Emerging Professional Webinar

Portland Limestone Cement: it's coming, but it's nothing to be afraid of

Presented by: Tom Tietz - Executive Director, California Nevada Cement Association & Nate Forrest, P.E. - Technical Director, California Nevada Cement Association

Portland cement manufacturers have developed a modified cement formulation called Portland Limestone Cement, or PLC to respond to growing calls for reducing embodied carbon associated with construction. PLC is a blended cement with a higher limestone content, which results in a product that works the same, measures the same, and performs the same, but with a reduction in carbon footprint of 10% on average. We will explain the research that has been done in this area, the history of adoption going back several decades, and the pending adoption at the state level in California.

Speakers:

Tom Tietz - Executive Director, California Nevada Cement Association
As the Executive Director of the California Nevada Cement Association, Tom is involved with and oversees CNCA’s regulatory and legislative efforts that focus on infrastructure and the environment. He also is actively engaged in the association’s mission to be an established technical resource in the region. Tom’s career started in architecture. After receiving a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Architecture from the University of Illinois and practicing as a licensed architect, Tom has been working for trade associations since the mid 90’s.

Nate Forrest, P.E. - Technical Director, California Nevada Cement Association
As the Technical Director for the California Nevada Cement Association, Nathan supports all manner of agencies, designers, owners, and material suppliers by providing education, and technical resources on our full suite of cement-based solutions. Nathan has over 18 years of experience in the design and construction of a wide variety of residential, commercial, highway, bridge, and drainage projects, and has been with the CNCA for 5 years. When not working, you’ll often find him riding mountain bikes around southern California. 

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