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Slower growth but no recession near, predicts latest cement industry forecast
According to the Portland Cement Association, cement consumption in the U.S. is expected to grow through 2021 at a slow pace. More details on Equipment World.
October 29, 2019
Business
PCA’s Sullivan: Cement consumption on straight growth trajectory through 2017; optimism palpable at World of Concrete
Cement consumption grew by 8 percent in 2014 and is on track to grow another 8 percent in both 2016 and 2017, according to Ed Sullivan, chief economist, PCA, noting that the 100  metric million tons  realized in December was the highest month total since January 2008. Sullivan made his remarks during the opening day […]
February 4, 2015
Business
Thieves are plundering the world’s beaches for sand as global demand for concrete grows
Once-beautiful beaches in many parts of the world are losing their most distinctive feature at an alarming rate due to a rising demand for concrete. According to a report from German publication Der Spiegel, men and women outfitted with only shovels and buckets are plundering beaches in Senegal, Kenya, New Zealand, Jamaica and Morocco for their […]
October 9, 2014
Business
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
Roadbuilding
PCA: Cement consumption likely to grow steadily over next 5 years
Despite data that suggests the economic recovery in the U.S. is slowing down, Portland Cement Association (PCA) chief economist Ed Sullivan says he still believes construction and cement consumption will steadily grow over the next five years. The economic causes of concern include the fact that real gross domestic product (GDP) fell during the fourth […]
May 29, 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
Roadbuilding
Harsh Conditions in cement industry will persist through 2010
Although recent economic news and activity may suggest a technical end to the “Great Recession,” the conditions facing the construction industry are likely to remain weak for another year or more, causing a drag on cement consumption, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). PCA expects 2009 will represent […]
December 18, 2009
Roadbuilding
Portland Cement Association: Residential, nonresidential sectors likely to remain weak
Although recent economic news and activity may suggest a technical end to the “Great Recession,” the conditions facing the construction industry are likely to remain weak for another year or more, causing a drag on cement consumption, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). PCA expects 2009 will represent […]
December 3, 2009
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