The top economist in the cement, concrete and construction industries predicts a stronger U.S. economy during the first half of this year than was previously expected but believes there will likely be a slowdown in economic growth starting this summer.
PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Concrete Industry Productivity has been launched by the American Concrete Institute. As a catalyst for solving the barriers of constructability to advance concrete construction productivity, PRO will collaborate with designers, materials suppliers and contractors to identify and resolve issues that negatively impact productivity in concrete construction.
The ACI Foundation has created a new fellowship in honor of Kenneth C. Hover. His past and present teaching, communication, research, and consulting activities have positively influenced several thousands of individuals in the concrete industry community and enhanced their knowledge about concrete.
Fine Particle Pollution has continuously dropped for decades and will continue to fall without newly proposed EPA action, plus it could harm progress of infrastructure programs
Portland Cement Association, which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, opposes the proposed decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tighten the Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The Portland Cement Association, which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of Design Manual for RCC Spillways and Overtopping Protection.