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:
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WCA 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.
Read MoreASCC Becomes First Contractor Group to Join WCA
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) is the newest World Cement Association (WCA) Affiliate Member, bringing front-line perspective of the concrete industry to fellow WCA member network.
Read MorePCA: Portland-Limestone Cement Now Permitted by All State DOTs
With the recent approval by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, portland-limestone cement (PLC) is now universally accepted by all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Read MoreSCA Highlights Slag Cement Projects
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the winners of its 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. Eleven construction projects and one research project were honored during the Spring ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans.
Read MorePCA Elects New Board Leadership for 2024
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced new leadership for its board of directors after holding elections at its last meeting of 2023. President and CEO of Buzzi Unicem USA Massimo Toso was elected chair, while Monica Manolas, president of Ash Grove East, was elected vice chair. She is the first woman in the 21st century to be elected to the…
Read MoreGCCA Launches Entrepreneur Network
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) launched the third program in its Innovandi brand: the Innovandi Entrepreneur Network, which brings together start-ups that are specializing in accelerating the decarbonization of the cement and concrete industry.
Read MoreGCCA Touts On-Demand Environmental Product Declarations
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and consultants WAP Sustainability have taken a major step toward greener construction for the industry, with the launch of on-demand Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for concrete producers in North America. The new EPD on-demand service will enable producers to quickly, accurately and cost effectively produce verified EPDs of their products. EPDs are becoming…
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