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Video: PCA 2013 Construction Economy Outlook

Portland Cement Association Chief Economist Ed Sullivan gives his construction economy outlook for 2013 - which shows optimism - while at the World of Concrete 2013

Feb 19, 2013

PCA Expects Strong Growth in Cement in 2013

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