| May 8 |
Report Links Traffic Congestion to Wasted
Fuel and
Greater Carbon Dioxide Emissions |
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Annually, traffic congestion wastes three billion gallons of fuel and contributes 27.2 million tons of CO2 emissions each year. |
| May 6 |
Portland Cement Association Announces
2008 Fall Seminar Schedule |
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PCA’s fall course schedule continues
to offer seminars that address
industry concerns and challenges. |
| April 29 |
Cement Industry Honors Leaders in Environmental Improvement |
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Five cement plants were honored at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards. |
| April 29 |
PCA Recognizes Industry Standouts |
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Portland Cement Association awarded eight industry professionals with Promotion Progress Awards. |
| April 29 |
PCA Recognizes Allied Industry Standouts |
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Portland Cement Association awarded four allied industries with Distinguished Partner Awards. |
| March 26 |
Soil Remediation Workshop and Tour Planned |
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PCA and the Southeast Cement Council will sponsor a solidification/stabilization treatment seminar and site tour. |
| March 19 |
Significant Declines in Construction and
Cement Consumption Expected for 2008 |
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U.S. construction activity and cement consumption expected to experience significant declines this year. |
| March 11 |
Designers Are Increasingly Turning to Concrete
for Sustainable Development |
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Concrete was used by more than three out of every four design professionals recently surveyed. |
| February 28 |
Relief for Residential Construction Market
Won’t
Occur Until Mid-2009 |
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Already grim conditions facing the residential construction market are expected to worsen in 2008. |
| February 26 |
PCA New Standard on Concrete Walls Published |
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Prescriptive Design of Exterior Concrete Walls for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is now available. |
| February 13 |
An Energy-Efficient Home Can Begin with a Touch of a Finger |
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A touch-screen computer system allows builders to see how a home’s exterior walls impact its energy-efficiency and comfort. |
| February 4 |
Concrete Shines in ENERGY STAR Home |
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For the past five years, The New American Home® has had one of the most energy-efficient building envelopes available. |
| January 22 |
Award to Honor Local Leaders for
'Making Sustainability Concrete' |
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PCA announces the annual Sustainable Leadership Awards to honor government leaders. |
| January 22 |
Population Increase Expected to Fuel Cement Consumption Increases |
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According PCA annual cement consumption will
hit 183 million metric tons in 2030. |
| January 21 |
PCA Announces Sixth Edition of Masonry Handbook |
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Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders includes advancements in concrete masonry. |
| January 21 |
Concrete Floors on Ground Expanded, Updated |
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The newly revised Concrete Floors on Ground is a comprehensive guide of the design and construction process. |
| January 15 |
Jay Gleason, Past PCA President, Dies at 66 |
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John P. “Jay” Gleason, 66, past president of PCA passed away on Jan. 14, after a long battle with cancer. |
| January 7 |
Registration Now Open for 2008 National
Concrete Bridge Conference |
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The National Concrete Bridge Council will host the 2008 Concrete Bridge Conference scheduled on May 4-7. |
| January 7 |
PCA Names Novak to Head Building Promotion |
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PCA has appointed Lawrence C. Novak SE, SECB, LEED AP, as manager, buildings and special structures. |
| January 2 |
Full-Depth Reclamation with Cement Stands Up to Time |
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FDR with cement can effectively extend pavement life in a cost-effective manner, according to a new PCA study. |
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