A Guide to the Portland Cement Association (PCA)
By ProMatcher Staff
Portland Cement Association (PCA)
Founded: 1916
Headquarters: Skokie, Illinois
The Portland Cement Association (or PCA) is a group that aims to support the use of Portland cement and concrete in the construction industry. Portland cement is an essential component of most types of concrete. The PCA is headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, but they also have several regional offices, including one in Washington, D.C.
The Portland Cement Association works to expand and diversify the uses of cement and concrete. As a result, they hope to facilitate economic growth and foster job creation in the concrete and construction industries.
What does PCA do?
The Portland Cement Association:
- Invests in cement and concrete research
- Works to develop sustainable, high-quality building products
- Advocates, on a national scale, for the use of concrete
- Works to secure continued infrastructure improvement and investment in the U.S. (building roads, highways, bridges, etc.)
- Helps to establish best practices and technical standards
- Works to improve the overall quality of concrete work
- Educates its members and other stakeholders about Portland cement
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