Helping make affordable homes a reality.Concrete construction techniques are making dreams come true for deserving de·serv·ing adj. Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid. n. Merit; worthiness. de·serv  ing·ly adv. families nationwide, thanks to the Portland Cement portland cementBinding agent of present-day concrete. It is a finely ground powder made by burning and grinding a limestone mixed with clay or shale. Its inventor, Joseph Aspdin (1799–1855), patented the process in 1824, naming the material for its resemblance to the Association, Skokie, Illinois. Two years ago, PCA (tool, programming) PCA - A dynamic analyser from DEC giving information on run-time performance and code use. launched its Team Concrete program to help deserving families realize their dreams of home ownership. Members of PCA and its local affiliates work with Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. to provide their expertise, labor, and donated products and services at reduced costs or for free to help build homes. Team Concrete also allows the industry to showcase its building techniques that result in high-quality, energy-efficient affordable housing. As ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT went to press, 27 PCA-sponsored housing projects have been completed or are under construction. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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