SPECIAL REPORT ARCHIVE:  

U.S. Cement Manufacturing Capacity, February 2017

The existing economic fundamentals characterizing the U.S. economy are relatively sound, as are those facing the construction and cement industries. Even without added stimulus to the economy, construction activity and cement consumption are likely to record sustained gains.  The prospect of tax reform and an aggressive infrastructure spending program will add to the near-term economic growth and cement consumption. Read more >

"THE WALL" IMPACT ON CEMENT CONSUMPTION, FEBRUARY 2017

The following is a Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence initial analysis of potential impacts to cement consumption associated with building a wall along the border of Mexico being considered by the Trump Administration.

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Stronger Sentiment, Higher Interest Rates, January 2017

The election of a president always represents at least the potential that policies and procedures established during the previous administration may change -- to a greater or lesser degree.  

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State Highway Paving, January 2017

Concrete’s market share in paving activity, as reflected in state DOT data (Oman), has remained relatively flat since the end of the Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA). 

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