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Cement Industry Association’s Spring Economic Forecast States U.S. Cement Consumption Expected to Dip

Recession not a foregone conclusion

May 16, 2025

U.S. cement consumption is expected to decline by 1.6% this year, but a recession prompted by ongoing trade wars is not expected in 2025.

Sustainable Concrete Innovation

November 22, 2017

New Technology Solutions LLC

Waterproofing Code: Surface Preparation of Walls

Section 1807.2.2.1

June 20, 2017

The wall must be free of all voids and other imperfections prior to the application of the dampproofing material.

Coats of Stucco

Three, two or one coat stucco—what’s the difference.

Mike Griffin

February 24, 2016

Frequently the question is asked about stucco applications and what the difference is between one-coat, two-coat or three-coat stucco systems.

PCA Announces Organizational Changes in D.C. Office

November 3, 2015

The Portland Cement Association announced the addition of Rachel Derby to its Washington, D.C. staff.

Hot & Cold Weather Stucco Applications

Some helpful hints for the placement of plaster/stucco materials in both hot and cold conditions.

Mike Griffin

March 31, 2015

Weather has a significant effect on the application requirements and nuances of plaster/stucco seasonally, and sometimes daily.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.