NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 7, 2025) — Monica Manolas, region president, Ash Grove East, is now the first woman in the American Cement Association’s (ACA) history to be elected chair of its board of directors. David Loomes, president of Cement Segment, Quikrete Cement, is the new vice chair. The elections took place yesterday during ACA’s 2025 Fall Meeting being held this week in New Orleans.
Achieving green construction without compromising durability & performance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 26, 2016) – The fast-approaching presidential election is not the only government issue on the minds of small business owners this summer. Between changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), local minimum wage increases and employee overtime rules, small business owners are facing a triple whammy of regulatory changes, making the task of compliance more challenging.
Properly prepare forms and file reports to avoid potential penalties
Educate your workforce about common concerns including eligibility, deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket costs under different coverage options
4 key terms and how they work to determine the status of a new, variable-hour employee
Examine this ACA requirement and how it applies to your offerings
Understand the factors that led to the health care bill and how it affects your construction business
What you don't know about new health care insurance laws could cost you
MOLINE, Ill.(October 31, 2013) - Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced legislation Oct. 30 that would provide relief across the country by delaying the health insurance tax (HIT) scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2014.