PCA to Give Awards for Sustainability

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has announced that the nomination period for its 2007-2008 Sustainable Leadership Awards has closed.

“With an expected U.S. population increase of 63 million by the year 2030, and the resulting increased demand for housing, buildings and roads, it is critical that we balance our economic interests with our environmental priorities,” says PCA President/CEO Brian McCarthy. “The nominations received for this year’s Sustainability Leadership Awards highlight not only some spectacular projects that make innovative use of cement and concrete, but also the importance of sustainability in the policies and building projects in communities, cities and states throughout our nation.”

The PCA looked to its members and members of the construction industry at large to nominate public officials who have demonstrated through policy or projects a passion for the three tiers of sustainability—economic responsibility, environmental responsibility and social responsibility. The Leadership in Sustainability Policy Award will honor public officials who advance policies that promote the concept of sustainable development by advocating for and promoting the use of concrete and cement-based products in their communities. Additionally, three award categories honor specific projects in the areas of Homes and Residential Building, Non-Residential Building and Infrastructure.

Nominations for awards were received from across the country, from Chicago to Los Angeles and New York to Dallas. Winners will be notified by Aug. 5.

More information is available at www.cement.org/SD.