In partnership with Mexico City, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) hosted the Circular Cities and Policy Summit 2025, June 3-6, at the InterContinental Presidente Hotel. The pivotal event brought together hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers, public authorities, urban planners, developers, and other built environment practitioners to explore sustainable urban development and the role of circularity in building resilient…
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PCA Brandishes New Identity: American Cement Association
The limitations of a brand rooted in early 19th century intellectual property have compelled a Portland Cement Association name change to American Cement Association (ACA). President and CEO Mike Ireland announced the move on May 7 during the 2025 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference Industry Insights Session at the Birmingham (Ala.) Jefferson Convention Center. President and CEO Mike Ireland opens the session…
Read MoreAmerican Concrete Institute Releases ACI CODE-318-25
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the release of the 2025 edition of its flagship document, “ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary.” This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early Spring 2025.
Read MoreCNCA Lauds Hagemeister
The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) expressed its gratitude to Mike Hagemeister of Pan Pacific Cement for his “exceptional leadership as chair of the CNCA board of directors in 2024. Mike’s guidance and fresh perspective were invaluable to both the board and our team.”
Read MorePutting Sustainability, Essential Role of Concrete in Focus
A popular global photo competition called “Concrete in Life,” which highlights the sustainability, essential nature and beauty of concrete throughout the world, has been launched from New York’s influential international Climate Week event.
Read MoreWCA Director Addresses Global Cement Industry
In an address at the World Cement Association (WCA) Annual Conference, Emir Adiguzel, director of the association, outlined the significant challenges and transformative opportunities facing the global cement industry.
Read MoreTexas Lehigh Joins SCA
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the addition of Texas Lehigh Cement Co. as its newest member.
Read MoreGCCA: New Partnerships Emerge From Innovandi Open Challenge
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced four new partnerships between cement manufacturers and tech start-ups to work together on the development of low carbon concrete.
Read MoreIndustry Reflects on 2023 Successes at IEEE-IAS/PCA Conference
Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Mike Ireland opened his address to the cement industry’s largest annual U.S. gathering with an upbeat rundown of 2023 member and staff deliverables. “We’re on a winning streak and it’s just beginning,” he noted, underscoring these past year accomplishments and highlights:
Read MoreWCA Conference Lineup Unveiled
The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced the first line-up of speakers for its annual conference and exhibition, taking place on May 18 and 19, at the Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan, in Nanjing, China.
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