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…
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Cement Conference Draws a Crowd
More than 1,200 people gathered in Birmingham, Ala., for this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, which took place May 4-8. The event included more than 200 exhibitors, the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Spring Economic forecast, the latest on carbon capture, utilization and storage infrastructure (CCUS), and a major announcement from the PCA.
Read MoreIEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference Announces Speakers, Agenda
The official agenda for this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, May 4-8 in Birmingham, Ala., has been released and includes the Portland Cement Association (PCA) Spring Economic forecast, the latest on carbon capture, utilization and storage infrastructure (CCUS), and more.
Read MoreTrain to Optimize Productivity at IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
Process Training Modules at the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, May 4-8 in Birmingham, Ala., will offer prime learning opportunities for plant engineers and operators to optimize productivity.
Read MoreBooth Sales to Begin for IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
Booth sales will open Wednesday, Dec. 18 for the 2025 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference being held in Birmingham, Ala., May 4-8 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
Read MoreIEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference Coming to Alabama
The 67th annual IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference will take place May 4-8, 2025, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Ala. Alabama is the nation’s fifth-largest cement-producing state.
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 MorePanel Measures Cement Industry’s CCUS Infancy, Future
A Portland Cement Association (PCA) panel on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) offered 2024 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Conference participants updates on process technologies, IRS 45Q Carbon Oxide Sequestration Credits, private or public capital expenditure funding mechanisms, and carbon dioxide emissions management studies or projects for Central Plains Cement Co., Heidelberg Materials North America and Holcim US.
Read MorePCA’s Sullivan Projects Repeat of 2023 Construction Market Force Duel
Following the Federal Reserve’s recent signaling of a single 2024 interest rate cut, Portland Cement Association (PCA) Chief Economist Ed Sullivan sees a return this year of two forces – one exposed to, the other mostly shielded from borrowing costs – that shaped 2023 private and public construction activity.
Read MoreBe a Part of the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
The 2024 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference announced that exhibit space is still available for the upcoming event. Being held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, April 28 to May 2, companies have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to more than 1,000 attendees.
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