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Ash Grove Heads to the Hill to Advocate for Cement

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Ash Grove representatives joined industry leaders and policymakers in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 American Cement Association (ACA) Cement Fly-In, where discussions focused on transportation infrastructure investment, domestic manufacturing, permitting reform and the importance of passing the BUILD America 250 Act before surface transportation authorization expires later this year. Representing Ash Grove, Monica Manolas, ACA board chair and Ash Grove…

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ACA Members Gather in Washington to Advocate for the Cement Industry

Francesca Mills
Sean Duffy

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy headlined this year’s Cement Fly-in at American Cement Association (ACA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., which took place on June 3-4. It was the first time in the association’s history that a sitting Cabinet member participated in an ACA event.  The timing was ideal as one of the industry’s current top priorities is the passage…

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ACA Offers Free ‘Barriers to Optimization’ Workshop

Francesca Mills

Building design and construction professionals are headed to the American Cement Association (ACA) headquarters June 29-30 for the “Barriers to Optimization” workshop. There is no cost to attend. The event is open to engineers, architects, concrete material specialists, sustainability managers and other members of the industry’s value chain. Speakers, panelists and presenters include: Topics covered will include stakeholder communication; specifications and…

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ACA Launches First-Ever Blended Cement Awards

Francesca Mills

The American Cement Association (ACA) announced the ACA Blended Cement Awards program. This new initiative will recognize exceptional construction projects that demonstrate leadership in concrete performance, innovation and sustainability through the use of blended cement. These lower-carbon cements are now the material of choice in the United States by a ratio of nearly 2 to 1. In 2025, approximately 65…

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U.S. Cement Manufacturers Head to Capitol Hill 

Francesca Mills

American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in. Aside from dozens of meetings, the members-only event will include a fireside chat with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Top priorities industry professionals will raise with lawmakers and Administration officials include the importance of passing the…

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Congressman Seeks to Classify Cement as Critical National Security Material

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Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, authored a letter to President Trump advocating for an executive order (EO) to support the domestic cement industry.  Specifically, Rep. Mackenzie has requested that the EO designate cement as a Critical National Security Material and require federal agencies to prioritize the use of domestically produced cement in federal procurement…

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IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference to ‘Mix it Up’ 

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It is almost time for the 2026 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference. This is the premier conference for cement industry professionals in the United States, and you will not regret it if you attend. Taking place April 26-30 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the 2026 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference will center on the theme “Mix It Up.” Attendees are invited to explore technical content…

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