Portland Cement Association
Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World

Welcome to the Portland Cement Association Press Center for World of Concrete 2008, January 21-25

Contact Patti Flesher for more information on PCA's full range of resources addressing sustainable construction, economic research, education, research, and technical services for the cement and concrete industries or visit PCA during World of Concrete at booth C4113.
Mobile: 847.542.1236
Office: 847.972.9136

PCA—The Concrete Industry's Sustainable Development Authority


PCA Initiative Recognizes the Three Pillars of Sustainability
Concrete’s versatility and use in many green building applications makes it an excellent material for sustainable designs.

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Brian McCarthy, PCA President/CEO, announced an initiative to recognize public officials who take the lead in "green" building. The annual Sustainable Leadership Awards will honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products. PCA encourages all members of the concrete industry to submit nominations.

At the WOC, PCA Chief Economist Ed Sullivan presented a long-range cement and construction forecast in the context of sustainable development.


PCA Participates in WOC's new GREENSITE Area
David Shepherd, PCA's Director of Sustainable Development will present "Setting the Record Straight" as part of the new GREENSITE area, located in the South Hall, Level 2.

There are very few, if any, construction materials that offer concrete's wide range of sustainable and comprehensive environmental benefits, but the industry is not content to simply have a green end product. U.S. cement manufacturers are dedicated to continuously challenging manufacturing policies and procedures to improve energy efficiency and minimize emissions.

 
Additional PCA News at World of Concrete 2008

PCA Introduces 6th Edition of
Concrete Masonry Handbook

Since the first concrete block was molded more than 125 years ago, concrete masonry has been a staple of the construction industry.   

The Portland Cement Association’s new Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders provides the resources to design and construct state-of-the-art residential, commercial, and industrial structures. 

 

 

Concrete Floors on Ground Expanded, Updated for 2008

The result of years of designing and troubleshooting concrete slabs on ground, PCA's newly revised bestseller serves as design guide, construction manual, and authoritative reference for contractors, designers, and suppliers.

Concrete Floors on Ground provides the latest information on the design and construction process.

PCA Chief Economist Recognized by National Magazine

Concrete Construction magazine will honor Edward J. Sullivan, PCA’s chief economist and staff vice president, as one of 2007’s “Ten Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry.” The magazine praised Sullivan as “the source of accurate, forward-thinking information in the concrete industry.”

Sullivan and the other influencers will be recognized at a private reception on January 23 at World of Concrete.