SKOKIE, Illinois (March 29, 2016) – Cement consumption in the United States will continue to rise by 3.4 percent, according to a report from the Portland Cement Association (PCA).

The forecast in cement consumption forecast, albeit at a slower rate, is down slightly to 3.4 percent growth compared to its fall forecast of 5 percent. PCA expects 2017 cement consumption will grow at a rate of 4.3 percent.