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The American Concrete Pavement Association presents distinguished service awards in recognition of people and practices that represent the very best the transportation-construction community has to offer. The award program was established in 1968 when the Association's first honoree was James W. Johnson, Iowa Highway Commission Testing …

Portland Cement Association 100th Anniversary

1916-2016 Key Events In Association History, and The People, Places and Projects That Built an Important Industry Organization.. A century ago, in 1916, the leadership of the then-fledgling U.S. cement industry formed the Portland Cement Association (PCA) "to raise the standard of concrete construction, to improve the …

Newsroom – PCA

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of America's cement manufacturers, is pleased to announce 10 member-company plants have received the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) distinguished ENERGY STAR certification for …

Forecasts

PCA County Cement Trend & Projection 2019-2028 (Fall 2023) 12/01/2023. PCA's Fall 2023 State Forecast. 11/14/2023. PCA's 2023 U.S. Cement Industry Annual Yearbook. 09/15/2023. Summer Forecast Update: …

U.S. Cement Industry Annual Yearbook

The Implications of the Debt Crisis on Cement Consumption; Effects of Extreme Earthquakes in Central Turkey; Monitor Outlook Plus; More Reports. U.S. Cement Industry Annual Yearbook; U.S. Portland Cement Industry: Plant Information Summary; Competitive Materials Report; Labor-Energy Input Survey; Survey of Portland Cement by User …

Missouri/Kansas Chapter, ACPA | Count on Concrete

The MO/KS Chapter, American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1987 for the sole purpose of promoting portland cement concrete pavement and cementitious based paving products in Missouri and Kansas. Our membership includes contractors, material suppliers, equipment …

Portland Cement Association Releases Roadmap to Carbon …

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers. PCA members ...

Sean O'Neill

Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. O'Neill joins PCA from the Associated General Contractors of America as VP of Congressional Relations/Infrastructure Advancement. Previously he served as Director of Government Affairs at the International Association of Fire Fighters, Special Assistant to Secretary Elaine Chao and Chief of Staff ...

Plaster Plaster / Stucco Manualortland Cement …

Portland Cement Plaster/Stucco Manual FIFTH EDITION by John M. Melander, James A. Farny, and Albert W. Isberner, Jr. 5420 Old Orchard Road Skokie, Illinois 60077-1083 USA Voice: 847.966.6200 Fax: 847.966.9781 Internet: An organization of cement companies to improve and extend the uses of portland cement and concrete …

Cement & Concrete Basics FAQs

What is portland-limestone cement? Portland-limestone cement (PLC) is a type of blended cement specified under ASTM C595 (or AASHTO M 240). In the US and Canada, PLCs are made with portland cement and between 5% and 15% fine limestone.

Jamie Farny

Portland Cement Association. Oct 1992 - Present 31 years 7 months. Skokie, Illinois, United States. As a civil engineer, I love to see things built well. Being a part of the cement and concrete ...

PCA

2024 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference. April 28 - May 2. 2024 Cement Fly-In. June 11 - 12. PCA Virtual Sustainability Summit. August 13 - 15 (via Zoom)

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The text is backed by over 100 years of research by the Portland Cement Association and other industry groups. It reflects the latest guidance on standards, specifications, and test methods of ASTM International (ASTM), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the American Concrete Institute (ACI ...

Durability

Durability is the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. A durable material helps the environment by conserving resources and reducing wastes and the environmental impacts of repair and replacement. The production of replacement building materials depletes natural resources and can produce air and water pollution.

Latest edition of PCA's Design and Control of Concrete …

and the American Concrete Institute. —Portland Cement Association PCA releases Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality T he Portland Cement Association (PCA) has released its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, a journey to carbon neutrality across the cement and concrete value chain by 2050. The guide details ways that the U.S. cement and concrete

Cement and Concrete

In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the fine and coarse aggregates. Through a chemical reaction called hydration, the paste hardens and gains strength to form the rock-like mass known as concrete. Within this process lies the key to a ...

Meetings and Events

PCA Meetings and Events. 2024 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference. April 28 – May 2, 2024. 2024 Cement Fly-In and Awards Program. PCA Members Only. June 11 – 12, 2024. For more information or to register, please contact Jenni Bonner at jbonner@cement. PCA Virtual Sustainability Summit.

Sustainability

America's cement manufacturers are committed to sustainably producing the highest quality product to build durable, resilient buildings and infrastructure. Skip To The Main Content. About. ... Portland Cement Association. 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 200; Washington, DC 20001;

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The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement …

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Cement – the main ingredient in concrete – plays a critical role in America's infrastructure. Safe, strong and efficient infrastructure is the backbone of the U.S. economy, as transportation networks built with concrete connect large and small business to the global economy. ... Portland Cement Association. 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, …

Newsroom – PCA

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of America's cement manufacturers, has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) …

ROADMAP TO CARBON NEUTRALITY

ABOUT THE PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION PCA, founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers. PCA member companies represent the majority of U.S. cement production capacity, having facilities across the country.

Stucco Installation Standards

ASTM Standard C 926, Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster, permits direct application of stucco to solid surfaces like concrete and masonry as long as bond is sufficient. Concrete masonry surfaces are both absorbent and textured, two things necessary for bond. If contamination is present on the substrate surface, good ...

Associate Member Information

Founded in 1916, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is the premier policy, research, education and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers and the companies that support cement production. PCA promotes safety, sustainability, and innovation in all aspects of construction,fosters continuous improvement in ...

Concrete Technology

The Portland Cement Association has sponsored research directed at extending the boundaries of technical knowledge in the field since 1916. ... (ASTM), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).

About The Portland Cement Association

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers. PCA member companies represent …

Forecasts

The Industrial Renaissance: Impact on Cement Consumption 6/26/2023 PCA Apparent Use of Portland Cement by State & Market 2022 6/9/2023 PCA Apparent Use of Portland Cement by County and Market Group - 2022 6/9/2023 PCA County Cement Trend & Projection 2018-2027 (Spring 2023) 5/12/2023 PCA County Cement Forecast Spring …

Portland Cement Association

The Portland Cement Association, founded in 1916, is the premier policy research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers. PCA members represent over 90 percent of U.S. cement production capacity and have facilities in all 50 states. The association promotes safety, …

Portland Cement Association and two member companies …

For the fifth year in a row, Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents America's cement manufacturers, has won the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for sustained excellence. ... 11 Portland Cement Association (PCA) member company plants earned ENERGY STAR …

PCA

Cement Manufacturers Forecast Modest Growth in 2018 and 2019. America's Cement Manufacturers Welcome New Infrastructure Study on Importance of Long-Term, Life-Cycle Thinking to Saving Taxpayer Dollars. America's Cement Manufacturers Ready to Work with Administration, Congress on Infrastructure Package with Long-Term Vision and …

Update from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) > American …

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers. PCA supports sustainability, innovation, and safety while fostering continuous improvement in cement manufacturing, distribution, infrastructure, and …