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A key item to look for when inspecting precast – Cracks
June 13, 2019Credit: Original article published here. What Exactly Is A Crack? A crack is simply when the concrete matrix, or the “glue” for the rocks, cannot hold bond to itself, or the aggregate in the mix, due to volume changes, over-loading, and/...
The Precast Studio Program
June 6, 2019Credit: Original article published here. As precasters and active participants in the construction industry we interact with architects on a constant basis. We as precasters are continually promoting the benefits of our product, and part...
Continuous Improvement
May 30, 2019Credit: Original article published here. What exactly is continuous improvement? A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, se...
Supporting Student Education
May 22, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Supporting student eduction is an important part of Wells’ culture University outreach and student education is an important part of our culture at Wells Concrete. For as long as I can remember w...
Wells Educates
May 17, 2019Credit: Original article published here. We live in a rapidly changing world. It seems like every day there is something new and exciting, and while there are those who hate this trend, there are more out there who love it. I constantly ...
TonicDM: Project Information Management for AEC
May 16, 2019Credit: Original article published here. While the AEC industry is more than amply served by solutions for project management (PM), construction management (CM), and team collaboration for our increasingly complex buildings and infrastru...
Nikken Sekkei: An AEC Technology Case Study from Japan
May 9, 2019Credit: Original article published here. This article, which was originally published in the Q3 2014 issue of AECbytes Magazine, looks at the AEC technologies implemented at Nikken Sekkei, a 2,400 person firm providing architecture, engi...
Training the Next Generation
May 9, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Here at Wells, we believe the best experience is hands-on. In keeping with that belief we have launched a new Engineer Development Program – or EDP. It is a custom pathway for our newly hired, f...
Four Crane Booms in Booming Bloomington, Minnesota
May 2, 2019Credit: Original article published here. This winter, Wells had two projects with a total of four cranes and four crews setting precast products simultaneously from all four of our plants: Albany, Wells, Rosemount and Grand Forks. These ...
People Profile: Paul Seletsky
May 2, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Paul Seletsky, AIA, an independent Digital Design consultant who was one of the pioneers in the application of AEC technology in architectural practice, shares his experiences and insights in...
The Benefits of Trusted Partnerships
April 24, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Howdy partner, this is Cowboy Kev from the Wild Wells West where the girls carry six-shooters and the sheep run scared. I’m here to let you know that one of the most powerful things to do within ...
Continuous Insulation – Is it just a myth?
April 18, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Yes and No. With the ever-changing building codes and a desire to make all new buildings perform as well as possible, there is a push to figure out how to make envelopes both beautiful and thermal...
Working early with a precast consultant during the design phases of new projects
April 11, 2019Credit: Original article published here. When deciding on building types it is always good to consider what kind of up front support you will get in the design and development phase with your chosen building materials. Your local precast...
NVIDIA GTC 2019 Conference
April 4, 2019Credit: Original article published here. I had the opportunity to return to NVIDIA’s annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) event that was held in San Jose, California, a few weeks ago, and similar to last year, I was hard pressed to fin...
Smart Owners
April 4, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Smart Owners? Everyone has had one… but what do you do when your Owner is smarter than you? ** Appreciate • Acknowledge • Accept • Apply • Absorb ** The design of the new Broomfield Community Ce...
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