PCA news
All 50 US states give environmentally conscious cement the green light
Every state department of transportation and the District of Columbia now permit the use of Portland-limestone cement.
Portland Cement Association and two member companies named EPA ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year for 2023
The award is given to organisations making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition.
Four PCA member companies awarded a total of more than US$1 billion from DOE
The US Department of Energy has announced potentially more than US$1.2 billion in funding for four Portland Cement Association (PCA) member companies to launch revolutionary decarbonisation projects.
Statement from US cement industry on EPA Particulate Matter standard
The Portland Cement Association has released a statement in response to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalisation of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard.
Concrete and construction industries’ top economist releases 2024 outlook
The top economist for the cement, concrete, and construction industries anticipates the US economy will gradually weaken during the first half of 2024.
Portland Cement Association elects 2024 board of directors Chair and Vice Chair
The new Vice Chair is the first woman elected to the position in the twenty-first century.
America’s cement manufacturers stand at-the-ready to fulfil infrastructure, private sector demands
In response to a testimony provided at the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing, PCA released a statement.
Update from the road
Mike Ireland, PCA, provides an update on the US cement industry’s decarbonisation progress.
PCA advocates for particulate matter relief
PCA urges the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider enforcing a proposed lower, fine particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
Update On The United States
Ed Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Portland Cement Association, provides a forecast of near-term US economic growth, construction activity, and the implications for cement consumption during 2023 – 2024.