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2013 On-Line Press Kits
> World of Concrete 2013, February 4-8, 2013
> PCA 2013 Environment and Energy Awards Winners and Honorees

 

Recent news releases:

April 30 Cement Industry Honors 2013 Leaders in Environmental Excellence
  Five cement plants received special recognition improving the environment and their communities.
February 27 Street Smarts: Stiffer Pavements Can Reduce Fuel Use
  MIT report finds that deflection could save more that $15 billion in annual fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
February 21 MEDIA ALERT: Street Smarts: Stiffer Pavements Can Reduce Fuel Costs
  Concrete pavements can reduce a car's "footprint" and gas costs. MIT experts available for briefings.
February 4 Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures:  The Course Now Available Online
  Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures:  The Course provides fundamental yet practical concrete knowledge. 
January 18 PCA: All 50 States Expected to Experience Housing Recovery in 2013
  In 2013, economists are revising nearly a decade of pessimism and forecasting growth.
January 17 PCA Expects Strong Growth in Cement
  Improving fundamentals will result in strong economic growth rates and an increase in cement consumption.
January 10 PCA Names Sullivan Group Vice President
  PCA has appointed Edward J. Sullivan as group vice president in addition to his role as chief economist.
January 2 Scott Assumes President/CEO Position at PCA
  Gregory M. Scott will lead the Portland Cement Association as president and chief executive officer.
November 19 PCA Cement Forecast Heavily Dependent on Congressional Fiscal Cliff Action
 

PCA expects a 7.5 percent jump in consumption in 2012, but political uncertainity makes projecting 2013 more challenging.

November 14 Cohrs Elected Chairman of Portland Cement Association
  The PCA Board of Directors elected Cary O. Cohrs as chairman during the association’s fall board meeting.
November 12 Inaction on “Fiscal Cliff” Could Stop Construction Growth, Cause Recession
  PCA challenges Congress and the Obama administration to get to work on addressing the “fiscal cliff.”
October 18 PCA, MSHA Renew Safety Alliance
  PCA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) renewed an alliance to foster safer working conditions.
October 8 2012 Concrete Bridge Award Winners Announced
  Seven winners have been named in PCA's Thirteenth Biennial Bridge Awards Competition.
September 25 Community Event Invites Joplin Area Residents to Think Harder about Building Option
  Local professionals offer a free fair to provide residents an opportunity to learn more about green and resilient building.
September 6 PCA Announces Management Changes
 

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