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Press Kit: 2009 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo,
November 11-13, Phoenix

Press Kit: 2009 Sustainable Leadership Awards

Press Kit: 2009 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Award Winners

Other 2009 On-Line Press Kits
National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
Press Resources

World of Concrete 2009, February 2-6, Las Vegas
2009 International Builders's Show, January 20-23, Las Vegas

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Recent news releases:

October 30 Webcast Examines New Standards for Sustainability in Buildings
  The free webcast High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability is now available.
October 5 Concrete Sustainability Hub Launched at MIT
  Interdisciplinary collaboration will accelerate the growth of science and engineering in concrete research.
September 14 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.
September 8 Registration Now Open for 2010 National Concrete
Bridge Conference
  The 2010 Concrete Bridge Conference (CBC) will take place February 24-26 in Phoenix, Ariz.
September 1 PCA Education Foundation Selects 2009 Research Fellows
  PCA Education Foundation awarded three graduate students with the educational fellowships.
August 21 Requirements for Sustainable Construction Available from PCA
  High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability is a sample ordinance written in mandatory language.
August 19 PCA Revises 2009, 2010 Cement Consumption Figures
  Long lags between outlays and construction activity for ARRA projects will lead to very little stimulatory impact.
July 29 PCA Offers Blast Resistant Design Guide
  Tragedies such as the September 11 attacks have spread concern for blast resistance beyond military structures.
July 20 Concrete Initial Bid Costs Pull Even with Asphalt
  New PCA report shows concrete is fast emerging as a far less-expensive initial investment.
July 15 Detailed National Economic Data Available from Portland Cement Association
  U.S. Construction Pulse provides cutting-edge information and insight into the U.S. construction industry. 
July 9 World Cement Consumption Contracts
  World cement consumption is expected to decline 1.7 percent in 2009.
June 26 2009 "Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World" Student Design Competition Winners Announced
  The program challenged students to investigate innovative, sustainable applications of portland cement-based materials.
June 24 Portland Cement Association Announces Concrete Technology Webinar Series
  Portland Cement Association (PCA) is now making some its most popular courses available via the Internet.
June 15 Stability of U.S. Cement Industry at Risk
  Proposed cement industry regulation undermines the balance between environmental protection and economic viability.
May 19 Call for Abstracts: Concrete Bridge Conference
  Abstracts are due by July 15, 2009, for the 2010 Concrete Bridge Conference
May 14 Call for Entries: 2010 Concrete Bridge Awards
  PCA is seeking nominations for its 12th biennial Bridge Awards Competition, co-sponsored by Roads & Bridges magazine.
May 4 PCA Expects Stimulus Package to Impact Cement Consumption in 2010
  Stimulus program-related spending and a stabilizing economy in 2010 will lead to stronger cement consumption.
April 30 Concrete Pavement Highways Expected to Grow
  DOT staff in more than 50 percent of the states expect concrete’s share of paving to increase.
April 28 Cement Industry Honors Leaders in Environmental Improvement
  Six cement plants recognized for their commitment to improving the environment.
April 24 Concrete Associations Unite in Joint Sustainability Initiative
  Six concrete industry associations sign a memorandum of understanding to align sustainable development activities.
April 24 Nominations Deadline for 2009 Sustainable Leadership
Awards Extended

  PCA recognizes public officials who take the lead in building green.
April 22

Media Statement: Regarding EPA Proposed Modifications to National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants

April 6 Housing Recovery to Wait Until Mid-2010, Construction 2011
  According to a recent PCA report, the conditions needed for recovery to begin will not be in place until mid-2010.
March 25 Stimulus Funds Could Create Jobs Well Saving Future Tax Dollars
  As states schedule federal stimulus projects, it is an chance to create jobs as well as long-term infrastructure changes.
March 25 State Needs to Focus on Long-term Solutions with Stimulus Funds
  As states schedule stimulus bill projects, construction experts say California can make positive changes in its infrastructure.
March 25 State Needs to Focus on Long-term Solutions with Stimulus Funds
  As states schedule stimulus bill projects, construction experts say Nevada can make positive changes in its infrastructure.
March 25

Stimulus Funds for Could ‘Kick Start” South Carolina Job Growth

  Construction experts say infrastructure projects especially can bring an economic benefit to the people of South Carolina.
March 25 New England Could Maximize Stimulus Funds by Recycling Pavement
  Construction experts say the New England area could make the most out of stimulus funds by recycling existing roads.
March 25 Stimulus Funds Will Create Thousands of Jobs in Nebraska
  Construction experts say infrastructure projects especially can bring an economic benefit to the people of Nebraska.
March 25 Stimulus Funds Will Create Hundreds of Jobs in North Dakota
  As states schedule stimulus bill projects, construction experts say they can bring an economic benefit to North Dakota.
March 25 Stimulus Funds Will Create Thousands of Jobs in Minnesota
  Construction experts say infrastructure projects especially can bring an economic benefit to the people of Minnesota.
March 25 Smart Spending of Stimulus Funds Key to Long-term Projects
  Construction experts say it will be critical for the state of Washington to spend stimulus funds wisely.
March 25

Smart Spending of Stimulus Funds Key to Long-term Projects

  As states schedule federal stimulus projects, construction experts say it will be critical to spend those funds wisely.
March 25 Stimulus Projects to Create Jobs Throughout
the State of Kansas
  As states schedule federal stimulus projects, construction experts say they can bring economic benefits to Kansas.
 

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