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
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…
Read MoreACA to Hold 2026 Virtual Sustainability Summit
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…
Read MoreAsh Grove Heads to the Hill to Advocate for Cement
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…
Read MoreACA Members Gather in Washington to Advocate for the Cement Industry
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…
Read MoreACA Offers Free ‘Barriers to Optimization’ Workshop
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…
Read MoreACA Launches First-Ever Blended Cement Awards
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…
Read MoreACA Spring Forecast Calls For Declines
The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team has released its Spring Forecast for the industry, revising its growth rate expectations for 2026, and projecting that cement consumption will decline by 2.5%.
Read MoreU.S. Cement Manufacturers Head to Capitol Hill
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…
Read MoreACA Names New President, CEO
The American Cement Association’s (ACA) board of directors selected Diane Tomb to assume the role of president and chief executive officer, effective June 1.
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