Seismic Detailing of Concrete Buildings from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is a comprehensive summary of the seismic detailing requirements contained in the 2006 International Building Code.

Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Mike Ireland, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan, and Senior Vice President of Sustainability Rick Bohan unveiled the near-term ...

The national association representing the cement manufacturers in the U.S., formerly known as the Portland Cement Association, has changed its name to the American Cement Association (ACA). The change ...

Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ed Sullivan, the Chief Economist and Sr. Vice President of Market Intelligence for the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — which represents ...

For decades, blast-resistant design was applied almost exclusively to military facilities. However tragedies such as the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the September 11 attacks have spread concern for ...

The Portland Cement Association has released a new resource, “Lower Carbon Concrete: Voluntary Guidelines for Developing a Protocol.” The document provides a critical resource for design professionals ...

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Disruptions to the U.S. construction industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were significant, but not enough to fully derail what had been an active market, according to new economic forecast data ...

SKOKIE, Ill. – At its annual meeting on November 18, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) named James G. Toscas president and chief executive officer, effective ...

A new type of low-carbon cement that is based on a blend of limestone and calcined clay is gaining acceptance in developing countries and is expected to be commercially produced next year in South ...