Trade Associations
| Portland Cement Association (PCA) | |
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Represents manufacturers of cement in the United States. Their extensive promotion, education, and research activities work in support of the entire concrete industry throughout the country. Their national headquarters and regional affiliates are a primary source of information - for construction trades and the general public - on the design and performance of ICF walls. For a list of their ICF-related publications, please request PCA¹s Residential Catalog. Skokie, IL 60077-1083 TEL: (847) 966-6200 Hotline: (888) 333-4840 FAX: (847) 966-9781
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| National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) | |
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Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete through leadership, promotion, education, and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice. www.nrmca.org 900 Spring Street Silver Spring, MD 20910 TEL: (301) 587-1400 FAX: (301) 585-4219 |
| EPS Molders Association | |
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The EPS Molders Association is dedicated to the advancement and growth of innovative building technologies using expanded polystyrene. The Association’s goal is to provide the construction industry with the latest information on EPS product manufacture, use and performance. The expanded polystyrene industry is leading the way in the development of many new and exciting market applications that promise to support the architect, specifier and contractor in their efforts to provide more durable, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings. www.epsmolders.org 1298 Cronson Boulevard, Suite 201 Crofton, MD 21114 TEL: (800) 607-3772 info@epscentral.org |
| Cement Association of Canada-(CAC) | |
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Represents cement manufacturers in Canada. With its network of field offices, CAC has for years been on the forefront of ICF promotion to construction trades throughout the Great White North. They are a great source of data on ICF matters particular to Canada, including building codes and certification, comparative construction costs, and of course, cold-weather concrete placement. www.cement.ca 1500 - 60 Queen Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5Y7, Canada TEL: (613) 236-9471 Fax: (613) 563-4498 |
| Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations | |
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Comprised of cement and concrete trade associations and companies from throughout the United States, this group is a complete source of information on the environmental advantages of concrete construction for sustainable development. Publishes good info on the energy and life-cycle impacts of building material choices. www.ecco.org |
| American Concrete Institute (ACI) | |
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ACI has been serving the concrete industry since 1904 and is positioned to continue to lead the way in concrete technology going into its second century. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of progress and innovation in concrete and ACI’s impact on the past, present, and future! www.aci-int.net/ |
| Sustainable Buildings Industry Council | |
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SBIC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings nationwide. www.sbicouncil.org/home/index.html |
| National Institute of Building Sciences | |
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NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization bringing together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. www.nibs.org/ |
