MIT study shows that using stiffer pavements could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3 percent.
April 30 Modest Cement Consumption Growth Expected for 2012, Greater Growth Beyond
  Cement consumption increases will follow the beginning of a construction industry recovery.
April 24 Cement Industry Honors 2012 Leaders in Environmental Improvement
  Four cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment.
March 28 Free Webinar Highlights Interplay of Resilience and Sustainable Communities
  Webinar will examine the inter-dependence of sustainable communities with resilient construction.
March 6 Higher Oil Prices Drive Up State Infrastructure Costs
  Rising oil prices have a direct impact the cost of building and maintaining our streets and highways.
March 6 Workshops to Emphasize Importance of Disaster Resilient Construction
  As the frequency and intensity of exterme weather events increase, enhanced resilience has become a high priority. 
February 18 Portland Cement Association Wins in Association TRENDS 2011 All-Media Contest
  PCA has been honored with two silver awards in Association TRENDS’ 2011 All-Media Contest.
February 8 Despite Improvement to Economy, Foreclosures Continue to Drag Down Housing Starts, Prices
  Home foreclosures decreased dramatically in 2011, but may be not a reflection of improvements in the housing market.
February 8 Amendment Paves Way for Efficient Infrastructure Spending
  PCA applauds passage of life-cycle cost analysis requirements for federal buildings.
January 25 Outdated Bidding Polices for Pavement Costs Taxpayers Billions
  The lower “initial bid” of asphalt roads has disappeared, yet many state DOTs have not changed their bidding policies.
January 3 Scott Named Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of Portland Cement Association
  Scott will head PCA's Washington office and represent its members before Congress and the Administration.
 

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