| October 30 |
Webcast Examines New Standards for Sustainability in Buildings |
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The free webcast High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability is now available. |
| October 5 |
Concrete Sustainability Hub Launched at MIT
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Interdisciplinary collaboration will accelerate the growth of science and engineering in concrete research. |
| September 14 |
Portland Cement Association Announces 2009 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners |
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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 |
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The 2010 Concrete Bridge Conference (CBC) will take place February 24-26 in Phoenix, Ariz. |
| September 1 |
PCA Education Foundation Selects 2009 Research Fellows |
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PCA Education Foundation awarded three graduate students with the educational fellowships. |
| August 21 |
Requirements for Sustainable Construction Available from PCA |
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High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability is a sample ordinance written in mandatory language. |
| August 19 |
PCA Revises 2009, 2010 Cement Consumption Figures |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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U.S. Construction Pulse provides cutting-edge information and insight into the U.S. construction industry. |
| July 9 |
World Cement Consumption Contracts |
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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 |
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The program challenged students to investigate innovative, sustainable applications of portland cement-based materials. |
| June 24 |
Portland Cement Association Announces Concrete Technology Webinar Series |
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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 |
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Proposed cement industry regulation undermines the balance between environmental protection and economic viability. |
| May 19 |
Call for Abstracts: Concrete Bridge Conference |
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Abstracts are due by July 15, 2009, for the 2010 Concrete Bridge Conference |
| May 14 |
Call for Entries: 2010 Concrete
Bridge Awards |
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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 |
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Stimulus program-related spending and a stabilizing economy in 2010 will lead to stronger cement consumption. |
| April 30 |
Concrete Pavement Highways Expected to Grow |
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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 |
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Six cement plants recognized for their commitment to improving the environment. |
| April 24 |
Concrete Associations Unite in Joint Sustainability Initiative |
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Six concrete industry associations sign a memorandum of understanding to align sustainable development activities. |
| April 24 |
Nominations Deadline for 2009 Sustainable Leadership
Awards Extended
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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As states schedule federal stimulus projects, construction experts say they can bring economic benefits to Kansas. |
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