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Heidelberg Materials Connects Policy to Practice with ACA

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Granville Island

Heidelberg Materials North America recently welcomed a bipartisan group of Congressional chiefs of staff to its Granville Island ready-mixed concrete facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in partnership with the American Cement Association (ACA) and Center Forward. The visit provided an opportunity for participants to see firsthand how cement and concrete manufacturing supports the infrastructure, communities and economies that North…

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Register Today for ACA’s Virtual Sustainability Summit

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The American Cement Association (ACA) will hold its Virtual Sustainability Summit Aug. 25-27. All sessions will be held live from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Registration cost is free.  Day 1:  UNACEM North America’s CEO Rafael Villalona will open the show and set the stage for three days of meaningful conversations about the industry’s shared goals. Then, ACA’s Senior Director, Economic Policy and Analytics, Brian…

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ACA’s Summer Economic Forecast Predicts No Relief 

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The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team expects inflation and interest rates to remain elevated throughout 2026 – not helping construction in the short-term. The prediction is included in ACA’s Summer Economic Forecast. Continuing uncertainty around the Iran War’s timeline is largely to blame.   According to ACA’s report, higher costs will continue to weigh on construction projects, but…

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ACA to Hold 2026 Virtual Sustainability Summit

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Brian-Potter

The American Cement Association (ACA) reported that registration is now open for the fourth annual virtual Sustainability Summit. This three-day virtual event will explore the latest advancements, practical solutions and emerging technologies shaping the future of cement and concrete manufacturing. This year’s summit, happening Aug. 25-27 beginning each day at noon EDT, will provide the latest from the U.S. cement industry…

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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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