Editor's Report.(Shortage of cement for the construction work) From: Texas Contractor | Date: June 20, 2005| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2005 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

By Liz Moucka

Cement Market

Last year, most of Texas escaped the cement shortage that plagued much of the nation -- partly because of our plentiful limestone deposits and numerous commercial suppliers, but also because of the record rainfall we experienced beginning in the fall of 2003. Contractors unable to work created little demand for materials.

This past winter and spring, on the other hand, have provided beautiful weather for construction work. Contractors have been able to stay busy, and subsequently, have tested the capacity of our home-state cement ...

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