Cement News tagged under: PCA
PCA sees higher demand growth from 201413 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsWhile an unusually wet spring and early summer impacted cement consumption in the first quarter of 2013, it has not put a dampener on the opportunity for strong growth in the construction sector in 2014 and beyond, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) writes in its latest forecast. The industry association sees cement consumption increasing by a modest four per cent in 2013, but will approach double-digit growth in 2014 and 2015, with 9.7 per cent consumption increases in both years. "... |
PCA expects accelerated second-half demand to spur US market recovery04 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsUS cement consumption growth will continue through 2013 and increase by 6.2 per cent YoY, according to the latest forecasts from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), with the majority of market recovery expected to occur in the second half of the year. "Recessions correct imbalances generated during boom periods," Ed Sullivan, PCA chief economist said. "Few economists doubt the generation of a large pent-up demand during the past several years. The question is, when the economy will unlea... |
PCA optimistic on North American outlook16 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsWelcoming over 750 delegates to the 2013 IEEE/PCA 55 th Cement Industry Technical Conference at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA, event chairman Ted Richardson gave an overview of this year’s conference offerings: some 45 presentations highlighting the latest technology advances, including the MIT’s Concrete Sustainability Research, as well as opportunities to network and a 165-stand exhibition. Over 750 delegates attended the 2013 IEEE/PCA 55th Cement In... |
PCA: change and renewal15 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe US Portland Cement Association (PCA) has seen many changes, no more so than in recent years. The move of its leadership to Washington DC signalled a profound shift in the way its works and prepares for the US cement industry’s future. ICR spoke to its newly-elected chairman, Cary Cohrs, about the road ahead. Cary Cohrs, newly-elected PCA chairman, maps out the PCA’s objectives for the future ICR: Congratulations on your election as chairman of the Portland Cement Associ... |
55th IEEE-IAS/PCA conference20 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs chairman of the IEEE-IAS Cement Industry Committee, and along with Mark Mueller, chairman of the Orlando Conference Committee, we are looking forward to meeting all who plan to join us in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, for the 55th Annual IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference. This event is co-sponsored by the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Education Foundation and cement producer member companies that comprise the PCA. This year's meeting is being held at the Walt Disney Wor... |
PCA revises 2013 consumption outlook upwards18 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsAccording to the latest forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), there will be an 8.1 per cent growth in cement consumption in 2013, significantly higher than the tepid growth projected in its fall 2012 report. The upward revisions reflect adjustments made in light of the recent fiscal cliff accord, recognition of stronger economic momentum, and markedly more optimistic assessments regarding residential construction activity. The January report marked 2012 consumption at 78... |
PCA appoints Ed Sullivan as Vice President, USA14 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) has appointed Edward Sullivan as group vice president in addition to his role as chief economist. Sullivan will oversee the activities of the Association's communications, research and technical services, and market development divisions, as well as his current role as the head of market intelligence. Since joining the PCA in 2002, Sullivan has been lauded numerous times by the Chicago Federal Reserve for his forecast accuracy. In 2007 Concrete Co... |
Gregory M Scott to head Portland Cement Association, USA04 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsGregory M Scott is to lead the Portland Cement Association as president and chief executive officer. He will head the US cement industry body from its Washington, DC, office and represent PCA and its members before Congress, the Administration and the White House. Mr Scott joined PCA in January 2012 as the senior president of government affairs and was promoted to president in September. “Scott brings a strong record of accomplishments to PCA with a wealth of experience in trade associati... |
US cement sector wins two-year extension to meet new pollution controls24 December 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency has finalised rules to curb pollution for cement plants, agreeing to give industry additional time for compliance and easing some emissions limits from earlier proposals. Cement kilns will face strict limits on mercury, acid gases and fine particulate matter, but plants will not have to comply with the new limits until September 2015, two years after they were originally set to take place. There are fewer than 115 cement plants in the United States, b... |
US cement demand to rise or fall depends on resolution timing20 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsAlthough cement consumption and overall US construction activity increased significantly more than expected in 2012, these gains would be immediately erased in 2013 if the fiscal cliff is not resolved in a timely manner, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The PCA expects cement demand to rise 7.5% in 2012, up 50 basis points from its summer forecast. However, the instability of the political landscape makes predicting 2013 consumption more challenging, said the US cement ... |