Intelligence & Resources

Market Intelligence

The cement industry reflects the health of U.S. construction activity because it is tied to major sectors such as homebuilding, commercial buildings, and infrastructure. Our award-winning team provides market analysis and forecasting that corporations, government agencies, and the media find invaluable.

Market Intelligence

Forecasts & Economic Analysis

PCA regularly updates market intelligence products to reflect the latest economic data and analysis. Our economists have been recognized for their accuracy as forecasters, including by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the construction industry trade press. PCA forecasts are widely used in corporate planning, government policy development and by the news media.

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Market Reports

PCA Market Intelligence provides numerous reports that reflect the latest analysis of construction and cement industry data. Our suite of products provides monthly industry tracking as well as annual reports that evaluate various market segments.

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Industry Information

PCA tracks the structure of the U.S. cement industry, including cement plant characteristics, energy efficiency, labor productivity, and changes to domestic capacity. This information is used by industry professionals for market analysis, but also provides the critical framework for PCA’s advocacy efforts.

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Industry Resources

We’ve collected all the resources we make available in one place—from white papers and industry trackers, to trend reports. Filter and sort to easily find what you need.

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    Library Services

    Find the latest cement industry research. Get help from PCA’s librarian. Request an article’s full text via email. Access information online from our vast collections. The PCA Reference Library is your ultimate resource.

    The Reference Library

    Collections

    PCA holds one of the world’s largest collections of information on cement and concrete. Explore materials about cement chemistry and concrete technologies, manufacturing processes, environmental solutions, and health and safety.

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    Research

    The PCA collection is available to members and open by appointment to students, academics, and others conducting research in the cement and concrete fields. PCA’s librarian can guide your search and retrieve relevant materials in advance.

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    Services

    PCA’s librarian can provide background research and information on technical topics in the industry. For PCA member companies, we offer extensive literature searching and delivery of full-text materials.

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    Work By the Book

    Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures is the definitive guide for anyone working with concrete and cement. The 17th edition reflects the latest advances in concrete technology and sustainability.

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    The PCA Team

    Richard P. Bohan, P.E., FACI

    Senior Vice President, Sustainability

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    Edward J. Sullivan

    Senior Vice President & Chief Economist

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    Librarian

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