Celebrating 54 years in San Antionio, Texas.
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PCA Safety Innovation Awards
We present six projects and programs—from a pool of 35 U.S. and Canadian facilities—that improved safety at cement plants in 2011.
Read MoreLow-CO2 Portland Limestone Cement for Canadian Pavement Construction
With growing environmental pressures to reduce clinker content in cement, the Canadian Standards Association introduced the Portland Limestone Cement classification. This article details the considerable lab testing done to show that PLC with up to 15% limestone is performance equivalent to portland cement in strength and durability.
Read MoreRecovery pushed to 2014…Forecast 2012
Slow employment growth, diminished government funding and continued uncertainty form the backdrop for current and future state of the construction industry, with flat consumption numbers expected for next two years.
Read MoreLafarge marks Canada’s National Precast Day with Habitat home plan
During an October 4 open house that drew 500 students, architects and engineers to its Edmonton precast plant, Lafarge Canada announced participation in a local Habitat for Humanity Net Zero energy duplex project.
Read MoreWasting Away the Treasure Chest
EPA’s definition of solid waste and how it could impact alternative fuel use.
Read MoreEnergy & Environment Award Winners 2011
The Cement Industry Energy & Environment Awards program was created in 2000 by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) as part of its renewed environment and energy strategic plan for the U.S. cement industry. The awards honor activities conducted during the previous calendar year, and the program is open to any cement manufacturing plant in North America.
Read MoreDemand response strengthens sustainability, grid reliability, and profitability
The cement industry is an example of a large electricity consumer that is exploring the benefits of integrated demand response technology that augments payments from traditional capacity with voluntary price-based demand services.
Read MorePlant Tours — May 26
2011 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry
Technical Conference
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