Houston Habitat for Humanity and Concrete Industry to Showcase the New Face of Affordable Housing with Donated Resources and Labor

12/17/2002

From: Ryan Puckett of the Portland Cement Association, 847-972-9136, or 847-858-2672(mobile), rpuckett@cement.org

News Advisory:

Five homes for Houston Habitat for Humanity will showcase various stages of home construction using innovative concrete building materials and techniques. Wall systems that combine concrete and foam insulation can save families as much as 44 percent on energy bills. Additionally, concrete homes offer safety from natural disasters, lower insurance premiums, and quiet comfort.

WHO: -- Houston Habitat for Humanity -- Houston Home Builders Association -- Portland Cement Association (PCA) -- Concrete and cement industry representatives (for a complete list of participants contact Ryan Puckett)

WHAT: Concrete pour for Houston Habitat for Humanity homes -- media are invited to witness various stages of home construction using innovative concrete building materials and techniques.

WHERE: Sterlingshire St., Wood Glen Subdivision, Northeast Houston Map available at http://www.cement.org/woodglenmap.jpg.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 18, 2002; 1-5 p.m. Exact pour times TBD; contact Ryan Puckett for pour schedule

CONTACT: Ryan Puckett, PCA - in Houston at 847-858-2672 Dave Daniels, Houston Habitat for Humanity -- 713-671-9993 ext. 14

Based in Skokie, Ill., the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education and public affairs programs.