After a record-breaking cement consumption in 2004 and 2005, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is predicting additional increases through 2009. The news was announced during the opening day of the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. According to the association, cement consumption in 2006 is expected to reach more than 130 million metric tons, a 3.7% increase from 2005. An average annual increase of 2.5% is projected through 2009.