Cement News tagged under: PCA
PCA statement regarding the complaint filed against EPA, Corps, on Waters of the US Rule14 July 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) released the following statement regarding the complaint the association filed today against the US Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers, challenging the expansion of federal authority under the Clean Water Act through the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, along with the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independe... |
PCA: 'global cement consumption on the rise'04 June 2015, Published under Cement NewsGlobal cement consumption is expected to grow through 2015 and 2016, with North America leading recent gains in the developed world, according to a report released by the Portland Cement Association (PCA). According to forecasts by the association, cement consumption among developed economies increased by roughly 9.2Mt in 2014, followed by another 9Mt increase in 2015. "Most of the gains in developed world cement consumption is attributed to North America," said Edward J Sullivan, chief ec... |
PCA: ‘New EPA rule threatens economic recovery’29 May 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday released its final "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. In taking this action, EPA greatly expanded its own regulatory authority and created new bureaucratic red tape for many US industrial activities, argues the PCA. The cement industry body warns that without congressional action, stringent new water regulations will threaten construction work. "This rule will impact a wide range of normal US industrial and agricultural act... |
PCA forecasts growth trend to continue, imports to increase rapidly14 April 2015, Published under Cement NewsUS cement consumption will continue its growth trend in 2015, with cement and clinker imports forecast to grow rapidly in 2017 and beyond, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). During the 2015 PCA Spring Meeting, PCA chief economist and Group VP Edward J Sullivan projected that total cement consumption would increase by 7.5 per cent from last year, and continue to grow in 2016 by 7.9 per cent. "The forecast indicates that the healing in the US economy has taken place," said M... |
PCA cautions on proposed EPA ozone regulations18 March 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to further tighten ozone standards could result in the loss of more than 45,000 construction jobs each year, slow the nation's economy, and impede vital infrastructure investments, the PCA cautions in a recent note. In comments filed to the EPA on Tuesday, March 17, PCA estimates that the cement industry alone would have compliance costs and plant closures that could lead to the loss of nearly 900 jobs. Cement manufacturing jobs are highl... |
PCA: as oil prices fall, cost of asphalt is on the rise18 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsDespite falling oil prices, the cost of paving with asphalt continues to rise across the US. A recent analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) shows that asphalt prices have reached record highs during the last six months. Oil prices declined 44 per cent in the second half of 2014, and during the same period asphalt prices increased 1.5 per cent. A decline in asphalt prices has yet to materialise given six months of data since the beginning of the oil price decline, the normal la... |
PCA applauds Obama for included infrastructure spend in proposed budget04 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) applauds President Barack Obama for including substantial funding for the nation's 'crumbling' infrastructure in his 2016 proposed budget plan. In a statement released yesterday the Association said it has long supported a nationwide plan that would address highways and transportation structures, which are vital to the daily lives of the American public. Key to taking on this large construction project is utilising resilient construction techniques that... |
Johnston named PCA Government Affairs Vice President28 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsPCA named A Todd Johnston as vice president for government affairs, effective 19 January 2015. Based in the association's Washington office, he will represent PCA and its members with the federal government. Johnston comes to PCA with a strong record of experience and accomplishments in state government, industry, and in Congress, the association highlights. Most recently, he served as staff director for the Subcommittees on Environment and Energy under the US House Committee on Science, S... |
PCA: positive gains in US residential housing expected21 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsResidential housing starts will be on the increase in 2015 according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA) with positive gains expected to continue next year. In his annual residential housing forecast during the 2015 International Builders Show, Edward J Sullivan, PCA Chief Economist and Group VP announced that housing starts will increase 20 per cent to 1.2 million units in 2015. This is up from roughly 950,000 units in 2014, and strong gains are also expected for 2016. Multifamily un... |
Johnston named PCA Government Affairs Vice President14 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsPortland Cement Association named A Todd Johnston as vice president for government affairs, effective 19 January 2015. Based in the association's Washington office, he will represent PCA and its members with the federal government. Johnston comes to PCA with a strong record of experience and accomplishments in state government, industry, and in Congress, the association highlights. Most recently, he served as staff director for the Subcommittees on Environment and Energy under the US Hous... |