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Cement consumption forecast adjusted favorably for second time in 2012

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Published: Thursday, 20 September 2012 18:47
Written by CP Staff

With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new Portland Cement Association forecast nearly doubles the expected increase in cement consumption for the year. PCA revised its spring forecast upward, anticipating a 6.9 percent increase in 2012 from 2011 levels (and up from a May forecast of 3.7 percent), followed by a 5.8 percent jump in 2013, and a double-digit increase of 10.9 percent in 2014.

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Cement industry reinforces case for new EPA emissions rule, compliance target

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Published: Thursday, 20 September 2012 18:45
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A recently proposed standard for particulate matter (PM) will allow cement operators to develop new compliance strategies to address it and other emissions-reduction measures, and potentially see fewer plants shuttered due to cost-benefit factors, according to statements at an Environmental Protection Agency public hearing in Arlington, Texas.

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Contractor aces concrete pavement promotion in working design center

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Published: Friday, 17 August 2012 14:42
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An ambitious sequence of in-service concrete pavements, including thin or ultra-thin whitetopping, pervious, pattern stamped and conventional, full-depth slabs, was unveiled during a late-July dedication of the Rabine Group headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill.

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Oldcastle Precast gains Golden State ground in six-plant, U.S. Concrete deal

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Published: Friday, 17 August 2012 14:44
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Oldcastle Precast Inc. is adding significant drainage, utility and prestressed production capacity in a $21.5 million asset transaction spanning much of U.S. Concrete Precast’s California businesses: Central Precast Concrete, San Diego Precast Concrete and Sierra Precast Inc.

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Holcim celebrates a century of North American and global milestones

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Published: Friday, 17 August 2012 14:40
Written by CP Staff
With construction materials giant Holcim Ltd., based outside Geneva, turning 100 years old this year, the company has detailed its history on its website (www.holcim.com), as well as the events that will occur around the world in connection with its Centennial celebrations.

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