The British Cement Association (BCA) is the trade and research organisation that represents the interests of the UK's cement industry at national and European levels.

In pursuit of its goal of encouraging the greater and better use of cement and concrete, the BCA has an establishment of technical and support staff, including leading authorities on environment, legislation, materials, standards and engineering.

The BCA is made up of four members: Tarmac Buxton Lime & Cement, Castle Cement, CEMEX UK Operations and Lafarge Cement UK. Together, they produce over 90 per cent of the cement sold in the UK around 12 million tonnes in a typical year.

Their 14 manufacturing plants represent a major investment. In order to operate and manage their businesses, BCA members employ around 3,400 people directly. A further 15,000 jobs depend indirectly upon their operations.

The industry launched a Cement Makers' Code in June 2006.  The code sets out the values, ethics and standards that should be followed by all BCA members in pursuit of all activities.  To download a copy of the code click here.

BCA's strategic partnerships and links include: The Concrete Centre, The Concrete Society, British Precast, Quarry Products Association, Construction Products Association, CBI & the Trade Association Forum and CEMBUREAU (the European Cement Association).

See the BCA organogram

Standards and Technical 

Learn how the BCA supports the development of cement and concrete standards

Members 

See details of BCA members and links to their websites

Links 

Follow the links to view the details of key organisations and companies BCA works with