Construction Law

Cement Demand Expected To Soar 43% By 2030

By John P. Ahlers

According to the Portland Cement Association, US demand for cement will increase 43% by 2030, driven by both population growth and environmental concerns.  With the population expected to increase by 63 million, "construction will boost demand for cement to record levels," according to Edward J. Sullivan, PCA's chief economist.  Sullivan also expects green building methods such as insulated concrete walls to grow over the coming decades, further driving up the demand for cement. 

http://www.gostructural.com/article.asp?id=2691

Full post as published by Construction Law Blog on March 12, 2008 (boomark / email).