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PCA forecasts steady growth for cement consumption through 2016 as construction activity increases
According to the latest forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), cement consumption in the U.S. will see steady gains over the next three years. As far back as the World of Concrete show in January and again in the Spring, PCA chief economist Ed Sullivan has forecasted 8-percent growth in cement consumption and that […]
September 25, 2014
Business
PCA chief economist Sullivan continues optimistic forecast; 8% cement consumption growth in 2014
Echoing his forecast at last year’s event—where he passed out sunglasses —during the first morning of World of Concrete 2014 Ed Sullivan, PCA chief economist, said that the conditions going into 2014 shore up his prediction for a “probably conservative” 8 percent growth in cement consumption. Underlying factors supporting this forecast include steady and increasing job […]
January 20, 2014
Construction Equipment
PCA revises its forecast, doubles expected increase
The Portland Cement Association has revised its spring forecast, and now anticipates a 6.9 percent increase in cement consumption in 2012, followed by a 5.8 percent jump in 2013 and a 10.9 percent increase in 2014. This nearly doubles the expected increase in cement consumption for the  year predicted by PCA in April. Reasons cited: […]
August 2, 2012
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